All Covid19 safety precautionswill remain in place for our in-person activities. Campers get to explore, make a mess and have fun! Jessica Sussis a native Chicagoan residing in Washington, D.C. She is currently getting her masters degree in secondary English education at the University of Maryland. There are three physical studio locations Lincoln Park, Willamette, and Oak Park. Space is limited for your kids safety! Themes include: Claylicious, Oh my, Glitter, Little Mess Makers, Slime-tastic, and many more!Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9-12 and 1-4, with the option to add lunch.
Bennett Day has always prioritized the health and safety of our campers.
In our FULL DAY KIDS CAMPS we spend about half the day in the kitchen whipping up delicious dishes, and the rest of the day is full of food-themed crafts, games and more. The day camps are for girls of all ages, from kindergarten through high school seniors. Young ones can attend dino camp, while older kiddos can engage in more immersive science and natural history experiences. Beginners and students of all ages are welcome. Each session has a different project, so students can sign up for multiple weeks. The lake and downtown views are spectacular around the building.
Discount: Use codeHIFIVECHIfor a $50 off per week! The activities align with what the girl scout programs typically teach from cultural awareness to outdoor adventures and community events such as celebrating world religious/cultural events. There are family camps, as well as retreats and conference facilities. Yes, you can go to summer camp at the Shedd Aquarium. The city offers many different types of camps and covers a variety of subjects including your traditional overnight options as well as STEM-based educational camps.
Lincoln Park (St. Michaels Catholic Church, 1633 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614), Additional sites in Near North, Bucktown, North Center, Lake View, Ravenwood, Evanston, and Wilmette! Sessions are available for purchase in one- and two-week packages, starting at $500. Dancers will learn a variety of genres in this action packed camp while also enjoying daily arts & crafts and storytelling! On the last night, theres a special sleepover. 633 Clark St, Evanston, IL 60208888-709-8324. Kids from rising 5th grade to 8th grade will do hands-on activities, learn about conservation, and, of course, meet the animals.
Practicing skills, playing and competing in an extensive array of team and individual sports. Additionally, we will continue to offer Virtual Summer Camp this year if you prefer a remote style of learning. Some programs focus on building a broad base of skills, while other classes focus in-depth on a single skill. Their camps are nine weeks long, and are located in Riverwoods and Glenview. Thats the kind of caf we never want to leave. Chicago Park District Day Camps offer a vast range of activities across all age groups.
Hi-Five Sports Camp Chicago is about so much more than winning and losing it is about teamwork, playing hard and playing fair. Age: 4-18Dates/Themes: , Hours: Full Day Campfrom9:00 am 3:00 pm(extended hours are available), 2184 N Elston312-944-7677camp@bubblesacademy.com. For your girl who cant bear to miss a Bears game, and gets positively bullish about watching the Bulls, theres Girls in the Game: a summer camp dedicated to making sure girls get fair play in the wide world of sports.
There are also overnight camps and virtual camps in which girls can register on their own, with their troops or family. Join us for a week full of dancing, arts & crafts, imagination, friends, & FUN! Frozen, The Little Mermaids Luau, Moana, Tinker Bell and Fairies, Unicornsand more! High quality, fresh organic meals.Your camper will enjoy freshly prepared meals and snacks each day from our catering company,.
Discount: Save $10 per camp when you register by March 29, 1006 W. Armitage773-798-9310Kathleen@mightyvioletdesign.com, Dates/Themes: June 14-17 / June 21-24 / June 28-July 1 . Get monthly event highlights, exclusive offers, invites & more sent directly to your inbox.
