Specialized Kids’ Program
Camp Neeka
More Than A Traditional Day Camp Experience
UPDATE: Pre-registration is open for Camp Neeka’s summer 2025 session. Please note, that due to high demand, enrollment will be moving to a lottery system. We understand that summer plans are being made, and we are committed to responding to all applications within two weeks. You can only apply to one location.
The Camp Neeka Experience
Camp Neeka is an accessible and inclusive summer day camp for children of all backgrounds.
Directed by trained therapists, Camp Neeka provides children ages 7-16 with the opportunity to create friendships, build self-esteem, develop communication strategies and coping skills to improve their mental health and overall well-being.
- A traditional day camp experience providing a safe, supportive, and fun environment that fosters social and emotional growth. See Camp Neeka’s benefits here.
- Activities include gym games, art therapy, movement therapy, field trips, and recreational activities.
- “Adult at Home” groups held during camp hours to support adults with continuing camp skills at home.
- Supportive team of caring and attentive counselors with a 2:1 ratio of camper to counselor.
- Meet the Camp Neeka team
- Hear from Camp Neeka families
Pre-registration for Summer 2025 is now open
Waukegan Camp
- Date: June 2 – 27
- Time: 9:00 – 3:00pm
- Where: Oakdale Elementary School (pending confirmation due to summer school)
Northbrook Camp
- Date: July 7 – August 1
- Time: 9:00 – 3:00pm
- Where: Northbrook Junior High School
Registration
Step 1: Complete the pre-registration form: Camp Neeka Registration 2025. Para acceder al formulario de inscripción del Campamento Neeka en español, haz clic aquí: Spanish – Camp Neeka Registration 2025.
Step 2: Hear back from a Camp Neeka team member within 1-2 weeks of your application (if approved or not approved and why)
Step 3: If approved, Josselyn intake will walk you through the intake process
Fee Structure
Self-Pay: $3,000 collected before school starts
Private Insurance: $2,000 collected before camp + daily group therapy co-pay/visit, $50 max daily, $250 max weekly
Medicaid: Free
Scholarship: Free, must apply during pre-registration to be considered and meets qualifications
Benefits of Camp Neeka
Fosters social and emotional growth
Provides guidance
Emphasizes team building and self-control
Stimulates the senses
Decreases frustration
Promotes problem solving skills
Allows for creative exploration
Motivates self-expression
Soothes emotional pain
The Camp Neeka Difference
Camp Neeka employs counselors who have professional experience in relevant fields, such as education/teaching and social work. Camp Neeka counselors are highly trained college or post graduate students pursuing careers in mental health or education who have an affinity and love for working with children.
Interested in becoming a Camp Neeka counselor? Apply here.
Maggie Nash, MSW, M.Ed.
Director of Mental Health Education, Therapist,
Director of Camp Neeka
Campers and Counselors
Camp Neeka 2022
Hear From Camp Neeka Families
An accessible, inclusive summer day camp.
Get in touch to learn more about Camp Neeka.