School’s Out, But iCode Is In: Your Guide to October Day-Off Camps
School closure days can be chaotic. Your kids will love not going to school, but we as parents know they need something to do. This fall, if you’re still looking for a day-off camp, we’ve got you covered.
We agree day-off camps don’t have to be glorified babysitting. They can actually be the thing your kid talks about for weeks afterward.
That’s what we built October’s Day-Off Camps to be.
🤔 What’s a Day-Off Camp, Anyway?
When Chicago schools close, iCode opens. We give kids a full day (8:30 AM–3:30 PM, with aftercare available) to deep-dive into one thing they actually want to do, not a watered-down carousel of activities.
🎮 Your second grader can do 3D design.
⛏️ Your sixth grader can code custom Minecraft mods.
🚁 Your fifth grader can fly a drone.
They pick. They dive deep. They build something real.
You get a full school closure day handled. And they come home tired but happy, which is a bonus.
🚀 What We’re Running in October
⛏️ Minecraft Modding
Kids learn game design logic by building custom mods. They’re solving problems, learning code patterns, and creating something they’ll actually play. By the end of the day, they’ve shipped custom content. That sticks.
🖨️ 3D Design
From concept to print. Kids learn design thinking, use actual CAD software, and walk out with something they designed and printed themselves.
It’s not theoretical. They hold it.
🎬 Claymation
Stop-motion animation from scratch. Kids storyboard, sculpt, animate, and watch their story come to life. It’s hands-on, creative, and teaches storytelling alongside technical skills.
🥽 VR
Immersive experiences. 3D design. Game exploration. Enough said.
🚁 Drones
Programming, flight control, real-world physics. For the kids who want to build and fly something.
🤖 Robotics
Hands-on engineering. Problem-solving. Actual robots that do what kids tell them to.
💡 Why Day-Off Camps Actually Matter
🛠️ Your kid gets a real day, not a daycare.
We’re not here to babysit. Each camp goes deep into one discipline so your kid leaves having actually made something.
Not just played around.
Not just survived the day.
They learn more than you’d expect.
⛏️ Minecraft Modding teaches coding.
🖨️ 3D Design teaches spatial reasoning and design thinking.
🎬 Claymation teaches narrative and patience.
None of it feels like school because it’s not. It’s their thing.
😌 You get your peace of mind back.
School closures are a headache. Between coordinating schedules, finding coverage, and hoping they’re doing something productive, it’s a day you have to manage.
Our camps handle it. You don’t have to juggle.
💰 It’s actually affordable.
Regular price: $120/day.
Early bird bundle pricing through October 6th drops it way down.
📅 October Dates
📅 October 12, 14–16
📅 October 23, 26–30
⏰ Full days: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
🕒 Aftercare available if you need pickup flexibility.
💸 Here’s the Savings
Book before October 6 and lock in these prices:
🎟️ DAYOFF1 → 1 Camp: $100
Save $20
🎟️ DAYOFF3 → 3 Camps: $290
Save $70
🎟️ DAYOFF5 → 5 Camps: $475
Save $125
Use your code at checkout.
⏰ Early bird pricing ends September 26. No extensions.
🎒 What to Expect
What your kid brings:
Just themselves! Snacks + water are on us. Comfortable clothes for a full day of activity.
✨ What they leave with:
A finished project, new skills, and a pretty good story about their day.
😌 What you get:
One less day to figure out.
And honestly? A kid who’s tired but actually happy about what they did.
❓ FAQ
Is this for absolute beginners?
Yes. No coding experience needed. No prior robotics knowledge required. We meet kids where they are.
🤔 What if my kid isn’t sure which camp?
That’s the beauty of picking one day at a time. They can try Minecraft one closure, robotics the next. See what sticks.
🕒 Is aftercare really available?
Yep. If 3:30 doesn’t work, we’ve got you. Let us know at checkout.
🔮 Looking Ahead?
We’ve got November and winter break camps coming too. Bundle them now and save even more.
🎯 The Bottom Line
School closure days don’t have to be a scramble.
Your kid doesn’t have to spend the day inside.
And you don’t have to feel guilty about what they’re doing.
Pick a camp. Use your code. Lock in your savings before October 6
