So your kid wants to get better at soccer, baseball, or basketball by attending a sports summer camp. Or you've got a preschooler who has never tried sports before and you want to introduce them to everything at a summer camp. Or you have a kid who has exhausted all the possibilities and needs the most unique and special summer camp near Chicago. No matter what you're looking for, we've got you covered with this list of our favorite sports summer camps near Chicago.

Try a camp with a professional sports team like the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs, or Chicago Red Stars. Introduce your kid to new sports at Hi-Five Sports Club or Blue Moose Sports Camps. Or try something new, like ninja warrior courses, climbing, or yachting. Summer goes by fast, and before you know it, the new school year will be on the horizon, so a summer sports camp is the perfect way to encourage kids to get out, get active, try something new, or get better at their favorite sport.

If you're looking for other summer camps in Chicago, check out the best summer camps for teens and our ultimate summer camp guide. 

Believe it or not, it's already time to start thinking about summer camps near Houston. For teens and tweens, that might include a camp to work on sports or academic skills, and lucky for us, there are plenty of options! Whether you're looking for an overnight sports camp for tweens, a specialty camp for medical science, or a sailing summer camp so your teen can spend summer on the water, there's a summer camp near Houston for everyone.

Don't forget to bookmark our Houston Summer Camp Guide and Camp Directory for more summer camps near Houston.

Summer camp allows kids to let loose and really have fun doing what they love; and for many of these Orlando campers, it's all about sports camp! Whether it's a specialized sports summer camp or an Orlando day camp that focuses on a variety of sports, these summer sports camps will be a welcome respite for athletes and sports-loving kids. We've rounded up a few of our top sports camps in Orlando that hone abilities, introduce new games, and allow kids to let loose.

Looking for a summer camp for your teen or tween in Westchester or the Hudson Valley? It can be a challenge finding summer camps for the older set since many camps max out at age 12. That's why we have searched and rounded up 22 summer camps in Westchester and the Hudson Valley that have programs specifically for teens. 

Some of the traditional outdoors-focused camps on the list have programs for counselors in training, while others include teen travel camps or teen adventure camps where teens can spend the summer hiking, camping, and exploring. Our picks also include STEM summer camps for teens, art and theater camps, and even a rock band camp. 

Find more fun camps in our Camps Guide for Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids and Camp Directory. You can search the Directory by the type of camp you are looking for, your child's age, and the area you live in. 

Finding a summer camp in NYC that's a good fit for a first-time, preschool-age camper can be downright nerve-racking. You want their initial summer camp experience to be fun, safe, and memorable, but not over-stimulating or overwhelming. With so many high-quality summer day camps in NYC for preschoolers, it's hard to figure out which one to choose.

Through the years, we've compiled this list of kid-tested, parent-approved summer camps for preschoolers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx. Best of all, many of these preschool summer camps grow with your child, accepting kids in elementary school and beyond.

For all our top summer camp picks, including free and cheap summer camps, sports summer camps, and more, visit our Summer Camp Guide for NYC kids. You can also bookmark our Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps in NYC by borough, interest, and age.

STEM summer camps in Los Angeles offer a dynamic and engaging learning experience for kids interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM camps provide an immersive and inspiring environment where children can develop valuable lifelong skills and gain confidence in their abilities. 

Whether building robots, designing video games, or conducting experiments, STEM summer camps in Los Angeles are a unique and enriching educational experience. These summer camps will prepare young minds for the challenges of tomorrow's world. 

Science rules, but in case your kids want to expand their summer camp interests, check out musical theater camps in Los Angeles, top LA summer sports camps, and more in our Summer Camp Guide and Camp Directory.