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
Hi Parents, My soon-to-be middle schoolers need quite a bit of help in reading and writing instruction. Our tutor tends to be off in the summer, but we need to continue since they start middle school in the fall. Has anyone enrolled their child in U Chicago Lab's intensive reading and ...
Hi, I'm looking for camps for 4 year old that involve outdoor component. For example, something focused on nature, gardening, playing sports outside, etc. Something more than just going to a local park. Does not need to be full time. Can be part time or days here and there. I'm flexible. We liv...
Hello! I am looking for camp recommendations for a 4 year old. My son is currently in preschool but has definitely needed a bit of extra attention (sensory issues, struggling with boundaries of other kids, and struggles with change in routine). We live on the north side so ideally something on the n...
Our kid (rising 5th) is at sleepaway camp for the second time. Last year she was homesick the first night, rallied, had an awesome rest of the week. This year she’s at a different camp for two week. She called the first night because there was a family occasion and seemed a little sad, but not te...
My kid with ADHD and anxiety is at sleepaway camp, and ... life is so much easier? I am not stressed all the time? I have time to myself? I'm going to bed hours earlier, the house is much cleaner, no one has yelled or cried, all the clothes have been sorted, everyone has had time to workout. I have ...
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