Now is the time to start looking at summer camps! Some camps are currently taking registrations, while others are still formulating their plans, but you don’t want to miss the camps that fill up and some even have early bird discounts.
Your kids are going to love these new activities! They might even learn some new skills, make new friendships, and obtain leadership skills and teamwork skills at these indoor and outdoor summer camp programs.
Have first-time campers? We have you covered! In this guide you will find camps for all ages – toddler through teen – and activities, including art, sports, animals and nature camps, cooking, STEM, music, theater, dance, gymnastics, enrichment, field trips, outdoor adventures, and more. Choose from the best summer camps for kids in the west and northwest suburbs!
We will be continually adding to this guide as more businesses and organizations are ready with their information, so check back as even more camps are announced.
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Also, don’t overlook classes for kids over the summer! Although they tend to be once or twice a week instead of a concentrated time, they add structure to your day and your kids will have a blast learning something new.
This guide is sponsored by Breakaway Basketball and the featured camps.
2025 Summer Camps
Breakaway Basketball Summer Clinics
Breakaway Basketball
Locations in Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Lombard, Orland Park, Lemont, and Mount Prospect
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Breakaway Basketball is the largest skill development program in Illinois, training over 14K players a year and over 500 teams. Their mission is to teach players how to work hard and understand that being successful at anything is a process. This process takes focus, hard work, perseverance, and patience. They use the game of basketball to teach these lessons that will translate to their everyday lives.
Breakaway Summer Day Camps and Summer Academies are open to all K-8th grade Boys and Girls. These camps and academies will allow players to continue to develop their dribbling, shooting, passing, finishing moves, while most importantly building confidence and improving their individual skillset.
Jo’s Footwork Studio Summer Camps
Jo’s Footwork Studio
1500 Walker Street – 2nd Floor
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-6878
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Sign up for specialty camps at Jo’s Footwork Studio! These camps for ages 3-9 at broken up by age group to ensure maximum fun and are full of dancing, games, arts, crafts, and snacks with a special performance at the end.
Swifty Summer Camp
July 30 – August 1, 2025
Ages 3-6: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Ages 7-9: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Join us for a fun-filled Eras dance camp, where we dance through her iconic music, create a themed craft, and enjoy a tasty snack inspired by her albums. Each day, we celebrate a different era with exciting choreography, creativity, and all things Taylor!
Defying Gravity Wicked Camp
August 6-8, 2025
Ages 3-6: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Ages 7-9: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Campers will explore the magical journeys of Glinda and Elphaba through dynamic dance routines, creative crafts, and themed snacks. Each day includes learning choreography & designing crafts capturing the essence of the film, while enjoying delightful treats from the Land of Oz!
Sensory Motor Camp
August 4-5, 2025
Ages 3-6: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Ages 7-9: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Join us for an exciting and engaging summer camp experience led by a licensed occupational therapy practitioner. Designed to support children’s development in a fun, active environment, our camp integrates sensory activities, movement challenges, and skill-building exercises to help build coordination, confidence, and self- regulation.
Gemini Gymnastics Academy Summer Camps
Gemini Gymnastics Academy
330 Washington Avenue
La Grange, IL 6052
(708) 352-2977
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Come join the fun! Gemini offers camps for children ages 4 years old and up including fun and active games, outside activities, and themed arts and crafts. Morning sessions run from 8:30 to 11:30 am, and afternoon sessions are 12:30 to 3:30 pm. Each camp is Monday through Friday and $320 per week. There’s limited availability, so don’t miss this one!
Here’s the lineup of camp sessions:
- June 9-13: Beach Bash
- June 16-20: Pirates and Mermaids
- June 23-27: Fairy Tale Fantasy
- June 30 – July 2: Red, White, and Move!
- July 7-11: Sports Mania
- July 14-18: Spa-nastics
- July 21-25: Space is the Place
- July 28 – August 1: Animal Kingdom
- August 4-8: Dinosaur Dig
DuPage Children’s Museum Tinkering Camp
Tinkering Camp
DuPage Children’s Museum
301 N Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 637-8000
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Build gadgets and gizmos that spur imagination, challenge creative thinking, and strengthen problem solving during a summer camp like no other. Tinkering Camp offers full-day camps for ages 6–11 years or half-day camps for ages 4–5 years. Budding engineers will find joy in the challenges, knowledge in the failures, and the confidence and ability to keep trying.
Tinkering Camp provides children a creative, safe environment to collaborate with peers as they explore concepts in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Confidence will soar as Campers bring their imaginations to life! Learn more: dupagechildrens.org/summer-camp.
Kiddie Academy Summer Camps
Kiddie Academy
Locations across the Chicago suburbs
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Enroll now for Kiddie Academy’s CampVentures® program at locations across the Chicago suburbs! With our flexible schedule, you can choose the weeks and days that work best for your family.Our CampVentures® program turns your child’s summer into an unforgettable adventure, filled with exciting activities, outdoor explorations, field trips, and special visitors. We inspire imagination while balancing the unique needs and interests of each child in our care. CampVentures® brings fun, learning, and friendships together, with dedicated time for educational activities every day.Join us for a summer packed with discovery and learning, including:
- In House field trips and special visitors
- Music and arts
- Fun STEM activities
Make this summer one to remember with a schedule that works for you!
Camp Galileo
Camp Galileo
Various locations across Chicagoland
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Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, filled with new STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, our hands-on activities and outdoor games cultivate essential skills—including collaboration, perseverance and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.
“The camp was a place where my kiddo was able to learn, create friendships, and make some great memories. Everyday he left with a big smile on his face. As he said, ‘Best camp ever!’” – 2024 Camp Parent
14 Chicagoland locations. 9am-3pm camp day with AM & PM extended care. Use the code GALKIDLIST25 to save $25/week. Applicable on future purchases only, cannot be retroactively applied.
