For 20 years, Claire’s Creative Adventures has been bringing a unique brand of arts education to children. During Covid-19, CCA immediately responded with creative solutions to virtual learning as well. Making safety guidelines fun, in-person experiences have returned for small groups, pods, and private classes as well.

Claire’s Creative Adventures is offering summer and spring break camps, both in-person and virtual. In in-person camps and classes, children enjoy outdoor courtyards, daily easel painting, individual art tools, and inspiring art processes to tantalize every age and skill level. Basic French and Spanish are included. Locations include UES, LIC, and pod/private.

Offerings include: 

• Summer Camp (ages 3-11)
• Virtual ARTStory Adventures (ages 3-9)
• Drawing Camps (ages 9-15)
• Contemporary, modern, and multicultural museum tours and activities 
• Customizable classes, workshops, and events 
• Famous artist or themed birthday parties.

Kids Country Day Camp is a sports, adventure, and recreational camp for children 5-12 years old. Additional preschool and Counselor-in-Training (ages 13-15) are also available. Locally owned and operated on 10 beautiful acres in Mount Sinai, NY, the campus is comprised of indoor and outdoor recreation areas, athletic fields, sports courts, playgrounds, and water activity areas. With 50+ fun activities, the daily schedules are carefully planned to provide an assortment of options that are sure to make each and every camper's summer ridiculously fun. Whatever your interests may be, Kids Country Day Camp has the activities to challenge, inspire, and entertain all summer long—sports of all kinds, exciting adventue course elements, arts & crafts, karate, dance, carnival, circus acts, color wars, talent show, magic, laser and animal shows, just to name a few.

Camp runs for 8 weeks excluding the 4th of July holiday. Various combinations of weeks and days provide complete scheduling flexibility. Before and after care are available for your convenience. Please visit the website for a schedule and more information.

This year Cocoon camp will be open to non-members. Campers can expect to dig, take weird science, parkour, dance, and learn Spanish. Weekly themes are guided by the natural elements of the planet. 

Camps take place in Cocoon's 18,000 square feet space, outdoor patio, and nearby playgrounds. All camp educators are fullly vaccinated and CPR-certified. 

Want a free camp for your kid aged 5 to 17 this summer? Look no further than the LA Parks system. The Department of Recreation and Parks, through the LA Kids program, has offered free programs and activities to youth ages 5-17 since 1996. It's not just giving the kids a few balls and telling them to get some fresh air, either. In addition to an emphasis on health and fitness, the camps focuses on the arts, drama, martial arts, dance, music, gymnastics, self-defense, skateboarding, sewing, science, and creative play. How's that for comprehensive? Each year approximately 125,000 youths participate in classes and activities led by quality instructors in their fields. Currently, LA Kids provides instructors for the Department’s Universal Play, GPLA, and Center Paid classes throughout Los Angeles.

Pedalheads is a learn-to-ride week-long bike camp for kids 2 and up, best known for helping kids get off of training wheels and riding on their own. It combines a fun group setting with specialized equipment, tailored cycling curriculum, and incredible instructors to build confidence and get some of the most tentative kids biking on their own.Pedalheads also offers advanced bike options that focus on road safety in addition to, trail riding camps.

Why Pedalheads?

• Proven track record over 25 years: Most kids learn to ride within 1 week
• Winner of several Parents Choice Awards for Best Children’s Day Camp
• Fully trained instructors for all levels
• Weekly Half-day, All-day, and 1.5 hour Tots options

Located throughout Chicagoland including: Chicago (Andersonville, Bucktown, Lake View, Lincoln Park, North Center, Ravenswood, Roscoe Village, West Loop), Naperville, Northfield, River Forest, Wilmette.