Ages 4-12. Activities include sewing, coding, film, maker crafts,
sports & more. Buy any number of days to use at any
time–no weekly sessions required! Lunch, snacks, &
all hours (8am-6pm) included.
2026
Chicago Summer Camps
The
most
comprehensive listing of summer camps in Chicago, IL.
Camps you won't find anywhere else, from Party Camp to Found Theater. New this summer: Dice Boss camp for Dungeon Masters, Tapestry-weaving, & Int/Adv. Puppet Making. 1/2 & full-day available.
3-week day camps in June & July for creative kids ages 6-11. Campers build custom schedules of music, dance, theater & comedy group classes, ending with a grand finale showcase for friends & family!
We offer a high-quality artistic experience for your middle school
student this summer! ChiArts is the place for you from July 8th-26th!
Band, Voice, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Creative Writing.
The Second City’s signature Comedy Camps for kids are
jam-packed with fun & games! Campers explore the fundamentals
of improv, storytelling, movement, and more. We can't wait to laugh
with you!
Morning Camp from 9:00-1:00 for ages 5-12. Afternoon Camp
is from 1:30-4:00pm for ages 4-12. All Day Camp if from 9:00-4:00 for
ages 5-12. Sketching, painting, mixed media, drama and games!
Summer Adventure with Cakes & Cookies! Camps provide an exciting, hands-on experience for kids to develop & refine their cake & cookie decorating skills. Join the fun creating edible works of art!
Bobby’s Bike Hike brings decades of
experience to Chicago’s youth with our Downtown Chicago
Adventure Camp. Activities: bike, kayak lessons, hike, swim,
arts/crafts, and learning fun Chicago facts!
Description:
Learn soccer from championship winning coaches & players at
UIC. Designed for boys & girls ages 4 – 14.
Half Day, Full Day & Daily programs plus Early Drop Off
& Late Pick Up.
Learn-to-paddle kayak & paddle board programs, ages
9–16, to help children get comfortable on the water. Kayak
& paddle board lessons, swimming, sports, games, arts/crafts,
outdoor education.
Paris Saint-Germain Academy Chicago Camps offer elite coaching for kids 5-18, world-class curriculum designed in France, and even a chance to train in Paris. Spots fill fast—register now!
Girls Flag Rugby is an exciting introduction to rugby for girls in
grades 2-8. Join our programs for rugby skills paired with values and
leadership skills to help your daughter be successful in life!
Ages 7-13. Chicago's favorite baseball camp for 16 years. Professional
instruction all morning, wildly fun ballgames all afternoon.
Morning-only or full-day. See website for schedule & to
register.
Join our girls basketball camp at North Central College as
it celebrates it’s 40th year of operation! Focus on
techniques,
self-discipline & game tactics through personalized, basketball
instruction.
STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges & classic camp fun. Weekly sessions. Extended care & scholarships available. Use code 26GALSCD25 for $25 off per week! Valid on future purchases only.
In-person Language Immersion Camps in 5 languages for ages 3-18.
Students at all levels of fluency are welcome. Three 3-week sessions,
June 15–August 14.
Enroll now! Weeklong sessions with hands-on STEM fun and face-to-face
friendship. Coding, game dev, robotics & more. Experience the
magic that’s made us a top-tier tech camp for
over two decades.
A well-loved program in public speaking, debate and MUN—all levels! A guaranteed fun approach to learning. NEW to Chicago in 2026; hosted at Lab School at University of Chicago. Join us!
Whether you are looking for indoor/outdoor exploration, art, sports, tech, or academics, there’s a Summer Camp program perfect for your rising preschooler (age 3) through 8th Grader!
LCA offers a nine-week summer camp that is full of fun and adventure
for every child. Our camp is open to children ages 2-8 years of
age. Use code SCD$25 when registering to receive $25
off.
The outdoor-play, muddy hands, expanding minds, nature and
science camp! Campers spend fun-filled days participating in nature
play, science and art activities, and animal encounters.
Pedalheads offers learn-to-ride bike camps across 200+ locations in Canada and the USA, helping kids build confidence, life skills, and independence through fun, safe, and engaging instruction.
A new, immersive adventure each week with hands-on learning & classic games & fun! Full-day camp w/ AM/PM-only options. Discounts available. We accept childcare subsidy! Enroll by 4/30 for 5% off!
A supportive and structured day camp for young people who require
additional support to access the joys of summer camp. Camp O
thoughtfully embeds social and emotional learning into camp activities.
Voted this year's #1 children's enrichment program with the full STEAM
experience using the world's #1 toy, LEGO's. Kids ages 4-14 can also
meet new friends. 20% discount now through April 16th.
YMCA
Camp Benson
16355 Scenic Palisades Road, Mount Carroll, IL 61053
Description: YCB is an overnight summer camp in northern
Illinois for boys and girls in 1st-12th grade. We’re
dedicated to helping kids build friendships, confidence and
independence, while learning new skills.
Description: Chicago’s leading
therapeutic summer camp supports each child's needs and interests,
providing the 'just right challenge' for all abilities, ages 4-11.
Virtual and in-person options available.
Since 2001, our mission has
been to
unite youth from diverse racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds and
help them build self-esteem and mutual respect through the practice of
circus arts.
