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Camps

Winter Workshop at Music Theater Works

516 4th St., Wilmette, Illinois

Young people 8 to 13 learn singing, dancing and acting from professional theater artists in a nurturing and fun atmosphere. No audition or experience is required.

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Camp Ben Frankel

1206 Touch of Nature Drive, Makanda, Illinois 62958

Next to the amazing Shawnee National Forest sits a camp celebrating its 70th summer of helping kids enjoy a magical and fun experience in a Jewish setting. Fun is at the center of everything.

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The Country Experience

115 Wind Mill Rd., Elizabeth, Illinois 61028

Experience Summer Camp on a Farm! The Country Experience is a summer, week-long sleepaway camp for 7-12 year olds who enjoy being outdoors, who love animals, and are curious about experiences and life on a farm. The youth-size environment has bee...

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Lumiere Children's Therapy

1500 N Clybourn Ave, C- 105, Chicago, Illinois 60610

Summer camps are here! We're offering half-day summer camps (8am-noon) for one or two-week sessions for LITTLE EXPLORERS (ages 3-5) and BIG ADVENTURERS (ages 6-8).

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The Chopping Block

4747 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60624

The Chopping Block is Chicago's premier recreational cooking school for both kids and adults! We offer summer kids and teen cooking camps that include hands-on lessons.

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Gary Comer Youth Center

7200 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60619

Gary Comer Youth Center in Chicago’s Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood provides a safe and supportive environment for youth. Camps are offered to students from grades 3-8.

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GEMS World Academy Chicago

350 East South Water Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601

At GEMS World Academy Chicago, we believe that education extends far beyond four walls. Each and every day, our students experience unique ways of learning that inspire new perspectives.

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Greenfields Academy

3232 N Elston Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60618

Greenfields Academy summer camps offer fun hands-on activities and challenges which allow young heroes, aged 5-13, to grow their confidence, build teamwork skills, and enjoy learning.

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YMCA Safe 'n Sound

34 S. Washington Street, City of Naperville, Illinois 60540

Summer camp brings back many memories and stories to campers young and old. It is a powerful experience that can strengthen the values that parents are teaching daily to their children.

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South Side YMCA

6330 S. Stony Island, Chicago, IL 60637, Chicago, Illinois 60637

Each YMCA camp experience nurtures character development through our four core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

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Sage YMCA

701 Manor Road, City of Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

At YMCA summer day camp, we create an exciting, safe environment for kids to have an unforgettable summer of fun, friendships and memories.

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Rauner Family YMCA

2700 S. Western Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60608

Camps at the YMCA have one thing in common: they’re all about discovery. In Y camps, children are given the opportunity to explore, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and create lasting friendships and memories!

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McCormick YMCA

1834 N. Lawndale Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60647

At the McCormick YMCA, we believe that children deserve a fun-filled and meaningful summer day camp experience. Our camp has a expanded the outdoor space and provided more opportunities for programming.

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Leaning Tower YMCA

6300 W. Touhy Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60714

YMCA camps have a way of transforming children’s lives - it takes them away from their normal routine and creates a safe environment for them to encounter and overcome a variety of challenges.

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Irving Park YMCA

4251 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois 60640

Remember the fun of summer when you were a kid? Exploring the outdoors, spending time with friends, playing games and splashing in the pool? Consider YMCA summer day camp...

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Lattof YMCA

300 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016

Remember the fun of summer when you were a kid? Exploring the outdoors, spending time with friends, playing games and splashing in the pool? Consider YMCA summer day camp.

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Kelly Hall YMCA

824 N. Hamlin Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60651

Remember the fun of summer when you were a kid? Exploring the outdoors, spending time with friends, playing games and splashing in the pool? Consider a YMCA summer day camp.

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Kroehler Family YMCA

34 S. Washington Street, Naperville, Illinois 60540

Kroehler Family YMCA camps are accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA), which enforces rigorous national standards which ensure the safety and quality of the programming offered throughout the summer.

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Lake View YMCA

3333 N. Marshfield Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60657

The YMCA has a long history of providing summer camp experiences for children. Summer camp provides many benefits for mind, spirit and body.

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Indian Boundary YMCA

711 59th St. 59th St., Downers Grove, Illinois 60516

Remember the fun of summer when you were a kid? Exploring the outdoors, spending time with friends, playing games and splashing in the pool?

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High Ridge YMCA

2424 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60645

The YMCA has a long history of providing summer camp experiences for children that will provide many benefits for body, mind and spirit.

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Hastings Lake YMCA

1995 Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst, Illinois 60046

YMCA camps have a way of transforming children’s lives - it takes them away from their normal routine and creates a safe environment for them to encounter and overcome a variety of challenges.

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Greater LaGrange YMCA

1100 E. 31st Street, LaGrange, Illinois 60526

In YMCA day camps, children will experience new things, develop new skills, and most importantly, have fun!

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Fry Family YMCA

2120 W. 95th St., Naperville, Illinois 60564

The YMCA has a long history of providing summer camp experiences for children. Summer camp provides many social, emotional and physical benefits.

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Foglia YMCA

1025 N. Old McHenry Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047

At the Foglia YMCA's Summer Day Camp, we have themes and activities planned that will make the entire summer exciting and entertaining.

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Elmhurst YMCA

211 W First Street, City of Elmhurst, Illinois 60126

In YMCA day camps, children will experience new things, develop new skills, and most importantly, have fun!

