Does your child prefer to be outside whenever possible, no matter the weather? Do they enjoy the fresh air and digging in the mud? Then you need to foster that love of the outdoors at one of these Outdoor & Adventure camps! Browse the featured camps below to find one that your child will love!
Do you host Summer Camps for kids between the ages of 3-16? Want to reach new families? Include it in the 2026 Macaroni KID Summer Camp Guide! Simply fill out THIS FORM and your camp will be featured on our local camp guide that will been seen by local area families from February - July 2026. Thank you ~ We look forward to working with you! As always - feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any questions or ideas: Erica.Alhorn@macaronikid.com
Sponsored Camp Butternut Springs
Camp Butternut Springs is an overnight camp for ages 6-17, with 3-day, 6-day, and two week sessions. Campers enjoy a variety of exciting activities, including swimming in the pool, tackling high ropes, zipline, and a climbing wall on the adventure course, exploring scenic hiking trails, and engaging in creative, themed program activities.
650 N 175 W, Valparaiso, IN Read More
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 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 Camp Greene Wood
Camp Greene Wood is a day camp designed for ages 5-17, operating Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Campers spend their time exploring the great outdoors, developing hands-on skills like cooking over the campfire, and build lasting friendships as they explore, learn, and grow. Bus transportation and before-and-after care are also available.
3155 71st St., Naperville, IL Read More
Sponsored Camp Juniper Knoll
Camp Juniper Knoll is an overnight camp for ages 6-17, with 3-day, 6-day, and two week sessions. Campers spend their days swimming in the lake, paddling across the water in canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddleboards, engaging in themed program activities, and embarking on off-site backpacking and kayaking trips.
W5095 State Road 20, East Troy, WI 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.
Read MoreStarlight Studio proudly partners with schools, local park districts, and organizations to bring enriching yoga and archery classes to families right in their own communities. These offerings support physical wellness, emotional regulation, and family connection through playful, skill-building experiences designed for all ages. Our newly designed Pause and Play lessons give caregivers the resources to explore the skills of regulation accessible for at home and classroom use. Mindful Archery Summer Camp offered in Burr Ridge, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, and Warrenville.
Various parter sites in, Elmhurst, Burr Ridge, Warrenville, Glen Ellyn, 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
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