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Welcome to the 2026 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 2026 Summer Camp Guide frequently, so check back often!
Don't forget to tell them Macaroni KID Chicago sent you!
Each 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.
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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.
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Sponsored Model United Nations Institute Summer Camp
Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, and enhance your public speaking and debate skills this summer! Get personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends. Enjoy dynamic Model United Nations simulations, trivia, improv games, transformative lessons, socials, and explore your dream campus!
Multiple Locations
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Porchlight Music Theatre
Get on stage with Porchlight Music Theatre’s jam packed classes and summer camps! Campers will spend time acting, singing and dancing while they make new friends and learn about theatre fundamentals. Families and friends are welcome to join us for a final performance and celebration of all your young actor’s hard work! Broadway Basics for ages 7-10 yearsMusic Theatre Bootcamp for ages 11-13 yearsAdvanced Music Theatre Performance for ages 14-17 years
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Sponsored Stages Chicago
There'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 9th Grade PLUS a Mini-Camp for ages 2-3! You can see the camp schedule for both our West Loop and Lincoln Park camps HERE
Stages is committed to making our classes available and affordable for all families and never wants cost to be the reason you are not able to participate in our classes and programs. Please visit our Tuition Assistance page for information on free, or reduced, tuition to our classes and camps.
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Sponsored The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth offers rigorous, fun, three-week summer day and residential programs at 11 U.S. locations. CTY has 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus activities like talent shows and dances. Year-round online courses are also enrolling. Join our engaging community of learners!
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As 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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