Summer
Our summer program is held at 9 of our Clubs for 2025. Summer is filled with themed weeks, field trips, walking trips, fun activities, and programs focused on summer learning loss prevention.
What’s Included
Daily breakfast, lunch or snack. Meals vary by Club.
Weekly themed activities for all members.
Local field trips within walking distance. (Local parks)
Academic programming geared toward summer learning loss prevention.
Hours and Dates
Summer Camp is open 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at all Clubs
Camp runs the below dates for each Club:
Cedar Lake: June 5 – August 5
Duneland: June 3 – August 6
East Chicago Katherine House: June 4 – August 5
Hammond: June 4 – August 4
John Will Anderson Gary Club: June 9 – August 6
Lake Station: June 4 – August 6
Portage: June 3 – August 13
South Haven: June 3 – Augut 13
Valparaiso: June 3 – August 6 (Pre-K Summer Camp for 4 & 5-year-olds is 9a–3p, M–F)
We are closed on June 19 and July 4
Pricing
Membership Type Required for Summer:
Summer ONLY Membership: $20 per child at all Clubs
Additional Information
One free t-shirt is included with purchase of Summer membership.
T-shirts from prior year may be worn.
Field trips will be an additional cost.
Purchase all 10 weeks of summer before June 1 to receive one week free! Call your Club for information.
Weekly Camp Fees:
| Club | Weekly Rate | 3-Days/Week | Daily Drop-In Rate |
| Cedar Lake | $100 | $65 | $30 |
| Duneland | $120 | N/A | $30 |
| East Chicago | $100* | N/A | N/A |
| Hammond | $100* | N/A | N/A |
| Gary | $100* | N/A | N/A |
| Lake Station | $100 | N/A | $30 |
| Portage | $100 | N/A | $30 |
| South Haven | $100 | N/A | $30 |
| Valparaiso | $120 | N/A | $30 |
*The resident rate for East Chicago, Hammond, and Gary is $40 per week.