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Camp Gator 2026: Summer of Adventure!

Get ready for another summer of fun, creativity, and adventure! Each week features a unique theme designed to engage, challenge, and delight our campers.

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Registration Timeline

Priority Registration: Begins February 2, 2026 (Current and newly enrolled HNJ students).
Public Registration: Begins March 6, 2026.
Early Bird Pricing: Ends March 5, 2026.

Who Can Attend

Grades: Rising PK4 through 7th-grade students.

Age Note: Campers who have not turned 5 by June 1, 2026, will be placed in the PK4 group per state regulations.

Weekly Themes and Dates

Dates	Theme	Featured Activity Highlights
June 1–5	Soar Into Summer	Bird lady & trampolines
June 8–12	Galactic Adventures	Trip to Kenner
June 15–18	Camp Camp*	Swamp tour (Closed June 19)
June 22–26	Mad Science Lab	Trip to Kenner
July 13–17	Sports Mashup	Skating
July 20–24	Messy Masterpieces	Museums
July 27–31	End of Summer Splash!	Color run, extra pool day, & Jump Start

Pricing & Hours

One-time Registration Fee: $50 per child (includes a camp t-shirt).

Category	Early Bird (Ends 3/5)	Standard Rate
Rising 1st – 7th	$275 / week	$325 / week
Rising PK4 – K	$325 / week	$375 / week
Short Week (6/15)	$220–$260	$260–$300

Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Before/After Care: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Rate: $125/week (covers both) or $100 for the week of June 16.

The Camp Experience

Activities: Swimming, STEM, sports, arts & crafts, and team games.
Field Trips: Off-campus trips and swimming for rising 2nd grade and up; water play and in-house trips for PK4–1st grade.
Choice: Younger campers enjoy a structured schedule, while older campers help shape their own experience by choosing activities.
Location: Holy Name of Jesus School and select spaces on Loyola University's campus (gym, pool, and quad).

Join Our Team!

We are hiring Enrichment Teachers (18+), Lead Counselors (18+), and Assistant Counselors (16+). Students in 8th grade and above can apply as Junior Counselors to earn service hours.

Email Abby McClure to Apply: [email protected]

We look forward to another joyful summer of learning, friendships, and unforgettable memories at Camp Gator!