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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.

Summer camp in Chicago: When, where and how to sign up for summer fun
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 sel...
Preparing for your child's first overnight summer camp
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, t...
How to tell if a summer camp is a good fit for your kid
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 fa...

Discussions

Summer camp canceled and remaining week repriced, so frustrating!

Just a PSA for parents considering Lavner camps:   If you aren't familiar, the camp offers STEAM courses, a few each week. I spotted specific course that was right in my child's wheelhouse that we got excited about. It's also worth noting thus camp is pricy, so of course they incentivize a...

2026 Lane Tech Girls Flag Football Summer Camp - registration open

Registration is now open for the Lane Tech Girls Flag Football Summer Camp, offering separate training sessions for Middle School and High School athletes.  Camp will focus on skill development, gameplay fundamentals, conditioning, and team-building in a fun and competitive environment.   Pleas...

Camp Mystic

Anyone else following these hearings? It's all over my Instagram - different people testifying and news stories. I cannot believe this is a question about them re-opening. It's so awful.     ...

Anyone's high schooler do the NSLC? (National Student Leadership Conference)

My 15 yo had June plans that were just cancelled, and we are now considering a week-long NSLC program at a college out of state. Does anyone have experience with the program or know anyone who has? Some reviews call it a glorified camp run by college students, but my kid is really interested in a ce...

Looking for a Summer Camp? New Option in Skokie & Lakeview

Hi parents! 👋   I’m a local mom and also work with Wiz Kids Camps, and we’re opening small summer camps in downtown Skokie and Lakeview this year for PK–4th grade kiddos.   📅 June 8 – July 31 🌿 Focus on nature, discovery, and preventing summer learning loss 👩‍🏫 Staffed ...

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