Award-Winning Programs
Art Start
Artists animate the curriculum through visual and performing arts with K-2nd graders.
Geared Up
3rd-grade students engineer simple machines using specialized LEGOs.
Science Alliance
Working scientists conduct experiments and lead field trips with 3rd-8th graders.
Spoken Word
Middle schoolers find and cultivate their unique voices by reading, writing and performing poetry.
Vex Robotics
Tech experts work with teams of middle schoolers to design, build, program and compete with robots.
What’s New
BASE Camp Survey Results
The results of our BASE Camp Survey for summer 2021 are in, and we wanted to share some useful feedback from our BASE Camp families. Overall, the feedback was very positive results! 97% of our respondents would recommend BASE Camp to a friend, and most respondents...
2022 Base Camp Changes & Updates
Summer planning is already well underway, and we wanted to share our good news early. Every year we ask our families what they loved about BASE Camp and what we can do to make BASE Camp a better experience. While we love hearing words of praise, we also learn so much...
Monica Collins, Winner of 2021 Staszak Outstanding Educator Award
We are thrilled to announce that Monica Collins is the winner of this year’s Staszak Outstanding Educator Award. Congratulations to Ms. Collins, a beloved District 97 social worker and OPEF partner. Ms. Collins demonstrates a deep commitment to expanding summer...
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“There isn’t any other part of our curriculum that is like this. It gives students a glimpse into a very specific world of science through a person who is making a career of it, but it also carries over into our everyday science units in school. I appreciate the time the scientists give this program.”