Summer Camp 2026!

Chicago Free School will be hosting Summer Camp from June 22nd – August 7th for campers ages 3 – 12. Summer camp is open to all, regardless of whether you attend CFS during the school year.

Activities include field trips, arts and crafts, park and playground play, music and dance, Fun Fridays, water play, face painting, and more!

  • Register at https://givebutter.com/CFSCamp26
  • Register before April 1st to get $25 off each week!
  • Camp runs Monday – Friday from 9am – 4pm, with aftercare available until 5pm.
  • A sliding scale discount is available. Please send your 2025 Form 1040 to hel.ramsey@chicagofreeschool.org to verify eligibility and get your discount code.

For more information please contact summercamp@chicagofreeschool.org.

CFS Annual Talent Show: February 27, 2026

The event will be from 10 – noon at the Social Hall, on Friday February 27. There will be a variety of performances by our students including playing an instrument, solving mental math, identifying international maps and flags, and much more! 

This is a fundraising event to help raise funds to support our school. Please mark your calendar and feel free to invite relatives and friends to support our school! You can attend in-person or virtually! If you opt to attend virtually, the link will be sent to you the day before the Talent Show (February, 26). 
Suggested price for a ticket: $10 – $20 per adult and children are FREE! (greater amounts are accepted as well!)

Tickets can be purchased by scanning the QR code below or by using the link provided:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEXP3ZDNZMQ7Q (choose “Talent Show Tickets” from the drop-down list)

Please note, the tickets must be purchased no later than February 25 to allow enough time to make a list of attendees and send a link to those who opt for the virtual option!

We hope to see you all there and thank you in advance for your generosity and continuing support of our school!