As the school year winds down and the warm summer months approach, parents in Evanston are on the lookout for engaging summer camps to spark their children’s creativity and provide a memorable, fun-filled experience.
Fortunately, Evanston offers a wide array of summer camps designed to cater to diverse interests—ranging from sports and arts to science and nature. Check out our list below for summer camp options located in and around Evanston.
Looking for more summer camps? Check out our ultimate guide to find the best summer camps for Chicagoland kids.
Featured summer camps for kids in Evanston
In this section, Chicago Parent’s advertising partners share their top summer camp offerings.
National Student Leadership Conference
July 21-Aug. 8, 2025
- Address: Northwestern University, 633 Clark St., Evanston
- Phone: 312-322-9999
- Cost: $750 per class
- Best for ages: 14-18
The National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) enables students to experience their dream career before heading to college. Through interactive workshops and simulations and classes with professionals in the field, students gain a deeper understanding of their favorite subjects in ways traditional classwork can’t offer.
Join NSLC at Northwestern University and get a hands-on introduction to your future in Medicine, Business, Engineering, or Art & Design. Whether you attend a single program focused on a specialty career path or attend multiple programs exploring different fields, you’ll gain the confidence to pursue the next steps of your education – wherever it may lead.
Paris Saint-Germain Academy Camps
June 2-Aug. 15, 2025
- Address: James Park, 300 Dodge Ave., Evanston
- Phone: 773-312-5054
- Cost: $599 (includes the camp uniforms)
- Best for ages: 5-18
Paris Saint-Germain Academy is one of the largest and most prestigious soccer networks in the world, providing unparalleled training to soccer players looking to improve their skills. Paris Saint-Germain Academy Chicago is the ultimate choice for players seeking top-notch training and development. The academy offers intensive camps throughout the season that are based on the fundamentals of European soccer. These camps are designed to develop players’ skills, techniques, tactics, strength and endurance to take their game to the next level.
At Paris Saint-Germain Academy camps, players will receive an introduction to the official Paris Saint-Germain Academy training methodology and philosophy of play. These training sessions are designed in France for the best players in the world, such as Kylian Mbappé, Dembélé and Asensio. The coaching is conducted by highly experienced and licensed Paris Saint-Germain coaches, ensuring that players receive the best possible training.
Camp Galileo
June 9-Aug. 1, 2025
- Address: 14 locations in Arlington Heights, Beverly, Elgin, Evanston, Glenview, Hyde Park, La Grange, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Oak Park/River Forest, West Loop, Wheaton, Wicker Park and Winnetka
- Phone: 800-854-3684
- Cost: Cost varies, see website for details
- Best for ages: 5-13
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, full of new Grades K-8 STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun, like silly skits, face painting and pie throwing. Every hands-on activity and outdoor game is designed by a team of educators, tailored by grade and calibrated for maximum fun and lasting learning.
Weekly sessions, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. camp day and AM & PM extended care options. Camp scholarship information and applications available on our website. Enrollments accepted through many top backup care providers. Use code CHICAGOPARENT25 to save $25/week! Valid on future purchases only.
Steve and Kate’s Camp
Check out your preferred location for exact dates
- Address: Various locations in Chicagoland
- Phone: 415-389-5437
- Cost: $124 day pass, $3,720 summer pass
- Best for ages: 4-12
Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s Camp has let kids take the lead, choosing from activities like sewing, stop-motion animation, coding, sports, baking and more. By making their own choices, campers build confidence, creativity and resilience.
Families enjoy flexible enrollment—buy any number of days or a Summer Pass, with unused days automatically refunded. Lunch, snacks and full-day care are included. Open to ages 4-12, now in Bucktown, Hyde Park, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, North Center, West Loop, West Ridge, Evanston and Lake Forest.
Best summer camps for kids in Evanston
Apachi
June-August 2025
- Address: 9245 Lawndale Ave., Evanston
- Cost: See website for details
- Best for ages: 4-14
This JCC affiliated day camp encourages campers to celebrate what makes them truly special. Through sports, art, swimming, science and theater, campers discover new ways to express themselves, create friendships and try new things.
Piven Theatre Summer Camp
July 7–Aug. 1, 2025
- Address: Piven Theatre, 927 Noyes Street, Evanston
- Cost: $1,025
- Best for ages: 8-12
Through ensemble exercises, story theatre exploration, theatre games, improvisation techniques and scene work led by highly trained instructors, campers hone their acting skills in their 4-week camps. They also have 1-week camp options available for $395.
iD Tech Camp at Northwestern University
July 7-Aug. 8, 2025
- Address: 633 Clark Street, Evanston
- Cost: Starting at $1,149
- Best for ages: 7-17
Campers learn coding, game development, design and robotics in small groups. At the end of the program, everyone receives an iD Tech diploma and skill certification.
Academic Summer Day and Residential Camps at Northwestern University
June 29-Aug. 8, 2025
- Address: 633 Clark Street, Evanston
- Cost: $990-$6,000
- Best for ages: 11-17
This camp offers residential and day sessions by grade, featuring programs in arts, humanities, STEM, leadership and language arts for a well-rounded experience.
One River Evanston Camps
June-August 2025
- Address: One River Evanston, 1033-1035 Davis St., Evanston
- Cost: Starts at $365/class
- Best for ages: 6-18
One River School offers 90+ summer camps for kids and teens, featuring studio art, digital design, street art, cartooning, and more for all skill levels.
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