Northern Illinois University Summer Camps
Northern Illinois University, 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL 60115
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Northern Illinois University Summer Camps include NIU STEAM Summer Camps, Summer in the Arts Camps, NIU Athletic camps and Camp Let’s Read. NIU STEAM Summer Camps focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math activities for students entering grades 2–12, while Summer in the Arts Camps offer fine arts experiences for students in grades 6–12. Camp Let’s Read is a parent-and-me experience that teaches shared enjoyment and language through literacy for 3–4-year-olds, and additional summer camps are offered in sports, arts, science and more.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
Northern Illinois University was chartered in 1895 and opened in 1899 as Northern Illinois State Normal School. The university’s stated goal is to advance social mobility, help people grow and succeed, and bring about positive change in the world. Northern Illinois University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is included in the Research Universities: High Research Activity category of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and it is recognized as a Carnegie Community Engagement institution, a Carnegie R2 Research Institution, a Colleges of Distinction and an LGBTQ Best College. NIU is a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities and has institutional membership or other affiliations with the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, American Council on Education, Association of American Colleges and Universities, Council of Graduate Schools and Universities Research Association, and is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education to offer teacher education programs. The university is led by Dr. Lisa C. Freeman and the senior leadership team, together with the Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University. One student testimonial states, “NIU is a great place to continue your education. Come to NIU and get as involved as you can; I promise you won't regret it!” from Jennifer Clayton, a transfer psychology major from Franklin, TN.
Last updated May 25, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
Northern Illinois University was chartered in 1895 and opened in 1899 as Northern Illinois State Normal School. The university’s stated goal is to advance social mobility, help people grow and succeed, and bring about positive change in the world. Northern Illinois University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is included in the Research Universities: High Research Activity category of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and it is recognized as a Carnegie Community Engagement institution, a Carnegie R2 Research Institution, a Colleges of Distinction and an LGBTQ Best College. NIU is a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities and has institutional membership or other affiliations with the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, American Council on Education, Association of American Colleges and Universities, Council of Graduate Schools and Universities Research Association, and is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education to offer teacher education programs. The university is led by Dr. Lisa C. Freeman and the senior leadership team, together with the Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University. One student testimonial states, “NIU is a great place to continue your education. Come to NIU and get as involved as you can; I promise you won't regret it!” from Jennifer Clayton, a transfer psychology major from Franklin, TN.
Last updated May 25, 2026.
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