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Sunflower camp is
creative, enthusiastic
and nurturing...
the perfect combination for a preschooler! The
Sunflower staff and JCYS facilities are superb; and
access to The Lil‘ pool sets Sunflower apart from the
rest. My children and I have fantastic memories of
our summers at Sunflower.” – Katie G.
JCYS SUNFLOWER
DAY CAMP
A SPIRITED, FUN-FILLED ENVIRONMENT WITH
THE SAFETY AND DEVELOPMENTAL EXPERTISE
OF A PREMIER PRESCHOOL PROGRAM!
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Early Childhood teachers with
college-age counselors and
fun-loving CITs
Comfort and continuity
for your preschooler
• Flexible options
• Sports & Active Play
• Water & Sand Play
• Special Theme Days
• Shabbat Fun on Fridays
• Swimming and/or Splashpad
Play at The Lil’
• Field trips • Petting Farm
• Music, Arts & Crafts
OUTSTANDING FACILITIES
Our outdoor environment is divided into “miniparks” designed
for each age group, featuring circus tents, shady picnic areas,
an amphitheater, water and sand play, wading pools, sprinklers,
climbing equipment, riding paths, and gardens!
Enjoy Summer Fun while Gaining Valuable Work Experience!
Entering Grades 8-10
THERE'S A PROGRAM JUST RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD
• Leadership • Communication
• Workplace skills • Basic first-aid
• Working with children
Learn what it takes to be a great camp counselor while
developing skills at Sunflower Camp.
Special CIT field trips add extra excitement
to this outstanding summer experience.
4-weeks or 8-weeks
M-F 9am - 1pm
Special arrangements may be made for longer hours
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Family-Friendly
Summer Fun!
As a member of the JCYS camp community you may purchase a
half-price Summer Family Pass to the Lillian L. Lutz Recreation Center!
The Lil’ is a family-friendly pool with:
• Two shallow ends • Deep end • Water slide • Pool basketball
• Red Cross-certified lifeguards • Supervision-friendly layout
• Interactive splash pad with child-friendly fencing & safety gate
• Multi-purpose sports court • Two Max Davidson tennis courts
• Pool lodge • Hot & cold food at The Lil’ Café
JCYS Lillian L. Lutz Recreation Center
1195 Half Day Road, Highland Park
Indoor spaces provide opportunities for play with friends!
On rainy days, our air-conditioned gymnasium provides a
stimulating environment for development of gross motor skills.
SAFETY FIRST
Your child’s safety is our top priority. Doors of the JCYS George W.
Lutz Family Center are locked and manned by our receptionist.
Staff are trained in first-aid and CPR.
We are a nut-free and allergy-sensitive camp!
AT SUNFLOWER
DAY CAMP
800 Clavey Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 433-6001 jcys.org/HighlandPark
REGISTER AT
JCYS.ORG
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SUNFLOWER CAMP
GROWS WITH YOUR CAMPER!
Return year after year to enjoy ongoing
friendships and new experiences.
PARENT-CHILD: SUMMER TRAVEL TOTS
Age 15 months - 2 years (by start of camp)
PRESCHOOL CAMP:
THREES & FOURS
For your increasingly independent and
adventurous preschooler
Your child will enjoy creative art, stories,
music, sand and water play, playground
activities, games, sports and more.
Special events, theme weeks and trips to
The Lil’ Splash Pad provide developmentally
and age-appropriate experiences.
Splash in the wading pool. Dig in the sand. Sing and share an art activity.
Threes: Age 3 by Sep. 1
You and your child will enjoy summer play with other parents and tots.
Meets twice weekly: one day at George W. Lutz Family Center, and the
other at a local “field trip” facility.
3 Days
MWF
4 Days
MTWF
5 Days
M - F
Extended day option: WF 10 - 11:30 am
PARENT-CHILD: TRANSITION TOT CAMP
Age 24 months (by start of camp)
Eases your child into Summer camp
Begins with two weeks of parents and children enjoying outdoor activities
together. Children enjoy the remainder of camp without parents,
becoming more independent along with fellow campers.
TTh TTh 9:30 - 11am (first 3 weeks)
9:30 - 11:30am (last 5 weeks)
TOT CAMP
Age 30 months (by start of camp)
A caring introduction to camp and
preschool
As your toddler gets comfortable
with friends and camp staff, more time
is enjoyed outdoors with themed activities,
wading pools & sprinklers, sand,
playground climbers, art and music activities
and visiting entertainers.
2 Day TuTh 9:30am - 12:30pm
3 Day MWF 9:30am - 12:30pm
4 Day MTWF 9:30am - 12:30pm
Early Drop-off available.
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“Our children love it!
From the warm welcome they receive, to swimming, field trips,
sports, art, music and special themes; Sunflower camp is a
great value for a wonderful summer.” – Debra N.
9am - 1pm
9am - 1pm
9am - 1pm
1 - 3pm
Fours: Age 4 by Sep. 1
Children participate in Preschool Camp activities and:
• swim lessons at The Lil’ (4 days/week)
• bi-weekly field trips.
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5 Days
M - F
9am - 1pm
Extended day option: 1 - 3pm
HALF-DAY & FULL-DAY CAMP
Ages 3 – 5 by Sep. 1
Each of our camps has a full-day option as well!
Your child will experience all Sunflower camp activities along with hot lunch, an
extra snack, and hours that work for you! Available three to five days per week.
Tot Half Day
Preschool Half Day
Full Day (all)
7:30 am - 12:30pm
7:30 am - 1:30pm
7:30 am - 6pm
“When searching
for a camp for my preschoolers,
I wanted three things:
Safety, fun, and
consistency.
Sunflower Camp
meets all three of
these expectations.”
– Sam Z.
KINDERGARTEN ADVENTURE CAMP
Age 5 by Sep. 1
For children entering kindergarten
Weekly field trips, swim lessons at The Lil’, organized sports,
and daily exploration in neighborhood parks and
nature areas.
5 Days M - F 9am - 3pm
Full-Day with lunch:
Choose your schedule
3-5 Days
7:30am - 6pm
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GROUP
PLACEMENT
You may list two friendship
requests for each camper.
We do our best to
accommodate requests,
provided the request is
mutual, and make every effort
to group campers with their
school friends.
If you have a documented
developmental concern
that may impact your child’s
placement, please schedule
an appointment with
Camp Director, Ileane Voigt:
ivoigt@jcys.org or
(847) 433-6001, ext. 116.