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Summer camps are a great time for Chicago kids to try new things, nurture unique interests, meet new friends, stretch their creativity, and have tons of summer fun! Get in on the fun before camps fill up!
*Since many camps are still finalizing their plans for camp this year, we will continue to add to this list. Keep checking back!
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Camps are listed alphabetically under the relevant categories.
| Adventure and Outdoor Camps | Culinary Camps | Faith-Based Camps |
| General Day Camps | Other Camps | Overnight Camps |
| STEAM and Educational Camps | Sports Camps | Visual and Performing Arts Camps |
Adventure and Outdoor Camps
Apachi Day Camp |
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Apachi Day Camp supports campers' social-emotional growth as they form friendships, gain independence, and experience confidence-building activities like swimming, sports, arts, yoga, and rock climbing. Each week features legendary theme days, exciting entertainers, spirited Shabbat celebrations, and a strong sense of community across our three Chicago locations: Northside, Old Town, and Irving Park, each with large green spaces, sports fields, a full-size gymnasium and an air-conditioned building.
Culinary Camps
The Chopping Block's Kids and Teen Summer Cooking Camps |
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We place more emphasis on food in our families these days. We want to know where our food is coming from, we know we should be able to pronounce each ingredient on the nutritional label and frozen dinners just don't cut it anymore. More parents are realizing that teaching their kids to cook helps prepare them for the future. Enrolling your child in a kid or teen cooking class or camp at The Chopping Block bring them one step closer. Each kids' and teens' cooking class or camp includes a hands-on lesson on ingredients, sanitation, organization and cooking techniques.
Dank Haus Kinderschule Summer Camp |
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Willkommen zum Sommer Camp! Our camp welcomes kids ages 3-9 for regular camp sessions, and kids 10-14 for our cooking camp. Sessions run June 23 - Aug 22.
General Day Camps
Camp ClimbZone |
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Create lasting memories with active entertainment at Camp ClimbZone. A day at Camp ClimbZone includes access to all ClimbZone attractions (subject to age and height restrictions), arts and crafts, outdoor play, dance parties, new friends and more.
Camp Kids' Work |
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Camp Kids’ Work offers full day care (7:30am-6:30pm), Monday through Friday for children 3-6 years old. We believe in providing a safe, nurturing, and high quality summer program for children with weekly learning themes, special events, weekly enrichment, and more!
Camp Mustang |
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Calling PK - 6th graders to join Camp Mustang at St. Matthias School! Our camp is open to students in the community!
Pilgrim Quest Summer Camp |
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Give your kids a summer of adventure to remember! Pilgrim Quest will give them a fun-filled summer full of discovery, and also help them to grow in confidence, step outside their comfort zones, and develop new friendships.
Camp T on Birch Lake |
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Camp T on Birch Lake is a traditional overnight camp for youth ages 6 to 16. Programs include waterfront activities, sports, arts and crafts, drama, archery nature and science, outdoor cooking, and many more!
JCC Chicago Camp Chi Overnight Camp |
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For over 100 years, Camp Chi has transformed children’s summers. We unplug campers from their daily lives and connect them to life-changing moments while supporting their personal growth. And long after the last s’more, the best of Camp Chi stays with you. Where else can you sail a boat, fly down a zip line, record an original song, jump in a pool, hit an archery bullseye and sing around a campfire all in one day? Campers see opportunities for adventure and fun, while we see them making decisions for themselves, gaining independence and discovering their passions.
STEAM and Educational Camps
Sports Camps
i9 Sports Summer Camp |
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Full-day, multi-sport camps and half day sport-specific camps for kids on the northside of Chicago. Our camps are focused on games, skill development and fun!
Shredder Indoor Ski and Snowboard School Summer Camp for Kids |
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The perfect summer camp for the first time skier or snowboarder! At our camps, we strive to create unforgettable experiences for kids, combining the thrill of learning and strengthening ski or snowboard skills with a variety of engaging activities.
YSI FC Soccer Camp |
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Youth Soccer International summer camps are all about having fun, making friends and making memories that will last a lifetime! Whether we’re scrimmaging or our campers are running around getting each other wet with water guns, our campers learn the beautiful game in a fun way! All skill levels are welcome. Groups are organized by age with kids ranging from 5-12 years old.
Visual and Performing Arts
The Actors Gymnasium Circus and Performing Arts Summer Camp |
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Each day begins with a warm-up, followed by training and workshops in circus, drama, and movement. Students learn circus and aerial skills: juggling, tumbling, and more, and there’s no experience necessary to join! The experience, kids tell us, is nothing short of transformational.
Aerial Dance Chicago |
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JOIN US FOR A SUMMER FILLED WITH MOVEMENT, ADVENTURE, NEW FRIENDS, AND CREATIVITY!
