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Welcome to the 2025 Macaroni KID Chicago Summer Camp Guide, your ultimate guide to summer camps!
As parents in Chicago we understand the importance of choosing the perfect summer camp experience for your kids. That's why we've compiled this list of handpicked summer camps that offer a blend of education, excitement, and unforgettable memories.
We want to help you find the ideal summer camps for your children and make this summer one they'll cherish forever.
Please note: We're adding more camps to the 2025 Summer Camp Guide frequently, so check back often!
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Movement Summer Camps offer kids an action-packed adventure with rock climbing, fun games, and skill-building activities. Led by expert coaches, kids gain confidence, make friends, and have a blast! Our action-packed camps offer challenges designed to keep kids of all ages and skill levels active, entertained, and learning while school is out. Led by our experienced and enthusiastic coaches, campers will explore the exciting world of climbing in a safe and supportive environment.
Each day, kids will participate in fun activities that promote teamwork, problem-solving, and confidence-building. Campers will develop physical and mental strength while creating lasting memories and friendships. No prior climbing experience is needed—our camps are designed to welcome beginners and seasoned young climbers.
Parents love Movement Summer Camps for the personal growth they see in their kids, from improved climbing skills to enhanced responsibility, resilience, and cooperation. Kids rave about the fun they have, the cool new friends they meet, and the excitement of conquering new heights. With limited spaces available, don’t miss the chance to give your child a summer full of adventure, fun, and learning. Find a Movement Gym near you and secure your spot today!
Multiple Locations
Read MoreIf you have children, then you know planning for summer can be a challenge: Choosing a variety of activities. Planning around vacations and friends. Committing to weekly sessions 6 months in advance. But with Steve & Kate’s Camp, your entire summer could be solved!
Steve & Kate’s Camp, a San Francisco Bay Area staple since 1980, will be in 90+ locations around the country this summer!
Read MoreDowntown Adventure Youth Camp; primary location is Bobby's Kayaks at Ohio Street Beach (600 N. Lake Shore Drive); Ages 9-16; Week-long sessions running from June 3rd-August 26th
600 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL Read MoreWith 350 basketball camps in nearly every state nationwide, Breakthrough Basketball coaches firmly believe that they have a very important responsibility and an amazing opportunity to have a positive impact on their players' lives.
Score big in 2025 - at a Breakthrough Basketball Camp!
Locations Nationwide
Read MoreYour kid will team up with friends to tackle epic LEGO® challenges, dream up big ideas, and have a blast every step of the way. They’ll explore physics, engineering, and more! Bundle Brick Builders with afternoon Summer Camp for a full day of FUN and learning!
Read MoreGet ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, full of engaging K-8th STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun. Using the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, our experienced staffers help campers transform simple materials into one-of-a-kind creations. Every hands-on activity and outdoor game is tailored by grade and designed to cultivate essential skills—including collaboration, perseverance and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.
Weekly sessions. 9 am-3 pm camp day, plus 8-9 am and 3-6 pm extended care.
Use code GALMK25 to save $25/week. Applicable on future purchases only, cannot be retroactively applied.
Read MoreGet ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, full of engaging K-8th STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun. Using the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, our experienced staffers help campers transform simple materials into one-of-a-kind creations. Every hands-on activity and outdoor game is tailored by grade and designed to cultivate essential skills—including collaboration, perseverance and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.
Weekly sessions. 9 am-3 pm camp day, plus 8-9 am and 3-6 pm extended care.
Use code GALMK25 to save $25/week. Applicable on future purchases only, cannot be retroactively applied.
Read MoreGet ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, full of engaging K-8th STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun. Using the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, our experienced staffers help campers transform simple materials into one-of-a-kind creations. Every hands-on activity and outdoor game is tailored by grade and designed to cultivate essential skills—including collaboration, perseverance and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.
Weekly sessions. 9 am-3 pm camp day, plus 8-9 am and 3-6 pm extended care.
Use code GALMK25 to save $25/week. Applicable on future purchases only, cannot be retroactively applied.
Read MoreEach summer we host eight weeks of camp, with each week being uniquely designed for the different ages and interests! We have camps for grades 2nd through 12th, classic camp, and even specialty camps for those looking to spend more time doing their favorite activities.