BIG Gymnastics Summer Camps
BIG Gymnastics Summer Camps
16w110 83rd Street
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 323-6244
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BIG Gymnastics offers a variety of fun-filled options for families when it comes to summer camps! With camp options for ages 3 and up, there is something for everyone!
- Different themed camps ALL summer long including: Princess, Ninja, Lilo & Stitch, Gymnastics, Tumbling and more!
- Age-appropriate programs specific for each camp!
- Creative gymnastics activities, games and crafts all themed around each camp!
- Safe, clean and air-conditioned gym with experienced and trained staff!
Join BIG for a summer full of excitement! Visit the BIG website or call today to learn more about the camp options and “Do Something BIG with Your Summer!” Registration OPENS January 31st!
The Forge Outdoor Adventure Camps
Summer Camp at The Forge
227 Heritage Quarries Drive
Lemont, IL 60439
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Quarry Camp at The Forge: Lemont Quarries returns for 2025, offering outdoor programs for children ages 3 to 14. Set in a 300-acre nature park, the camps provide a safe environment where kids can unplug and stay active with climbing, ziplining, kayaking, laser tag, archery and more.
In addition to its signature offerings, new programs this year include “Camping Skills Adventure,” “Up in the Air” Circus Adventure and the exploration-focused Forge WILD Camp. Each program is designed to help children learn new skills, build confidence and create lasting memories.
Registration is now open. Spots fill quickly—learn more and sign up at forgeparks.com/events-races/camps.
Blue Moose Sports Camp
Blue Moose Sports Camp
Field Park, Western Springs (Monday-Friday)
Walker’s Grove Elementary, Plainfield (Monday-Thursday)
Pleasant Dale Park District, Burr Ridge
(708) 829-1236
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Blue Moose Sports Camp – Now in Western Springs, Plainfield & Pleasant Dale!
Get outside, play games, and make memories at Blue Moose Sports Camp! Kids will build skills, friendships, and enjoy a classic summer camp experience in a fun, active environment.
Western Springs (Mon-Fri) – Field Park
- Sessions: 8-10 AM, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, 1-3 PM
- $120 per session – Full-day option (8 AM-3 PM) available!
Plainfield (Mon-Thurs) – Walker’s Grove Elementary
- Dates: June 2-5, June 9-12, June 16-18, June 23-25
- Sessions: 9-11 AM, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM
- $90 per session – Sign up for BOTH sessions & enjoy a 30-min lunch break!
- A.C.E. Program (1:30-3 PM) – Extend the fun with teacher-led activities!
Pleasant Dale Park District (Mon-Fri) – Register through PDPD.
Use code KIDLIST for 10% off until Friday, April 18! Spots are filling fast!
Quincy’s Swim Camp at Superior Training
Quincy’s Swim Camp at Superior Training
7580 S. Quincy Street
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 568 – 3254
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Check out the best swim camp around – Quincy’s Swim Camp at Superior Training! Sign up for one-week camps all summer long. Camps offer consistency, practice, and skill advancement to help your child become a stronger, more confident swimmer. Come see what the hype is all about – low class sizes (3:1, maximum), individualized instruction, and a fun atmosphere!
Bright Horizons Summer Explorations
Bright Horizons Summer Explorations
Locations in the city and suburbs
(877) 624-4532
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Join Us for a Summer of Fun, Friendships & Exploration.
Get ready for a summer full of adventure! Summer Explorations at Bright Horizons® has everything under the sun: action-packed days, engaging projects, fun and educational activities, and more. Here, preschoolers (ages 3-5) and school-age children (ages 6-12) will have the opportunity to enjoy what summer has to offer, and our safe environment will give you the peace of mind you need.
Program highlights:
- Fun and educational programs include age-appropriate and engaging themes
- Designed for busy families with flexible weekly schedules and full- and part-time options
- Industry-leading health and safety in an environment where kids can still be kids
1st Alliance | Lions Jrs Volleyball Summer Club
1st Alliance | Lions Jrs Volleyball Summer Club
MAX-McCook: 4750 S. Vernon Ave, McCook
1st Alliance Training: 1000 Davey Rd Suit 600, Woodridge
Sawmill Sports Hub: 17W411 S Frontage Rd, Willowbrook
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Grab a few friends and come join our 1st Alliance/Lions Jrs Staff this summer for a fun-filled time of playing volleyball. Visit one of our convenient locations to find camps, clinics and leagues that are offered all year!
All programming is open to boys and girls ages 4-18 as well as players of all skill levels. By attending one of our programs you will receive top notch instruction from the staff that holds the status of the #1 volleyball club in the state of Illinois. We look forward to seeing you this summer and all year long.
Wood Dale Park District Summer Camp
Wood Dale Park District Summer Camp
111 E. Foster Avenue
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 595-9333
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Get ready for an unforgettable summer with Wood Dale Park District’s Summer Camps! Registration begins April 1, with an Early Bird Discount of $10 off each week of camp when you register by April 30.
Funshine Camp (Ages 3–Kindergarten): Engage your preschooler in play-based themes, arts, crafts, storytime, and games! Activities include indoor and outdoor fun. Campers must be 3 by June 1, 2025, and toilet-trained. Camp runs 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, with Post Camp care available.
Sunsational Camp (Grades 1–5): Enjoy games, crafts, team-building, weekly field trips and Beach Waterpark visits. Swim lessons are available, with campers bussed to and from lessons by staff. Camp runs 8:30 AM–4:00 PM, with Pre/Post Camp care available.
