Camp Flight – LOTUS Chicago

Our Summer long program encourages kids to “discover their passion”. Located in the heart of Bronzeville, current 3rd-8th graders (rising 4th-9th graders) experience different industries and disciplines through fun, engaging summer camp activities! EXPERIENCE, LEARN & PLAY! Programming is from 8:30AM – 5PM daily.

Science: STEAM Lab

June 16th-20th

We kick off Camp Flight with our very own STEAM LAB, where science, technology, engineering, art, and math collide in the most hands-on, mind-expanding way possible. This is not about worksheets and formulas—this is about creating, building, experimenting, and making connections between what we learn and how we live. LOTUS has been crafting STEAM experiences that hit different, and this summer, we are going bigger than ever.

Financial aid Empowerment: So You Want To Be A Boss?

June 23rd-27th

This is Shark Tank, but for real life! Attorney Joan Clay and The Village Legal and Community Project (TVLCP) are coming through to break down the numbers game—how money moves, how to make it work for you, and how to pitch like a boss. This session is for future entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone who plans to control their own financial destiny. If you do not know your numbers, you are just guessing.

Culinary

June 30-Jul 4th

We are turning the lab into a kitchen, because knowing how to grow food is only half the journey—knowing how to prepare and transform it is the next level. 5918 Catering is showing us how to take the fresh ingredients and turn them into real, delicious meals. Campers will get hands-on experience cutting, preparing, and cooking, learning that food is both science and culture on a plate.

Filmmaking

Jul 7th-11th

From concept to creation, we are diving into the world of storytelling through film with none other than Coquie Hughes, an independent film powerhouse. Campers will write, direct, and produce short film projects while learning how to shape narratives that represent who we are and where we come from.

True Star Media Lab: Lights, Camera, Create!

Jul 14th-18th

True Star is running a high-energy, creative media workshop, where campers will produce content that amplifies their voices. Film, photography, journalism—this is the place where media becomes our tool for storytelling.

Forensics: Cracking the Case!

Jul 21st-25th

Natasha Ferguson commands our Forensics Lab that is built for the curious minds who love a good mystery. We are stepping into the role of detectives, analyzing evidence, and cracking cases using real-life forensic science techniques.

eGaming with Kevin Fair

Jul 28th- Aug 1st

Gaming is more than a hobby—it is a multibillion-dollar industry, and we are getting in on the action. Kevin Fair is breaking down how gaming turns into business, how strategy and problem-solving apply to real life, and, of course, we will be playing some of the best competitive games out.

Robotics

Aug 4th- 8th

At Camp Flight, our Robotics Module is more than just wires and wheels — it’s where creativity meets critical thinking, and where students become builders, coders, and collaborators.

Our Robotics Module is facilitated by trained mentors with a passion for youth development and STEAM education. Because when young people build machines, they build belief in their ability to change the world.

Golf w/ First Tee - Greater Chicago

Aug 11th-15th

Golf is strategy, patience, and finesse—and First Tee (Coach is Shavers) – Greater Chicago is here to make sure our campers know how to swing with skill and confidence. This is more than a game; it is about access, networking, and playing (having fun) in spaces where big moves are made.

*Weekly lineup subject to change

"Camp Flight Is Better Than All Camps"

“My son said, ‘Camp Flight is better than all camps.’ And we send him to some serious camps, or so we thought. The structure is so accommodating and the content is beyond stellar. Academics and outdoor summer fun. There are absolutely no other camps like this in the city for sure. And in the heart of Bronzeville.”