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Looking for a kids camp in Chicago — and beyond? You’ve come to the right place!
Chicago Parent’s 3rd annual FREE Virtual Camp Fair is back – and now for a full month! It’s packed with top-notch overnight camps, day camps and specialty camps ready to give your kids a safe, memorable and fun summer. Visit digital booths to discover camp programs and score exclusive deals, take our Camper Personality Quiz to narrow down your options and keep up with our email series for resource stories to answer any lingering questions about sending your kids to camp in the summer of 2023.
P.S. Want to get our exclusive camp emails — and a chance to win $250? Simply register at any time!
Chicago Parent’s 3rd annual FREE Virtual Camp Fair is back – and now for a full month! It’s packed with top-notch overnight camps, day camps and specialty camps ready to give your kids a safe, memorable and fun summer. Visit digital booths to discover camp programs and score exclusive deals, take our Camper Personality Quiz to narrow down your options and keep up with our email series for resource stories to answer any lingering questions about sending your kids to camp in the summer of 2023.
P.S. Want to get our exclusive camp emails — and a chance to win $250? Simply register at any time!
Highlighted Camps
We’re shining a special spotlight on a few of our camps’ amazing offerings for kids. Click a camp name or button to visit their booth!
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Summer at Santa Catalina
Day Camp, Overnight/Away Camp, Specialty Camp Ages: Grades 3-9 Where: 1500 Mark Thomas Drive, Monterey, California Summer at Santa Catalina is dedicated to the mental, emotional and spiritual growth of girls through experiential education. We offer day and resident summer camp for girls in grades 3-9 including a five-week musical theater program. We intentionally build our camp community to create opportunities for campers to try new things, build independent and creative thinking skills, and gain a sense of personal and community responsibility. |
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Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls & Game On! Sports Camp 4 Boys
Day Camp, Specialty Camp Ages: Girls K-8th grade, Boys K-5th grade Where: Chicago and Glencoe Girls: Empowering girls 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 and team. Boys: A unique multi-sport experience like no other, this camp integrates confidence-building and empowerment into each day. Campers will learn and play multiple sports daily in a fun, spirited environment designed to shape boys strong in body, team and character. |
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Wildcat Sports Camp at NWU
Day Camp, Specialty Camp Ages: 1st-6th grade Where: 2311 Campus Drive, Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, Evanston As one of the North Shore's best multi-sport day camps, Wildcat Sports Camp offers campers the exciting experience of learning and growing through exercise and sports. Each day campers are introduced to various games and activities while emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship. Wildcat Sports Camp is administered on Northwestern's Evanston campus. |
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Camp O at the O-School
Day Camp, Specialty Camp Ages: 6-15 Where: Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, 6245 S. Ingleside Ave., Chicago A supportive and structured day camp for young people who require additional supports to access the joys of summer camp. Camp O thoughtfully embeds social and emotional learning into camp activities. A low staff to camper ratio (1:4) allows for increased interaction and supervision with highly qualified and trained staff members. Campers will partake in joy and silliness, discover new interests, make friends, build confidence and help create a dynamic Camp O community. |
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Camp Newaygo
Day Camp, Overnight/Away Camp, Other Ages: 5-17 Where: 5333 S. Centerline Road, Newaygo, Michigan Camp Newaygo has been providing amazing outdoor experiences in West Michigan since 1926. There is nothing like spending summers on Pickerel Lake, singing songs and making friends surrounded by woods and nature. Girls Overnight campers, Co-Ed Day campers and families enjoy a variety of activities in an inclusive setting including a 1,000-foot zipline, archery, kayaking, ceramics, fencing, outdoor cooking, paddleboarding, sailing, swimming, tubing, ukulele lessons, wilderness trips and more. Also look at Camp Newaygo for Family Camp, Mom and Me Weekends and Girlfriends' Getaway. |
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Spanish Camps - Instituto Cervantes
Day Camp, Specialty Camp Ages: 4-16 Where: 31 W. Ohio St., Chicago The 2023 Instituto Cervantes Summer Camps program is designed to provide children of different ages the opportunity to learn Spanish in a rich, stimulating and motivating environment that fosters enjoyment and curiosity. Children will learn Spanish in a safe atmosphere where they will feel comfortable and free to actively participate. Students will be nurtured and encouraged to communicate in Spanish. |
Visit All the Camps
Ready to find the perfect camp for your child in the summer of 2023? Click a camp name to visit their booth and learn more. Many are offering awesome giveaways; just provide your email for a chance to win!
