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iD Tech Summer Programs
At iDTech summer programs, students ages 7-19 kickstart their futures with courses in coding, Fortnite, Roblox, robotics engineering, AI, VR, 3-D printing, and more. Weeklong, 2-week, day, and overnight programs are held at 150+ locations nationwide.
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Midtown Educational Foundation
Midtown Educational Foundation (MEF) is a local Chicago nonprofit that offers after-school programs and summer achievement camps for 4th-12th grade students that focus on academic excellence, character building, one-on-one tutoring and mentoring, and parent support. These holistic...
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Pedalheads Bike Camps - Chicago
Pedalheads is a learn-to-ride bike camp for kids 3 and up, known for helping kids get off of training wheels and riding on their own. The popular week-long day camp combines a fun group setting with specialized equipment, tailored lessons, and incredible instructors to build confidence and get...
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Snapology of Chicago
Snapology helps your child grow up with a thirst for knowledge by engaging children ages 3-14 using LEGO bricks, K'Nex, and technology. Snapology believes that children are meant to learn through play. When children are engaged in interactive, hands-on learning activities, their...
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The Story School: Story-Based STEM Summer Camps & Fantasy Classes
Summer Camp: Wizards & Warriors Summer Camp combines fantasy themed Live Action Role Playing with STEAM education to give children ages 8-18 the opportunity to become heroes in their own living stories. During their camp sessions, campers (the heroes) suit up as their own unique...
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All Aboard Learning Express Summer Camps
Lots of fun and even some learning are on tap at All Aboard Learning Express Summer Camps in Sauganash. Parents can choose two, three, or five days per week, with a different theme each week.
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Baker School Summer Discovery Camp
PK-5th grade campers will spend the day exploring and learning related to the weekly theme and having fun together doing arts and crafts, outdoor movement, and enjoying summer play. At Baker, summer camp is more than a getaway for kids. It’s an adventure.
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Bennett Day Camp
Bennett Day Camp provides an enriching atmosphere where campers can develop self-identity and leadership skills. Campers ages 4-18 take part in field trips, team sports, music, arts, scientific discovery, and water play. Specialty Tech, Woodworking, and Design weeks are also offered.
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Big City Day Camp
For “city kids” who thrive on “city adventures,” Big City Day Camp offers a summer full of discovery and exploration. Campers spend time telling stories, crafting art projects, learning yoga poses, singing songs, and swimming. For kids entering grades K-8.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago's 22 locations offer fun and educational six- to eight-week summer camp programs for kids of all ages that are either affordable or free. Or kids can sign up for Summer Brain Gain, weekly modules to help combat learning loss in a fun and interesting way. Teens...
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Camp Invention
Camp Invention's Recharge program sends campers in grades K-6 an inventor's toolkit with everything needed for hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges like taking apart a microphone, building a device to launch rubber ducks, or designing morphing vehicles for a Super Road Rally.
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Camp Naper Summer Day Camp
Learn about local history with Naper Settlement's weekly day camps. Each week explores a different theme tied into history including Off the Grid Pioneers, Survival Strategy, and Civil War Camp.
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Chicago Park District Day Camp
The Chicago Park District will offer summer day camps for Chicago residents ages 6-12. Camps will include sports, arts, fitness, and outdoor activities with the following ideas woven throughout the camp experience.
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Chicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library partners with the Museum of Science and Industry to host an 8-week long Summer Learning Challenge each summer, where kids 0-13 can challenge themselves to read, participate in free hands-on activities, and push themselves creatively.
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Codeverse Lincoln Park
In each weeklong "Coding FUNdamentals" camp, kids ages 6-13 learn a range of topics including coding, video game development, app design, 3D printing, and CNC machining. This action-packed program suits beginners and experienced coders alike.
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Dance to Evolve Summer Camps
Half-day dance camps feature different themes throughout summer, including rainbow unicorns, jungle safari, and superheroes. Boys and girls ages 3-8 are welcome at these weeklong camps, with a discount for signing up for a second week.
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Decoma Day Camp
Decoma Day Camp has been making summer special for Chicago kids ages 2.5-13 for over 50 years. Rates include door-to-door bus service, free before and aftercare, daily hot lunch, and all camp activities. Specialty Camps like Tennis, Golf, and Riding Camp are available for additional fees.
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Digital Media Academy Online Tech Camps
Launched by tech educators at Stanford University, these college-based camps offer loads of courses for kids 9-17, covering everything from wearable tech to virtual reality to music production or animation.
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Fit City Kids Chicago
Kids ages 4-12 have a full day of fun of games, arts and crafts, obstacle courses, team building, free play, and so much more with the coaches and staff. Each week has a theme and after camp care is available.
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Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
The Girl Scouts offers summer day camp (with overnight options) for girls aged 5-18 in the Chicago suburbs. Girls can immerse themselves in nature, play games, sing songs, and make lasting friendships in a fun, safe environment.
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Grand Adventure Summer Camps
The Western Spings and Burr Ridge Locations of Grand Avenue Preschool offer summer camp for 3-5 year olds. The two-week camps have lots of fun themes including Green Thumbs, Treasure Hunters, 3..2...1... Blast Off, and Wacky Water Play.
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Hummingbird Summer Academy
This academic-focused preschool program teaches zoo phonics, Wilson Reading, sensory integration, handwriting without tears, and a social thinking curriculum. Led by therapists, Hummingbird's programs teach critical skills such as relationship building, perseverance and problem solving
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Jewish Council for Youth Services Day Camp
JCYS Sunflower Day Camp has different themes for preschoolers every week and includes outdoor activities, crafts, and music. Kids will walk around the Wicker Park neighborhood, fingerpaint, explore different foods, and learn about the colors of the rainbow. Parents can choose two, three, or five...
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Kids Camp at Soul City Church
CAMP INFORMATION NOT YET UPDATED FOR 2022 Kids will stay in their own pod of eight with two grown-up leaders at this church camp in Chicago's West Loop. Camps will include activities, crafts, worship, exercise, and lunch for campers in the full-day sessions. Camp-in-a-box will also be available for...
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Little Beans Cafe
Little Beans Cafe in Evanston offers flexible, affordable summer camp options for 3-9-year-olds, with a different theme each week. Kids can enjoy indoor and outdoor physical activities, as well as storytimes and art projects.
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Morgan Park Academy Summer Camps
Kids ages 3-14 can find their niche with these interest-based summer camps at Morgan Park Academy. Preschoolers can enroll in half or full-day programs, while elementary and middle school kids can pick different topics from Minecraft to cooking to nature for each of four periods throughout the...
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Oasis Summer Day Camp Chicago
Campers ranging from 4 to 12-years old can widen horizons, form new friendships, take safe risks, and discover new strengths. Daily activities include art, improv performances, and science classes. Kids also take field trips in addition to taking part in community service projects.
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Camp
Kids ages 4-11 can enjoy indoor and outdoor nature and science activities at Lincoln Park's Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum's fun and educational camps. Themes for the full day camps include City Scientists, Ecology Rangers, Neighborhood Naturalists, and City Critters. Camp focuses on nature and...
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Red Shield Center
The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Center offers free day camp during the summer, as well as Wonderland Camp, a week-long overnight camp in Wisconsin.
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The Whole Child Learning Company
From culinary science and Lego engineering to Minecraft and slime, there's something for every STEM learner at this hands-on camp. Campers ages Kindergarten through 5th grade can design, build, and experiment.
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YMCA of Metro Chicago Day Camp
Kids ages 5-12 can enjoy indoor and outdoor activities at various YMCA locations throughout the Chicago area.
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