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Weekly cultural themes explored through arts, language, music, history, science and activities.
Ages 3–12; toilet training requiredPublished program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guideSports, creative projects, movement and themed activities, using indoor space and Chelsea Park.
Rising PreK4–72026 campus grade groups2026 reference details · 2027 program details not yet verified
Read camp guideSports, creative projects, movement and themed activities, using indoor space and Tompkins Square Park.
Ages 3½–12; rising PreK4–72026 campus grade groups2026 reference details · 2027 program details not yet verified
Read camp guideSports, creative projects, movement and themed activities, using indoor space and Commodore Barry Park.
Ages 3½–12; rising PreK4–72026 campus grade groups2026 reference details · 2027 program details not yet verified
Read camp guideSports, creative projects, movement and themed activities, using indoor space and Bushwick Inlet and McCarren parks.
Ages 3½–12; rising PreK4–72026 campus grade groups2026 reference details · 2027 program details not yet verified
Read camp guideSports, creative projects, movement and themed activities, using indoor space and Isham and Inwood Hill parks.
Ages 3½–12; rising PreK4–72026 campus grade groups2026 reference details · 2027 program details not yet verified
Read camp guideSports, creative projects, movement and themed activities, using indoor space and Prospect Park.
Ages 3½–12; rising PreK4–72026 campus grade groups2026 reference details · 2027 program details not yet verified
Read camp guideSports, creative projects, movement and themed activities, using indoor space and Central Park.
Rising K–72026 campus grade groups2026 reference details · 2027 program details not yet verified
Read camp guideSports, creative projects, movement and themed activities, using indoor space and Central Park.
Ages 3½–12; rising PreK4–72026 campus grade groups2026 reference details · 2027 program details not yet verified
Read camp guideSports, creative projects, movement and themed activities, using indoor space and Central and Riverside parks.
Ages 3½–12; rising PreK4–72026 campus grade groups2026 reference details · 2027 program details not yet verified
Read camp guideSports, creative projects, movement and themed activities, using indoor space and Hudson River and James J. Walker parks.
Ages 3½–12; rising PreK4–72026 campus grade groups2026 reference details · 2027 program details not yet verified
Read camp guideKids Science Labs offers hands-on science and engineering camps at multiple Chicago-area labs.
South Loop camp page ages 4–12; check other locations separately2026 South Loop example; other sites require separate confirmationReviewed prior details; 2027 session terms not verified
Read camp guideIndoor gym, music, art, dance and STEM activities for toddlers and preschoolers.
18 months–5 years; adult participation variesPublished program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guideBaseball skill instruction and games covering hitting, fielding, pitching and catching.
Rising grades 2–8; page heading also uses 8U–14U2026 historical informationHistorical operations and unresolved 2027 details labeled
Read camp guideBaseball skill instruction and games covering hitting, fielding, pitching and catching.
Rising grades 2–8; page heading also uses 8U–14U2026 historical informationHistorical operations and unresolved 2027 details labeled
Read camp guideBaseball skill instruction and games covering hitting, fielding, pitching and catching.
Rising grades 2–8; page heading also uses 8U–14U2026 historical informationHistorical operations and unresolved 2027 details labeled
Read camp guideOutdoor, child-directed construction with reused materials and supervised real tools.
Camp KoKo ages 5–7; Soap Box ages 8–14Published program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guideFrench immersion through arts, stories, movement and cultural activities; beginners through fluent speakers welcome.
Ages 3–11 across separate preschool and K–5 programsPublished program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guideLake Forest Academy hosts academic enrichment, its own sports camps and separately operated partner camps.
Summer Academy serves middle/high school; sports ages vary by campUndated summer program overviewReviewed prior or undated details; 2027 session terms not verified
Read camp guideLakeshore’s Montrose camp combines lacrosse skill stations with scrimmages and live play.
Stars table: rising grades 4–11; separate boys/girls descriptions say ages 6–16, requiring placement confirmation2026 official summer camp pageReviewed 2026 details; next-season terms unverified
Read camp guideSwimming, sports, crafts and neighborhood outings, with traditional, specialty and field-trip formats.
Traditional ages 4–12 online; 2026 brochure says 4–14. Younger and teen options vary.Published program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guideBethesda day camps and academic, sports, music and arts programs, open to children from any school.
Ages 4–17; four by season start and fully toilet-trained2026 historical program detailsReviewed prior details; 2027 session terms not verified
Read camp guideBaseball fundamentals, pitching, fielding, batting and game situations.
Boys entering grades 2–8Published program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guideLacrosse skills and small-sided games, grouped by age and ability.
Boys entering grades 1–8Published program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
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