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LEGO-based building challenges exploring engineering and design.
Rising grades 2–3 or 4–5; independent reading and writing requiredPublished summer schedule; year not explicit in session tableReviewed prior details; future session terms not verified
Read camp guideHands-on architecture and building projects, including bridges, 3D printing and a miniature house.
Rising grades 2–3 or 4–5; independent reading and writing requiredPublished summer schedule; year not explicit in session tableReviewed prior details; future session terms not verified
Read camp guideEnvironmental science and outdoor exploration on a wooded sanctuary with meadows, a pond and trails.
Kindergarten through high school, depending on program; confirm the selected sessionPublished program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guideThemed STEM, crafts, games and teamwork with water play and two weekly field trips.
Rising kindergarten–grade 8 for 2026–27Published program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guideBasketball drills and small-team competitions, with weekly skill themes and take-home practice routines.
Girls and boys ages 8–16Published program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guideOutdoor science, nature and gardening on the Garden’s grounds, with different programs by grade.
Entering Pre-K–grade 8; specific program divisionsPublished program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guideArts, traditional day camps, sports and performance programs with distinct venues and enrollment units.
Ages 3–15 across different programs; exact eligibility varies2026 program information or undated district policies; details labeledProvider overview; exact program and 2027 details require confirmation
Read camp guideTaekwondo summer day camp for children already enrolled at the school.
Current Northeast Taekwondo students ages 6–122026 historical program detailsReviewed prior details; 2027 session terms not verified
Read camp guideVolleyball training with drills, games and team activities for varied experience levels.
Camp overview ages 7–17; elementary through high-school summer groupsPublished seasonal camp overview; future summer dates pendingReviewed prior details; 2027 session terms not verified
Read camp guideAcademic enrichment and accelerated coursework for students seeking additional challenge in science, mathematics, literacy and technology.
PreK–grade 5 overview; full-day table says grades 1–6. PreK students must be 4 before class.2026 historical program detailsPrior published details; 2027 enrollment not verified
Read camp guideAcademic enrichment and accelerated coursework for students seeking additional challenge in science, mathematics, literacy and technology.
PreK–grade 5 overview; full-day table says grades 1–6. PreK students must be 4 before class.2026 historical program detailsPrior published details; 2027 enrollment not verified
Read camp guideAcademic enrichment and accelerated coursework for students seeking additional challenge in secondary subjects on Northwestern’s Evanston campus.
Entering grades 6–12 in fall 20262026 historical program detailsPrior published details; 2027 enrollment not verified
Read camp guideWeekly collaborative building challenges combine robotics, woodworking, science and coding with outdoor play.
Ages 3–12; Explorers 3–4, Inventors 5–7, Masters 8–12Published program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guideArchery fundamentals with target practice and active games.
Ages 8–14Published program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guideFencing, archery, games and friendly tournaments.
Ages 8–14Published program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guideCompetition-focused fencing drills, tactics and conditioning.
Ages 8–adultPublished program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guideExplore gardens, ponds and woodland through hikes, crafts, games, stories and animal presentations.
Ages 5–12; separate age groupsPublished program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guideMeet and help care for reptiles, amphibians and birds of prey; includes trips to other parks.
Ages 11–13Published program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guideExplore how to keep pets and nature-center animals healthy through animal-care activities.
Ages 10–12Published program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guidePractice outdoor skills such as campfire building, planning a camping trip and hiking.
Ages 11–13Published program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guideExplore the watershed through kayaking, stream hikes and netting, with trips to other parks.
Ages 11–13Published program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guideNature games, crafts, hikes and animals; the Water week includes stream exploration and water-cycle experiments.
Ages 5–6Published program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guideExplore nature through plants, wildlife and hands-on outdoor projects, with activities matched to age.
Ages 5–12; separate age groupsPublished program requirements; see source years2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified
Read camp guideSpecial recreation camps emphasize social interaction, independence and activities in the community.
Program-specific groups ages 5–13 or 14–212026 historical program detailsReviewed prior details; 2027 session terms not verified
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