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Puppet Camp

Evanston · $201/week · ★ 4.6 (69 reviews)

Puppet Camp, offered by the City of Evanston's Parks, Recreation and Community Services, provides children aged 6-10 with an immersive experience in puppet c...

▌ Editor's read The Puppet Camp is a day camp program offered by the City of Evanston's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department, as detailed on their official website. The camp is designed for children aged 6-10 and focuses on puppet making and performance. The website mentions that all City of Evanston staff and volunteers undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the municipal ownership suggests adherence to established city guidelines. The City of Evanston has a Google review rating of 3.8 stars from 127 reviews, though these reviews are for the city services generally, not specifically the camp. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles for the City of Evanston are @cityofevanston on Instagram and CityofEvanston on Facebook, where updates about various city programs, including camps, are likely shared.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Puppet Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given arts program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 6–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Address: 927 Noyes St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
  • Cost notes: Total cost is $402 for residents and $422 for non-residents for the two-week session.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Puppet Camp

What ages does Puppet Camp accept?
Puppet Camp is open to children ages 6–10. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Puppet Camp cost?
Puppet Camp publishes $201/week for the standard session. Total cost is $402 for residents and $422 for non-residents for the two-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Puppet Camp's hours?
Puppet Camp runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Puppet Camp?
Puppet Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Puppet Camp provide lunch?
Puppet Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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