Circus Camp with CircEsteem: Step into the Spotlight and Discover your Inner Star! |
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Learn circus this summer at CircEsteem Summer Camp! Camp allows each child to develop self-confidence, self-esteem, physical awareness, and an understanding of the potential they possess. Learn trapeze, tightwire, juggling, and more!
Circus Arts Summer Camp |
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Welcome to CirquesExperience, where circus magic meets tradition!
Filament Theatre Summer Camps |
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How do you make a brand-new play? Work with Filament Theatre’s directors, playwrights, and teaching artists to create new plays for young people in a summer of Filament Camps!
Imagine Performing Arts - Theatre Camps |
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We're bringing the drama to summer break! At Imagine Performing Arts, we are here to kick summer up a notch with our fun and engaging theatre programming for kids ages 4-13.
Kidstreet |
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For kids of all ages! Let your child make new friends, learn exciting skills, and build confidence in crafting through our camps. We offer programs across a variety of mediums and skill levels throughout the summer and on select no-school days, starting at age 3 and up.
Summer Jam & Swim |
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Dive into a summer filled with music, creativity, and splashes at our Summer Jam and Swim Camp! This exciting camp, designed for rising 1-3 graders, offers a unique blend of musical exploration and aquatic adventures.
National Overnight Camps
Sponsored Camp Galileo - Lincoln Park
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, full of engaging K-8th STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun. Using the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, our experienced staffers help campers transform simple materials into one-of-a-kind creations. Every hands-on activity and outdoor game is tailored by grade and designed to cultivate essential skills—including collaboration, perseverance and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.Weekly sessions. 9 am-3 pm camp day, plus 8-9 am and 3-6 pm extended care.
Use code GALMK25 to save $25/week. Combinable with Early Bird through February 28, 2025. Applicable on future purchases only, cannot be retroactively applied.
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Sponsored Camp Galileo - Lincoln Square
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, full of engaging K-8th STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun. Using the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, our experienced staffers help campers transform simple materials into one-of-a-kind creations. Every hands-on activity and outdoor game is tailored by grade and designed to cultivate essential skills—including collaboration, perseverance and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.Weekly sessions. 9 am-3 pm camp day, plus 8-9 am and 3-6 pm extended care.
Use code GALMK25 to save $25/week. Combinable with Early Bird through February 28, 2025. Applicable on future purchases only, cannot be retroactively applied.
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Sponsored Aerial Dance Summer Camp
JOIN US FOR A SUMMER FILLED WITH MOVEMENT, ADVENTURE, NEW FRIENDS, AND CREATIVITY!
4028 W Irving Park Rd, 2nd Floor/Loft A , Chicago, IL Read More
Sponsored Apachi Day Camp
Apachi Day Camp supports campers' social-emotional growth as they form friendships, gain independence, and experience confidence-building activities like swimming, sports, arts, yoga, and rock climbing. Each week features legendary theme days, exciting entertainers, spirited Shabbat celebrations, and a strong sense of community across our three Chicago locations: Northside, Old Town, and Irving Park, each with large green spaces, sports fields, a full-size gymnasium and an air-conditioned building.
Northside|Old Town|Irving Park Locations , Chicago, IL Read More
Sponsored Breakthrough Basketball Camps
With 350 basketball camps in nearly every state nationwide, Breakthrough Basketball coaches firmly believe that they have a very important responsibility and an amazing opportunity to have a positive impact on their players' lives.
Score big in 2025 - at a Breakthrough Basketball Camp!
Locations Nationwide
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Sponsored Camp ClimbZone
Create lasting memories with active entertainment at Camp ClimbZone. A day at Camp ClimbZone includes access to all ClimbZone attractions (subject to age and height restrictions), arts and crafts, outdoor play, dance parties, new friends and more.
2500 W. Bradley Place, Chicago, IL Read More
Sponsored Camp Kids' Work Chicago
Camp Kids’ Work offers full day care (7:30am-6:30pm), Monday through Friday for children 3-6 years old. We believe in providing a safe, nurturing, and high quality summer program for children with weekly learning themes, special events, weekly enrichment, and more!
3429 N. California, Chicago, IL Read More
Sponsored Camp Mustang
Calling PK - 6th graders to join Camp Mustang at St. Matthias School! Our camp is open to students in the community!
4910 N Claremont Ave., Chicago, IL Read More
Sponsored Camp T on Birch Lake
Camp T on Birch Lake is a traditional overnight camp for youth ages 6 to 16. Programs include waterfront activities, sports, arts and crafts, drama, archery nature and science, outdoor cooking, and many more!
14751 Harvey St., Vandalia, MI Read More
Sponsored Circus Arts Summer Camp
Welcome to CirquesExperience, where circus magic meets tradition!
5944 N Magnolia Ave., Chicago, IL Read More
Sponsored Circus Camp with CircEsteem: Step into the Spotlight and Discover your Inner Star!
