Campership Services

The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is seeking qualified contractors to provide Campership Program services, which include day camps, overnight camps, and specialty camps for DCFS-approved youth aged 6-17. The program aims to provide fun and educational experiences, allowing youth to develop life skills and make constructive use of their leisure time. The contractor must meet minimum mandatory requirements, including accreditation by the American Camp Association (ACA) or an equivalent national camp accreditation association, and provide a minimum of one major activity or two minor activities per day. The contract term is anticipated to be three years, with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods. • The contractor must have three years of experience providing camp services or equivalent/similar services. • The contractor's Program Director must have a minimum of three years of camp management experience. • The contractor must provide lunch, snacks, and drinks for campers. • The contractor must adhere to ACA Standards Requirements and DCFS Campership Additional Requirements. • The contractor must provide transportation for campers to and from camp locations, if necessary.