Top summer camp options in Chicago, IL
View local summer camp options in Chicago, IL. Find trusted programs that provide enriching experiences for kids.
- Hands-on art appreciation lessons, drawing, painting, cartooning, and music appreciation. Year-round camps and seasonal workshops.
- Camp Tech RevolutionBritish International School – Lincoln Park, 814 W Eastman St, Chicago, IL 60642STEMOffers over 50 cutting-edge tech camps in topics like robotics, coding, and AI. Held at the British International School.
- Build holiday-themed mobile apps, create robot obstacle courses, 3D print, and learn about circuits in a state-of-the-art studio.
- Learn web development through a rigorous curriculum covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Express.js, React, Node.js, Python, and more.
- UIC College of EducationEducation Technology Lab, 1040 W Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60607STEMFocuses on STEM fields using robotics, simulations, programming, and other technology equipment.
- Kids STEM StudioKids STEM Studio Chicago, 770 W Gladys Ave, Chicago, IL 60661STEMSTEM-focused summer camp with hands-on technology and engineering activities for kids.
- University of Illinois Chicago851 S. Morgan St., MC 159, Chicago, IL 60607STEMHands-on challenges in various engineering fields like biomedical, chemical, IT, electrical, and mechanical engineering.
- Free Code CampRettaliata Engineering Center (E-1 Building), Chicago, IL 11231STEMFree coding resources and meetups for learning software development, including HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
- Free summer camps focused on coding and computer science for girls.
- Illinois Institute of Technology10 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616STEMWeek-long overnight program focusing on Robotics, Software Engineering, or Medical Device Design.
- Museum of Science and Industry5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637STEMInterdisciplinary activities bridging science, art, and engineering. Hands-on experiences and Museum exhibits.
- K-9th grade, arts & crafts, sports, STEM, reading, Character Counts, swim lessons
- YMCA of Metro Chicago1030 W. Van Buren St., Chicago, IL 60607STEMSportsVarious summer camps including Traditional Camp, sports and aquatics camps, and Specialty Camps focusing on STEAM activities.
- Cicero Youth CommissionCicero Community Center, 5051 Ogden Ave, Cicero, IL 60804Social SkillsSTEMA themed summer camp with weeks like Science Week, Pirate Week, and Olympic Week. Activities include swimming, social opportunities, and academic enrichment.
- Summer camps centered around STEAM projects, outdoor games, and team challenges.
- Camp offering arts, STEM, sports, and field trips to favorite Chicago spots, tied to weekly themes.
- Gary Comer Youth Center7200 South Ingleside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619STEMOutdoors6-week camp with academic workshops in STEM, math, language arts, health, and 21st century skills. Includes art, tech, and sports activities.
- Weekly tech camps focusing on robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, coding, YouTube, chess, game design, digital art, 3D printing, and more.
- Chicago Industrial Arts & Design Center6433 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626DesignSTEMSummer camps focusing on industrial arts, STEM, and design skills for youth aged 11-15.
- Brains and MotionSt. Edward School, 4343 W Sunnyside Ave., Chicago, IL 60630DesignSTEMHands-on STEM activities including coding, game design, and Rube Goldberg machines. Project-based explorations in AI, machine learning, and more.