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922 detailed guides. More camps are being researched.

Manhattan; Hunter campus; specific entrance to confirm

NYC Knights - Summer Chess Camp · Manhattan

Chess lessons, puzzles and practice balanced with sports, recreation and creative activities.

Elementary-school childrenPublished program requirements; see source years

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified

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Manhattan; Leman Manhattan Prep; specific entrance to confirm

NYC Knights - Summer Chess Camp · Manhattan

Chess instruction and puzzles with sports, crafts and swimming three days per week.

Ages 5–12Published program requirements; see source years

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified

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Oak Brook, Illinois

Oak Brook Park District Camps

Traditional park camps combine recreation, arts and swimming, with age-specific groups.

Pee Wee ages 3–5; Playground ages 6–11 and completed kindergarten2026-linked handbook with conflicting 2025 date line

Reviewed prior or undated details; next-season terms unverified

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Brooklyn; Park Slope; St. Saviour Catholic Academy, 701 8th Avenue

Oasis Day Camp - Brooklyn Park Slope

Outdoor games and nature activities near Prospect Park, with indoor arts, STEM and swimming.

Ages 3–15; teen and CIT grade requirements varyPublished program requirements; see source years

2027 calendar links published · tuition and operating details need confirmation

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Manhattan; Upper West Side; Central Park and BASIS Independent Manhattan; 795 Columbus Avenue

Oasis Day Camp - Upper West Side Summer Camp

Central Park activities, swimming, arts and sports with an indoor school base.

Ages 3–15 across programs; traditional day camp entering grades 1–6Published program requirements; see source years

2027 dates and rates published · logistics still require confirmation

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Potomac, Maryland

Ofer Levy - Volleyball Camp

A full-day volleyball camp led by Ofer Levy.

Ages 8–12Advertised 2026 age by first day

Historical 2026 brochure · 2027 details unverified

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Lincoln Square, Chicago

Old Town School of Folk Music - Summer Arts Day Camp (Lincoln Square, Chicago)

Music, dance, theater and comedy, with outdoor play and a family showcase.

Full camp: ages 6–11; intensives varyPublished program requirements; see source years below

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified

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Evanston

One River School - Summer Art Camps (Evanston)

Weekly studio and digital art camps at the Evanston school.

Catalog groups K–2, 3–5 and 6–12; check each course2026 historical program details

Reviewed prior or undated details; 2027 session terms not verified

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Chevy Chase, Maryland

Oneness-Family School - Peace Weavers

Outdoor play, stories, water activities, classroom projects and weekly local field trips.

Ages 3½–6½; independent toileting requiredPublished program requirements; see source years

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified

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Brooklyn; Park Slope

Painted Pot - Summer Clay and Art Camp

Clay hand-building, canvas painting and mosaics, with outdoor lunch and project time when weather allows.

Ages 6–14Published program requirements; see source years

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified

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Bethesda, Maryland

Panda Programmer - Bethesda Coding Camp

Create games, animations and robotics projects, progressing from Scratch to Python and web development as skills grow.

Grades 1–8 · typically ages 6–13Published program requirements; see source years

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified

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Gaithersburg, Maryland

Panda Programmer - Gaithersburg Coding Camp

Create games, animations and robotics projects, progressing from Scratch to Python and web development as skills grow.

Grades 1–8 · typically ages 6–13Published program requirements; see source years

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified

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Silver Spring, Maryland

Panda Programmer - Silver Spring Coding Camp

Create games, animations and robotics projects, progressing from Scratch to Python and web development as skills grow.

Grades 1–8 · typically ages 6–13Published program requirements; see source years

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified

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Chevy Chase Circle, Washington, DC

Panda Programmer - Washington DC Coding Camp

Create games, animations and robotics projects, progressing from Scratch to Python and web development as skills grow.

Grades 1–8 · typically ages 6–13Published program requirements; see source years

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified

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Highland Park, Illinois

Park District of Highland Park Camps

Traditional, arts, nature, sports, tennis, golf and gymnastics camps in Highland Park.

Early childhood through teen programs; exact age/grade varies2026 program information or undated district policies; details labeled

Provider overview; exact program and 2027 details require confirmation

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Oak Park, Illinois

Park District of Oak Park Camps

Preschool, traditional SPARK, nature, arts and specialty camps in Oak Park.

Program-specific; age must fall within the chosen range on day one2026 program information or undated district policies; details labeled

Provider overview; exact program and 2027 details require confirmation

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Brooklyn; Carroll Gardens; Park Slope; Windsor Terrace

Park Slope Day Camp - Summer Day Camp

A mobile camp using Brooklyn parks, pools, beaches and local trips, with activities that change as children grow.

Traditional: rising PreK–6; other programs through grade 10Published program requirements; see source years

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified

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George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia

Patriots Wrestling Camps - Youth Wrestling Camp

Youth wrestling practice mixing technique, drills, games and live wrestling.

Youth program; numeric age cutoff not verifiedPublished program requirements; see source years

Published youth-program reference · exact age cutoff and season dates unconfirmed

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Chicago area; multiple locations

Pedalheads - Summer Bike Camps

Bike instruction progresses from training wheels toward independent riding and road awareness.

Bike program ages 2–12; choose the appropriate lesson/camp levelUndated Illinois program overview

Reviewed prior or undated details; next-season terms unverified

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Chicago area; multiple locations

Pedalheads - Trail Riding Camps

Trail riding develops cycling skills through longer supervised rides.

Trail camps ages 4–10; riding prerequisites require level confirmationUndated Illinois program overview

Reviewed prior or undated details; next-season terms unverified

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Lincoln Park, Chicago

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Camps

Nature play, science and art projects, animal encounters and indoor/outdoor exploration.

Published overall camp range: ages 4–12Published program requirements; see source years below

Summer 2027 details pending · school-year rates are not summer prices

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Brooklyn; Greenpoint; 33 Nassau Avenue

PLAY Kids Greenpoint - Summer Camp and French Camp

Outdoor exploration and indoor art, science, sports and play, with a separate French-language track.

Ages 4–8; a separate 3–4 group has older-year detailsPublished program requirements; see source years

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified

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Governors Island; The Yard

play:groundNYC - Summer Camp at The Yard

Child-directed outdoor adventure play with building tools, climbing, mud, water and creative materials on Governors Island.

Ages 6–12; must be 6 at start; returning over-12 campers by arrangementPublished program requirements; see source years

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified

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Brooklyn; Park Slope

PLAYDAY Park Slope - Summer Days Camp

Flexible studio days for children who enjoy drawing, painting, design and making things.

Ages 5–12Published program requirements; see source years

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified

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