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
We’re excited to feature student voices on NPN’s podcast, Chicago Style Parenting! This year, we want to hear directly from high school and college students about their real-life experiences - what’s working, what’s hard, and what they wish adults understood. If you (or your student) are...
Our daughter has attended Children's Theater Company programming in the suburbs and it has been really great for her! They are expanding into the city and are offering day-off programming next week at the Menominee Club and we wanted to help them get the word out! Happy to answer any questions...
Our son will be 4 this summer. Does anyone know of any good camps in the city that run in August and are half day? Thanks! ...
Are you thinking about sending your kids to summer camp this year? I'd love to answer your questions about Camp T on Birch Lake. We're located in Vandalia, Michigan - about 2 hours from Chicago. And we will be at the NPN Camp Fair this weekend at Bubbles Academy - come meet our staff! ...
And is it always just about 3 weeks of camp? I only saw last year's schedule but haven't seen previous years. Thanks! ...
More Articles related to this topic
If summer camp is part of your family’s plan, January and February are key months. Many camps start filling up by March, and waiting too long can mean fewer options or settling for something that’s not quite the right fit for your child. If you’re thinking ahead (or trying to catch up), ...
Fairytales Can Come True – The Princess and the Frog We all know our family would have a great time on vacation at The Most Magical Place on Earth, but does a STAYcation have the same spellbinding appeal? With a few simple tricks, you too can enchant the kids and keep everyone’s spirits high. ...
As soon as we arrived at Family Camp in Michigan last summer I started to lose track of time. We had decided to take a family vacation at a kids sleep away summer camp for a few days. Ostensibly it was to introduce our two kids to camp. But I was also curious to experience the classic American summe...
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...
