Searching for the perfect summer adventure for your kids in the Chicago area? The ChicagoKids.com 2025 Camp Guide helps you find the best summer camps Chicago has to offer, from action-packed day camps to enriching specialty programs. Our Summer Camp Guide offers an incredible array of camps catering to every interest and age group. Discover top-rated options near you for art camps, dance camps, cooking camps, music camps, STEM and science/technology camps, theater camps, sports camps and more. Following are some of the hottest camps for your kids this summer - register now and get ready to make this summer the best one yet!

Featured Camps:

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Imagine Performing Arts
5451 N. Broadway St., Chicago
We're bringing the drama to summer break! At Imagine Performing Arts, we are here to kick summer up a notch with our fun and engaging theatre programming for kids ages 4-13. Learn more...

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i9 Sports Summer Camps
Multiple Locations, Chicago
i9 Sports Summer Camp offers full-day camps for all kids ages 5-13 in the northside of Chicago during various weeks in the summer. The focus is on fun, games and skill development in many sports throughout the week. Learn more...

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Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago
Children and teens ages 3–16 can learn pottery, movie making, photography, fashion design, jewelry, comics, painting and more at Lillstreet Art Center. New camps are offered weekly all summer long! Learn more...

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Camp Anokijig
W5639 Anokijig Lane, Plymouth WI
A Camp Anokijig summer camp experience nurtures independence, positive values and characteristics, and confidence in your child. Customize your week with a variety of activities including waterfront, shooting sports, crafts, horseback riding, and more! Learn more...

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Merit School of Music Summer Camps
38 S. Peoria St., Chicago
Turn up the music this summer with Merit School of Music! With options for all ages, instruments, and skill levels, summer at Merit is a great way for kids to stay social and creative while school is out. Learn more...

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Fit City Kids
2540 W Lawrence Ave., Chicago
Fit City Kids’ focuses on FUN through fitness, sports, creativity, and self exploration. Campers ages 4-12 adventure through activities such as fitness games, sports, arts and crafts, creation, and plenty of free play. Learn more...

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Steve & Kate's Camp
Multiple Locations, Chicago and Suburbs
The summer camp that trusts kids. Campers choose from multiple activities in real-time, including sewing, coding, building, recreation & more! Est. 1980. Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am–6pm) included. Ages 4–12. Learn more...

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Kids Clay Room - a pottery studio for children
2646 N. Halsted St., Chicago
At our pottery studio, we teach kids how to make ceramic pieces from wet clay using their best tools - their hands. Handbuilding activities for ages 5 and up. Wheelthrowing for ages 10 and up. Learn more...

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Black River Farm and Ranch Camp
Croswell MI
Saddle up for adventure this summer at Black River Farm & Ranch, an all-girls overnight camp. Our mission is to inspire leadership, self-confidence, and independence through horsemanship and a variety of camp activities. Learn more...

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Taste Buds Kitchen
2521 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn
Hands-on cooking camps all summer long and every school holiday for ages 4-13. Each day is a new culinary adventure creating both savory and sweet recipes from scratch. Register by the week or by the day. Learn more...

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Oui Chef
2622 N Halsted Street, Chicago
Oui Chef camp offers a fun and educational, hands-on cooking experience creating individual recipes. Each session will include a variety of cooking techniques and tools which will continue to expose the campers to new culinary ideas. Learn more...

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Maine Camp Experience
Multiple Locations, Throughout Maine
Camp in Maine is the natural choice. Campers unplug, connect with nature, have fun, and create lifelong friendships. They enjoy sports, arts, trips, and traditions. Ages 7-17. Full, half summer & shorter sessions. Learn more...

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The Paintbrush...a hands-on ART studio for kids
2446 N. Clark, Chicago
ART Immersion Camp for your ARTsy kids! Hands-on ART lessons through a variety of approaches, including ARTist-inspired projects and more! Learn more...

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