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Buehler YMCA

1400 W. Northwest Hwy, Chicago, Illinois 60067

Buehler Y day camp programs are new and improved! This summer, we're taking a holistic approach to your camper's experience.

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The Green Room Studio

3701 N Ravenswood Avenue, Suite #201, Chicago, Illinois 60613

The Green Room Studio has been a staple in the Chicago acting community for nearly 15 years. Classes are available for students as young as age 5 and carry on through an actor’s professional career.

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The Laboratory Collective

2349 W North Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60647

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Bringing imaginary worlds to life through science! Our unique STEAM camps combine kids’ favorite books with chemistry, physics, engineering, biology, computer science, math and the arts.

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Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois

Campers will explore, discover and re-imagine their world by designing and making their own unique projects. Each morning, they will be introduced to new fabrication techniques and, each afternoon, they will be apply what they've learned.

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Morgan Park Academy Summer Camp

2153 W 111th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60643

Morgan Park Academy Summer Camp has something for everyone. There are camps for children aged Pre-K to 8th grade and options from theater to cooking to sports. Lots of options to meet everyone's interests.

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JCYS North Suburban Day Camp

1700 Weiland Rd, Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089

JCYS North Suburban Day Camp will include the fun, excitement, and traditions your camper has come to love, while providing your family with the flexibility you need.

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Angelic Organics Learning Center & Farm Camps

1936 Rockton Road, Caledonia, Illinois 61011

Angelic Organics Learning Center & Farm Camps offers educational experiences on their 200-acre organic, bio-dynamic farm, only 80 miles from Chicago. Parents can choose overnight camps for their children or family events for everyone.

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India Adventure Camp

Dance Center Chicago, 3868 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60613

Kids will learn and experience dances, songs, folk tales, Maya/Neel stories, Indian crafts and more in this week-long camp. Mini-show on last day in traditional Indian outfits included.

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West Loop Soccer Club

160 S. Aberdeen St., Chicago, Illinois 60607

The West Loop Soccer Club offers coed programs for children of all ability levels in a safe, fun and family oriented environment. We provide athletes with the tools to improve and enjoy soccer for life.

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Animal Camp Jamaica

US Office: 16795 State Route E, Rolla, Missouri 65401

Animal Camp Jamaica is a teen Travel and Adventure Camp with unique experiences such as snorkeling, hiking, and dolphin sighting along with community service, volunteering and cultural immersion.

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Cub Creek Science Camp

16795 State Route E, Rolla, Missouri 65401

Cub Creek Science Camp is a Science, Animal, and Adventure camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. We are dedicated to providing an unforgettable and unique camp experience.

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Bubbles Academy

2184 N. Elston, Chicago, Illinois 60614

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Experience the magic of Bubbles Academy all summer long! Children ages 2.5 - 5 will experience the structure of a Bubbles Academy preschool day bursting with art, imagination, play and project fun.

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Bennett Day School Camp

955 W. Grand, Chicago, Illinois 60642

Bennett Day School in Chicago offers a variety of summer camp programs. Activities offered include hands-on projects, games, dance, sports, STEAM-related activities, field trips and even Water Wednesdays.

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McGaw YMCA

1000 Grove Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201

The McGaw YMCA has long been a leader in providing the best summer experiences for children, where the benefits of camp transcend all ages.

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Hi-Five Sports Chicago

Staffed with experienced professionals who love working with kids, Hi-Five provides a safe, well equipped, positive environment. At Hi-Five it's all about fair play and having FUN, not simply competition. At Hi-Five kids can be kids!

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Summer at ChiArts

2714 W. Augusta Blvd, Chicago, Illinois 60622

A three-week summer camp designed for 2nd-8th graders to explore the artistic disciplines of Dance, Music, Theatre, Creative Writing, and Visual Arts in a joyful and nurturing environment, led by artists from the Chicago High School for the Arts.

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Camp Westminster

116 Westminster Dr., Roscommon, Michigan 48653

At Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake, we offer many popular specialty camps including STEAM, Aqua Mania, Sailing, Music and Drama, and expeditions to South Manitou Island and Grand Ledge Michigan.

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DePaul College Prep

3633 N. California Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60618

DePaul Prep will host a variety of summer camps including full day, sport-specific, and STEAM in both Winter and Summer. Camps are held on the DePaul College Prep Campus.

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ArtReach Educational Theatre

3201 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008

ArtReach Summer Camps expose children to all aspects of theatre, music and dance, as well as swimming, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities.

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Lookingglass Theatre Company

821 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60611

Get curious with Lookingglass this summer! Our theatre camps invite children to create a world beyond imagination, working collaboratively to invent and transform stories.

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SpringHill

739 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan

SpringHill is a youth and discipleship ministry that serves over 55,000 young people a year through our summer camp and retreats experiences.

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Camp Nicolet for Girls

City of Eagle River, Wisconsin 54521

Camp Nicolet offers a safe and serene setting in which campers learn to make new friends, feel good about themselves, accomplish new skills in fun activities, enhance their social skills, and increase their positive values and decision making.

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Camp Chippewa for Boys

22767 Cap Endres Road SE, Cass Lake, Minnesota 56633

At Camp Chippewa, we invite you to walk this forest where our campers find a summer home. A place to grow stronger physically and emotionally, to find challenge and discover a new confidence, develop character through new adventures and have a blast.