Arts Summer Camps in Illinois

A non-profit creative writing, tutoring, and publishing center dedicated to amplifying the voices of Chicago youth.

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A Transformative Camp Experience

Summer's Cooler at the YMCA

VACATION WITH US THIS SUMMER! If you’re looking for an exciting one‑week adventure for your child or reliable full‑summer childcare, you’ve found the perfect place!

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BEST DAY EVER. Over and over and over.

Midwest is the Best! CYJ Makes Me Feel Like I am Home

Hands-on filmmaking camp for young creators in Chicago

Theater and arts day camps for ages 5-17 in Chicago

Circus arts training in Chicago for kids to build confidence and self-esteem

Learn | Grow | Enrich

South Suburban College

Fun & Learning Under the Sun

build community make art

Arts day camp for kids at Hyde Park Art Center in Chicago

Sleepaway camp in DuBois, IL, for youth and adults, offering horseback riding, nature, and faith formation

An Art Studio for Kids!

There’s something about summer camp memories that stick with us forever. The friendships we make, the skills we learn, and the confidence we build last long after the summer ends.

The No. 1 Children's Summer Camp in Chicago

Where "No Man is an Island" and EVERYONE is a STAR!

Guest Artist: Rena Butler

4-H Summer Programs - 2026

4-H Summer Programs - 2026

4-H Summer Programs - 2026

4-H Summer Programs - 2026

FAA Summer Intensive

Summer Intensive for High School Students

Illinois Valley Community College Home

What Makes Us Special

Providing support, purpose and joy to people of all abilities.

Overnight recreational and social camp for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Winfield

Fostering the joy of dance in every student and creating a community of dancers connected for life.

The Y is one of the largest providers of summer day camp programs in Evanston. Kids make new friends and have tons of fun as they explore new adventures each day.

Start your child’s musical journey on a high note with a top Chicago music school.

The rewards and pleasure of learning AND performing a wide variety of circus skills can be yours.

The Cherubs at Northwestern University

Where Our Dancers Come First

Summer camps are back with camp offerings from NIU STEAM, Summer in the Arts at Northern, NIU Athletic camps and more.

To enrich community life through healthy leisure pursuits and an appreciation of the natural world.

Summer Dance Intensives for professionals 18+

Dolly Parton Tribute Night

Academic, sports, STEM, arts, and enrichment day programs for students in Chicago

Enriching, Educational & Fun!

Where every child gets a chance to shine

Acting Lessons and Theater Classes & Camps for All Ages!

Performing Arts Education for EVERY Child

Summer Starts at Steps

learn to fly physically, emotionally, and creatively.

The Curtis C. Nash Summer Art School for Children

Inspiring young ARTists since 2005!

Acting, singing and dancing classes for children

Summer camps for youth in Northlake, IL offering aquatics, sports, and arts

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