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Lake View YMCA, Chicago

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Coding & Robotics Camp (Lake View YMCA, Chicago)

Robot construction and programming using VEX IQ.

Ages 9-112026 program-specific brochure; confirm upcoming eligibility

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Buehler YMCA, Palatine

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Culinary Camp (Buehler YMCA, Palatine)

Cooking activities without stove use.

Ages 6-122026 program-specific brochure; confirm upcoming eligibility

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Elmhurst YMCA, Elmhurst

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Culinary Camp (Elmhurst YMCA, Elmhurst)

Cooking activities without stove use.

Ages 5-142026 program-specific brochure; confirm upcoming eligibility

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Fry Family YMCA, Naperville

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Culinary Camp (Fry Family YMCA, Naperville)

Cooking activities without stove use.

Ages 7-122026 program-specific brochure; confirm upcoming eligibility

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Goethe Elementary School, Chicago

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Digital Creators Camp (Goethe Elementary School, Chicago)

Design, audio and video projects.

Ages 9-13, 6-8; varies by session2026 program-specific brochure; confirm upcoming eligibility

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Lake View YMCA, Chicago

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Digital Creators Camp (Lake View YMCA, Chicago)

Design, audio and video projects.

Ages 6-112026 program-specific brochure; confirm upcoming eligibility

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Lake View YMCA, Chicago

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Early Learning Literacy Lab (Lake View YMCA, Chicago)

Phonics and reading through play.

Ages 3-62026 program-specific brochure; confirm upcoming eligibility

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Lake View YMCA, Chicago

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Early Learning Math Masters (Lake View YMCA, Chicago)

Counting, shapes and early problem-solving.

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Goethe Elementary School, Chicago

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Eco Explorers Camp (Goethe Elementary School, Chicago)

Gardening and environmental projects.

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Lake View YMCA, Chicago

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Eco Explorers Camp (Lake View YMCA, Chicago)

Gardening and environmental projects.

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Buehler YMCA, Palatine

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Fashion Design Camp (Buehler YMCA, Palatine)

Textile and wearable-art projects.

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Elmhurst YMCA, Elmhurst

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Fashion Design Camp (Elmhurst YMCA, Elmhurst)

Textile and wearable-art projects.

Ages 5-142026 program-specific brochure; confirm upcoming eligibility

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Elmhurst YMCA, Elmhurst

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Fishing Camp (Elmhurst YMCA, Elmhurst)

Fishing practice for different experience levels.

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Foglia YMCA, Lake Zurich

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Fishing Camp (Foglia YMCA, Lake Zurich)

Fishing practice for different experience levels.

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Indian Boundary YMCA, Downers Grove

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Fishing Camp (Indian Boundary YMCA, Downers Grove)

Fishing practice for different experience levels.

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Foglia YMCA, Lake Zurich

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Flag Football Camp (Foglia YMCA, Lake Zurich)

Noncontact football and teamwork.

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Buehler YMCA, Palatine

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Gymnastics Camp (Buehler YMCA, Palatine)

Gymnastics practice with a group performance.

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Goethe Elementary School, Chicago

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Invention & Imagination Camp (Goethe Elementary School, Chicago)

Mechanical and electrical invention projects.

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Lake View YMCA, Chicago

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Invention & Imagination Camp (Lake View YMCA, Chicago)

Mechanical and electrical invention projects.

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Foglia YMCA, Lake Zurich

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Junior Lifeguard Camp (Foglia YMCA, Lake Zurich)

Introductory pool-safety training.

Ages 11-142026 program-specific brochure; confirm upcoming eligibility

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Fry Family YMCA, Naperville

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Junior Lifeguard Camp (Fry Family YMCA, Naperville)

Introductory pool-safety training.

Ages 11-142026 program-specific brochure; confirm upcoming eligibility

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Indian Boundary YMCA, Downers Grove

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Junior Lifeguard Camp (Indian Boundary YMCA, Downers Grove)

Introductory pool-safety training.

Ages 8-122026 program-specific brochure; confirm upcoming eligibility

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Lake View YMCA, Chicago

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Junior Lifeguard Camp (Lake View YMCA, Chicago)

Introductory pool-safety training.

Ages 8-122026 program-specific brochure; confirm upcoming eligibility

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Buehler YMCA, Palatine

YMCA of Metro Chicago - Land & Water Sports Camp (Buehler YMCA, Palatine)

Pool activities combined with land sports.

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