Every summer camp is run in line with the general mission of the YMCA, supporting community programs, education, and care for the youth. Children entering 1st or 2nd grade next school year will dive into daily STEAM exploration, along with opening and closing camp circles, mindfulness, and recess on the nature playground. Campers learn coding, game development, design and robotics in small groups. Each week of camp has a fun, unique theme that is incorporated into all of the activities and classes. Optional Bus Transportation, Hot Lunch Program and Swimming Program as well. Girl scouts have a time-honored tradition, and the summer camps run by Girl Scouts GCNWI uphold the same standard. For kids who might struggle with traditional summer camp settings as a result of social disorders or challenges, JCCs Camp Firefly can help provide them with the summer experience theyve always dreamed of. Giggles and grins are encouraged. Consistent high quality staff for fun summer learning.Summer learning is sure to be fun and engaging as coordinated by our high quality camp staff. Hi-Five Sports Camp Chicago is an 8-week day camp that offers a full menu of team sports designed for boys and girls from Pre-K (4 years old) to 9th grade. For campers ages 4-14, there are all of the classic aspects of summer camp: from daily swims, to arts and crafts, to sports, to lanyards, to a ropes course, to glasses of bug juice at lunch, Discovery has it all. Please contact the camp of interest to ask any specific questions!. 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045847-234-6060. Imagine your camper. For older kids, theres Teen Squad, a program that engages high school girls to participate in health, sports and leadership workshops. If your kiddo just cant stop twirling and tapping, a summer dance camp might be exactly what they need. This camp is great for children looking to experience a variety of activities. Summertime in the Chicago area is one of the most glorious seasons of the year.
Some of the activities include things like sailing, swimming, crafts, theater, and gymnastics. Adler Planetarium Kids STEM camps are a brilliant way to teach kids about science, astronomy, and space exploration. Their activities teach the young students how to live in harmony with nature and become more aware of the earths habitats and ecosystems. Our campers and counselors will participate in field trips, team sports, music, arts, scientific discovery, and water play in a collaborative culture.
Visiting chess Grandmasters will rotate between small groups, offering tips and advice, and players will compete in a tournament at the end of the session. There are also special outdoor and environment-related programs such as education and gardening. Campers will get to enjoy therapeutic group activities with transition and break times always in mind. With swim lessons, theme days, field trips, cookouts, and sports, campers thrive in our Torah-enriched community while exploring new interest, gaining skills, and creating lifelong friendships. When making your camp decision, please be sure to perform your due diligence. Workshops are also available on Fridays. Age: 6-14Dates/Themes: , June 23 25: Acting for the Camera: Cut to Commercial (In-person), June 28 July 2: Legends of the Sea (In-person), July 6 9: Fairy Tale Tornado (In-person), July 12 23: Musical Theatre: The Least Popular Trolls (In-person), July 12 16: Acting for the Camera: Sci-Fi Edition (Online), July 26 August 6: Musical Theatre: An Elephant Never Forgets (In-person), August 9 13: When Pets Ran the World (Online), August 16 20: GirlProv!
A HUGE thank you to our sponsor, City Volkswagen of Chicago.City Volkswagen has made it possible for us to provide this 2021 guide to you, and we truly appreciate their support of our beloved local businesses! The week-long sessions allow students to learn new artistic and STEM skills, and improve the ones they already have. Half-day camps from 9AM1PM and 1:304:30PM.Morning and aftercare are available. Adler Planetarium typically offers learning and immersive camp experiences on their premises for young students from pre k through 9th grade. YMCA of Metro Chicago, located close to downtown, offers a variety of housing, educational, and other learning programs for children and youth. And it is about making new buddies and enjoying the camaraderie. On top of that, more camps than ever are opening their doors to kiddos this summer. 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022847-835-5440. Some of their popular programs separated by grades include Astro-botics Camp, Skyshow Camp, and Mission Near Space Camp.
It's the perfect place for young girls to build up leadership skills. Little Beans is perfect for the small ones who will surely grow up to while away the hours in their favorite coffee shop. Creating solutions using art and construction in the Design & Tinkering Lab. Best of all, there are options for kindergarten-age children up to age 15 . For the months of July and August, Altitude Chicago is hosting a weekly Summer Camp for jumpers 4-12 years old!
Here are some deserving nonprofits, including food pantries, thatneed your support. Explore the basics of acting, songwriting, scenic and prop design, choreography, and collaborative story development in a fun, vibrant space to play. You may not see it from our front doors, but venture out back and youll discover a gorgeous park-like setting, for sunny camp days packed with all the fun and friends of Apachi.
