Multiple Locations, NY
Other

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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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.

Benton, IL

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

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.

EIU English Studies Camp for High School Students
Charleston, IL

This one-week camp allows students to hone their English skills while providing them with a chance to sample life on a college campus and meet peers with similar interests.

YMCA Camp Duncan
Ingleside, IL

Just one hour from Chicago, Rockford and Milwaukee, YMCA Camp Duncan is the place where you can dive into endless fun and excitement. Our day camp, traditional overnight camp, overnight mini-camp, and teen adventure camp are packed with classic camp activities that empower campers to build a sense of belonging while discovering the best versions of themselves.

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.

Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls
Multiple Locations, IL

Sports Crazy Summer - Lots of Sports! Lots of Fun! We inspire both the recreational and travel athlete. Grades Preschool - 8th, includes transportation and flexible week options.

One In A Hundred Summer Camp
Northbrook, IL

One In A Hundred offers a summer day camp experience for children entering grades 1st-8th with social communication disorders. Our camp has all the fun of a traditional camp emphasizing social skill development and building friendships.

Vedic Heritage Youth Camp
Hinsdale, IL

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

Discovery Day Camp Inc
Lincolnshire, IL

Discovery's goal is to create an environment in which campers have FUN while growing as individuals and as members of a group through participation in a wide variety of activities including sports, fine and applied arts, and team building.

NBC Camps
Auburn, Missoula, Spokane, Anchorage, Billings, Portland, Olds, Red Deer, Redding, Napa, and More, WA

NBC Camps offers residential basketball, volleyball, and soccer camps for kids age 9-18. NBC Camps encourages athletes to achieve excellence on and off the court.

ArtReach Educational Theatre Summer Arts Camp
Rolling Meadows, IL

Our performing arts camps consist of 3 camp sessions and culminate in a fully staged musical production.

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.

Taylor YMCA Day Camp
Elgin, IL

The YMCA provides children with summer adventures that promote a healthy spirit, mind and body. Children will spend their time outdoors as experienced staff lead campers in a wide variety of activitites each day.

Edventure & Camp Little Giant Camps
Carbondale, IL

one week day and residential camps for all abilities

Camp Ondessonk
Ozark, IL

Camp Ondessonk is the Premier Adventure Destination of the Midwest. Our camper fees are extremely competitive and unlike many other summer camps, Ondessonk does not charge additional fees for horseback riding or senior camper electives.

WorldWise Tutoring's Summer Enrichment Program
Chicago, IL

WorldWise Tutoring is offering 23 engaging summer enrichment online courses for students AGES 4-19 in the genres of: Creativity, Foreign Language, STEM, Sociology, Writing, Real-Life Math, Test Prep, College Prep

Advantage Basketball Camps
Multiple Cities, AZ

Advantage Basketball Camps are nationally recognized as one of the Top ball handling camps in the world. Advantage was named by sports illustrated as one of the top two camps in the country




Illinois Summer Camps on CampChannel.com

IL Directory Overview

Illinois camp statistics within this directory. Percentages reflect share of all directory listings.
Statistic Illinois % of Dir.
Total Listings572.5%
Day Camps473.2%
Resident Camps211.8%
Family Camps123.2%
Travel Camps41.5%
Coed Camps492.5%
All-Girls Camps92.9%
All-Boys Camps31.6%

Format counts may overlap.

Price Range and Age by Format

Listings offering that format exclusively. Fewer than 5 listings omitted. Prices reflect director-reported brackets.
Format Price/Wk Ages Coed%
DayUnder $100 - $9515 - 1488%

Ages = median values. Prices = director-reported brackets.

Top specialty categories for Illinois within this directory, filtered by minimum listing count and quality score.
Specialty Listings % of State % of Category
General Program3357.9%2.9%
Family Camps1221.1%3.2%
Art Camps915.8%3.6%
Academic Camps610.5%2.2%
Sport Camps58.8%2.2%


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.