Camps and Classes for Kids in Chicago, IL
The Chopping Block
4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625
Cooking
Hands-on cooking camps teaching ingredients, sanitation, organization, and cooking/baking techniques. Includes making various dishes and learning culinary skills.
Hands-on cooking classes focusing on Indian vegetarian cuisine, teaching various cooking techniques and recipes.
Sur La Table
Sur La Table Chicago, 900 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Cooking
Five-day cooking classes teaching essential baking techniques, basic food prep skills, and kitchen safety for kids.
Junior chef classes offering various cooking techniques, recipe reading, and culinary skills. Classes vary by season and location.
Foundation for Culinary Arts
The Chopping Block, 1016 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607
Cooking
Culinary camps and workshops focusing on cooking skills, pasta-making, and holiday baking, targeted at high school students from disinvested communities.
Indian Vegetarian Cooking Classes
5480 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Cooking
Hands-on cooking classes focusing on Indian vegetarian cuisine, teaching various recipes and cooking techniques.
Monthly kids cooking classes teaching cultural dishes like Setsubun, Hinamatsuri, and Kodomonohi. Classes are fun and engaging, focusing on seasonal dishes.
After School Matters
After School Matters at Gately Park, 3435 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60628
Career ExplorationCooking
Earn money while learning cooking skills, making friends, and staying active. Programs include various culinary activities.
Chicago Commons
Guadalupano Family Center, 1814 S. Paulina Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
CookingArts and Crafts
Activities include cooking, water play, material explorations, arts & crafts, and more. Subsidized tuition based on income eligibility.
Tlapali Art Studio Inc.
4010 W. 58th Street, Chicago, IL 60629
Visual ArtsArts and Crafts
Kids immerse themselves in process art experiences with weekly topics, sparking joy and celebrating creativity.
Age-appropriate, engaging themes with flexible weekly schedules. Includes math, science, literacy, art, outdoor exploration, and social-emotional skills support.
Lakeside Swim School
SWIFT ELEMENTARY, 1040 W Granville Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660
SportsArts and Crafts
Combines morning art classes, outdoor playtime, and afternoon swim lessons for children ages 6-11.
Morgan Park Academy
2153 W. 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60643
SportsArts and Crafts
Day camp programs focusing on sports and arts and crafts for elementary and middle school students.
Chicago Children's Theatre
The Station, 100 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
Special NeedsArts and Crafts
Summer arts camp tailored for young people on the autism spectrum. Activities include arts and creative expression.
Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center
1957 S. Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Unique SkillsArts and Crafts
Program focusing on social justice issues, gardening, carpentry, painting, collage, sculpture, Covid discussion, mural work, poetry writing, and more.
Brickton Montessori School
8622 W. Catalpa, Chicago, IL 60656
OutdoorsArts and Crafts
Summer camp for infants through 8th grade with Montessori-prepared classrooms, outdoor activities, and thematic units. Includes arts, crafts, and outdoor exploration.
Taylor Services Youth Organization
8610 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
OutdoorsArts and Crafts
Daily field trips, academic retention in Reading, Math, and Language Arts, Dance, Music Education, Art, and age-appropriate activities.
Explore the zoo, learn about animals and their care, make new friends, and spend time outdoors.