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Rockville, Maryland

Dynamite Gymnastics Camps

Gymnastics rotations, games, crafts and free play, with weekly and single-day enrollment.

Ages 3½ and older; all skill levelsPublished program requirements; see source years

Undated program details · 2027 dates and prices not confirmed

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Dupont Circle, Washington, DC

Edlavitch DCJCC - Base Camp

A central-DC day camp combining themed projects, sports and daily swimming.

Rising PreK4–grade 4Published program requirements; see source years below

Historical planning reference · 2027 details not yet verified

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Elmhurst, Illinois

Elmhurst Park District Camps

Full-day and specialty camps including Funseekers, Canteen, biking, dance and preschool programs.

Program-specific: preschool through teens; see age and grade rules2026 program information or undated district policies; details labeled

Provider overview; exact program and 2027 details require confirmation

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Arlington, Virginia

Encore Stage and Studio Camps

Encore offers acting, musical theatre and technical production camps in Northern Virginia.

Age-specific theatre programs: 3–5, 5–9 and 9–15Current overview and historical June 2026 example

Reviewed source information; future season and stated gaps unverified

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Kensington, Maryland

ESF at the Academy of the Holy Cross

A campus-based mix of swimming, sports, creative projects and science. Several programs share the Holy Cross site, so choose by your child’s rising grade and interests rather than treating every program as interchangeable.

Preschool–grade 10; varies by program2026 program guide

2026 reference details · 2027 program details not yet verified

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Bronx; Riverdale; Riverdale Country School; 5250 Fieldston Road

ESF Camps - Summer Camps at Riverdale Country School

Traditional day camp, sports and specialty arts/STEM choices on Riverdale Country School’s indoor/outdoor campus.

Rising preschool–grade 10; programs have narrower grade bandsPublished program requirements; see source years

2027 enrollment announced for November · 2026 prices shown for context

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Evanston

Evanston Art Center - Summer Art Camps (Evanston)

Evanston Art Center offers week-long visual arts camps with age-specific materials and projects.

Tracks for ages 4–5, 6–8, 9–11, 12–14 and high school 14–182026 historical camp information

Reviewed source information; future season and stated gaps unverified

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Brooklyn; Carroll Gardens; 132 4th Place

Explorer Studio - French or Mandarin Immersion Summer Camp

French or Mandarin immersion through art, science, cooking, gardening, stories and field trips.

Ages 2–6; no prior French or Mandarin requiredPublished program requirements; see source years

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified

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Lincoln Park, Chicago

Facets Film Camps

Collaborative filmmaking: develop stories, try production roles, make a short film and share it with families.

Ages 5–17 across three programsPublished program requirements; see source years

2027 camps announced as coming soon · 2026 reference details

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Fairfax County, Virginia

Fairfax County Park Authority Camps

Park Authority camps cover recreation, sports, nature, arts and enrichment at multiple county venues.

Varies by camp and venueUndated current camp operations page

Reviewed program details; next-season terms require confirmation

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Fairfax, Virginia

Fairfax Ice Arena - Summer Ice Skating Camp

Ice-skating instruction and recreational activities for beginners and developing skaters.

Age requirements not establishedUndated program announcement; details coming soon

Prior or undated details; 2027 enrollment not verified

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Arlington Heights

First Ascent - Summer Climbing Camp (Arlington Heights)

Climbing instruction, movement and knot skills, with group activities for beginners and experienced campers.

Ages 7–14Published program requirements; see source years

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified

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Avondale, Chicago

First Ascent - Summer Climbing Camp (Avondale, Chicago)

A gym with both roped climbing and bouldering.

Grades 1–4 and 5–8Published grade groups; confirm rising-grade convention

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified

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Uptown, Chicago

First Ascent - Summer Climbing Camp (Uptown, Chicago)

Bouldering in a smaller gym, with walls up to 15 feet.

Age/grade eligibility needs confirmationThis campus’s age/grade range is not specified on the reviewed camp page

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified

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West Loop, Chicago

First Ascent - Summer Climbing Camp (West Loop, Chicago)

Roped climbing and bouldering at a West Loop gym.

Age/grade eligibility needs confirmationThis campus’s age/grade range is not specified on the reviewed camp page

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified

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Oakton, Virginia

Flint Hill Summer Camps

School-based academic, arts and athletic choices, plus separately operated partner camps.

Junior kindergarten–grade 12 across programs; each camp has narrower eligibilityPublished program requirements; see source years

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified

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Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland

Forest Preserves of Cook County - Environmental Education Camp (Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland)

Outdoor camp builds teamwork through nature activities and survival challenges.

Groups ages 6–8 and 9–112026 historical program details

Reviewed historical or undated information; next season unverified

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Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs

Forest Preserves of Cook County - Nature Discovery Camp (Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs)

Nature discovery combines hiking, fishing, field experiments and wildlife exploration.

Ages 10–132026 historical program details

Reviewed historical or undated information; next season unverified

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Chicago

Foundation for Culinary Arts - Summer Culinary Camp (Chicago)

Hands-on cooking and culinary career exploration for eligible high-school students.

Chicago public high-school students or other approved schoolsPublished program requirements; see source years

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified

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Horace Mann Elementary School, Washington, DC

FourSoccer / Nike - Soccer Camp at Horace Mann Elementary School

FourSoccer’s Nike camp combines skills practice, small games and scrimmages.

Ages 5–16; coed, all skill levels2026 historical program details

Reviewed prior details; future session terms not verified

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University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC

FourSoccer / Nike - Soccer Camp at University of the District of Columbia

FourSoccer’s Nike camp combines skills practice, small games and scrimmages.

Ages 5–16; coed, all skill levels2026 historical program details

Reviewed prior details; future session terms not verified

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Lincoln Park, Chicago

Francis W. Parker Summer Programs

Publicly accessible school-based day camps with arts, games, outings and separate sports offerings.

Rising JK–eighth grade; Minnows must be four or entering JK2026 historical program details

Reviewed prior or undated details; 2027 session terms not verified

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Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois

Fred's Camp - Summer Day Camp

Traditional day camp with sports, creative activities, group challenges, theme days and swimming at DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus.

Junior kindergarten–grade 8 advertised; confirm youngest-entry cutoffCurrent homepage advertises junior kindergarten–grade 8; confirm entry cutoff

2027 dates announced · mixed-year fees and holiday wording need confirmation

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Wheaton Community Recreation Center, Maryland

Future Resource Learning - Future Chefs at Wheaton

Cooking camps in two series; verify menu and allergen suitability directly.

Ages 6–12Advertised 2026 age by first day

Historical 2026 brochure · 2027 details unverified

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