Teen Adventure Camp (Grades 6–8): Enjoy challenges, games, sports, and crafts at The Woodlands at White Oaks Park. Camp features weekly Beach Waterpark visits and field trips. Camp runs 8:30 AM–4:00 PM, with Pre/Post Camp care available.
Campers must bring a nut-free lunch and water bottle. For details, visit wdparks.org or call 630-595-9333. Let’s make this summer sunsational!
RoboThink Summer Camps
RoboThink Chicago Western Suburbs
Located in Naperville, Aurora, Downers Grove, Wheaton, Darien, and more
(630) 445-1820
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RoboThink Summer Camps take your child on an exhilarating ride where they will learn to build and battle their robots, making their creations come to life, while learning STEM robotics and engineering concepts along the way! Students get to explore their creativity and critical thinking skills through our fun themed builds and problem-solve through different challenges along the way. Your children will walk out with a smile and a greater confidence in themselves.
We have many exciting themes (such as Battle Robots, Battle Tanks, RoboPetz, Entrepreneurship, STEAM Art, AI ThinkLab, and more!), and we offer Half-Day AM or PM camps, as well as Full-Day (9:00-3:00) camp options, at various locations around the western suburbs. Our ages range from 7-12 years old, but we also have a RoboThink Jr camp for 5-6 year olds.
We hope to see your child here! Please contact us with any questions at cws@myrobothink.com or 630-445-1820.
Camps at Naperville Yard & Westmont Yard
Sports and Fun Camps
Westmont Yard: 233 W. 63rd St., Westmont IL 60559
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Naperville Yard: 1607 Legacy Circle, Naperville, IL 60563
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Get Ready for an Epic Summer of Fun!
Join us for an unforgettable summer at our Sports and Fun Camps! Located in our 100,000 sq. ft. indoor sports and recreation facility, your child will enjoy indoor fields and courts, a giant playtower and inflatables. Rain or shine, the adventure never stops!
Our Fun Camp also includes 2-3 exciting field trips each week to water parks, zoos, amusement parks, baseball games, and more!
Our Soccer Camp offers a fantastic opportunity for kids to show off their skills, improve their game, and have a blast playing soccer with friends in a fun, supportive environment.
Kids will have the chance to run, play, compete, and cooperate, all while developing vital social and emotional skills that will last a lifetime. It’s more than just fun—it’s the foundation for success!
Get ready for a summer full of laughter, new friendships, and unforgettable memories. Sign up today for the ultimate summer camp experience!
Summer Farm Camps at Rosewood Farm – Now Enrolling!
Rosewood Farm
600 Prairie St
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 465-0436
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Give your child a summer of adventure, learning, and hands-on farm fun at Rosewood Farm! Our Farm Camps provide a unique opportunity for kids to connect with nature, get their hands dirty, and learn about sustainable farming in a fun and engaging way.
Camp Activities Include:
- Planting and harvesting fresh produce
- Caring for farm animals
- Learning about pollinators and bugs
- Cooking farm-fresh treats
- Fun crafts and nature activities
- Playing farm-themed games
- Exploring the role of small farms in our community
With limited spots available, don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience. Camps are perfect for young explorers who love the outdoors, animals, and hands-on learning.
Sessions available all summer. Sign up now before spots fill up!
New Traditions Riding Academy Summer Camps
New Traditions Riding Academy
10100 So. Kean Avenue
Palos Hills, IL 60465
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Beginner Camp: Riders will learn basic control of the horse in the saddle of their choice; exercises in moving the horse forward and stopping, turning and circling, and riding the sitting and posting trot will be discussed. Participants will develop correct riding positions through guided explanations, exercise techniques and demonstrations. Riders will also learn horse management skills such as bandaging, clipping, basic first aid, and stable management. Riders will participate in a show on last day of camp.
Advanced Beginner Camp: This camp will enable riders to focus riding in the English saddle with a posting trot and an introduction to the working canter.
Intermediate Camp: All riders will practice riding the gaits of the horse and gain knowledge of the natural aids and their applications, as well as learning how to execute individual workouts.
Advanced and Master’s Camp: The advanced camp is for those riders who want to fully explore the world of horsemanship and be exposed to the techniques of dressage, western, huntseat and saddleseat styles of riding.
Naperville Park District Summer Camps
Naperville Park District
Various locations across Naperville
(630) 848-5000
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Naperville Park District Summer Camps keep kids active, having fun, and making new friends all summer long! Choose from dozens of different themed camp experiences including sports, arts, environmental, and technology. Full-day and half-day camp options include a wide variety of group activities, swimming at Centennial Beach, and weekly field trips. Camp programs are offered for preschool and youth all the way up through high school. Experienced and enthusiastic instructors and camp counselors ensure that programs are engaging and fun to make the most of your child’s camp experience. Register for a Naperville Park District summer camp and enjoy value and fun – all in one! Register today: 630-848-5000 or www.napervilleparks.org/camps. Registration for 2025 summer camps begins March 3 for residents.
Summer Music Fest 2025
Summer Music Fest at Mattix Music Studio
4211 Grand Avenue
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 638-3027
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June 16-20, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Incoming Kindergarteners – 6th grade
Join us for a half-day music camp at Mattix Music Studio! Every day is a new musical adventure, filled with learning, fun, and friendship. Our day will include choir, piano skills, drumming, movement and dance, games, crafts, outdoor time, and more!
Brand new beginners are very welcome, as well as experienced music students. Small group breakout sessions will tailor music instruction to the student’s level. Large group sessions will give campers a chance to spend time with friends new and old, while doing crafts, games, and more! After a fun-filled morning, our campers will enjoy short daily recitals Monday-Thursday featuring our faculty and guest artists. Camp will end with our campers performing a recital for our families on Friday at 11:30am-12:00pm.
