Spring break camps are ready for sign-ups! Our guide to all things spring break (including camps, activities, and other fun events) includes fun all over the western and northwestern suburbs. We’ve taken all the stress out of your search to find “spring break camps near me”. Whether you’re looking for full-day options, one-off activities, or family fun to do together, you’ll find options below. Everything’s broken down by event type and town to make finding good options a little easier.
Kidlist Tip: Think about using spring break camps to test out your summer camp plans. If there’s a summer camp option you’ve been eyeing, but aren’t familiar with the organization or venue, try a spring break camp to see if it’s a good fit for your child. (Annie just released our full summer camp guide, too!)
This article is sponsored by Wood Dale Park District and Elmhurst Art Museum.
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Spring Break Camps
Spring Camp at Wood Dale Park District
Various locations in Wood Dale
Kindergarten – 6th Grade
At last, Spring Break has arrived! If you’re looking for something fun to do, come check out our Spring Camp! We pack loads of fun into this week-long camp. Participants can be signed up for individual days or can take part in all the fun and register for all five days at a discounted rate. Please note that field trip destinations are subject to change.
Spring Break Art Camps at the Elmhurst Art Museum
March 30 – April 3, 2026
Fun for your young artists! New projects each day may include painting, sculpture, and art-making inspired by the works on view at the Museum! Kids will channel creative energy and have fun learning new skills. There will be daily playtime outside, weather permitting. All supplies included.
Full-day sessions:
9:00am – 3:00pm
Ages 5-12
Fee: $299
Half-day sessions:
9:00 – 11:30am or 12:30 – 3:00pm
Ages 5-7
Fee: $203
A limited number of scholarships are available for those with financial need. Contact karly@elmhurstartmuseum.org to learn more.
Arlington Heights Park District’s Spring Break Camps
March 23 – 27, 2026 | times vary
Traditional day camp with activities and crafts, as well as a Sampler History Camp at the Historical Museum. Registration is per day.
Hot Ground Gym Spring Break Camp (Arlington Heights)
March 23 – 27, 2026 | half-day or full-day options
Obstacle courses, fitness games, self-defense and more offered at both their Arlington Heights and Libertyville locations.
K.E.E.P. Day-Off Program (Barrington)
March 20, 23 – 27, 2026 | 8:00am – 6:00pm
Offered at BPD Fitness Center, each day will offer a variety of themed activities including a trip to Water Works Indoor Water Park and Chuck E. Cheese. Registration is per day.
Fox Valley Park District’s Spring Break Camps (Aurora)
March 30 – April 3, 2026 | half or full-day camps
Fox Valley Park District is hosting Spring Blast, Red Oak Spring Break, MVP Sports Soccer, Basketball or Volleyball Camps.
Bartlett Park District’s Spring Break Camps
March 30 – April 3, 2026 | times vary
Bartlett Park District is offering a traditional day camp throughout spring break. Families can sign up per day, or for the whole week. Bartlett Nature Center will also be home to a week-long Nature STEAM Spring Break Camp.
Second City Spring Break Camps (Chicago)
March 23 – 27, 2026 | 9:00am – 4:00pm
In-person improv classes for kids at this storied Chicago comedy institution.
Flying High Spring Break Break Camp (Countryside)
March 30 – April 3 and April 6 – 10, 2026 | 9:00am – 4:00pm; half-days and extended care available
Themed day camps for ages 4–12.
Darien Park District’s Spring Break Camp
March 30 – April 3, 2026 | 9:00am – 4:00pm
Camp for children ages 6–12, with different games and activities each day. Also offering a Spring Break Mini Camp for children ages 3–5.
Hanover Park Park District’s Spring Break Camp
March 23 – April 3, 2026 | 8:00am – 6:15pm
Offered for children ages kindergarten through 6th grade, families may enroll daily in this day-camp setting.
Half-Day Spring Break Nature Camp (Downers Grove)
March 30 – April 2, 2026 | 9:00am – 12:00pm or 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Kids ages 5 through 12 can spend spring break exploring and discovering throughout Lyman Woods.
Downers Grove Park District’s Spring Break Camps
March 30 – April 2, 2026 | times vary
Day camp with themed days, as well as a variety of interest-based camps.
Spring Break Art Camps (Elmhurst Art Museum)
March 30 – April 3, 2026 | times vary
Children will explore a variety of art media throughout a week-long camp. Full day is offered for children ages 5-12. Half-day options for ages 5-7.
The Park District of Forest Park Spring Break Camps (Forest Park)
March 30 – April 3, 2026 | 7:30am – 6:00pm
Spring break camps with sports, crafts, and activities for grades K – 6. Sign up by the day.
Geneva Park District’s Spring Break Fun
March 30 – April 3, 2026 | 8:00am – 2:15pm; extended care available
Register for one day, more than one day, or the whole week. Field trips destinations to be announced.
The Community House Spring Break Camp (Hinsdale)
March 30 – April 3, 2026 | 7:30am – 3:30pm; extended care available
Games, craft, art, science, and more. Register for one or more days. The Community House is also offering various sports camps over spring break.
Spring Science Camp (Morton Arboretum, Lisle)
March 30 – April 3, 2026 | 9:00am – 3:00pm
Investigate science topics throughout the Morton Arboretum. Separate sessions offered for kindergarten, grades 1-2, 3-4 and 5-6.
Spring Break Quest (Lisle)
March 30 – April 3, 2026 | runs from 7:15am – 6:00pm
Day camp with flexible drop-off and pick-up times, as well as field trips. Register for one day, multiple days, or the whole week.