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MSI Camps
Day Camp, Specialty Camp Ages: 5th-9th grade Where: 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago Spring, summer and even Saturdays, we have your plans covered! Say goodbye to boring breaks. With camps for explorers, makers, tinkerers and everything in between, MSI has fun programs that spark everyone’s imagination and keep curious minds fed. |
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Bennett Day Camp
Day Camp Ages: 4-16 Where: 955 W. Grand Ave., Chicago At Bennett Day Camp, we provide an enriching atmosphere that enables our campers to develop self-identity, leadership skills and a lifelong sense of adventure. Our campers and counselors will participate in field trips, team sports, music, arts, scientific discovery and water play in a collaborative culture. |
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Camp Anokijig
Overnight/Away Camp, Specialty Camp Ages: 7-16 Where: W5639 Anokijig Lane, Plymouth, Wisconsin Outrageous fun is around every corner at Camp Anokijig! Since 1926, we have nurtured independence, character and confidence in our campers as they build positive values, friendships and life skills through their camp experience. We offer a huge variety of traditional activities for campers to self-direct their own camp experience, build self-esteem and create an enriching week of summer camp. Specialty programs offered, too. Convenient, overnight one-week co-ed sessions available. |
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Camp Deerhorn
Overnight/Away Camp Ages: 6-16 Where: 3725 Deerhorn Road, Rhinelander, Wisconsin We are a third-generation family-owned boys' summer camp nestled in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. We were founded on the words of The Deerhorn Creed, written by our grandfather in 1930. It teaches that "manliness requires kindness" and that we should “spread sunshine and good cheer, just for the fun of it.” We live the Creed every day at Deerhorn by being while having a blast in activities like horseback riding, water-skiing, archery and sailing or just hanging out on the beach with the camp dogs! |
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Camp Galileo
Day Camp Ages: Rising K-Rising 10th graders Where: Multiple convenient locations in Chicago, North Shore, Northwest Suburbs and Western Suburbs Camp Galileo engages rising K-10th graders in creative STEAM-inspired projects and active outdoor games. Our dynamic staff inspires kids to turn ideas into reality, collaborate with peers and play hard outside. Stanford research shows that kids who participate in Galileo’s curriculum tend to persevere at unfamiliar challenges, share their ideas more freely and respond better in the face of failure. Optional extended care 8-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. |
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Camp Jaguar
Day Camp Ages: 4-12 Where: 120 S. Desplaines St., Chicago While younger campers (entering PreK- 2nd grade) stay grouped with their pack throughout the day and follow their age-appropriate schedule, older campers (entering 3rd-7th grade) get to choose the activities they enjoy most by customizing their day with weekly electives and daily options. Activities include daily swimming, rock climbing, dance, cooking, gaga, theater, sports league and game room. Hot lunch and snacks provided. After camp care available until 6 p.m. |
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Camp Kamaji for Girls
Overnight/Away Camp Age: 7-15 Where: 32054 Wolf Lake Road, Cass Lake, Minnesota Kamaji is a sleepaway, summer camp for girls, owned and operated by a local Chicago-area family! Kamaji is a kid-centric, fun-filled place to unplug and reconnect, learn new skills like horseback riding or sailing, be silly, grow independence and make life-long friendships with people from all over the world. |
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Camp Newaygo
Day Camp, Overnight/Away Camp, Other Ages: 5-17 Where: 5333 S. Centerline Road, Newaygo, Michigan Camp Newaygo has been providing amazing outdoor experiences in West Michigan since 1926. There is nothing like spending summers on Pickerel Lake, singing songs and making friends surrounded by woods and nature. Girls Overnight campers, Co-Ed Day campers and families enjoy a variety of activities in an inclusive setting including a 1,000-foot zipline, archery, kayaking, ceramics, fencing, outdoor cooking, paddleboarding, sailing, swimming, tubing, ukulele lessons, wilderness trips and more. Also look at Camp Newaygo for Family Camp, Mom and Me Weekends and Girlfriends' Getaway. |
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Camp Nicolet for Girls
Overnight/Away Camp Ages: 7-17 Where: P.O. Box 1359, 16040 Hwy. 70 East, Eagle River, Wisconsin Have a fun and educational summer adventure in Wisconsin's beautiful Northwoods! International camp family with top-quality instruction in water skiing, horseback riding, sports, sailing and much more. Exciting tripping opportunities, leadership training, family-owned and established in 1944. Recognized as a Pioneer of Camping, Camp Nicolet is celebrating our 79th year of excellent camping tradition. Accredited by the American Camp Association. Offering traditional three-, four- and seven-week sessions. |
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Camp O at the O-School