Enrollment is first-come, first-serve and we expect spots to fill quickly. For more information and registration visit https://mattixmusic.com/summer-music-fest-2025/.
Bolingbrook Park District’s Camp Alotta Fun
Bolingbrook Park District’s Camp Alotta Fun
Various locations across Bolingbrook
(630) 739-0272
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Camp Alotta Fun is open to kids in 1st grade through 8th grade. Camp runs weekly from June 2 through August 8. Campers can sign up for one week or all 10 weeks. Camp begins at 9:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm. There are sunrise and sunset extended camp options available for earlier drop-off at 7:00 am or later pick-up at 6:00 pm.
Campers participate in weekly activities that include arts and crafts, group games, sports, music, nature, climbing wall and field trips. The best part about Camp Alotta Fun is every group gets to swim at Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park each week! If you are looking for fun this summer, look no further than Bolingbrook Park District’s Camp Alotta Fun.
For more information, visit www.bolingbrookparks.org.
Junior Chefs Kitchen Summer Camps
Junior Chefs Kitchen
2448 N Lincoln Ave Suite 2
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 264-9622
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The Ultimate Summer Camp Experience!
This summer, let your child explore the magic of cooking at Junior Chefs Kitchen! Each day is packed with hands-on fun, creativity, and adventure.
Cook & Create – Kids will make 2-3 delicious recipes daily while learning about food history and global cuisines.
Give Back – Campers prepare meals for those in need, fostering compassion and community values.
Meet the Experts – Special guest chefs and field trips to professional kitchens!
Get Creative – From arts and crafts to inventing their own recipes, imagination takes the lead.
Stay Active – Outdoor play at Jonquil Park keeps energy levels high.
Kids are grouped by age for tailored activities, and recipes are shared in advance for excitement! We always encourage food exploration but will have kid-friendly backups just in case.
Aftercare available (3-5 PM) with advance notice!
Summer Camps by Category
Fine Arts Camps
- Hello Art Studio (Arlington Heights)
- Monart Drawing Studio (Arlington Heights)
- The Art Room (Arlington Heights)
- Bothwell Pottery (Brookfield)
- Abbey Ryan Art Studio (Chicago)
- Bunny Ears Art House (Chicago)
- Easel Art Studio (Chicago)
- Kidcreate Studio (Chicago)
- KidsClayRoom (Chicago)
- Pottery Studio 1 (Chicago)
- School of the Art Institute (Chicago)
- The Paintbrush (Chicago)
- Unicoi Art Studio (Chicago)
- Art Studio for Fun (Downers Grove)
- Maureen Claffy Art Academy (Hinsdale)
- Elmhurst Art Museum (Elmhurst)
- Strauch Art School (Elmhurst)
- Local Glass Studio (Glen Ellyn)
- Artapalozza (La Grange)
- La Grange Art League (La Grange)
- Summer Art Club (La Grange)
- Artspace (Lombard)
- Naperville Art League (Naperville)
- Frick Kids Art (Oak Park)
- Kidcreate Studio (Oak Park)
- Magical Minds Studio (Oak Park)
- Riverside Arts Center (Riverside)
- Aneta Art Classes (Schaumburg)
- JSD Art (Western Springs)
Active & Sports Camps
Breakaway Basketball Summer Clinics
Breakaway Basketball
Locations in Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Lombard, Orland Park, Lemont, and Mount Prospect
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Breakaway Basketball is the largest skill development program in Illinois, training over 14K players a year and over 500 teams. Their mission is to teach players how to work hard and understand that being successful at anything is a process. This process takes focus, hard work, perseverance, and patience. They use the game of basketball to teach these lessons that will translate to their everyday lives.
Breakaway Summer Day Camps and Summer Academies are open to all K-8th grade Boys and Girls. These camps and academies will allow players to continue to develop their dribbling, shooting, passing, finishing moves, while most importantly building confidence and improving their individual skillset.
The Forge Outdoor Adventure Camps
Summer Camp at The Forge
227 Heritage Quarries Drive
Lemont, IL 60439
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Quarry Camp at The Forge: Lemont Quarries returns for 2025, offering outdoor programs for children ages 3 to 14. Set in a 300-acre nature park, the camps provide a safe environment where kids can unplug and stay active with climbing, ziplining, kayaking, laser tag, archery and more.
In addition to its signature offerings, new programs this year include “Camping Skills Adventure,” “Up in the Air” Circus Adventure and the exploration-focused Forge WILD Camp. Each program is designed to help children learn new skills, build confidence and create lasting memories.
Registration is now open. Spots fill quickly—learn more and sign up at forgeparks.com/events-races/camps.
Blue Moose Sports Camp
Blue Moose Sports Camp
Field Park, Western Springs (Monday-Friday)
Walker’s Grove Elementary, Plainfield (Monday-Thursday)
Pleasant Dale Park District, Burr Ridge
(708) 829-1236
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Blue Moose Sports Camp – Now in Western Springs, Plainfield & Pleasant Dale!
Get outside, play games, and make memories at Blue Moose Sports Camp! Kids will build skills, friendships, and enjoy a classic summer camp experience in a fun, active environment.
Western Springs (Mon-Fri) – Field Park
- Sessions: 8-10 AM, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, 1-3 PM
- $120 per session – Full-day option (8 AM-3 PM) available!
Plainfield (Mon-Thurs) – Walker’s Grove Elementary
- Dates: June 2-5, June 9-12, June 16-18, June 23-25
- Sessions: 9-11 AM, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM
- $90 per session – Sign up for BOTH sessions & enjoy a 30-min lunch break!
- A.C.E. Program (1:30-3 PM) – Extend the fun with teacher-led activities!
