Summer camps offer the perfect opportunity for kids to learn, explore, and make lifelong memories while giving parents a well-deserved break. Whether your child is an aspiring artist, athlete, or scientist, West Loop has an array of summer camps tailored to meet their interests.
Check out our list below for summer camp options located in and around the West Loop. These summer camps fill up fast. Be sure to register ahead of time. Prices and locations for the camps are subject to change.
Looking for more summer camps? Check out our ultimate guide to find the best summer camps for Chicagoland kids.
Featured camps in West Loop
In this section, Chicago Parent’s advertising partners share their top camp offerings.
Steve & Kate’s Camp
June 8-Aug. 7, 2026
- Address: 1340 West Harrison St.
- More locations – see website for info.
- Phone: (415) 389-5437
- Ages served: 4-12
- Type: Day camp
- Cost:
- $129 per day
- $114 per day with 15+ day passes
- $3,420 summer pass
When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980 Steve & Kate’s Camp has trusted kids to choose their own activities and plan their own days in real time. Whether campers are designing, building, coding, creating, baking, dancing, playing, eating, sewing or skipping, it is all on their own schedule. Because when you empower children to make their own choices and be their own bosses, the children discover new reserves of confidence, resiliency and creativity while learning to make course corrections and trust themselves as they go.
Families can buy as many days as they would like and use them at any time. No weekly reservations or commitments required, just show up. If for any reason plans change, unused passes are automatically refunded in full at summer’s end.
Lunch, snacks and all hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. are included.
More camps in West Loop
This section includes additional camp options for families to explore. These listings are added separately from our paid listings.
Bennett Day Camp
2026 Dates TBA
- Address: 955 W. Grand Ave., Chicago
- Phone: 312-236-6388
- Cost: $535-$650 ages 4-10; $150-$725 rising 5th-9th graders
- Best for ages: 4-14
Calling all happy campers! Bennett Day Camp offers an enriching summer experience for kids ages 4-14, fostering self-identity, leadership, and adventure. Campers ages 4-10 start their day with enrichment classes led by Bennett faculty and local experts, featuring activities like Jewelry Making, Basketball Basics, Creative Writing and Slimy Science. The fun continues with music, crafts, games, and outdoor play.
Rising 5th-9th graders can join their Counselor in Training (CIT) Program or explore sports and specialty camps, building leadership skills and learning from experienced mentors.
Camp Galileo
June 15-Jul. 31, 2026
- 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.
Chicago Children’s Theatre Summer Camps
June 8-Aug. 14, 2026
- Address: 100 S. Racine Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Cost varies, see website for details
- Best for ages: 4-14
Embark on exciting adventures with Chicago Children’s Theatre’s summer camps! Explore acting, music, storytelling and more while creating original performances to share with loved ones.
Kids STEM Studio Summer Camps
2026 Dates TBA
- Address: 770 W. Gladys Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $550 per week
- Best for ages: 6-12
Kids STEM Studio summer camps inspire Grades 1-7 with hands-on robotics, coding and engineering projects, blending fun and learning.
Merit School of Music Summer Camps
2026 Dates TBA, see website for details
- Address: 38 S. Peoria St., Chicago
- Phone: 312-786-9428
- Cost: Cost varies, see website for details
- Best for ages: 6-18
Turn up the music this summer with Merit School of Music’s line-up of camps and classes! With options for all ages, instruments and experience levels (including absolute beginners!), summer at Merit is a great way for kids and teens to stay social and creative while school is out.
Your child will have the chance to study with some of the best music educators in the region while having fun and making friends with young music lovers from across Chicagoland.
Paris Saint-Germain Academy Camps
2026 Dates TBA
- Address: UIC Soccer Complex, 900 W. 14th Place, Chicago
- 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.
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.
POW! Gym Summer Camps
2026 Dates TBA
- Address: 310 S. Racine Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $425 per week
- Best for ages: 6-12
POW! summer camps keep kids active and engaged with fitness games, art, outdoor fun and themed activities, fostering athletic skills and lasting memories.
Stages Chicago
2026 Dates TBA
- Address: Soul City Church, 1150 W. Adams St., Chicago
- Phone: 773-812-3039
- Cost: Varies, see website for details
- Best for ages: 2-15
What do you get when you combine the magic of Broadway with the fun and freedom of summer? Summer at Stages!
Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! 2025 Camp Themes include Wicked, Frozen, Hamilton, Six, Descendants, Encanto, Moana, Legally Blonde, Eras Pop Star Camp, Disney Channel Throwback and more.
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