For kids ages 7 to 17 interested in all things technology, this is the STEM camp for them. Indoor and outdoor activities planned! Offering a variety of day camps for kids ages 3 to 13, North Shore Country Day School camps include age-specific activities such as gymnastics, swimming lessons, archery, outdoor adventures and more. This summer, we will be offering full-day, on-site camps for ages 4-18.
Dates/Themes: Camps will run the weeks of June 14th, June 21st, June 28th, August 2nd, August 9th, and August 16th, Hours: 3-4yrs (9am-12pm), 5-6yrs (9am-12pm OR 9am-3pm), 7-9yrs (9am-12pm OR 9am-3pm), 9-11yrs (9am-12pm or 9am-3pm), 12yr + (12pm-3pm), Discount: Register by May 1st and receive 10% off with promo code CAMP10, 1450 W Adams, Chicago, IL 60607 (Whitney Young HS)312-226-6555brad@hifivesports.com. A lions and tigers and bears, oh my! joke might be tired in this instance, but your camper is unlikely to tire of the fantastic two-week-long summer zoo crew at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Riverwoods: 3140 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015Glenview: 305 Waukegan Road, Northfield, IL 60093847-945-8661. Our ART Camps teach kids about art through a variety of approaches and always via hands-on lessons. Stay up-to-date with what is happening in-and-around The Lincoln Park Area Moms community with local events, community highlights, and exclusive deals. The Nature Museum camp is suitable for kids ages 5 to 8 years old. Thanks so much City Volkswagen! Our energized summer camps offer an exciting format for art exploration. 36 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60603312-629-6100, A post shared by Girls in the Game (@girlsinthegame). If your kid has been practicing the Queens Gambit and youre tired of losing, send your future prodigy to the Shulman Chess summer camp, sponsored by Chess Without Borders.
Enthusiastic, older students have thechance tocreate a ballet with a custom theme, creation of characters, choreography, theatrics, stage make-up, and a take-home costume! For the kid who can never put down the crayons (or, perhaps, has already graduated to pastels), theres the dream: summer camp at School of the Art Institute of Chicago. PO Box 104 Lake, Lake Delton, WI 53940844-4-JCC-CHI. Bonus: they do birthday parties and also function as a space for working parents. This will be a summer full of artistic exploration so clear a spot on your refrigerator door! 1,2,3 or 5 day offerings and new themes each week. Plus, parents: if you forget to pack lunch one day, a healthy meal can be purchased for just $5. The Park District of Highland Park offers a broad range of summer camps for kids in grades 1-8 and include 7-week, 4-week, 3-week, early summer and end-of-camp options. Headquartered at Northbrook, the JCC offers Apachi Day Camps at 11 locations in the Chicagoland area. Tragically, they cannot accommodate overeager 29-year-olds, but they can offer programming for everyone between pre-k and eighth grade.
Camp Firefly is forkids ages 9-18 who have been diagnosed with social disorders, such as social anxiety, OCD, PDD, Aspergers syndrome, non-verbal learning disorder and high functioning autism. Theres a new Creative Lettering Camp, hosted by Mighty Violet the Lincoln Park-based brand known for its Paper with Punch, thats Perfectly Personal. Perfect for kids looking to use their imagination and tap into their creativity, no experience needed!
Park District of Highland Park, IL 60035847-579-3128. Day camps typically last from 9 AM to 3 PM. For rising first through eighth graders, the McGaw YMCAs day camps give kids the opportunity to explore different camp-tivities including fishing, drama, crafts, field trips and STEAM enrichment. The Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana offer both day and overnight camps in the Midwest. They are divided into separate grades and participate in activities according to their age. Each camp culminates in a world-premiere performance for friends and family. Camp curriculum is designed to inspire and educate your young artist in an environment where giggles and grins are encouraged. With so many options to choose from, we decided to make this easier for you and show you seven of the best summer camps in The Windy City. Mention that youheard about us from Lincoln Park Area Moms,enroll byApril 23, and receive ourEARLY BIRD discount! Session One: July 12 -31Session Two: August 2 -20Full Day 8:00 4:30 / After Care 4:30 6:30, Age: 4-8Dates/Themes: , Hours: Full Day 8:00 4:30 / After Care 4:30 6:30. A post shared by Little Beans Cafe (@littlebeanscafe). There are also other residence camps spread across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Apart from summer camps, they offer interactive online classes after school hours Monday through Friday and several time slots during Saturdays.
