Summer camps provide endless amounts of fun while school is out! But choosing a summer camp that best suits your child can be tricky. Will it cater to their interests? Do they have part time options or extended care?
If you’re in the Western Suburbs, you’re in luck, as the area is full of options for kids of all ages.
Looking for more summer camps? Check out our interactive map to find the best summer camps for Chicagoland kids.
Featured Summer Camps for Kids in Western Suburbs
In this section, Chicago Parent’s advertising partners share their top summer camp offerings.
Camp Galileo
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- Address: 10+ Chicagoland locations
- Phone: 800-854-3684
- Cost: $490 – $525
- Best for ages: Rising K-8th
At Camp Galileo, every week is a one-of-a-kind adventure full of engaging STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun, from silly skits to face painting to pie throwing. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, their hands-on activities and outdoor games cultivate essential skills — including collaboration, perseverance and creative confidence — that last long after summer ends.
Chicagoland families can choose from more than 10 locations, along with extended care 8am–6pm.
College of DuPage Youth Academy
June 3 – Aug. 2, 2024
- Address: 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn
- Phone: 630-942-2208
- Cost: Cost varies, see website for details
- Best for ages: Kindergarten through high school
Academic and enrichment classes are offered throughout the year for students in elementary, middle school and high school. Explore exciting STEM topics or gain additional practice in school subjects. High school credit courses, test preparation, enrichment and private tutoring are available.
The Language Labs Spanish Summer Camp at Oak Brook Park District
Session 1: June 17-21, Session 2: July 8-12, Session 3: August 5-9
- Address: 1450 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
- Phone: 773-454-9619
- Cost: varies, see website for details
- Best for ages: 3-5 years old
The Language Labs Spanish Summer Camp’s amazing team of native Spanish teachers will introduce your children to the language with fun indoor and outdoor games, interactive activities and creative crafts.
More Summer Camps for Kids in Western Suburbs
Camp Naper at Naperville Settlement
June-August 2024
- Address: 523 S. Webster St., Naperville
- Cost: Call for pricing
- Best for ages: 6-14
Utilizing Naper Settlement’s beautiful 13-acre museum campus as their learning laboratory, campers will go on adventures in history, art, science and more! Hands-on educational activities include everything from creating 3D-printed art projects to learning how pioneers survived in the past.
Adventure Camp at The Forge Lemont Quarries
June 10-Aug. 2, 2024
- Address: 227 Heritage Quarries Drive, Lemont
- Cost: Starts at $495/week
- Best for ages: 7-14
The Forge summer camps are designed to foster personal growth with a variety of educational, recreational and group activities. All activities are outdoors in a 300-acre adventure park in nature. There are endless adventures for your child at our camps!
Zoo Camp
June 10-Aug. 9, 2024
- Address: Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st Street, Brookfield
- Cost: $305/week (member); $405/week (non-member)
- Best for ages: 6-14
Campers explore animals and the natural world in a fun, engaging, age-appropriate setting. Activities include nature hikes, animal observations and encounters, games, and crafts.
Tinkering Camp at DuPage Children’s Museum
June-August 2024
- Address: 301 N. Washington St., Naperville
- Cost: Half day – $195/week (member), $225/week (non-member); Full day – $350/week (member); $385/week (non-member)
- Best for ages: 4-11
Working with other like-minded children and adult collaborators, campers will have a chance to bring their imaginations to life. Each week’s challenge offers multiple entry points for the youngest to most advanced problem solvers.
Museum Explorers Camp at Elmhurst History Museum
June 10-14, 2024
- Address: 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst
- Cost: Call for pricing
- Best for ages: 7-10
Museum Explorers Camp is designed for children who like to engage in a variety of STEAM activities with an emphasis on learning, cooperation, fun, and creativity. The camp format is structured with daily lesson plans incorporating age-appropriate activities with scheduled outdoor playtime and visits to other museums in the area.
School of Rock Music Camp
June 10-Aug. 2, 2024
- Address: 116 S. Washington Street, Hinsdale
- Cost: $375/week
- Best for ages: 3-17
Send your kid to the ultimate summer music experience at School of Rock Hinsdale. Summer music camps are the perfect way to spend your summer break, where students learn to play songs through live performances like real musicians.
Broadway Camp at BAM Theatre
June-August 2024
- Address: 641 S. Bodin St., Hinsdale
- Cost: Call for pricing
- Best for ages: 4-16
BAMtheatre’s unique Broadway Workshop Series is the perfect summer camp for any kid who has a theatrical side! Students will learn the foundational practices for musical theater — singing, acting and dance. Each session culminates with a final performance, so each student gets to shine.
Lifetime Fitness
June-August 2024
- Address: 2000 Oakbrook Center, Oakbrook
- Cost: Starts at $50/day
- Best for ages: 4-13
Keep kids active all summer long at Life Time Kids Summer Camp where they will experience full days of exploring, thrilling field trips and different theme-specific activities each week.
Jiu-Jutsu Camp at Gracie Barra
June 22-Aug. 20, 2024
- Address: 152 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove
- Cost: Call for pricing
- Best for ages: 6-13
Gracie Barra Downers Grove Summer Camp teaches kids self-defense, competitive Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing and a functional workout all in a safe environment with fun activities on top. Plus, camps will be led by Brazilian Jitsu World Champions.
Humane Society Camp at Naperville Area Humane Society
June-August 2024
- Address: 1620 W. Diehl Road, Naperville
- Cost: Starts at $120
- Best for ages: 4-15
In addition to interacting with animals at the shelter, summer camp provides field trips and guest speakers that focus on all types of animals, including farm animals and wildlife.
OPEF BASE Camp
June 17-July 26, 2024
- Address: Camps held in local Oak Park D97 schools
- Cost: $120-$200
- Best for ages: 6-13
This summer, the Oak Park Education Foundation offers 100+ STEAM camps, including 30 new ones. From AquaLab to Vex Robotics, there’s something for every young explorer. Open to all kids, not just D97 students.
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