Multiple Locations, NY
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MODELING CAMP invites all new models to come 'discover the model you' this summer! Explore the world of modeling and fashion at this empowering camp. Each day, campers learn about the business from leading industry professionals, top models and top agencies!

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Fun is at the heart of SNC! In our beautiful natural setting, we combine adventure, learning, and kindness to support each camper’s growth. Our nurturing community helps first-time campers feel confident, make friends easily, and try new activities. At SNC, every child is encouraged to be their true selves—maybe that’s why 92% of our campers return each summer. It’s a place where joy and belonging come naturally.

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Benton, IL

The midwest’s newest residential summer camp for 2nd-9th graders at Rend Lake, IL about 90 minutes from St. Louis

Chicago, IL

Camp Dogwood is a camp for you and your dog. A place where your dog can be a dog. We offer a variety of dog related activities as well lectures and demonstrations on dog related topics.

Vertical Extreme Summer Day Camp
Springfield, IL

Vertical Extreme Summer Day Camp for extreme fun and new experiences for your kids summer 2011.

New Traditions Riding Academy, LLC
Palos Hills, IL

This is a horseback riding camp that caters to beginner to advanced riders of all disciplines with emphasis on show or pleasure riding.

Camp Tapawingo
Metamora, IL

Camp Tapawingo is a traditional, rustic camp with a focus on Horseback Riding, Challenge Courses and Leadership.

Science Adventures
Multiple Locations across the US, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, WI

Campers in grades 1-6 can explore science in a fun, interactive way. Our quality hands-on experiments, innovative curriculum and professional instructors bring your child’s understanding of science to the next level.

NeighborScapes Fun in the Sun Camp
Chicago Heights, IL

NeighborScapes' summer day camps provide classic community-based enrichment experiences

Lake Springfield Baptist Camp
Chatham, IL

Lake Springfield Baptist Camp is summer youth camp and year-round retreat center located between Springfield and Chatham, Illinois on the edge of Lake Springfield.

Oasis Summer Day Camp (Highland Park)
Highland Park, IL

Premier camp on the North Shore of Chicago serving children ages 5-12 years of age.

Camp Kupugani
Leaf River, IL

Less than two hours west of Chicago, Camp Kupugani--in separate girls-only and blended (intentionally co-ed) sessions--provides a multicultural sleepaway camp that is intentionally challenging, intentionally empowering, intentionally diverse and intentionally fun!

Western Illinois Youth Camp
Jacksonville, IL

One week at camp is worth a lifetime of memories! Join us this summer!

Camp Kiwanis - Girl Scouts of Central Illinois
Mahomet, IL

Each summer Girl Scouts of Central Illinois offers a variety of summer camp adventures. Summer camp activities are packed full of outdoor fun! They also build self-confidence, enhance teamwork, and increase awareness of the environment.

Camp Greene Wood
Woodridge, IL

Greene Wood serves all girls, grades K-12. Come for a great camp experience. Make a craft, take a hike or find some special program options! Make Greene Wood your summer home, make new friends & lifelong memories!

School of the Art Institute of Chicago Multi-Arts Camps and Middle School Programs
Chicago, IL

In SAIC's Middle School and Multi-Arts Camps, kids learn to discover, explore, and imagine inside the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago museum.

Camp Cedar Point
Makanda, IL

A great summer opportunity for girls - SAFE & FUN learning experience with focus on group and individual accomplishments. We serve both Girl Scouts & non-scouts. Financial assistance available. Rustic housing in platform tents & hogans. EOE.

Knotty Pine Farm - Horse Camp
Wonder Lake, IL

Week long day camps introduce kids to the everyday workings of a stable.

Illinois Aviation Academy Flight Camp
West Chicago, IL

Illinois Aviation Flight Camp will be a week long aviation filled week! Campers will have the ability to Fly real aircraft with certified flight instructors.

Vedic Heritage Youth Camp
Hinsdale, IL

Timeless Values (Topics from Ramcharitmanas and Bhagavad-Gita) & Dashavatara (Inspiring Values through stories of incarnations of Lord Vishnu)





General Notes About Camps in the State of Illinois

Illinois enjoys warm, sunny summers that are ideal for a range of outdoor activities. Daytime temperatures are perfect for hiking, swimming, and sports, while cooler evenings make for enjoyable campfire gatherings, storytelling, and group games. The state's varied climate allows for the perfect blend of outdoor fun and comfortable nights, whether participating in water sports, nature programs, or more adventurous activities. Illinois’ summer weather provides the right conditions for an engaging and exciting camp season.

Illinois’ landscape is diverse, offering everything from forests and rolling hills to lakes and rivers. With natural parks like the Shawnee National Forest, campers can explore stunning vistas, while the many lakes and rivers throughout the state provide ample opportunities for water-based activities. The state’s geography supports a variety of outdoor pursuits, from canoeing on the Illinois River to hiking the trails of the Great River Road. Whether surrounded by the vast prairies or near the lakeshores, Illinois offers numerous opportunities for exploration and adventure.

The diverse ecosystems in Illinois make it an excellent location for environmental education camps. The state’s mix of wetlands, prairies, forests, and urban areas provides rich opportunities for campers to learn about ecology, wildlife conservation, and environmental stewardship. Many camps in Illinois integrate these ecosystems into their programs, allowing children to experience hands-on learning about the importance of conservation and sustainability. Whether it’s birdwatching in the forests or studying aquatic ecosystems near one of the many lakes, Illinois’ natural environment plays a key role in many summer camp experiences.