Answers to important Oasis Summer Day Camp questions

Thanks for your interest in Oasis Summer Day Camp!  Below are some commonly asked questions we have been asked over the years.  We hope you find them helpful as you plan your summer schedule. 

1. What are your tuition costs?

The first camper's tuition is $515 a week.  Each additional camper is $495 a week. CIT’s rate is $415. We offer an early-bird rate through January that discounts tuition by $20 dollars for each camper. Register for the entire 9 weeks and we'll reduce each week by another $20. 

2. When is drop-off and pick-up?

Campers can be dropped-off between 8:00-9:00. Campers can be picked up at the end of the day between 3:30-5:00. These flexible, extended hours are included in your tuition. Your campus location is determined during registration. Camp programming is from 9:00-3:30 every day.

3. Tell me about your schedule.

Our schedule is action-packed. On Tuesdays and Fridays we swim at our private Lake Oasis or visit water parks. On Wednesdays we are on an adventure-filled field trip.  Some of our field trips have been to museums, Cubs games, Great America, arcades, ice rinks, and more.  Finally, Mondays and Thursdays are spent at our Highwood campus participating in enrichment classes and free-choice activities or events like LEGO S.T.E.M. rotations, sports, games, competitions or special events. 

4. There is a lot going on at Oasis.  How do you communicate with parents?

Facebook and Instagram accounts are updated often.  Additionally, a daily email reminder informs parents about camp news, what to pack for tomorrow and what is on the schedule.  Some families, who are nervous about camp are able to text/email for a more personal message which often includes a photo of their camper in action.

5. Are you at camp everyday?

As the owners and parents of participants we are at camp having fun!

6. How do you group campers?

We group campers according to age, gender and friendship requests.  Your child's group does not prohibit him/her from interacting with anyone at Oasis.  One of the great features about our summer camp is the socializing everyone does with each other. 

7. Do I need to pack lunch everyday?

Yes please! Everyday it is important to also bring a water bottle. Drinking fountains with cold water are available daily. Forgotten lunches happen! We will be able to provide lunch when this occurs and a $20 dollar fee will be charged to cover the coordinating and payment of the lunch.

8. What about H20asis swim safety?

Spending two days a week at a water park or beach is such fun for our campers, but ensuring it is safe fun is our top priority. Many parents of young children express concerns about swim days at summer camp. As parents of young ones, we understand how frightening it can be to trust others to supervise your child around water. For that reason we’d like to provide a little more information about how water safety is accomplished at Oasis Summer Day Camp.

When visiting pools their trained staff do a swim test to determine campers level of ability and access to water. Our counselors are also spaced at “stations” throughout the beach or park to provide an additional layer of protection. Each station is an area of the swim park that is visible and close enough to get to quickly; with our low camper-to-staff ratio we are able to cover the entire space. Counselors are assigned to stations throughout the day and rotate during designated times to provide continual supervision. Each counselor is CPR certified.

For the campers who are identified as being a “non” or “beginner” swimmer, or are just not comfortable around water, we require them to wear provided swim vests. At water parks they are easily identified by a special wristband as well. We have many campers each year who wear swim vests so there is no concern about them “sticking out” or being ostracized. These are also campers who naturally become better swimmers during the summer and can be swim tested at any time to show that there is no longer a need for a vest.

At Oasis Summer Day Camp we are always attempting to provide the most fun and enriching experiences for our campers. At the same time we always pursue a high level of safety in every activity. Please know that we will not compromise on water safety at a parents request. What works at home does not dictate what works in a large group. Camper safety is paramount.

8. What is your family privacy and registration policy?

This Risk Acknowledgement and Release Agreement addresses the inherent risk of injury when choosing to participate in Oasis Summer Day Camp LLC activities, including athletics. As the parent or legal guardian of the child/children, in consideration of allowing the child (“Camper”) to participate in activities conducted by Oasis I agree to the terms of this Risk Acknowledgement and Release Agreement.

1. Activities - I would like my child (the “camper”) to participate in various activities related to Oasis Summer Day Camp Program (the “Activities”), including but not limited to the following activities: Bowling, Camping, Dance, Games, Go-Carting, Gymnastics, Horse and Pony Rides, Movies, Rock climbing, Skating, Sports, Swimming, Theater, Trips to the Zoo and a variety of events, scheduled and unscheduled, or unplanned trips due to weather and/or unscheduled changes. I recognize and acknowledge there are risks of physical injury and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries (including death and disability), damages or loss, which I or my minor child may sustain as a result of participating in Oasis Activities.

2. Photo Release -- I give Oasis permission to occasionally photograph my child. These photographs will be used exclusively for our website, print promotion, photo scrapbooks, videos in conjunction with the Activities of Oasis or promotion of Oasis. Photographs may also be shared with the camper and parents.

3. Transportation – I acknowledge that Oasis utilizes transportation services, including but not limited to private transportation companies, automobiles, and other forms of transportation so the camper can get to and from the Activities. Oasis maintains liability insurance for transportation it provides related to Oasis Activities, but does not provide medical insurance of any sort. I acknowledge my obligation to review my own family health, death and disability, public liability and property damage insurance policies to make sure my child has full insurance coverage for events in or connected to Oasis Activities. I also acknowledge that it is my responsibility to bring my child to the Oasis facility for drop off before Oasis Activities begin and for pickup after Oasis Activities conclude. Oasis uses a parish church facility for drop off and pick up purposes. Included in this Release Agreement is the risk acknowledgement and release form provided by the Catholic Bishop of Chicago, and this attachment forms part of this Release Agreement. While using my personal vehicle to and from the Oasis drop off facility, my automobile insurance is primary, and I will comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the State of Illinois and the United States of America, including without limitation the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code.

4. Indemnification – On behalf of myself and/or my child, I will indemnify and hold harmless Oasis from claims resulting from injuries (including death and disability), damages and losses sustained by me or my child, or third parties, directly or indirectly arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with the Oasis Activities. This obligation applies, without limitation, to any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities, including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by, brought against or involving Oasis as a result of or arising out of my child’s involvement in the Oasis Activities and to reimburse Oasis for any such costs and expenses as they are incurred.

5. Release, Discharge, and Agreement Not to Litigate – To the extent permitted by applicable law, I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives and assigns, do hereby release, discharge and agree not to sue Oasis and the directors, members, employees, agents, divisions, affiliates, and volunteers of each of those corporations from any and all claims that we might otherwise have against Oasis for any injury, disability or death to the participant, or for any damage to property, arising from, connected with, or in any way associated with, participation in the Oasis Activities.

6. Oasis Property – If in any event a camper damages property or equipment belonging to Oasis and caused by the negligence of the camper not in conjunction with an activity, I will be responsible for repairs and replacement of the property.

7. Availability of Counsel - I acknowledge that Oasis has given me the opportunity to discuss the provisions of this Release Agreement with others, including any such legal counsel I might retain whether or not I have chosen to do so. I also acknowledge that I have been given the right to object to and discuss any of these provisions with Oasis. I am freely and voluntarily signing this Release Agreement and intend that my signature to be the complete and unconditional release of all liability of Oasis to the greatest extent allowed by law.

8. Severability – I expressly agree that these agreements are intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law of Illinois where the activities are to be conducted and that if any part of any provision is held to be invalid, it is agreed that the balance of the provisions shall continue in full legal force and effect, notwithstanding such invalidity.

9. Acknowledgement - I have read and fully understand the above Release Agreement details.