Learn circus this summer at CircEsteem Summer Camp! Camp allows each child to develop self-confidence, self-esteem, physical awareness, and an understanding of the potential they possess. Learn trapeze, tightwire, juggling, and more!
4730 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL Read More
Sponsored Code Ninjas
Unlock your child's creativity and future potential with Code Ninjas Summer Camps! Whether they're creating in 3D, exploring robotics, or modding in Minecraft, your child will explore the exciting world of coding, game development, and tech creation—all while having an absolute blast! Guided by expert instructors, kids will enhance their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, gaining confidence that extends far beyond the screen. It’s not just about tech—it’s about preparing for the future while having an unforgettable summer with new friends.
Don’t wait—our spots fill up fast! Give your child the opportunity to think bigger, dream brighter, and code smarter. Sign up today for a summer of fun, learning, and discovery!
Multiple Locations
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Sponsored Dank Haus Kinderschule Summer Camp
Willkommen zum Sommer Camp! Our camp welcomes kids ages 3-9 for regular camp sessions, and kids 10-14 for our cooking camp. Sessions run June 23 - Aug 22.
4740 N Western Ave., 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL Read More
Sponsored Filament Theatre Summer Camps
How do you make a brand-new play? Work with Filament Theatre’s directors, playwrights, and teaching artists to create new plays for young people in a summer of Filament Camps!
Sponsored i9 Sports Summer Camp
Full-day, multi-sport camps and half day sport-specific camps for kids on the northside of Chicago. Our camps are focused on games, skill development and fun!
Different Chicago Locations, Chicago, IL Read More
Sponsored Imagine Performing Arts - Theatre Camps
We're bringing the drama to summer break! At Imagine Performing Arts, we are here to kick summer up a notch with our fun and engaging theatre programming for kids ages 4-13.
5451 N. Broadway St., Chicago, IL Read More
Sponsored JCC Chicago Camp Chi Overnight Camp
For over 100 years, Camp Chi has transformed children’s summers. We unplug campers from their daily lives and connect them to life-changing moments while supporting their personal growth. And long after the last s’more, the best of Camp Chi stays with you. Where else can you sail a boat, fly down a zip line, record an original song, jump in a pool, hit an archery bullseye and sing around a campfire all in one day? Campers see opportunities for adventure and fun, while we see them making decisions for themselves, gaining independence and discovering their passions.
443 W Munroe, Wisconsin Dells, WI Read More
Sponsored Kidstreet
For kids of all ages! Let your child make new friends, learn exciting skills, and build confidence in crafting through our camps. We offer programs across a variety of mediums and skill levels throughout the summer and on select no-school days, starting at age 3 and up.
4401 N Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL Read More
Sponsored Pilgrim Quest Summer Camp
Give your kids a summer of adventure to remember! Pilgrim Quest will give them a fun-filled summer full of discovery, and also help them to grow in confidence, step outside their comfort zones, and develop new friendships.
4300 North Winchester , Chicago, IL Read More
Sponsored Shredder Indoor Ski and Snowboard School Summer Camp for Kids
The perfect summer camp for the first time skier or snowboarder! At our camps, we strive to create unforgettable experiences for kids, combining the thrill of learning and strengthening ski or snowboard skills with a variety of engaging activities.
3800 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL Read More
Sponsored Summer Jam & Swim
Dive into a summer filled with music, creativity, and splashes at our Summer Jam and Swim Camp! This exciting camp, designed for rising 1-3 graders, offers a unique blend of musical exploration and aquatic adventures.
6218 N Kenmore Ave., Chicago, IL Read More
Sponsored The Actors Gymnasium Circus and Performing Arts Summer Camp
Each day begins with a warm-up, followed by training and workshops in circus, drama, and movement. Students learn circus and aerial skills: juggling, tumbling, and more, and there's no experience necessary to join! The experience, kids tell us, is nothing short of transformational.
927 Noyes Street, Evanston, IL Read More
Sponsored The Chopping Block's Kids and Teen Summer Cooking Camps
We place more emphasis on food in our families these days. We want to know where our food is coming from, we know we should be able to pronounce each ingredient on the nutritional label and frozen dinners just don't cut it anymore. More parents are realizing that teaching their kids to cook helps prepare them for the future. Enrolling your child in a kid or teen cooking class or camp at The Chopping Block bring them one step closer. Each kids' and teens' cooking class or camp includes a hands-on lesson on ingredients, sanitation, organization and cooking techniques.
4747 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL Read More
Sponsored YSI FC Soccer Camp
Youth Soccer International summer camps are all about having fun, making friends and making memories that will last a lifetime! Whether we’re scrimmaging or our campers are running around getting each other wet with water guns, our campers learn the beautiful game in a fun way! All skill levels are welcome. Groups are organized by age with kids ranging from 5-12 years old.
Alcott Elementary School (2625 N Orchard St) , Hawthorne Scholastic Academy (3319 N Clifton Ave), Chicago, IL Read More
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