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 ultimate guide to find the best summer camps for Chicagoland kids.
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- Best summer camps for kids in Oak Park
- Best summer camps for kids in Wheaton
Featured summer camps for kids in Western Suburbs
In this section, Chicago Parent’s advertising partners share their top summer camp offerings.
Paris Saint-Germain Academy Camps
June 2-Aug. 15, 2025
- Address: Wheaton Park District, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton (plus more Chicagoland locations!)
- 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.Â
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.
Club SciKidz West Chicago
June 16-July 14, 2025
- Address: 643 E. Washington St., West Chicago
- Phone: 630-461-4211
- Cost: Starting at $450
- Best for ages: 4-14
Club SciKidz West Chicago offers an exciting, hands-on science and technology camp experience for curious young minds. Their camps are designed to spark a lifelong passion for STEM through fun, engaging experiments and real-world applications. Campers can launch rockets, build robots and explore the world of coding—all in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.
With a wide variety of themes like Veterinary Medicine, Minecraft Game Design, and Space Explorer, every child can find a topic that excites them. Club SciKidz’s passionate instructors and carefully crafted curriculum ensure kids not only have a blast but also gain valuable skills and confidence in science and technology. Whether your child is a future doctor, engineer, or inventor, Club SciKidz is the perfect place to start their journey!
Summer Camps for kids in Western Suburbs
Adventure Camp at The Forge Lemont Quarries
June 9-Aug. 1, 2025
- Address: 227 Heritage Quarries Drive, Lemont
- Cost: Starts at $295
- 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!
Broadway Camp at BAM Theatre
June-August 2025
- Address: 520 N. Cass, Westmont
- Cost: Call for pricing
- Best for ages:Â 4-16
BAMtheatre’s Broadway Workshop Series teaches singing, acting, and dance, ending in a final performance where every student shines—perfect for kids with a theatrical side.
Camp Naper at Naperville Settlement
June-August 2025
- Address: 523 S. Webster St., Naperville
- Cost: Call for pricing
- Best for ages: 6-14
Campers explore history, art, and science at Naper Settlement’s 13-acre museum, with hands-on activities like 3D printing and pioneer life adventures.
Humane Society Camp at Naperville Area Humane Society
June-August 2025
- Address: 1620 W. Diehl Road, Naperville
- Cost: Starts at $125
- 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.
Museum Explorers Camp at Elmhurst History Museum
June 9-13, 2025
- 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.
OPEF BASE Camp
June 16-July 25, 2025
- 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.
School of Rock Music Camp
June 2-Aug. 1, 2025
- Address: 116 S. Washington Street, Hinsdale
- Cost: See website for details
- 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.
Summer Cooking Camps at Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio
June 9-Aug. 8, 2025
- Address: 1011 Madison St., Oak Park
- Cost: $550 per week
- Best for ages: 5-11
Kids explore baking, cooking and crafting at Schoolhouse Summer Camps. Each week features hands-on recipes, fun projects and a supportive environment to learn life skills.
Tinkering Camp at DuPage Children’s Museum
June-August 2025
- 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.
Zoo Camp at Brookfield Zoo
June 9-Aug. 8, 2025
- Address: 8400 31st Street, Brookfield
- Cost: $400/week (member); $500/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.
This article was recently updated on Feb. 8, 2025 by Chicago Parent’s writer, Sarah Knieff. The updates reflect the latest information. Questions? Please reach out to editor@chicagoparent.com.
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