Summer in the City

Summer in the City St. James Cathedral's Summer in the City is a tuition-free cultural enrichment program for youth from some of Chicago's most challenged neighborhoods.

Summer in the City is a St. James Cathedral cultural enrichment program for youth from some of Chicago's most challenged neighborhoods. The camp is tuition-free and serves about 40 children from neighborhoods where gang violence is a daily reality and few summer programs exist for youth. In the safe environment of St. James Cathedral and surrounding neighborhoods these young people will experience

the riches of Chicago, mentored by art, music, dance, theater, and sports professionals. Camp directors and counselors will lead them on field trips to museums, cultural attractions, and outdoor activities, exposing them to new experiences and self-discovery. At the end, campers will present a performance piece created with their instructors.

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65 East Huron
Chicago, IL
60612

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Campers will enjoy an exciting daily program of activities including kayaking, rock wall climbing, visiting downtown Chicago icons like the Museum of Contemporary Art or the architecture of the South Loop, exploring and playing musical instruments with Director of Music Stephen Buzard, experimenting with theater, modern dance, painting, and helping prepare and enjoying food from around the world.

The camp is three weeks long, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, July 9-27 at in the Great Hall of St. James Cathedral, 65 E Huron, Chicago, IL 60611 with staffed, round-trip transportation to camp provided each day from a South Side pick up point. Families are invited to a live arts performance by the campers and an outdoor picnic on Sunday morning, July 29.

Summer in the City is Chicago’s most affordable summer program for youth because over three-quarters of the cost is underwritten by the generosity of the St. James community, allowing families that cannot pay the subsidized cost to request scholarships.

The application fee is $20 and the registration fee is $450 for all three weeks. Full and partial scholarships are available for qualifying applicants. Apply now!