N8705 Scout Rd, East Troy, WI Read MoreUnlock your child's creativity and future potential with Code Ninjas Summer Camps! Whether they're creating in 3D, exploring robotics, or modding in Minecraft, your child will explore the exciting world of coding, game development, and tech creation—all while having an absolute blast! Guided by expert instructors, kids will enhance their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, gaining confidence that extends far beyond the screen. It’s not just about tech—it’s about preparing for the future while having an unforgettable summer with new friends.
Don’t wait—our spots fill up fast! Give your child the opportunity to think bigger, dream brighter, and code smarter. Sign up today for a summer of fun, learning, and discovery!
Multiple Locations
Read MoreGreen Explorer Pop-Up Camps are designed with kids ages 5-10 in mind!
2025 Themes include:
June 9th - America's National Parks
June 16th - Nature in Chicago
July 14th - Animal Habitats
July 21st - Nature Explorers
July 28th - Endangered Species
August 4th - Animals Around the World
2211 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL Read More![]() |
Hi-Five Sports Camp offers a full menu of team sports for kids from Pre-K to 9th grade. Hi-Five Sports Camp is about so much more than winning and losing – it is about teamwork, playing hard and having fun all summer long!
Chicago, IL Read MoreThe Little Dancer Summer Camp (for ages 5-7) offers half-day (morning or afternoon) and full-day programming.
Children will have fun learning the basics of various dance genres including ballet, modern, hip hop, jazz, African, and tap. In addition, dancers will stretch their boundaries and expand their talents into the arts of singing, acting, and costume creation. And, of course, there will be snacks, playtime, and periods of rest.
Chicago, IL Read MoreRegister today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding camps, game dev, robotics, and more.
Read MoreLabel Daddy provides premium, peel and stick, customized, and washable labels to keep personal items organized and out of the Lost and Found — perfect for summer camp and beyond.
Read MoreIn Masterpiece Makers™ by RAS one-week camp, your kid will build artistic skills in a variety of mediums, create unique take-home masterpieces, and discover hidden talents! Every moment is designed to inspire creativity, build skills, and make memories. Bundle Masterpiece Makers with afternoon Summer Camp for a full day of FUN and learning!
Read MoreModel United Nations Institute Summer Camp - Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, enhance your public speaking and debate skills, get daily personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends!
Multiple Locations
Read MoreA wide range of summer music activities for all ages: • private music lessons that accommodate all schedules• summer camps and festivals for youths and adults• summer group classes, including Musikgarten for the very youngest music lovers, roots and rock, jazz, and adult instrumental and choral ensembles
Check online for the location nearest you!
65 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL Read MoreSummer Camp with RAS gives kids the ultimate experience—combining fun, fitness, creativity, and hands-on learning—to build personal growth and lifelong memories. With complimentary before and after care, our rates cover up to 12 hours per day of continuous care!
Use code SUMMER5 at checkout to save 5% until 4/30!
Read MoreIn Soccer MVPs by RAS one-week camp, your young MVP will break into small groups with peers and receive one-by-one coaching from a skilled soccer instructor — with daily small-team scrimmages to put their skills to the test. Bundle Soccer MVPs with afternoon Summer Camp for a full day of FUN and learning!
Read MoreThere's Nothing Like Summer at Stages!
What do you get when you combine the magic of Broadway with the fun and freedom of Summer? The ultimate Summer Camp experience!
Stages Summer Camps offer full- and half-day camps for kids from Preschool (age 3) up to 8th Grade!
Stages is committed to making our classes available and affordable for all families.
Chicago, IL Read MoreJoin the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth this summer for rigorous, fresh, and fun in-person academic programs held at 10 locations in California, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. CTY's three-week day and residential programs for advanced learners in grades 2-12 offer 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus social activities like talent shows and dances. CTY challenges students and connects them with an engaged community of learners from around the world. Residential students in grades 5-12 experience learning and living on a college campus. Before and after care is available for day students in grades 2-6 and lunch is included. Online programs in dynamic virtual classrooms are also enrolling.
Read MoreAs publisher of Macaroni Kid Chicago Midtown, I am looking forward to connecting families to local events and businesses in our community. When I am not out exploring Chicago, I enjoy traveling and making memories with my husband and two children.
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