Chicago Camps
Our new and updated Summer Camp Directory is now open to the public. NPN members had early access to exclusive discounts to day camps and sleep-away camps. Join NPN today to secure your early access and exclusive summer camp discounts for next year!
You can learn more about finding the perfect camp for your child in our articles below, and use the Discussion Forum to find parent reviews of the most popular camps in the city.
Discussions
Has anyone done the summer reading skills program through Bradley University? I have enrolled my upcoming 1st grader at the DePaul location, I’m curious if anyone has some feedback or experience with it. ...
Any ideas for activities for kids for next week? Our school has next week off and our vacay plans fell through (yeah, super helpful - argh the list of annoying things they do continues to add up but that’s for another thread). ...
Any one has Interlochen Arts camp uniform they are looking to off load? Pls DM me. Looking for Junior arts camp items. My kid wears adult small or youth large (14/16). Thank you! ...
On lookout for exciting summer programs for your teen? Summer is a great time for teens to gain new life experiences. Empower your teen to embark on a journey of self-discovery where they’ll build confidence and a deeper sense of purpose. Rustic Pathways is still enrolling students (ages...
Create and perform with Porchlight all summer long! Growing from exploring environments in Mini Musicals for ages 4- 6 to creating characters in Broadway Basics for ages 7 - 10, campers will spend their day singing, dancing, and creating a musical story to share on the last day. ...
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Believe it or not, now’s the time to start thinking about summer camps. Many have already opened up registration with early-bird discounts, while others don’t offer placement till spring...only to sell out in hours. We’ve pooled advice and information from our members and staff to help get you ...
As a previous overnight summer camp director and parent - I know that kids and parents begin to experience a wide range of emotions leading up to their first overnight camping experience. Hopefully, the predominant feelings are those of excitement, but it’s also natural to be apprehensive and nervou...
I'm a parent like you and I’ve had to choose a summer camp for my own kids a zillion times. With so many options available, how do you know when a summer program is the right fit for your child and family? A word-of-mouth reference about a program is a great start, and there are lots of great c...
