☀️ Traditional Day Camp Nonprofit
YMCA Lake View Half-Day Preschool Camp
Lake View · Ages 3–5 · $175
YMCA Lake View Half-Day Preschool Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for young children in Chicago, focusing on play-based learning and social dev...
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM · 4.2 stars
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☀️ Language/Cultural Nonprofit
Alliance Française de Chicago - Summer Camp (Kids)
Near North Side · Ages 6–10 · $525
Alliance Française de Chicago offers immersive French language day camps for children aged 5-10, focusing on cultural activities, games, and crafts.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM · 4.2 stars
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☀️ Theater/Music Nonprofit
Porchlight Summer Camp - Mini Musicals
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School · Ages 4–6 · $425
Porchlight Summer Camp offers musical theatre day camps in Chicago, providing young performers with training in acting, singing, and dancing, culminating in ...
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM · 4.2 stars
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☀️ Theater/Music Nonprofit
Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School · Ages 7–10 · $425
Porchlight Summer Camp offers musical theatre day camps in Chicago, focusing on Broadway basics for various age groups, culminating in a showcase performance.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM · 4.2 stars
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☀️ Theater/Music Nonprofit
Porchlight Summer Camp - Intermediate Ensemble
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School · Ages 11–13 · $425
Porchlight Summer Camp offers musical theatre training for various age groups, culminating in a performance, with a focus on developing performance skills an...
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM · 4.2 stars
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☀️ Theater/Music Nonprofit Aid
Porchlight Youth Presents Willy Wonka, JR.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School · Ages 7–13 · Pricing TBD
Porchlight Youth offers a musical theater day camp in Chicago, culminating in a performance of Willy Wonka, JR. for young performers aged 7-17.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM · 4.2 stars
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☀️ Outdoors/Nature Nonprofit
SCA Chicago Urban Green
Chicago, IL · Ages 16–18 · Pricing TBD
SCA Chicago Urban Green offers high school students paid summer conservation work, fostering environmental stewardship and career development in Chicago's gr...
· 4.2 stars
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☀️ Community/Rec Center Since 1976 Nonprofit Extended care
Roberto Clemente Club
1147 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO · Ages 5–18 · Pricing TBD
Offers various youth programs and activities at the Roberto Clemente Club.
· 4.1 stars · Extended care · Lunch included
☀️ Community/Rec Center Since 30 Nonprofit
James Jordan Boys & Girls Club and Chicago Bulls Family Life Center
2102 W Monroe St, Chicago · Ages 6–18 · $20
A Boys & Girls Club in Chicago's West Haven community, offering diverse programs and academic support.
· 4.0 stars · Lunch included
☀️ Theater/Music Nonprofit Aid
We Rock! Chicago - Youth Rock Camp
Logan Square · Ages 8–16 · Pricing TBD
We Rock! Chicago offers day camps for youth ages 8-16, providing instrument instruction, songwriting, and band formation, culminating in a live performance.
· 4.0 stars
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☀️ Academic School
CPS Summer Bridge Program – Elementary (Grades 2–5)
Select CPS Elementary Schools · Ages 7–11 · Pricing TBD
The CPS Summer Bridge Program offers free academic support and enrichment for elementary students in Chicago Public Schools, focusing on literacy and math.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM · 3.2 stars
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CPS Preview to Pre-K
Select CPS Schools · Ages 3–4 · Pricing TBD
CPS Preview to Pre-K is a free summer program in Chicago designed to prepare incoming Pre-K students for school through engaging activities and classroom exp...
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM · 3.2 stars
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☀️ Specialty School
CPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Camps
Various CPS High Schools · Ages 11–15 · Pricing TBD
CPS CTE Summer Camps offer Chicago Public Schools students free, hands-on career exploration and skill development across various industries, including healt...
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM · 3.2 stars
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☀️ Sports Parks & Rec Aid
Cheer Summer Camp at Morgan Park Sports Center
Morgan Park Sports Center · Ages 4–16 · $60
Cheerleading camp offered by the Chicago Park District at Morgan Park Sports Center.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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☀️ Traditional Day Camp Parks & Rec
Preschool Summer Fun Camp
Washington Park Pavilion · Ages 3–5 · $116
Preschool Summer Fun Camp, offered by the Springfield Park District, provides a traditional day camp experience for young children in Springfield, Illinois.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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☀️ Arts Parks & Rec
Crowns & the High Seas
Washington Park Pavilion · Ages 3–5 · $73
Crowns & the High Seas is a themed day camp offered by the Springfield Park District, focusing on imaginative play and activities for young children.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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☀️ Specialty Parks & Rec
Preschool Camp Cool Summer Eats
Washington Park Pavilion · Ages 3–5 · $73
The Springfield Park District offers a variety of recreational programs and facilities, including summer camps, for the community of Springfield, Illinois.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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☀️ STEM Parks & Rec
Preschool Camp Kool Summer Science
Washington Park Pavilion · Ages 3–5 · $73
The Springfield Park District offers a variety of recreational programs, including summer camps, for children in the Springfield, Illinois area.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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☀️ Community/Rec Center Since 1936 Nonprofit
Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
1100 S Hamilton Ave, Chicago · Ages 5–18 · Pricing TBD
Offers a variety of programs for youth in the West Valley, including summer camp, after-school programs, and sports.
☀️ Community/Rec Center Since 1966 Nonprofit
Union League Boys & Girls Clubs - Erie Club
1405 N Washtenaw Ave, Chicago · Ages 6–18 · Pricing TBD
Provides a safe and engaging summer program with educational, recreational, and character-building activities for youth.
· Lunch included
☀️ STEM
Resurrection College Prep High School at St. Elizabeth of the Trinity - Camp Invention: Spark
Resurrection College Prep High School at St. Elizabeth of the Trinity · Ages 5–12 · Pricing TBD
Camp Invention: Spark at Resurrection College Prep High School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on inn...
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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☀️ STEM
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity - Camp Invention: Spark
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity · Ages 5–12 · Pricing TBD
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities to foster creativity and probl...
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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St. Patrick High School - Camp Invention: Spark
St. Patrick High School · Ages 5–12 · Pricing TBD
Camp Invention: Spark at St. Patrick High School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-s...
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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☀️ Community/Rec Center Parks & Rec
Chicago Park District Teen Camp
Ages 13–18 · Pricing TBD
The Chicago Park District offers diverse summer day camps for teens, focusing on recreation, skill-building, and social development across various park locat...
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM