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Compare 19 academic camps in Chicago

Use this page to compare academic summer camp providers in Chicago by city, age fit, schedule, and price. Strong local coverage appears in Chicago and Evanston, and most listed options run in June, July, and August.

Provider listings

19

Age range

1-18

Common months

June, July, and August

Where to compare academic camps in Chicago

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Quick answers about academic camps in Chicago

How many options are listed?

City Camps lists 19 academic camp provider pages in Chicago.

What ages are covered?

Listed options cover ages 1-18, with exact age rules set by each provider.

What should I verify?

Confirm current dates, weekly schedule, price, registration availability, and refund policies on each camp website.

Common academic camp topics in Chicago

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📚 Academic

Northwestern CTD Summer Camps

103 options

Northwestern CTD provider listing with 103 summer camp or session options in Evanston.

academicAcademicScience
Ages 3–18
Location EvanstonChicago
Dates Multiple summer 2026 sessions
Price $700–$1500/week
Camp website

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Naperville Park District

31 options

Naperville Park District provider listing with 31 summer camp or session options in Naperville.

municipal parkssummer campmulti
Ages 1–17
Location NapervilleChicago
Dates Multiple summer 2026 sessions
Price $35–$300/week
Camp website

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Libertyville Parks and Recreation

11 options

Libertyville Parks and Recreation provider listing with 11 summer camp or session options in Libertyville.

generalGeneralOutdoors
Ages 3–14
Location LibertyvilleChicago
Dates Multiple summer 2026 sessions
Price $160–$487/week
Camp website

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City of Evanston Parks and Recreation

8 options

City of Evanston Parks and Recreation provider listing with 8 summer camp or session options in Evanston.

artsartArts
Ages 4–14
Location EvanstonChicago
Dates Multiple summer 2026 sessions
Price $201–$371/week
Camp website

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US Sports Camps (Nike Sports Camps) - Lake Forest

7 options

US Sports Camps (Nike Sports Camps) provider listing with 7 summer camp or session options in Lake Forest.

sportsSportsacademic
Ages 6–18
Location Lake ForestChicago
Dates Multiple summer 2026 sessions
Price $355–$929/week
Camp website

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Brookfield Parks and Recreation

5 options

Brookfield Parks and Recreation provider listing with 5 summer camp or session options in Brookfield.

field tripsgamesmulti
Ages 3–12
Location BrookfieldChicago
Dates Multiple summer 2026 sessions
Price $120–$245/week
Camp website

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Vagabond School of the Arts Summer Camps

4 options

Vagabond School of the Arts provider listing with 4 summer camp or session options in Elmhurst.

academicAcademicArts
Ages 7–17
Location ElmhurstChicago
Dates Multiple summer 2026 sessions
Price $300–$1200/week
Camp website

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Cps Summer Camps

2 options

Cps provider listing with 2 summer camp or session options in Chicago.

freeacademicAcademic
Ages 7–15
Location ChicagoChicago
Dates Multiple summer 2026 sessions
Price Contact for pricing
Camp website

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Ioimprov Summer Camps

2 options

Ioimprov provider listing with 2 summer camp or session options in Chicago.

artsperforming artsTheater/Music
Ages 8–18
Location ChicagoChicago
Dates Multiple summer 2026 sessions
Price From $400/week
Camp website

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Lyceeworldcamp Summer Camps

2 options

Lyceeworldcamp provider listing with 2 summer camp or session options in Chicago.

academicarabic immersionchicago
Ages 4–10
Location ChicagoChicago
Dates Multiple summer 2026 sessions
Price $575–$615/week
Camp website

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Saic Summer Camps

2 options

Saic provider listing with 2 summer camp or session options in Chicago.

academicartsArts
Ages 15–18
Location ChicagoChicago
Dates Multiple summer 2026 sessions
Price From $1908/week
Camp website

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US Sports Camps (Nike Sports Camps) - Brookfield

2 options

US Sports Camps (Nike Sports Camps) provider listing with 2 summer camp or session options in Brookfield.

sportsSportsacademic
Ages 7–17
Location BrookfieldChicago
Dates Multiple summer 2026 sessions
Price $459–$709/week
Camp website

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US Sports Camps (Nike Sports Camps) - Chicago

2 options

US Sports Camps (Nike Sports Camps) provider listing with 2 summer camp or session options in Chicago.

sportsSportsacademic
Ages 8–18
Location ChicagoChicago
Dates Multiple summer 2026 sessions
Price $399–$630/week
Camp website

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US Sports Camps (Nike Sports Camps) - Naperville

2 options

US Sports Camps (Nike Sports Camps) provider listing with 2 summer camp or session options in Naperville.

sportsSportsacademic
Ages 5–18
Location NapervilleChicago
Dates Multiple summer 2026 sessions
Price $225–$650/week
Camp website

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George Washington Elementary Summer Champ Camp

Directory candidate

A Jewish day camp for children in grades 4-5, focusing on a well-rounded summer experience with a variety of activities.

academicday campenrichment
Ages 5–12
Location AlsipChicago
Dates June-August 2026
Price From $613/week
Camp website

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Kalapriya Youth Summer Camp (South Asian)

Directory candidate

Kalapriya Youth Summer Camp offers a day program in Chicago focused on South Asian arts and culture, including dance, music, yoga, and storytelling.

academicartscooking
Ages 6–14
Location ChicagoChicago
Dates June-August 2026
Price Contact for pricing
Camp website

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Naperville Yard Fun Camp

Directory candidate

Naperville Yard Fun Camp offers a variety of activities including sports, games, and arts and crafts for children aged 5-12 in Naperville, Illinois.

academicarts and craftsfield trips
Ages 5–14
Location NapervilleChicago
Dates June-August 2026
Price Contact for pricing
Camp website

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Nature's Neighbors

Directory candidate

Nature's Neighbors offers nature-focused day camps at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago, providing hands-on science and outdoor exploration for ch...

academicmuseumnature
Ages 4–5
Location ChicagoChicago
Dates June-August 2026
Price From $450/week
Camp website

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Nike Cross Country Camp at Elmhurst University

Directory candidate

The Nike Cross Country Camp at Elmhurst University offers middle & high school XC runners the opportunity to learn and develop as a more competitive XC runner. A combination of distance and speed training, along with drills that work on improving running mech

academicAcademicsports
Ages 12–17
Location ElmhurstChicago
Dates June-August 2026
Price From $719/week
Camp website
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