Day Camp, Specialty Camp Ages: 6-15 Where: Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, 6245 S. Ingleside Ave., Chicago A supportive and structured day camp for young people who require additional supports to access the joys of summer camp. Camp O thoughtfully embeds social and emotional learning into camp activities. A low staff to camper ratio (1:4) allows for increased interaction and supervision with highly qualified and trained staff members. Campers will partake in joy and silliness, discover new interests, make friends, build confidence and help create a dynamic Camp O community. |
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CodeWizardsHQ Virtual Camps and Classes
Day Camp Ages: 8-18 Where: Virtual CodeWizardsHQ offers the most fun (and effective!) virtual coding camps and classes for ages 8-18. Hands-on interactive learning and highly-rated instructors provide an experience students love. Minecraft and Roblox-themed coding camps are perfect for gamers interested in coding. Three-week accelerated classes cover the same content as our structured program. Students can complete three full courses in one summer. Learn Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Scratch and Java. |
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Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls & Game On! Sports Camp 4 Boys
Day Camp, Specialty Camp Ages: Girls K-8th grade, Boys K-5th grade Where: Chicago and Glencoe Girls: Empowering girls 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 and team. Boys: A unique multi-sport experience like no other, this camp integrates confidence-building and empowerment into each day. Campers will learn and play multiple sports daily in a fun, spirited environment designed to shape boys strong in body, team and character. |
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Immersive Structured Literacy Summer Camp at Redwood Literacy
Day Camp, Specialty Camp, Educational Ages: Rising 2nd graders-Rising 8th graders Where: 410 S. Michigan Ave., Unit 306, Chicago Looking for significant learning gains this summer? Join our six-week Immersive Structured Literacy Summer Camp. Students will receive intensive intervention in reading, writing and assistive technology. We have options in Rogers Park, Oak Park and Millennium Park with sessions either in the morning or afternoon. |
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Jellystone Park Camp-Resort
Overnight family campground and resort meant for family vacations Where: 8425 HWY 38, Caledonia, Wisconsin An award-winning, family-friendly campground & resort nestled in the woods. With lodging for a wide array of families, it offers four different cabin types, full hook-up campsites with water, sewer and electrical plus primitive sites for tent camping. Camping guests have access to entertainment and amenities, including a heated swimming pool, water park, mini-golf, bathrooms and showers, laundry facilities, gift shops, groceries/supplies, Wi-Fi access and supervised kids program. |
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Lillstreet Art Center
Day Camp Ages: 3-16 Where: 4401 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago Lillstreet Art Center offers a wide variety of summer camps for children and teens in multimedia and specialized art forms, including ceramics, photography, sewing, metalsmithing, printmaking, drawing, painting and digital art. |
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Lincoln Park Zoo Summer Camps
Day Camp Ages: 4-14 (Grades PreK-8) Where: 2400 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago Calling all nature nerds and animal lovers! Lincoln Park Zoo camps and programs are here for the summer. Campers in rising grades PreK-5 will explore the zoo and learn about animals and how we care for them, as they make new friends and spend time in the great outdoors. Campers in rising grades 6-8 will explore the relationships between animals, humans and ecosystems through team-building and immersive learning — all at your zoo. |
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Music Theater Works' YouthREACH
Day Camp ,Specialty Camp Ages: 8-13 Where: 516 4th St., Wilmette Young performers who want to learn musical theater from professional teaching artists can find that at YouthREACH. No experience or audition is required and every child gets a part. Students should have a third grade reading level. Each week is different with exciting musicals that end with a performance on stage. |
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Porchlight Music Theatre Summer Camp
Day Camp ,Specialty Camp Ages: 4-17 Where: 2330 N. Halsted St., Chicago Calling all Broadway-loving singers, dancers, and writers! Join Porchlight — Chicago’s home for music theatre — and learn from the experts all about music, drama, dance, writing and more while practicing teamwork, communication and problem-solving. Camp meets at the DePaul School of Music and students will perform on a collegiate stage. Payment plans, scholarships and financial aid are available. Chicago Parent families can use code PARENT for $100 off their camp purchase. |
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Russian School of Mathematics
Summer Math Enrichment Program Ages: 5-16 Where: Various locations in the Chicago area Russian School of Mathematics is an award-winning, K-12 after-school math enrichment program trusted by parents for 25+ years. This summer, RSM offers a variety of courses through its six-week program for youth ages 5-16. Our summer schedule is designed for students of all levels, from Kindergarten to Calculus, and will prepare them for the upcoming school year without the typical academic pressures. RSM offers summer classes at our branches in Illinois: Buffalo Grove, Naperville, Skokie, Schaumburg and Wheeling. |
