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About Wildcat Camp
Wildcat Camp has been a Northwestern tradition since 1939 and continues its success as one of the top quality multi-sports day camps in the Chicagoland area. Wildcat camp offers a fun and exciting fitness experience allowing children to discover and appreciate the many pleasures of being active and fit. Our program serves girls and boys between the ages of 7 and 12 years old (currently attending 1st through 6th grade).
Location
Wildcat Camp is housed on the beautiful lakeshore campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. The camp is centrally located in the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, 2311 Campus Drive. The campers will also have the opportunity to utilize the following NU Athletics and Recreation facilities:
- Norris Aquatics Center
- Combe Tennis Center
- Northwestern Beach
- Lakeside Athletic Fields
2009 Camp Dates
Camp operates Monday - Friday
Session I: June 15 - July 3
Session II: July 6 - July 24
Camp Times
The camp day begins at 9:00am and ends at 3:00pm.
Camp Tuition
Session I: $1,500
Session II: $1,500
(Both sessions include transportation from selected areas)
NU Faculty and Staff receive a $150 per session discount.
A non-refundable $350 deposit per camper, per session is required at the time of registration. The balance will be billed and is due no later than April 10. All payments received after April 10 must include a $50 late fee which is payable by credit card or cashiers check only.
Due to long wait lists for full-time campers no pro-rating is available for campers who do not attend a full camp session or who do not use the transportation included in the tuition fee.
No discount for sibling campers.
Refund Policy
All deposits are non-refundable. Between April 10, 2009 and May 15, 2009 only 50% of full tuition is refundable. After May 15, 2009 tuition is non-refundable for both sessions.
Registration
For returning campers and siblings only; Pre-Registration - "Guaranteed camp enrollment period": January 20, 2009 - January 30, 2009. A returning camper deposit must be received during this time period for guaranteed camp enrollment.
For new camper enrollment: "Lottery Enrollment": Dates for lottery sign-up run from January 20 - January 30. Last chance to enter enrollment lottery will be on January 30, at 3pm. The lottery decision date will be February 6, 2009. If your camper is awarded a space in a 2009 camp session, you will be notified on or before February 6 by 5pm when a deposit will be required. All campers not awarded space during the lottery process will be called before February 6 and placed on the waiting list pending available space in your desired session. The waiting list will be accessed when a registered camper decides not to attend.
Open enrollment and placement on the waiting list: "Subject to availability" starts Monday, February 9, 2009 and runs through the start of camp.
There are two ways to register during the Guaranteed Returning Camper and Lottery enrollment period:
Phone Registration--To register by phone, call (847) 491-7314 Mon/Wed/Fri 9am-3:30pm. Please have your credit card ready for the $350 non-refundable deposit per camper per session. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Note: You will not need a deposit to enter the lottery.
Walk-in Registration--To register in person, stop by room 102 of Patten Gymnasium on Northwestern's Evanston campus (2407 Sheridan Road) Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30am-3:30pm.
Camp Orientation
Wildcat Camp Orientation is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 1:00-2:30 pm. Parents and campers are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to tour our camp facilities, meet camp administrators, counselors, and other campers. This event also serves as a great time to answer any remaining questions parents or campers might have. Orientation helps campers new to the program become familiar with the camp staff and facilities so they feel more comfortable upon arrival on the first day of their session.
Transportation
Transportation is included in the camp tuition. Counselor driven 7 passenger mini-vans provide door-to-door pick-up service in the following designated areas ONLY: Evanston & Kenilworth, Winnetka (south of Tower Road), Wilmette (east of the Edens), Skokie (north of Howard & east of Crawford).
Mini-van service is provided at two locations in Glencoe: Central School and South School. Bus service is provided in Chicago: Lincoln Park at Diversey Harbor.
Parents will be notified of exact pick-up points and approximate pick-up and drop-off times prior to the start of each camp session. Pickup times are between 8:00am-8:40am. Drop off times are between 3:10pm-4:00pm.
Emergency Contact and Health Information
All registered campers will be required to have a medical form and liability form release waiver on file before the start of camp. This form will be mailed in early spring along with other information for registered campers.
Don't Forget:
Lunch--Campers must bring their own sack lunch. A fruit juice bottle will be provided. Insulated bags and cold packs are recommended as refrigeration is not available.
Equipment--All campers must have a swimsuit and towel for swimming and beach activities. A tennis racquet and baseball glove are required if the camper chooses to participate in either of these activities. Equipment is provided for all other activities.
Lockers--The camp will provide small day lockers. Each locker will be shared by two campers. Overnight lockers are not available.
