
Day Camp and Programs

Sunrise Day Camp
Sunrise Day Camp-Chicago, a program of JCC Chicago, is a proud member of the Sunrise Association, whose mission is to bring back the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings worldwide. Sunrise accomplishes this through the creation and oversight of welcoming, inclusive summer day camps, year-round programs and in-hospital recreational activities, all offered free of charge.
2025 Camp Dates:
June 16-August 6
Camp Location:
23280 N. Old McHenry Rd. in Lake Zurich, IL

Sunrise Fundays
Our kids love camp so much that we just had to extend the fun beyond the summer. During the school year, we host Sunrise Fundays — special activity days for our campers — along with many of the same staff who helped to make their summers so wonderful.
Our year-round programs make it possible for our campers to see their friends throughout the year while enjoying summer fun all year long. These camp-like activity days include sports, crafts, special shows and programs. Just like summer camp, transportation is available – from select locations. Some of our year-round programs are family events, where parents and children enjoy the fun-filled festivities together.
Children, ages 3 ½–16, who are interested in joining our Sunrise family and who were not campers during the previous summer are always welcome to attend our year-round programs. Just let us know if you are interested in starting your Sunrise Day Camp experience during the school year and we will work with you to make it happen. Sunrise Sundays are held at sites that provide Sunrise Day Camp with exclusive use.

Sunrise on Wheels
Can you imagine a child not wanting to leave a hospital because they’re having so much fun? At Sunrise on Wheels, we see this every day!
Sunrise on Wheels is an innovative initiative that provides children with fun-filled Sunrise excitement while awaiting and undergoing treatment in pediatric oncology units at participating hospitals. Siblings and parents are always welcome and encouraged to participate.

SunriseVX – Virtual Camp!
SunriseVX provides children the camp experience through live and interactive sessions. Children who otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend an in-person camp can now make friends, sing songs and choose from a wide variety of activities all summer long.