Fun-N-Sun Day Camp
Westlake Christian Academy Campus, 275 South Lake Street, Grayslake, IL 60030
About
Fun-N-Sun Day Camp includes active games, crazy skits, swimming, outdoor adventures, science experiments, and stepping into different time periods in history. Campers take part in life skill development, a daily large group opening, Bible Time, gym games, outdoor games, sports, art, drama, baking, crafts, building, dancing, and large group competitions. Campers also explore, hike, and fish at local parks several times throughout the summer.
• Ages: 4–12 years old
• Schedule: June 1–July 31; campers swim and play at the Grayslake Aquatic Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Price: Not listed
The camp’s mission states that it is passionate about creating contagious fun through active games, crazy skits, swimming, and outdoor adventures, and that it is dedicated to helping campers grow in their relationships with others and with God. The mission also states that the camp seeks to challenge campers’ intellectual brains through science experiments, stepping into different time periods in history, and life skill development.
Fun-N-Sun Day Camp is led by Director Diane Henke and her partner in running the camp, Dale Henke. According to the provided staff credentials, Diane Henke holds a Masters of Education from the University of Minnesota, a Bachelor of Science in Family Social Science and Youth Studies, is a Certified Parent Educator, and is a Trauma Competent Affiliate Trainer with Trauma Free World. Lulu, the camp dog, is a certified therapy dog.
The camp lists SUN Core Values that emphasize SAFE, UNITED, and FUN. It is described as a faith-based camp with Bible Time and a focus on relationships with God. One unique feature noted is that the director often wears different costumes each week with a new alias. Registration for new campers has closed for the 2026 season, with a waitlist option available, and an online staff application is requested before April 1st.
Current family testimonials state that children are having fun at camp and come home energized and joyful, and that staff and counselors genuinely care for the campers. Other current families describe the staff as well trained and engaged, the directors as approachable, and the facility as safe. Additional comments from current families say that children get personalized attention, that they like the flexibility with drop-off times, and that the camp is an excellent value for the money.
Last updated May 23, 2026.
• Ages: 4–12 years old
• Schedule: June 1–July 31; campers swim and play at the Grayslake Aquatic Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Price: Not listed
The camp’s mission states that it is passionate about creating contagious fun through active games, crazy skits, swimming, and outdoor adventures, and that it is dedicated to helping campers grow in their relationships with others and with God. The mission also states that the camp seeks to challenge campers’ intellectual brains through science experiments, stepping into different time periods in history, and life skill development.
Fun-N-Sun Day Camp is led by Director Diane Henke and her partner in running the camp, Dale Henke. According to the provided staff credentials, Diane Henke holds a Masters of Education from the University of Minnesota, a Bachelor of Science in Family Social Science and Youth Studies, is a Certified Parent Educator, and is a Trauma Competent Affiliate Trainer with Trauma Free World. Lulu, the camp dog, is a certified therapy dog.
The camp lists SUN Core Values that emphasize SAFE, UNITED, and FUN. It is described as a faith-based camp with Bible Time and a focus on relationships with God. One unique feature noted is that the director often wears different costumes each week with a new alias. Registration for new campers has closed for the 2026 season, with a waitlist option available, and an online staff application is requested before April 1st.
Current family testimonials state that children are having fun at camp and come home energized and joyful, and that staff and counselors genuinely care for the campers. Other current families describe the staff as well trained and engaged, the directors as approachable, and the facility as safe. Additional comments from current families say that children get personalized attention, that they like the flexibility with drop-off times, and that the camp is an excellent value for the money.
Last updated May 23, 2026.
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