Pleasant Dale Park District (Mon-Fri) – Register through PDPD. Use code KIDLIST for 10% off until Friday, April 18! Spots are filling fast!
Quincy’s Swim Camp at Superior Training
Quincy’s Swim Camp at Superior Training
7580 S. Quincy Street
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 568 – 3254
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Check out the best swim camp around – Quincy’s Swim Camp at Superior Training! Sign up for one-week camps all summer long. Camps offer consistency, practice, and skill advancement to help your child become a stronger, more confident swimmer. Come see what the hype is all about – low class sizes (3:1, maximum), individualized instruction, and a fun atmosphere!
1st Alliance | Lions Jrs Volleyball Summer Club
1st Alliance | Lions Jrs Volleyball Summer Club
MAX-McCook: 4750 S. Vernon Ave, McCook
1st Alliance Training: 1000 Davey Rd Suit 600, Woodridge
Sawmill Sports Hub: 17W411 S Frontage Rd, Willowbrook
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Grab a few friends and come join our 1st Alliance/Lions Jrs Staff this summer for a fun-filled time of playing volleyball. Visit one of our convenient locations to find camps, clinics and leagues that are offered all year!
All programming is open to boys and girls ages 4-18 as well as players of all skill levels. By attending one of our programs you will receive top notch instruction from the staff that holds the status of the #1 volleyball club in the state of Illinois. We look forward to seeing you this summer and all year long.
Camps at Naperville Yard & Westmont Yard
Sports and Fun Camps
Westmont Yard: 233 W. 63rd St., Westmont IL 60559
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Naperville Yard: 1607 Legacy Circle, Naperville, IL 60563
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Get Ready for an Epic Summer of Fun!
Join us for an unforgettable summer at our Sports and Fun Camps! Located in our 100,000 sq. ft. indoor sports and recreation facility, your child will enjoy indoor fields and courts, a giant playtower and inflatables. Rain or shine, the adventure never stops!
Our Fun Camp also includes 2-3 exciting field trips each week to water parks, zoos, amusement parks, baseball games, and more!
Our Soccer Camp offers a fantastic opportunity for kids to show off their skills, improve their game, and have a blast playing soccer with friends in a fun, supportive environment.
Kids will have the chance to run, play, compete, and cooperate, all while developing vital social and emotional skills that will last a lifetime. It’s more than just fun—it’s the foundation for success!
Get ready for a summer full of laughter, new friendships, and unforgettable memories. Sign up today for the ultimate summer camp experience!
- DK Fitness Arts (Arlington Heights)
- First Ascent Climbing & Fitness (Arlington Heights)
- Hot Ground Gym (Arlington Heights)
- Bo Jackson’s Elite Sports (Bensenville)
- Lil Sluggers (Chicago)
- Shredder Chicago
- LG Celtics (Countryside, La Grange)
- Elite Sports Complex (Downers Grove)
- Elmhurst University Bluejays (Elmhurst)
- Team Elmhurst Soccer Club (Elmhurst)
- Ultimate Ninjas (Elmhurst, Naperville)
- Excel Gymnastics (Geneva)
- Lyons Township Soccer Club (La Grange)
- Chicago International Soccer Club (Lockport)
- Chicago Elite Volleyball Club (Lombard, Willow Springs)
- Hi-Five Sports Club (Mount Prospect)
- Threshold Martial Arts (Mount Prospect)
- All Seasons Ice Rinks (Naperville)
- Basketball Paradise (Naperville)
- Ninja Squad Gym (North Riverside)
- LoveIt DreamIt LiveIt Soccer (Oak Brook)
- Dblp Basketball (Westmont)
- LockDown Basketball (Willow Springs)
- Soccer Shots (various locations)
- White Sox Youth Camps (various locations)
Animal and Nature Camps
Summer Farm Camps at Rosewood Farm – Now Enrolling!
Rosewood Farm
600 Prairie St
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 465-0436
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Give your child a summer of adventure, learning, and hands-on farm fun at Rosewood Farm! Our Farm Camps provide a unique opportunity for kids to connect with nature, get their hands dirty, and learn about sustainable farming in a fun and engaging way.
Camp Activities Include:
- Planting and harvesting fresh produce
- Caring for farm animals
- Learning about pollinators and bugs
- Cooking farm-fresh treats
- Fun crafts and nature activities
- Playing farm-themed games
- Exploring the role of small farms in our community
With limited spots available, don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience. Camps are perfect for young explorers who love the outdoors, animals, and hands-on learning.
Sessions available all summer. Sign up now before spots fill up!
New Traditions Riding Academy Summer Camps
New Traditions Riding Academy
10100 So. Kean Avenue
Palos Hills, IL 60465
Website | Facebook
Beginner Camp: Riders will learn basic control of the horse in the saddle of their choice; exercises in moving the horse forward and stopping, turning and circling, and riding the sitting and posting trot will be discussed. Participants will develop correct riding positions through guided explanations, exercise techniques and demonstrations. Riders will also learn horse management skills such as bandaging, clipping, basic first aid, and stable management. Riders will participate in a show on last day of camp.
Advanced Beginner Camp: This camp will enable riders to focus riding in the English saddle with a posting trot and an introduction to the working canter.
Intermediate Camp: All riders will practice riding the gaits of the horse and gain knowledge of the natural aids and their applications, as well as learning how to execute individual workouts.
Advanced and Master’s Camp: The advanced camp is for those riders who want to fully explore the world of horsemanship and be exposed to the techniques of dressage, western, huntseat and saddleseat styles of riding.
