Dates & Fees
2026 Session Dates
| Session | Dates |
|---|---|
| 8 Week Session | June 15 – August 7 |
| 1st Session | June 15 – July 10 |
| 2nd Session | July 13 – August 7 |
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Tuition
Current grade as of September 2025
| Tuition | Length | 8 Week Session | 4 Week Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Beginnings (3 – 4 Years) | 5 Day Week 3 Day Week |
$9205 $7180 |
$5710 $4450 |
| Junior Camp (PreK – Kindergarten) | 5 Day Week 3 Day Week |
$9690 $7400 |
$6010 $4590 |
| Senior Camp (1st – 3rd Grade) | $9690 | $6010 | |
| Tween Camp (4th – 6th Grade) | $10230 | $6340 | |
| CIT Program (7th – 8th Grade) | $7320 | $4540 | |
| SIT Program (9th Grade) | $3100 | N/A |
Chicago Transportation
Bus service is provided with several pick up and drop off locations from the city for an additional fee.
| Chicago Transportation | 8 Week Session | 4 Week Session |
|---|---|---|
| Fee per camper | $650 | $325 |
Registration Savings
Banner offers savings for signing up early each session (not applicable to SIT campers).
| Registration Savings | Dates | 8 Week Session | 4 Week Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priority Registration Savings | July 22, 2025 to August 8, 2025 | $400 | $200 |
| Early Registration Savings | August 29, 2025 to September 30, 2025 | $250 | $125 |
| Former Staff Savings | 5% Savings off tuition | 5% Savings off tuition |
Family Savings
Banner offers additional savings for more than one child of the same family attending camp (not applicable to CIT or SIT campers).
| Savings per Family | 8 Week Session | 4 Week Session |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Children | $300 | $150 |
| 3 Children | $800 | $400 |
| 4 Children | $1300 | $650 |
Lunch Options
Hot lunch is available for campers that choose to sign up for it. Lunches may not be purchased on a day-to-day basis. Check out our daily menu. We take very special care of each of our campers with food allergies. To talk more specifically about how we accommodate all allergies at Banner, call our camp directors at 847.295.4900.
| Lunch Options | 8 Week Session | 4 Week Session |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Week Campers includes Friday Cookout | $390 | $195 |
| 3-Day Week Campers includes Friday Cookout | $240 | $120 |
| Friday Cookout Only | $80 | $40 |
Find out more specifics about Banner’s communication, programs and activities, as well as questions regarding food, see Frequently Asked Questions.