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If you're looking for great summer camps near Downers Grove, Elmhurst, La Grange, Oak Brook, Lombard, and the surrounding areas, look no further! We've rounded up all the best sleepaway camps, nature camps, art camps, cooking camps, STEAM camps, sports camps, and more!
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Sponsored Art Studio for Fun
Experience full day, week-long, art and cooking camp for ages 7- 13. The camp adventure is crafted to promote hands on experiences, essential for development of skills in multiple areas, from hand-eye coordination and expressing ideas, to creative thinking and problem solving. The art and cooking camp fosters creativity, imagination and positive interactions with peers.
All materials, food and snacks provided. Each week will have exceptional and unique experiences from 8:30am to 4pm, Monday-Friday.
Belmont Preschool Summer Camp for ages 3-10. Arts and crafts, games, Spanish class, cooking class, water slides, organized games, music lessons, bounce house and more! 9 am pep rally every morning-songs, skits, games, etc.
Open all summer June 1 - August 28.
Hours: 6:30 am to 6 pm (full day) or half day 8 am-12 pm
Sponsored Camp Fernwood
Camp Fernwood is an all-girls residential summer camp located in Poland, Maine for campers ages 7 to 15. Founded in 1921, Camp Fernwood is rooted in the four principles of living simply, enjoying the beauty and wonder of natural surroundings, nurturing tolerance and unselfishness, and developing loving, lifelong friendships.
Camp Fernwood's 6.5 week, single-session program is intentional, allowing for friendships to form, independence and resilience to develop, and girls to fully immerse themselves in the complete camp experience.
Sponsored Creator Camp
Creator Camp offers creative technology summer programs where kids ages 5-13 transform from passive tech consumers into active creators. Through filmmaking, animation, YouTube content creation, and game design, we show kids that technology is a powerful tool for self-expression. Join us for a summer of digital discovery!
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Sponsored Halfway House Indoor Golf
Halfway House Indoor Golf Summer Camp begins in late May for ages 6 and up. Elmhurst’s funnest golf summer camp is five days of non-stop activity and learning. Kids will work on their golf game with drills and exercises that fit their skill level on our top-of-the-line simulators. Then they can mix it up with other sports like football, baseball, soccer, and hockey. Sign up for a full week or individual days.
555 S York Street, Elmhurst, IL Read More
Sponsored Imagine Performing Arts
We're bringing the drama to summer break! At Imagine Performing Arts, we are here to kick summer up a notch with our fun and engaging theatre programming for kids ages 4-13.
1032 Maple Ave, Downers Grove, IL Read More
Sponsored KidStrong Carol Stream
KidStrong Camps use certified coaches to give kids aged 4-11 a place to have fun while learning social skills, building confidence, and enjoying physical activity.
778 W Army Trail Rd., Carol Stream, IL Read More
Sponsored Maine Camp Experience
Maine Camps are the Natural Choice! Campers unplug and enjoy top-notch land and water sports, arts, and nature activities. Maine Camp Experience (MCE) is 40 premier Maine Camps and a camp-planning resource. For kids ages 7-17; coed, or all girls/boys. Full, half-summer, and shorter sessions. Campcierge® provides free, expert guidance.
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Sponsored Model United Nations Institute Summer Camp
Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, and enhance your public speaking and debate skills this summer! Get personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends. Enjoy dynamic Model United Nations simulations, trivia, improv games, transformative lessons, socials, and explore your dream campus!
Multiple Locations
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Sponsored Ninja Squad Gym
At Ninja Squad Gym kids jump into fun, skill based programming that inspires them to love their bodies, build their balance, grow their muscles, and recognize that all learning can be as fun as a game. Our camps are the best around! With teacher led activities, skill building stations, awesome challenges, crafts and even a little free play! For ages 4+, we have TWO great locations; our original North Riverside spot, and our new Movie Theater location in Downers Grove. That's right! Take Ninja Camp in a real movie theater! Half day and Full Day options available!
2119 63rd St, Downers Grove, IL Read More
Sponsored Sawmill Sports Hub
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Sawmill Sports Hub! Home to one of the most exciting summer camps in DuPage County, our camps for kids ages 4–12 feature weekly themes packed with sports, fitness, games, crafts, and DIY-style activities. From superhero challenges and Chicago sports pride to World Cup soccer, Camp Olympics, mystery fun, and carnival games, every week brings something new. With full day and half day options, hot lunch available, flexible before and after care, and discounts on top of sibling savings, Sawmill Sports Hub delivers the ultimate Chicagoland summer camp experience parents trust and kids love.
17W411 S Frontage Rd, Willowbrook, IL Read More
Sponsored School of Rock Elmhurst
In just five days, our music camps help kids and teens build confidence, creativity, and real performance skills - culminating in a live rock show! With camps for every experience level, for ages 4-18, every young musician can take the stage and shine. School of Rock isn’t just where students learn music - it’s where they find joy after school. Whether it’s laughter in the lobby or pride on stage, School of Rock helps kids show up as their happiest, healthiest selves.
105 N Maple Ave, Elmhurst, IL Read More
FULL DAY SUMMER CAMPS!
Give your child the most awesome summer camp experience around! Every week there is a new martial arts bases theme, requiring NO EXPERIENCE necessary!
This camp is open to ages 5 years old and up and we offer complimentary early drop off 7:30 am - 9:00 am. After care (4:00 - 5:30 pm) is available for a small weekly fee.
112 W St Charles Rd, Lombard, IL Read More
Sponsored Swift Nature Camp
At Swift Nature Camp, we specialize in creating an amazing First-Time Camper experience, where kids can explore nature, build friendships, and enjoy over 70 land and Water fun activities including our camp hands on zoo. Away from screens, celebrity culture, and academic pressures, our child-centered overnight camp encourages personal growth through exciting activities and caring staff. SNC helps campers develop confidence, teamwork, leadership, and compassion, all while making unforgettable memories in the great outdoors! Swift Nature Camp is based in Oak Brook, IL but the camp is located in Minong, WI.
W7471 Ernie Swift Rd., Minong, WI Read More
Sponsored The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth offers rigorous, fun, three-week summer day and residential programs at 11 U.S. locations. CTY has 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus activities like talent shows and dances. Year-round online courses are also enrolling. Join our engaging community of learners!
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