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
The news out of Texas is horrifying. I can't imagine sending my kids to a sleep-away camp hours away and then getting this news. Also, I have never understood how parents manage to drop off their kids at camp for a month and then go out of the country on vacation??? I read about it sometimes on this...
Looking for a unique and exciting activity for your child this summer? Evanston Diving Club at Northwestern University offers a safe, fun, and supportive environment where kids can learn the fundamentals of diving—no experience needed! We offer free tryouts, and our program includes tra...
We’re considering sending our DS there for sleepaway camp next summer. I’m doing my research and will visit the camp at some point this summer but was also hoping to get personal feedback from those who have sent their kids there. My DS has ADHD, which is fairly well controlled on medication. He ...
Just wondering about what other parents' thoughts are. ...
Has your child(ren) been to Camp Tecumseh or have you researched it? My daughter was supposed to go with a friend so I thought we would try it. Now the friend can't go and my daughter still wants to go. Activities look like a good fit. I do know it is religious and there is chapel. I would really l...
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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...
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...