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Snapology Summer Camps
Day Camp, STEAM Camp Ages: 4-14 Where: 3701 N. Ravenswood, Suite 247, Chicago Snapology offers the best STEAM camps in the area. Our camps are made for both fun and learning, utilizing one of the world’s most exciting toy, Lego. We have camps inspired and associated with many of the top games, activities, movies and more. We have robotics camps, technical camps and even camps for the PreK kiddos. Your kids will love our fun camp topics and themes, just don’t tell them they’re educational. |
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Spanish Camps - Instituto Cervantes
Day Camp, Specialty Camp Ages: 4-16 Where: 31 W. Ohio St., Chicago The 2023 Instituto Cervantes Summer Camps program is designed to provide children of different ages the opportunity to learn Spanish in a rich, stimulating and motivating environment that fosters enjoyment and curiosity. Children will learn Spanish in a safe atmosphere where they will feel comfortable and free to actively participate. Students will be nurtured and encouraged to communicate in Spanish. |
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Stages Chicago
Day Camp, Specialty Camp Ages: 3 years old-Grade 8 Where: 1255 S. State St., Unit 1808, Chicago What do you get when you combine the magic of Broadway with the fun and freedom of summer? The ultimate Summer Camp experience! Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or they are simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for your family. |
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Steve & Kate's Camp
Day Camp Ages: 4-12 Where: 4046 N. Leavitt St., Chicago Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. Kids ages 4-12 choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, coding, building, baking, sports and more! Families can buy any number of days and use at any time – no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. Either way, all unused Passes are automatically refunded at summer’s end. Lunch, snacks and all hours (8 a.m.-6 p.m.) included. |
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StoryStudio Chicago Youth Summer Writing Camps
Day Camp, Specialty Camp Ages: 5th-12th grade Where: 4043 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite 222, Chicago StoryStudio is proud to offer multiple week-long writing workshops for young scribes. With our talented instructors, young writers can expect to learn elements of writing, build friendships and community with fellow peers, and get feedback on their creative works. Check out our different sessions, a mix of online and in person, ranging from creative writing to comedy to screenwriting. |
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Summer at Santa Catalina
Day Camp, Overnight/Away Camp, Specialty Camp Ages: Grades 3-9 Where: 1500 Mark Thomas Drive, Monterey, California Summer at Santa Catalina is dedicated to the mental, emotional and spiritual growth of girls through experiential education. We offer day and resident summer camp for girls in grades 3-9 including a five-week musical theater program. We intentionally build our camp community to create opportunities for campers to try new things, build independent and creative thinking skills, and gain a sense of personal and community responsibility. |
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Summer Skate Jam with Little Ripper Skateboarding
Day Camp Ages: 6 and older Where: Wilson Skatepark, Chicago Our program is a day skateboarding camp. Parents drop off children at a Chicago outdoor skatepark (this is usually at Wilson Skatepark) at 9 a.m. and pick up at 1 p.m. We teach children of all levels how to skateboard with each other. This will be our third summer hosting this program. We have a designed four-hour program that includes group skateboarding, individual training, skateboarding education, exercise and much more. |
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The Field Museum
Day Camp Ages: K-8th grade Where: 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago Spend the summer making discoveries at the Field Museum! Field Explorers Summer Camps are perfect for curious minds in grades K-8. Campers get the chance to join museum experts and scientists on guided explorations of the museum’s exhibitions and collections to find answers to their own scientific questions. |
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WeHaKee Camp for Girls
Overnight/Away Camp Ages: 7-17 Where: N8104 Barker Lake Road, Winter, Wisconsin WeHaKee Camp for Girls, located in northwestern Wisconsin, is a camp open and accepting of girls from all walks of life throughout the United States and around the world. Our goal is to make girls feel welcome and comfortable the moment they arrive at summer camp. Whether they’re horseback riding, water skiing, dancing or roasting marshmallows, at Camp WeHaKee it’s all about building great relationships. New campers can save up to $600. |
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Wildcat Sports Camp
Day Camp, Specialty Camp Ages: 1st-6th grade Where: 2311 Campus Drive, Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, Evanston As one of the North Shore's best multi-sport day camps, Wildcat Sports Camp offers campers the exciting experience of learning and growing through exercise and sports. Each day campers are introduced to various games and activities while emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship. Wildcat Sports Camp is administered on Northwestern's Evanston campus. |
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