- Brookfield Zoo (Brookfield)
- Lincoln Park Zoo (Chicago)
- Peggy Notebaert Museum (Chicago)
- Shedd Aquarium (Chicago)
- Double J Riding Club (Countryside)
- Hinsdale Humane Society (Hinsdale)
- The Morton Arboretum (Lisle)
- Conservation Foundation (Naperville)
- Naperville Area Humane Society (Naperville)
- Hickory Knolls Nature Camps (St. Charles)
- Primrose Farm (St. Charles)
- Forest Preserve District of DuPage County (Downers Grove, Oak Brook, Wheaton, Warrenville, West Chicago)
- Forest Preserve District of Kane County (various locations)
Cooking Camps
Junior Chefs Kitchen Summer Camps
Junior Chefs Kitchen
2448 N Lincoln Ave Suite 2
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 264-9622
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The Ultimate Summer Camp Experience!
This summer, let your child explore the magic of cooking at Junior Chefs Kitchen! Each day is packed with hands-on fun, creativity, and adventure.
Cook & Create – Kids will make 2-3 delicious recipes daily while learning about food history and global cuisines. Give Back – Campers prepare meals for those in need, fostering compassion and community values. Meet the Experts – Special guest chefs and field trips to professional kitchens! Get Creative – From arts and crafts to inventing their own recipes, imagination takes the lead. Stay Active – Outdoor play at Jonquil Park keeps energy levels high.
Kids are grouped by age for tailored activities, and recipes are shared in advance for excitement! We always encourage food exploration but will have kid-friendly backups just in case.
Aftercare available (3-5 PM) with advance notice!
- Farmhouse Academy (Campton Hills)
- Oui Chef (Chicago)
- Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio (Chicago, Oak Park)
- The Chopping Block (Chicago)
- G That’s Delicious (Forest Park)
- The Wilton School (Naperville)
- Kidinary Cooking Academy Summer Cooking Camp (Plainfield)
- The Kitchen Table (West Chicago)
- Sur La Table (various locations)
STEM Summer Camps
DuPage Children’s Museum Tinkering Camp
Tinkering Camp
DuPage Children’s Museum
301 N Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 637-8000
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Build gadgets and gizmos that spur imagination, challenge creative thinking, and strengthen problem solving during a summer camp like no other. Tinkering Camp offers full-day camps for ages 6–11 years or half-day camps for ages 4–5 years. Budding engineers will find joy in the challenges, knowledge in the failures, and the confidence and ability to keep trying.
Tinkering Camp provides children a creative, safe environment to collaborate with peers as they explore concepts in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Confidence will soar as Campers bring their imaginations to life! Learn more: dupagechildrens.org/summer-camp.
Camp Galileo
Camp Galileo
Various locations across Chicagoland
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Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, filled with new STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, our hands-on activities and outdoor games cultivate essential skills—including collaboration, perseverance and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.
“The camp was a place where my kiddo was able to learn, create friendships, and make some great memories. Everyday he left with a big smile on his face. As he said, ‘Best camp ever!’” – 2024 Camp Parent
14 Chicagoland locations. 9am-3pm camp day with AM & PM extended care. Use the code GALKIDLIST25 to save $25/week. Applicable on future purchases only, cannot be retroactively applied.
RoboThink Summer Camps
RoboThink Chicago Western Suburbs
Located in Naperville, Aurora, Downers Grove, Wheaton, Darien, and more
(630) 445-1820
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RoboThink Summer Camps take your child on an exhilarating ride where they will learn to build and battle their robots, making their creations come to life, while learning STEM robotics and engineering concepts along the way! Students get to explore their creativity and critical thinking skills through our fun themed builds and problem-solve through different challenges along the way. Your children will walk out with a smile and a greater confidence in themselves.
We have many exciting themes (such as Battle Robots, Battle Tanks, RoboPetz, Entrepreneurship, STEAM Art, AI ThinkLab, and more!), and we offer Half-Day AM or PM camps, as well as Full-Day (9:00-3:00) camp options, at various locations around the western suburbs. Our ages range from 7-12 years old, but we also have a RoboThink Jr camp for 5-6 year olds.
We hope to see your child here! Please contact us with any questions at cws@myrobothink.com or 630-445-1820.
- Illinois Math and Science Academy (Aurora)
- Adler Planetarium (Chicago)
- Field Museum (Chicago)
- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)
- Oakton College (Des Plaines)
- Elmhurst History Museum
- TinkRworks (Elmhurst)
- Candor Health (Hinsdale)
- iD Tech (Lisle)
- Emagination STEM Camps (Naperville)
- Kids STEM Studio (Naperville, Schaumburg)
- Camp Invention (various locations)
- Code Ninjas (various locations)
Music and Theater Camps
Summer Music Fest 2025
Summer Music Fest at Mattix Music Studio
4211 Grand Avenue
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 638-3027
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June 16-20, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Incoming Kindergarteners – 6th grade
Join us for a half-day music camp at Mattix Music Studio! Every day is a new musical adventure, filled with learning, fun, and friendship. Our day will include choir, piano skills, drumming, movement and dance, games, crafts, outdoor time, and more!
Brand new beginners are very welcome, as well as experienced music students. Small group breakout sessions will tailor music instruction to the student’s level. Large group sessions will give campers a chance to spend time with friends new and old, while doing crafts, games, and more! After a fun-filled morning, our campers will enjoy short daily recitals Monday-Thursday featuring our faculty and guest artists. Camp will end with our campers performing a recital for our families on Friday at 11:30am-12:00pm.
Enrollment is first-come, first-serve and we expect spots to fill quickly. For more information and registration visit https://mattixmusic.com/summer-music-fest-2025/.
- Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (Arlington Heights)
- Paramount School of the Arts Summer Camps (Aurora)
- LATTE Theater (Brookfield)
- CYT Chicago
- Skyline Children’s Theater (Chicago)
- Stages (Chicago)
- American Music Institute (Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, St. Charles, Geneva)
- Bright Lights Theatre (Glendale Heights)
- Sing with Emily: Summer Camp (Naperville)
- Ovation Academy Summer Camps (Oak Park)
- That’s Entertainment Performing Arts (Palatine)
- The Stage School Chicago (Park Ridge)
- CTWS Summer Theatre Camp (Western Springs)
- Music Makers Theatre (Western Springs)
- School of Rock (various locations)
Dance and Gymnastics Summer Camps
Jo’s Footwork Studio Summer Camps
Jo’s Footwork Studio
1500 Walker Street – 2nd Floor
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-6878
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Sign up for specialty camps at Jo’s Footwork Studio! These camps for ages 3-9 at broken up by age group to ensure maximum fun and are full of dancing, games, arts, crafts, and snacks with a special performance at the end.
Swifty Summer Camp
July 30 – August 1, 2025
Ages 3-6: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Ages 7-9: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Join us for a fun-filled Eras dance camp, where we dance through her iconic music, create a themed craft, and enjoy a tasty snack inspired by her albums. Each day, we celebrate a different era with exciting choreography, creativity, and all things Taylor!
Defying Gravity Wicked Camp
August 6-8, 2025
Ages 3-6: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Ages 7-9: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Campers will explore the magical journeys of Glinda and Elphaba through dynamic dance routines, creative crafts, and themed snacks. Each day includes learning choreography & designing crafts capturing the essence of the film, while enjoying delightful treats from the Land of Oz!
Sensory Motor Camp
August 4-5, 2025
Ages 3-6: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Ages 7-9: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Join us for an exciting and engaging summer camp experience led by a licensed occupational therapy practitioner. Designed to support children’s development in a fun, active environment, our camp integrates sensory activities, movement challenges, and skill-building exercises to help build coordination, confidence, and self- regulation.
Gemini Gymnastics Academy Summer Camps
Gemini Gymnastics Academy
330 Washington Avenue
La Grange, IL 6052
(708) 352-2977
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Come join the fun! Gemini offers camps for children ages 4 years old and up including fun and active games, outside activities, and themed arts and crafts. Morning sessions run from 8:30 to 11:30 am, and afternoon sessions are 12:30 to 3:30 pm. Each camp is Monday through Friday and $320 per week. There’s limited availability, so don’t miss this one!
Here’s the lineup of camp sessions:
- June 9-13: Beach Bash
- June 16-20: Pirates and Mermaids
- June 23-27: Fairy Tale Fantasy
- June 30 – July 2: Red, White, and Move!
- July 7-11: Sports Mania
- July 14-18: Spa-nastics
- July 21-25: Space is the Place
- July 28 – August 1: Animal Kingdom
- August 4-8: Dinosaur Dig
BIG Gymnastics Summer Camps
BIG Gymnastics Summer Camps
16w110 83rd Street
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 323-6244
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BIG Gymnastics offers a variety of fun-filled options for families when it comes to summer camps! With camp options for ages 3 and up, there is something for everyone!
- Different themed camps ALL summer long including: Princess, Ninja, Lilo & Stitch, Gymnastics, Tumbling and more!
- Age-appropriate programs specific for each camp!
- Creative gymnastics activities, games and crafts all themed around each camp!
- Safe, clean and air-conditioned gym with experienced and trained staff!
Join BIG for a summer full of excitement! Visit the BIG website or call today to learn more about the camp options and “Do Something BIG with Your Summer!” Registration OPENS January 31st!
- STEPS Dance Center (Aurora)
- A Fairytale Ballet (Chicago)
- Tutu School (Chicago)
- Flying High (Countryside)
- DeForest Dance (Elmhurst)
- Sunshine Dance (Glendale Heights)
- Lively Arts Dance Academy (Hinsdale)
- Dance Center of La Grange
- Impact Dance Studio Summer Camps (La Grange, Countryside)
- Miss Mickey’s Tiny Dancers (Lyons)
- Naperville Gymnastics Club (Naperville)
- Expression Dance Studio Summer Camps (Westmont)
- Hinsdale Dance Academy (Westmont)
- Salt Creek Ballet Summer Camps (Westmont)
Summer Camps for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners
Kiddie Academy Summer Camps
Kiddie Academy
Locations across the Chicago suburbs
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Enroll now for Kiddie Academy’s CampVentures® program at locations across the Chicago suburbs! With our flexible schedule, you can choose the weeks and days that work best for your family.Our CampVentures® program turns your child’s summer into an unforgettable adventure, filled with exciting activities, outdoor explorations, field trips, and special visitors. We inspire imagination while balancing the unique needs and interests of each child in our care. CampVentures® brings fun, learning, and friendships together, with dedicated time for educational activities every day.Join us for a summer packed with discovery and learning, including:
- In House field trips and special visitors
- Music and arts
- Fun STEM activities
Make this summer one to remember with a schedule that works for you!
Bright Horizons Summer Explorations
Bright Horizons Summer Explorations
Locations in the city and suburbs
(877) 624-4532
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Join Us for a Summer of Fun, Friendships & Exploration.
Get ready for a summer full of adventure! Summer Explorations at Bright Horizons® has everything under the sun: action-packed days, engaging projects, fun and educational activities, and more. Here, preschoolers (ages 3-5) and school-age children (ages 6-12) will have the opportunity to enjoy what summer has to offer, and our safe environment will give you the peace of mind you need.
