From jewelry design and cooking to swimming, soccer and coding, Chicago’s North/Northwest Suburbs are filled with summer camps to keep your child busy when school is out. Here are a few great options that will ensure they have the best summer ever.
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- Best summer camps for kids in Evanston
- Best summer camps for kids in Schaumburg
- Best summer camps for kids in Skokie
Adrenaline Monkey Adventure Camp
June 1-Aug. 21, 2026
Address: 999 W. Main St., West Dundee
Phone: 630-300-3037
Cost: $225-$350
Best for ages: 5-12
Half-day and full-day weeklong adventure camps featuring ninja-style obstacle challenges, fitness and life skills programming. Weekly themes promote teamwork, perseverance and leadership while helping campers burn off energy and build confidence.
Apachi
June-August 2026
Address: Locations in Evanston, Northbrook, Lake Zurich
Cost: See website
Best for ages: 4-14
JCC-affiliated day camp offering swimming, sports, art, science, theater and special events focused on self-expression and friendship building.
Banner Day Camp
June 15-Aug. 7, 2026
Address: 1177 Riverwoods Road, Lake Forest
Cost: Starts at $4,450 for a 3-day, 4-week session
Best for ages: 3-15
A premier North Shore camp featuring aquatics, sports, arts and adventure experiences designed to build confidence through skill mastery.
Camp Galileo
June 8-July 31, 2026
Address: Multiple locations including Arlington Heights, Elgin, Evanston, Glenview, Hyde Park, Lincoln Park, Oak Park/River Forest, West Loop, Wheaton and more
Phone: 800-854-3684
Cost: Varies
Best for ages: 5-13
STEAM-based learning with collaborative design challenges, hands-on projects, outdoor games and classic camp activities. A.M. and P.M. extended care available.
Camp Keshet
June 15-Aug. 7, 2026
Address: 3210 Dundee Road, Northbrook; 8233 Central Park Avenue, Skokie
Phone: 847-919-4970
Cost: $2,250–$6,450 depending on program
Best for ages: 5-21
Inclusive camps offering art, fitness, outdoor activities, weekly swimming and field trips. Teen programs include beach and amusement park outings.
Coding Camp at The Coder School
June 15-Aug. 14, 2025
Address: 827 N. Waukegan Road, Deerfield
Cost: $425/week
Best for ages: 6-12
Week-long technology-based camps in robotics, artificial intelligence and video game development.
Cooking Camp at Taste Buds Kitchen
June-August 2026
Address: 2521 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn
Cost: $400/five days
Best for ages: 4-17
Half-day culinary camps teaching kitchen skills through daily hands-on recipe creation.
Decoma Day Camp
June 8-July 31, 2026
Address: 4350 Walters Avenue, Northbrook
Cost: Starts at $3,500 for a 4-week half day
Best for ages: 3-13
A recreational camp offering swimming, sports, gymnastics, archery, biking, martial arts and themed days.
Glen Grove Summer Riding Camp
June 15-Aug. 14, 2026
Address: 1181 Riverwoods Road, Lake Forest
Phone: 847-966-8032
Cost: $800 per week
Best for ages: 7-14
Daily riding instruction and hands-on horse care skills including grooming and safety.
Kids Science Labs STEAM Summer Camp
June 8-Aug. 28, 2026
Address: 3324 N. Western Ave, Chicago; 1801 S. Indiana Ave, Chicago; 840 Willow Rd A, Northbrook
Phone: 773-798-2012
Cost: Varies, see website for details
Best for ages: 4-12
Hands-on STEM experiments and Engineering University themes including physics and inventions.
National Student Leadership Conference
2026 Dates TBD
Address: Northwestern University, 633 Clark St., Evanston
Phone: 312-322-9999
Cost: See website for details
Best for ages: 14-18
College-level academic and career exploration programs in engineering, medicine, art & design and business.
Nike Tennis Camp
June 8-26, 2026
Address: Lake Forest Academy, 1500 W. Kennedy Road, Lake Forest
Cost: $629
Best for ages: 8-17
Advanced tennis instruction including competitive match play and elite coaching.
Piven Theatre Summer Camp
July 6–Jul. 31, 2026
Address: 927 Noyes Street, Evanston
Cost: $1,025
Best for ages: 8-12
Acting, improvisation, ensemble exercises and creative performance training.
Schaumburg Sings Summer Camp
2026 dates TBA
Address: 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg
Cost: See website
Best for ages: 5-11
Music and performance camp featuring singing, games and group creativity.
Summer Art Camp at Glenview School of Arts
June 8-Aug. 22, 2026
Address: 1812 Glenview Road, Glenview
Cost: Starts at $95/day
Best for ages: 6-13
Daily project-based camp exploring ceramics, drawing, storybook design and fashion.
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