There's no doubt about it: Summer in Chicago will look a lot different this year. But before you start panic-purchasing inflatable pools and water guns, take a look at these summer camps that are still planning on having in-person camps. Of course, in this COVID-altered world, things can change—camps may reconfigure their schedules or cancel altogether. But for now, check out these camps that are adhering to city safety guidelines for in-person gatherings.
[Not ready for in-person camps? See our list of virtual summer camps.]
Banner Day Camp: General-interest camp in Lake Forest for ages 3–9th grade
Bethesda International Academy: General-interest camp in West Ridge for preschool 3–8th grade
Chicago Fire: Soccer camp in North Center for ages 7–14
Chicago Park District: Multi-location general-interest camps for ages 6–12
Children's Lighthouse: General-interest camp in North Center for kids ages 2–6
CircEsteem: Circus-arts camp in Uptown for ages 6–16
Codeverse: Coding camp in Lincoln Park for ages 6–11
Easel Art Studio: Arts camp in Bucktown for ages 5–10
Edgewater Playhouse: General-interest camp in Edgewater for ages 4–6
Fit City Kids: General-interest camp in Lincoln Square for ages 5–10
Fred’s Camp: General-interest camp in Lincoln Park for ages 4–13
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club: General-interest camp in Hyde Park
iPro Skills Academy: Soccer camp in West Ridge
Game On! Sports 4 Girls: Girls sports camp in your backyard or park for ages 6–14
JCC/Apachi: Multi-location general-interest camps for ages 3 years to 9th grade
Kids Playing Camp: General-interest camp in North Park for ages 2nd grade+
Kids Science Lab: Multi-location science camp for ages 4+
The Kids' Table: Cooking camp in Lakeview for ages 4–10
The Laboratory Collective: STEM camp in Bucktown for ages 8–12
Lakeshore Academy of Artistic Gymnastics: Gymnastics camp in Gold Coast for ages 5–12
Lillstreet: Arts camp in Ravenswood for ages 3–16
Little Beans Evanston: General-interest camp in Evanston for ages 3–9
Oui Chef: Cooking camp in Lincoln Park for ages 5–15
The Paintbrush: Arts camp in Lincoln Park for ages 5–11
Play2Day: General-interest camp in Lincoln Park for ages 2-6
Quad Indoor Sports: Sports camp in Evanston for ages 4–14
Roycemore: General-interest camp in Evanston for ages 3–12
St. Philip Lutheran School: STEAM camp in North Park for preschool 3–8th grade
Steve & Kate’s: General-interest camp in West Loop and Lakeview for ages 4–12
Swift Nature Camp: Overnight camp in Wisconsin for ages 6–15
Tennis on the Lake: Tennis camp in Northbrook for ages 5–17
Tuesday's Child: Camp for kids ages 3–6 with behavioral challenges in Irving Park
Urban Prairie Waldorf School: General-interest camp in the Near West Side for grades 1st–5th
Windy City Ninjas: Sports camp in North Center for age 5+
Wishcraft Workshop: Arts camp in North Center for ages 5–12
XS Tennis: Tennis camp in Washington Park for ages 7–18
YMCA: General-interest camp with multiple locations for age 5+
Keep checking back! We'll be updating this list as we get new information from Chicago-area camps.
Are you a Chicago camp planning an in-person experience this summer? Email laura@npnparents.org to be added to this list.
