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Guide to North Shore Summer Camps

No matter what your kid is into, there’s a camp for him or her. Here’s your handy dandy guide to day camps on Chicago’s North Shore. In addition to the camps listed below, the  park districts in Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe and Highland Park offer a variety of fun and affordable summer camp options.

Traditional Camps

Banner Day Camp

1225 Riverwoods Rd., Lake Forest
www.bannerdaycamp.com
Ages 3 – 6th grade
It’s all about growing as an individual, embracing new opportunities and having fun. And it’s more than just fun. Banner campers develop positive self-esteem as they achieve new accomplishments, socially and athletically. 847-295-4900

North Shore Country Day School Summer Camp

310 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka
www.nscdscamps.org
Ages 4 – 10
The Day Camp’s diverse programs allow for all campers to try new activities in a setting where individual growth is fostered by a caring staff. The goal is to actively involve all campers while offering encouragement and support as they tackle new endeavors. NSCD offers several other summer programs as well. Visit www.nscdscamps.org for more info. 847-441-3350

Apachi Day Camp

Northbrook
4 yrs – 7th grade
Located on 10 beautiful secluded acres in Northbrook, JCC “Z” Frank Apachi day camp has been bringing magical summers to Northshore children for over 25 years. With virtually every sport imaginable, an array of cultural arts activities and door-to door bus service, your child will expand their interests, have fun, grow and make new friends while developing greater independence. www.gojcc.org/daycamp

Sports Camps

GoodSports!

Lincolnwood School, 2600 Colfax, Evanston
847-869-3575
Kindergarten- 8th grade
At GoodSports! your child is exposed to a well rounded variety of sports and activities aimed at developing a whole range of skills and abilities. It’s great fun that builds your child’s sportsmanship, athletic skills, and confidence under the enthusiastic guidance of experienced and dedicated professionals. www.goodsportsyouthcamp.org

Illinois Baseball Academy

Wilmettewww.illinoisbaseballacademy.comAges 4 – 6Illinois Baseball Academy and the Wilmette Park District have teamed up to provide this exciting program for boys and girls. In addition to learning baseball fundamentals and playing daily games, we will spend time everyday teaching valuable life-skills. 847-899-3620

Northwestern Girls Soccer Academy - Junior Wildcat Academy Camp

Lakeside Field, 2400 Campus Drive, Evanston
www.nugirlssoccercamps.com
Grades K – 8
Day camp activities will assist players in improving and learning new skills in a fun, instructive environment. Games and technical training are used to develop the players’ skills and understanding of the game. 847-467-5297

Northwestern Soccer Camps

Long Field, 636 Lincoln St., Evanston
www.nusoccercamps.com
Grades 1 – 8
The camps are designed for the young male athlete, both field players and goalkeepers, to train in a positive learning environment. Individual, small group and team settings to help improve individual skills level, passion for the game and teamwork. Personalized instruction from qualified, highly experienced college coaches and players. 847-491-4392

Game On! Sports Camp for Girls

Lake Forest College, 250 Washington Rd., Lake Forest
www.gameonsportscamp.com
Grades Pre-K – 10th
Located on the impressive and expansive athletic campus of Lake Forest College since 2007, campers of all athletic abilities are treated to a multi-sport experience with all but the golf and horseback riding activities on site. 847-229-9959

Art Camps

Art Center of Highland Park
1957 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park
theartcenterhp.org
Ages 4 – 17
Through a wide range of mixed media activities, this summer let your child explore, imagine and create through art! Camps are offered in 2, 4, 6, or 8 week sessions. New projects offered each session. 847-432-1888

Theatre Camps

Piven Theatre Workshop

927 Noyes St., Evanston
www.piventheatre.org
Grades 4 – 12
Several classes including improvisation, story ensemble and musical theatre. 847-866-6597

Actors Training Center at the Wilmette Theatre

Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette
www.actorstrainingcenter.com
Grades 4 – 12
Several programs available, including Performance Playhouse (by audition only), Elements of a Play and Stage to Screen: Theatre and Filmaking.
847-251-8710

A.C.T. – Academy @ Citadel Theatre

Deerpath Middle School, Lake Forest
citadeltheatre.org
Grades 1 – 12
This year, A.C.T. presents two camp opportunities for young artists that are looking for a real world professional performance experience. Taught by a staff of seasoned professionals, students will be immersed in the world of theatre. Our conservatory style training will expose students to many important aspects of performance art including auditioning, rehearsing, set design, costuming, and the final production. 847-735-8554

Music Camps

Camp Jam

Lake Forest
campjam.com/chicago
Ages 7-17
Camp Jam’s multi-level curriculum schools students in every aspect of playing in a real rock and roll band. From playing techniques, plenty of band rehearsal, song writing, to stage presence, Camp Jam’s variety of classes will turn the bedroom player into a bona fide rock star. Not only do you learn from a rock legend, you get to take the big stage on Friday. 800-513-0930

Music Institute of Chicago

Evanston, Winnetka, Highland Park and Lake Forest
847-905-1500
www.musicinst.org

Academic Camps

Baker Summer Discovery

201 Sheridan Rd., Wilmette
bakerdemschool.org
Age three through ninth grade
Baker’s Summer Discovery is designed to spark the imagination, engage the intellect, and, at the same time, offer an equally important dose of fun and physical activity.  We enthusiastically invite and heartily welcome children from outside the Baker community. 847-425-5814

Nature Camps

Camp CBG at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe
chicagobotanic.org/camp
Ages 2 – 15
These fun outdoor camps offer kids in Chicago’s north shore suburbs a wide variety of activities that take advantage of the facilities and expertise at the Chicago Botanic Garden.847-835-8361

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