2022 Local Summer Camp Guide - Chicago Northside

 After a year of limited social interaction, our kids may need summer camp more than ever. 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.

ART|GENERAL PLAY|PERFORMING ARTS|SPORTS|STEM|SLEEP AWAY|

ART

Children and teens ages 3–16 can learn pottery, movie making, photography, fashion design, jewelry, comics, painting and more at Lillstreet Art Center. New camps are offered weekly all summer long! Early Registration Discounts available.

Learn more or register today for Lillstreet Art Center Summer Camps

StudioUs summer workshops offer students a chance to learn different art techniques every week, including ceramics, textile art, painting, creative writing and creative entrepreneurship!

Learn more or register today for StudioUs Summer Art Workshops

GENERAL PLAY

Camp Theraplay is a full-day, week-long, structured Theraplay day camp that incorporates playful, cooperative and nurturing activities that enhance the emotional well-being of children. Instead of just talking about positive social behavior, the group leaders and children DO positive social interaction. 

Learn more or register today for Camp Theraplay

A fun, flexible camp for kids preschool-4th grade. Imaginative play, active play, sports, art, a daily class, a healthy snack, and outdoor games included every day.

Learn more or register today for Little Beans Summer Camp

PERFORMING ARTS

Explore the magic of theatre with American Eagle's summer performing arts camps! Led by professional teaching artists, campers hone skills in acting, singing, and dance while playing games, socializing with peers, and performing for audiences.

Learn more or register today for American Eagle Productions Theatre Camps

If you’re looking for a high-quality artistic experience for your middle school student this summer, ChiArts Summer Camp is the place for you from July 18th-August 5th!  Register by April 15th for an automatic 20% discount!

Learn more or register today for ChiArts Summer Camp

Kids in Chicago don't have to run away to join the Circus! CircEsteems 1-week and 2-week long sessions of day camp teach skills like: German Wheel, Trapeze, Juggling, Mini-Trampoline, Hula Hoop, Aerial Silks and more...

Learn more or register today for Circus Summer Camp with CircEsteem

In the summer, Thorndale Gym is transformed and takes the form of a mythical circus tent AND converts into training grounds for our young campers, and our young campers become C I R C U S S T A R S!

Learn more or register today for Circus Arts Summer Camp 

How do you make a brand-new play? Work with Filament Theatre’s directors, playwrights, and teaching artists to create new plays & adventures this summer with Filament Camps!

Learn more or register today for Filament Theatre Summer Camp

Performing Arts Summer Camp and Teen Intensives!  Musical Theatre and Film!

Learn more or register today for Infinity Arts Academy

Musical Theatre Camp 2022 Presents James and the Giant Peach Jr.

Sign you child up to JOIN the CAST of James and the Giant Peach Jr this July! 3 weeks of rehearsal fun, theatre games, singing, acting, dancing, and even puppetry, all centered around preparing for a weekend of performances of the musical James and the Giant Peach Jr complete with costumes, set, props, stage lights, and professional sound.

Learn more or register today for Musical Theatre Camp 2022

Skyline Studios' Broadway Summer Camp

It’s time to shine with Skyline at Broadway Summer Camp! Children ages 5-14 will experience the magic of theatre as they sing, dance, and work together to tell a story in new musicals every week!

Learn more or register today for Skyline Studios' Broadway Summer Camps

Intro to Irish Dance 3-Day Summer Camp

Trinity’s “Intro to Irish Dance Summer Camp” teach children the basics of Irish dance and culture along with introducing important skills such as balance, coordination, and teamwork. 

Learn more or register today for Intro to Irish Dance 3-Day Summer Camp

YouthREACH Musical Theater Camp

For kids ages 8-18, Music Theater Works YouthREACH programs offers campers the opportunity to learn acting, singing, and dancing from Chicago professionals, culminating in an end-of-camp performance.

Learn more or register today for YouthREACH Musical Theater Camp

The Viola Project

Join The Viola Project for a week (or more!) of Shakespeare, solidarity, and social justice! Scholarships are available.

Learn more or register today for The Viola Project

SPORTS

Since 2005, Bash Camps have been Chicago's premier Baseball Day Camps. Get baseball instruction all morning from our team of professional coaches. Then play ballgames all afternoon, along with other wildly fun competitions. Half-day and Full-day options available.

Learn more or register today for Bash Baseball Camps

Bradley Kids Summer Camp for children ages 5-13 years old! Come play your favorite sports and games, complete arts and crafts, attend field trips, enjoy time outside, and meet new friends!

Learn more or register today for Bradley Kids Summer Camp

Empowering girls ages 4-14 of all abilities through sports. Learn and play multiple sports daily in a warm, fun and spirited environment. Confidence-building programming designed to shape girls strong in body, mind & team.

Learn more or register today for Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls  

Sports Camps for kids ages 5-13 in Lincoln Park from 9:00-3:00 on specific weeks.

Learn more or register today for i9 Sports Summer Camp

Our program is high energy, focused, intensive, entertaining, competitive, hilarious, technical, and once again memorable. During the course of coaching, the players will be grouped with players of similar skill and age levels.  Our camp numbers are relatively small so it is easy for us to group friends and siblings together. 

Our camps are full instructional camps and we use very creative games and exercises to fully engage the players in learning while they have a great time playing and enjoying Golf and Tennis.  

The suitable ages for our camps is between 5yrs and 13yrs.  

Learn more or register today for Move Your Feet Sports Tennis & Golf Camps

Day Camps and Overnight Camps for the aspiring soccer player.   A perfect combination of training, competition and fun!

Learn more or register today for Northshore Soccer Camps

From our Sports of All Sorts camps to the Advanced Football Skills camp, Quad Indoor Sports Summer Camps are fun.  Quad Indoor Sports has got you covered all year round - Rain or shine.

Learn more or register today for Quad Indoor Sports Summer Camp 

STEM

Green Explorers Club believes every childhood should involve the exploration of nature. Campers learn how to take care of our planet as they work through a variety of projects based in science, art, nature, movement, and everyone’s favorite - snacks! Camps are designed for kids ages 5-9 years, full and half day options.

  Learn more or register today for Green Explorers Club

Voted this year's #1 children's enrichment program. Children receive the full STEAM experience using the world's #1 toy, LEGO's. Kids ages 4-14 will enjoy indoor and outdoor activities while making new friendships in Themed camps, Robotics and more!
Receive $100 OFF Full Day camps and $50 off Half Day camps now till the end of March.

  Learn more or register today for Snapology of Chicago Summer Camps

SLEEP AWAY

Camp Netimus 2 or 3-Week Sleepaway Camp + FREE Transportation 
Girls, Ages 7-16

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Kutsher's Sports Academy Sleepaway Camp in The Berkshires 
Ages 7-17

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Camp Chateaugay Sleepaway Camp 
Ages 7-17

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Camp Stonewall Sleepaway Camp 
Grades 2-10

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