Chicago Park District Day Camp

Chicago Park District Day Camp is a 6-week program for children ages 6-12. It includes sports, arts, fitness, and outdoor activities, along with civic engagement, environmental awareness, inclusion, collaboration and team building, brain play, reflection and journaling, and friendship and kindness.

Programs

• Chicago Park District Day Camp — 6-12 years old · 6 weeks; most camps run 6 hours a day, 9 am-3 pm or 10 am-4 pm · The 6-week day camp program is for children 6-12 years old, as determined by the child's age on September 1st following camp. Day Camp is prioritized for Chicago residents.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–12 years old
• General schedule: The 6-week camp program runs June 22 - July 31, 2026. Most camps run for six hours a day, from 9 am – 3 pm or 10 am – 4 pm. Times vary by park.

About the provider

The Chicago Park District says it is looking forward to providing Chicago’s youth with a fun-filled summer through its Day Camp program. Most camps run six hours a day, from 9 am to 3 pm or 10 am to 4 pm, and times vary by park. Registration requires an account, and the program is prioritized for Chicago residents. Financial assistance is available for Chicago residents, and CHA residents receive reduced pricing for day camp.

Registration requires an account. Day Camp is prioritized for Chicago residents; you must be a resident of the city to register. Financial assistance is available for Chicago residents. CHA residents receive reduced pricing for day camp. Refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the camp’s scheduled start date and incur a 15% service charge.

Last updated November 7, 2026.