Spring Break Camp (Lombard)
March 30 – April 3, 2026 | 9:00am – 4:00pm; extended care available
Kids will do crafts, play games, and have fun making new friends. Register by day or for the full week.
Naperville Park District Spring Break Camps (Naperville)
March 30 – April 3, 2026 | times vary
For kids from ages 3-14 years old, Naperville is offering all sorts of spring break camps. Check out sports, coding, chess, LEGO, performing arts camps and more.
Naperville Area Humane Society Spring Break Camp (Naperville)
dates and times TBA
This week-long adventure in animal care gives teens aged 12 to 15 an inside experience with working at a local animal shelter.
Hi Five Sports Spring Break Camp (Naperville)
March 30 – April 3, and 6, 2026 | 9:00am – 3:00pm
Children ages 4 to 13 will play a variety of sports throughout the week. Families sign up for camp daily.
Spring Break Camp (North Riverside)
March 30 – April 3, 2026 | 9:00am – 3:00pm; extended hours available
Campers will enjoy five days of fun at camp. Open to children ages 3-12.
Breakaway Basketball’s Spring Break Activities (Oak Brook, Lombard and Mount Prospect)
March 30 – April 3, 2026 | times vary depending on age
Sign up for the appropriate session to join in a shortcourt tournament, ball handling academy, shooting academy or camps.
Salt Creek Park District’s Spring Break Trips (Palatine)
March 23 – 27, 2026 | 9:00am – 4:00pm
This year’s trips will be to Schaumburg Water Works, Scene 75, Ultimate Ninjas, Enchanted Castle, and Bowlero. Participants sign up per day.
Schaumburg Park District’s Spring Break Camps
March 23 – 27, 2026 | times vary depending on camp
Gymnastics, dance, football, nature, day camps, and more are all offered throughout the week with the Schaumburg Park District. Most camps run Monday through Friday.
Villa Park Spring Break Camp (Villa Park)
March 30 – April 3, 2026 | 9:00am – 4:00pm; extended care available
Games and activities for ages 5–12; sign up for one or more days.
Spring Break Camp (Warrenville)
March 30 – April 3, 2026 | 9:00am – 3:00pm; extended care available
Indoor and outdoor activities, games, crafts and adventures await. Offered for children over 5, but not yet 14.
Westmont Yard’s Spring Break Camp (Westmont)
March 30 – April 6, 2026 | 6:30am – 6:00pm
Field trips to Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Safari Land, Main Event, Funway Skating, and more at this camp for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Kids will be grouped by age.
Wheaton Park District’s Spring Break Camps
March 30 – April 3, 2026 | 9:00am – 3:00pm
Spring adventure camps for kids ranging in age from 4-12 years old.
Wood Dale Park District’s Spring Camp
March 30 – April 3, 2026 | 7:00am – 6:00pm
Day camps featuring field trips and special themed days. Campers can sign up for individual days, or receive a discount when registering for all five.
Spring Break Activities
You may not be heading somewhere warm for spring break, but it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the afternoon swimming. Splash around for a day-trip at one of these nearby indoor waterparks, or even plan a night away.
Nature centers offer a dose of the great outdoors, even when the weather isn’t cooperating. Visit one of these local Nature Centers and bring the outdoor fun inside!
The zoo is always more fun when the weather cooperates. Brookfield Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo, Cosley Zoo, and Philips Park Zoo are all amazing spots for kids to spot some of their favorite animals.
The Garfield Park Conservatory is filled with lush, colorful vegetation year round. The Oak Park Conservatory, Friendship Park Conservatory and Wilder Park Conservatory are great spots as well!
If the weather is nice, find a new playground to swing, jump, and climb. Readers voted and came up with an awesome list of the 10 Best Parks and Playgrounds in the Western Suburbs. Sick of playing at the same places? Here’s a list of new playgrounds!
Discover some local waterfalls and explore one of the Best Forest Preserve Trails for Kids. If you’re up for a drive, spend the day soaking in some fresh air with a hike at Starved Rock downstate in Utica.
Not so great outside? Many indoor play places are open and ready for fun! Check out our list of Top 10 Best Indoor Playgrounds and Kids Play Spaces, as voted by our readers. The list was recently updated for 2026, and there are some fun new picks to check out. Hyper Kidz Wheaton, Kids Play Hive in Des Plaines or M&M Playland Cafe in Schaumburg are some of the newest spots to open!
A day trip to Chicago is a time-honored tradition for suburban families on spring break. Why not check out the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Field Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, or WNDR Museum?
We also have an amazing list of immersive experiences for a memorable day! We have reviewed the newest, most unique experiences in Chicagoland, so you can check those out.
How about a family game of bowling at one of these kid-friendly bowling alleys? Or see a movie with a family-friendly price-tag using these year-round movie deals at local theaters.
Find even more indoor fun and get your game on! We’ve rounded up the best local arcades, laser tag and game rooms in the Chicago area.
The suburbs are home to some of the best libraries in the country. Check out a new one on our 2026 list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries according to our readers.
The outdoor ice skating rinks may be closed for the season, but there are many indoor options with public skate times! Check this out: Ice Skating Rinks for Families in the Western Suburbs.
Eat lunch or dinner at one of these extra-fun restaurants for kids. Don’t forget our list of places that usually offer kids eat free, but you will want to call ahead to confirm the deal.
If it looks like rain is in the forecast for spring break, head to our guide to rainy day fun for even more ideas!
Events During Spring Break
Spring Break week is a great time to check out new events around the western and northwestern suburbs. Check out our events calendar for events hosted by local libraries, park districts, businesses, and more!
Check out our resources for families page for more great information on local things to do with your kids.
