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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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
National Overnight Camps
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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