Camps and Classes for Kids in Chicago, IL
Bridgeport Art Center
1200 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609
Visual ArtsArts and Crafts
Classes focusing on pottery, from basics to advanced techniques, including throwing clay, drying, trimming, bisque firing, and glazing. Small classes ensure personalized help.
Camps where kids learn to code, build websites, and work with computers.
Improve individual chess skills through high-quality instruction, thoughtful evaluation, and supervised game play.
Camp Tech Revolution
British International School – Lincoln Park, 814 W Eastman St, Chicago, IL 60642
STEM
Offers 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.
Girls Who Code is a free summer program teaching girls coding skills, website design, and entrepreneurship.
UIC College of Education
Education Technology Lab, 1040 W Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60607
STEM
Focuses on STEM fields using robotics, simulations, programming, and other technology equipment.
Kids STEM Studio
Kids STEM Studio Chicago, 770 W Gladys Ave, Chicago, IL 60661
STEM
STEM-focused summer camp with hands-on technology and engineering activities for kids.
Learn to create games and 3D art using Roblox.
University of Illinois Chicago
851 S. Morgan St., MC 159, Chicago, IL 60607
STEM
Hands-on challenges in various engineering fields like biomedical, chemical, IT, electrical, and mechanical engineering.
Free Code Camp
Rettaliata Engineering Center (E-1 Building), Chicago, IL 11231
STEM
Free 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 Technology
10 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616
STEM
Week-long overnight program focusing on Robotics, Software Engineering, or Medical Device Design.
Illinois Institute of Technology
10 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616
STEM
Includes events, camps, and clubs focusing on science and STEM fields, such as the Aero-STEM Expo and SMASH Academy.
Code Your Dreams
UChicago Hillel, 5715 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
STEM
A 6-week program focusing on design thinking, analytical problem-solving, Python programming, and entrepreneurship. Open to students entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade.
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
STEM
Interdisciplinary activities bridging science, art, and engineering. Hands-on experiences and Museum exhibits.
YMCA of Metro Chicago
1030 W. Van Buren St., Chicago, IL 60607
STEMSports
Various summer camps including Traditional Camp, sports and aquatics camps, and Specialty Camps focusing on STEAM activities.
One Hope United
3053 S. Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
STEMSpecial Needs
Full-day summer camp for school-age children 6-12 years old, focusing on STEM philosophy, problem-solving through hands-on activities, and healthy lifestyles including nutrition, movement, and environmental education.