Frequently Asked Questions

Oasis is conveniently located in both Winnetka and in Highland Park, Illinois. Our Winnetka camp is on a 3.5-acre lot at the corner of Linden Street, Hill Road, and Ridge Avenue. We meet and greet outside the gymnasium. Our locations are:

For the full Oasis experience, most children attend the full nine weeks of camp.  However, you may choose from our flexible one-week sessions to accommodate a busy summer schedule.  Whichever option you choose Oasis Summer Day Camp will provide many magical moments.

We put forth a lot of effort accommodating campers and parents.  We do our best to honor friendship requests.  Campers are organized according to age, gender, and interests.

Yes, all staff members are highly qualified.  On-site staff members include the owners of Oasis, directors, professionals in the education or recreation field, and/or college students.  All employees are first-aid knowledgeable and given background checks.

Yes. Oasis prides itself on having a low staff-to-camper ratio of 1:7.  Staff members are CPR certified and responsive to camper needs.

Oasis Summer Day Camp creates a noncompetitive atmosphere where winners are determined by participating, showing good sportsmanship, and having fun.  Much of our day is spent on field trips, at pools and water parks, visiting with enthralling special guests, creating works of art, dressing up for themed days, and participating in team building events. Though sports are a part of Oasis we are a lot more than a sports camp.

At this time campers must be dropped off and picked up by a parent, guardian, or caregiver. Drop-off times are from 8:00-9:00 am and pick-up times are from 3:30-5:30 pm. On Wednesdays pick-up is from 3:45-5:30.

Oasis hires an insured professional busing company with licensed drivers.  All buses have air-conditioning and seat belts.

For your convenience, Oasis has partnered with KIDDOS CATERING to offer individually catered lunches from popular local restaurants such as Subway, Little Louies, Once Upon A Bagel and more delivered fresh to your camper.  For more information about this option contact KIDDOS at kiddos4@comcast.net or to view our menu click here. Campers may bring bagged lunches from home on a daily basis.  We also provide lunch every Thursday as part of our weekly themes and on several field trips. Thursday lunches are included with tuition.