Day Camps in and around Chicago
Where to send kids for general day camps in our area
If there is a day camp that we have missed, please email us to let us know, and we'll add it promptly. Thank you!
Camp Galileo
Camp Galileo invites rising K–8th graders to a summer where innovation and fun unite. Campers dive into hands-on STEAM projects and design challenges, transforming everyday materials into imaginative creations. Grounded in the Galileo Innovation Approach, our program helps children develop lasting confidence, creative problem-solving skills, and perseverance.
Weekly sessions, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. camp day with extended care. Enrollments accepted via Bright Horizons. Financial aid available. Use code 26GALKOAA25 to save $25/week. Applicable on future purchases only.
Chicago Summer 2026: Transform into a Creator at Creator Camp!
Creator Camp is coming to Chicago for Summer 2026! Our program, featured on Shark Tank, is the midwest’s premier destination for kids interested in filmmaking, animation, and technology. We provide an immersive environment where students learn to use professional software to create YouTube videos, design games, and produce original music. Our weekly sessions are designed to be social, educational, and high-energy, ensuring every camper has a blast while learning valuable 21st-century skills. From the Loop to the suburbs, help your child become a digital leader this summer. Registration for our Chicago locations is now open!
Steve & Kate’s Camp
Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, coding, film, sports, and more! As kids try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence.
Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time–no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If your plans change, we’ll automatically refund any unused days at summer’s end. Lunch, snacks & 8am–6pm included.