Finding his or her voice as member of a cheerleading squad or tumbling team. Plus, you can sign up for a single day or the whole week, depending on your needs. Fairytale Ballerinas (ages 3-6) & Twinkle Toes (ages 2-3) are welcome! Swimming is essential to the camp experience and participants enjoy swimming at least once a day. Age: For children entering 1st or 2nd grade in September 2021, Dates/Themes: June 7th August 27th weekly registration, Hours: 9 AM 12 PM, aftercare available 12-5 pm, Discount: 10% discount for advance enrollment in 6+ weeks, 100 S. Racine (Virtual Options Also Available)312-374-8828Dexter Ellis (Dexter@chicagochildrenstheatre.org). Camp Bubbles: A one-of-a-kind small group STEAM summer camp, powered by play!Well run, well play, well create and get messy as we explore all of the interdisciplinary magic in science, tech, engineering, art and math. She enjoys petting other peoples dogs and is faithful to Lou Malnatis alone. We provide innovative and effective programs that are safe, fun, and challenging children to discover a world of opportunities. Girls will spend the summer not just playing sports and having their athleticism encouraged, but learning leadership skills and confidence as well. Registration is now open! Here is our story, Copyright 2022 The Local Moms Network!
They also operate overnight camps at three locations.
Dates/Themes: June 21 August 13 (Customizable 2-8 week programs available). 616 W Main St, Barrington, IL 60010312-375-7475. Choose the camp that best suits yourlevel of comfort. Young artists will receive training from professionals in the core values ofLookingglassTheatre: Collaboration, Transformation, and Invention. 1005summercamp@bennettday.org. Dancer-campers will get the full sleepaway camp effect, staying in dorm rooms and doing camp activities such as swimming, hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, and more. Some of the activities include sports and fitness, immersive education, Shabbat Programs, and the arts.
Thank you for making the Lincoln Park Moms 2021 Summer Camp Guide a part of your familys camp research! 1401 S. Sacramento Dr. Chicago, IL 60623312-633-4263.
Step into a fairy tale tornado, climb aboard for a deep sea adventure, navigate across the galaxy, saddle up for a unicorn quest, and more! 310 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, IL 60093224-286-6798. Adlers summer camps are not only about fun activities. This summers Teen Squad will be fully virtual due to COVID precautions, so your teen can partake in the skill-building no matter where you spend the summer.
Small groups up to 10 kids with 1 instructor.. Catering to campers K-5, kids will learn about different aquatic animals (like the penguins who famously got to wander around the rest of the aquarium at the start of the pandemic) and various aquatic habitats for five magical days. Camps and activities are available for all ages. Redefining creativity, sports, teamwork & adventure in Chicago!
The WLSC Soccer Camps are a great place for any soccer enthusiast who is looking to improve their skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun! Choose from a selection of two-week sessions led by talented educators and counselors. Live, love, work and play with greater purpose.
JCC Chicagos Apachi Day Camps typically run from 9-9:30 AM to 3-3:30 PM. Discount: Price is $150, all materials included! Campers will learn to make both sweet and savory pastries, breads, and more. North Shore Montessori Schools are accredited by the American Montessori Society.
There are also elective classes for ballet, tap, and world dance along with a wide variety of other dance disciplines. Campers get to explore, make a mess and have fun! Camps focus on basic art principles and introduce students to many different art materials. Featuring structured indoor learning opportunities and fun outdoor activities including walking trips, water play, sports, and free play on our onsite secure playground.