Program highlights:
- Fun and educational programs include age-appropriate and engaging themes
- Designed for busy families with flexible weekly schedules and full- and part-time options
- Industry-leading health and safety in an environment where kids can still be kids
- Ecole 360 Summer Camp (Arlington Heights, Palatine, and Schaumburg)
- Seton Montessori Summer Camp (Clarendon Hills)
- Grace Academy Summer Program (Hinsdale)
- Grand Avenue Preschools (Burr Ridge, La Grange, Western Springs)
- My Gym (Wheaton)
- Kensington School (various locations)
Summer Camps with a Variety of Options and Themes
Wood Dale Park District Summer Camp
Wood Dale Park District Summer Camp
111 E. Foster Avenue
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 595-9333
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Get ready for an unforgettable summer with Wood Dale Park District’s Summer Camps! Registration begins April 1, with an Early Bird Discount of $10 off each week of camp when you register by April 30.
Funshine Camp (Ages 3–Kindergarten): Engage your preschooler in play-based themes, arts, crafts, storytime, and games! Activities include indoor and outdoor fun. Campers must be 3 by June 1, 2025, and toilet-trained. Camp runs 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, with Post Camp care available.
Sunsational Camp (Grades 1–5): Enjoy games, crafts, team-building, weekly field trips and Beach Waterpark visits. Swim lessons are available, with campers bussed to and from lessons by staff. Camp runs 8:30 AM–4:00 PM, with Pre/Post Camp care available.
Teen Adventure Camp (Grades 6–8): Enjoy challenges, games, sports, and crafts at The Woodlands at White Oaks Park. Camp features weekly Beach Waterpark visits and field trips. Camp runs 8:30 AM–4:00 PM, with Pre/Post Camp care available.
Campers must bring a nut-free lunch and water bottle. For details, visit wdparks.org or call 630-595-9333. Let’s make this summer sunsational!
Naperville Park District Summer Camps
Naperville Park District
Various locations across Naperville
(630) 848-5000
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Naperville Park District Summer Camps keep kids active, having fun, and making new friends all summer long! Choose from dozens of different themed camp experiences including sports, arts, environmental, and technology. Full-day and half-day camp options include a wide variety of group activities, swimming at Centennial Beach, and weekly field trips. Camp programs are offered for preschool and youth all the way up through high school. Experienced and enthusiastic instructors and camp counselors ensure that programs are engaging and fun to make the most of your child’s camp experience. Register for a Naperville Park District summer camp and enjoy value and fun – all in one! Register today: 630-848-5000 or www.napervilleparks.org/camps. Registration for 2025 summer camps begins March 3 for residents.
Bolingbrook Park District’s Camp Alotta Fun
Bolingbrook Park District’s Camp Alotta Fun
Various locations across Bolingbrook
(630) 739-0272
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Camp Alotta Fun is open to kids in 1st grade through 8th grade. Camp runs weekly from June 2 through August 8. Campers can sign up for one week or all 10 weeks. Camp begins at 9:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm. There are sunrise and sunset extended camp options available for earlier drop-off at 7:00 am or later pick-up at 6:00 pm.
Campers participate in weekly activities that include arts and crafts, group games, sports, music, nature, climbing wall and field trips. The best part about Camp Alotta Fun is every group gets to swim at Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park each week! If you are looking for fun this summer, look no further than Bolingbrook Park District’s Camp Alotta Fun.
For more information, visit www.bolingbrookparks.org.
- Camp Kata Kani (Bolingbrook)
- Bash Kids Club (Chicago)
- Summer Lab at University of Chicago
- Darien Youth Club (Darien)
- Academy of Performing Arts (Des Plaines)
- Timothy Christian Schools (Elmhurst)
- College of DuPage Youth Camps (Glen Ellyn)
- Parkview Kids Camp (Glen Ellyn)
- The Community House Summer Day Camp (Hinsdale)
- St. Luke’s Summer Day Camp (Itasca)
- Naper Settlement (Naperville)
- The Salvation Army’s Day Camp (Oak Brook Terrace)
- Lifetime Fitness Summer Camp (Schaumburg)
- Summer City Adventures (Western Springs)
- YMCA Day Camps (La Grange, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Naperville)
- Lyons Township Summer Activity Camps (La Grange, Western Springs)
- Always check your local park district for a variety of summer camps!
Enrichment and Academic Camps
- Shulman Chess Summer Camp (Barrington)
- Northwestern University CTD Gifted Summer Program (Chicago, Evanston)
- Science & Arts Academy (Des Plaines)
- Avery Coonley Summer Programs (Downers Grove)
- The Center for Gifted / Midwest Torrance Center for Creativity (Lincolnshire)
- Mount Prospect Historical Society History Camp (Mount Prospect)
- Quest Academy’s Summer Quest (Palatine)
- Innovative Little Learners (Willowbrook)
- Hummingbird Academy (various locations)
Overnight Camp
If you are looking for a sleepaway camp or overnight summer camps, check out this list! Many of them sell out well in advance (like last summer!), but you can always check it out now so you are prepared for next year.
- Angelic Organics Farm Camp
- Brehm Summer
- Camp Agawak
- Camp Anokijig
- Camp Ben Frankel
- Camp Cedar Lodge
- Camp Chi
- Camp Geneva
- Camp Jorn YMCA
- Camp Manito-Wish YMCA
- Camp Manitowa
- Camp Newaygo
- Camp Nicolet
- Camp Ojibwa
- Camp Tecumseh
- Camp Timberlane for Boys
- Camp Woodland for Girls and Towering Pines for Boys
- Cedar Lodge Horseback Riding Camp
- Chippewa Ranch Camp
- Covenant Harbor Bible Camp
- Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts
- Hoofbeat Ridge Camps
- Hoop Mountain Midwest Basketball
- Lake of the Woods Camp for Girls and Greenwoods Camp for Boys
- Loras Sports Camp
- Missouri Military Academy
- Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center
- St. John’s Northwestern
- Swift Nature Camp
- The Country Experience
- WeHaKee Camp for Girls
