- Apr 27, 2017

SUMMER FUN GUIDE | Camps + More!

The inviting days of summer are calling kids of all ages. Plan ahead with these fabulous summer camps, events and activities where they will make memories to last a lifetime. Chicago's western suburbs have many opportunities to choose from– here, we list some of the most unique and exciting programs. Check back next month for more fun ideas!

Thrilling Half Day & Full Day Summer Camps OAK BROOK SWIM & TENNIS – Join us this summer for a full array of thrilling half day or full day summer camps or instructional tennis or swimming lessons! We have four great camps to select from (Swim & Tennis),(Tennis, Archery & Sports), (Art & Tennis) and (Soccer & Tennis)! Kids will have a blast with these fun camps while parents with busy schedules will love their new found flexibility! All camps are instructional based and focus on skill improvement while making each and every class exciting! Most camps run weekly starting June 12 and are held rain or shine (camps are held indoors during inclement weather). Membership is not required to participate in camps or lessons. For additional class offerings and camp information please visit our website or give us a call! 800 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, (630) 368-.6422, www.oak-brook.org/ swimandtennis

The Best Summer Ever with Y Day Camp NAPERVILLE YMCA – Help your child have the best summer ever with a Y day camp experience that helps them learn and master skills, make friends and feel welcome.. Programs offered for Preschoolers, Kindergartners, School Age Youth and Teens. Our staff are professionally trained and we are ACA accredited. We have a focus on Healthy kids and extended care hours are available. Check out of Basketball and Volleyball Clinics too this summer. At Y camp, we help to keep your child active, healthy and learning all summer long. www.napervilleymcas.org

Young Naperville Singers Camp for Grades 1-4 YNSing Summer Camp with Young Naperville Singers June 12 - 16 At YNSing, campers in grades 1 - 4 will have the opportunity to find their voice through songs, movement, and games. Fun activities are planned to foster healthy singing skills, encourage expression, and make new friends. There will be a short informal performance at the end of the week for family and friends! For more information, visit our website at www.ynschoirs.org or call (630) 369-9679.

DuPage Children’s Museum In Naperville THINK BIG IN MUSEUM SUMMER CAMPS – Today’s kids are tomorrow’s innovators, problem-solvers, and trailblazers! Think BIG while having fun with summer enrichment camps at DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM). Research has shown that immersing children in STEAM learning experiences early on helps to inspire life-long curiosity, creativity, and problem solving skills. Choose from Preschool camps, STEM Labs for grades 1-5, and Art Camps for grades 1-2. Find the right camp for your young explorer today! (630) 637-8000www.dupagechildrens.org (630) 637-8000, www.dupagechildrens.org

All-Day, All Fun – Camps at Fox Valley Fox Valley Park District offers more than 75 unique camps at the region’s top facilities. Adventures abound at Eola Community Center, Blackberry Farm, the Vaughan Athletic Center, Prisco Community Center, and Red Oak Nature Center. Go all-in with our all-day camps, or enjoy specialized programs in sports, swimming, performing arts, science, tech, nature and other exciting areas. Max out on fun, and value - most of our camps cost less than $5 an hour. www.wherefunbegins.org

Camp Fun With FVSRA Fox Valley Special Recreation Association provides Summer Day Camp for individuals with special needs throughout the Fox Valley area. Existing to enrich the lives of people with disabilities by providing year-round recreation and leisure opportunities, FVSRA is a safe and enjoyable environment for your child to continue growth and learning through various activities while providing social, emotional and physical support. Contact Claire Howes at (630) 907-1114. www.FVSRA.org. Now hiring!

Create & Paint for Summer FUN at Bottle & Bottega!

We’re creating summertime fun at Bottle & Bottega Glen Ellyn and LaGrange. Public painting parties offered daily for all ages. Be sure to check out our calendar of events to see what we’ll be painting! Daytime and evening sessions with canvas painting, pallet painting and more! Enter PROMO Code SUMMERFUN to receive 10% OFF. Glen Ellyn, 498 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn, (630) 984-4955 www.bottleandbottega.com/glenellyn LaGrange, 1 West Harris Ave, LaGrange, (708) 441-4300 www.bottleandbottega.com/lagrange

Camps for Kids 3-17 at Naperville Park District Naperville Park District offers a wide array of summer camps for kids ages 3-17 with a focus on fun and making new friends! Little ones will thrive in developmental, play-based camps. Activity-filled, summer-long day camps are great for school-age students. Kids who love sports can choose from soccer, football, tennis, lacrosse, golf, fitness and much more. Those with a rich curiosity and love for hands-on activities will enjoy culinary, nature and science-based camps. www.napervilleparks.org/summercamps

Naperville Indoor Playground & Party Place BALL FACTORY – Indoor Playground, where kids and parents can play together and fun is endless for all. It is safe and clean, filled with movement encouraging activities. We host the best birthday parties. Ball Factory is a great space for children up to 12 years old, while at the same time, offering moms and dads the opportunity to have some personal time. You can play together or watch them play, sit back on comfy sofas, watch TV, work using our FREE WI-FI or have a nice meal with a cup of coffee in our Cafe. (630) 445-8365 or visit www.BallFactoryFun.com.

Camp Naper! NAPER SETTLEMENT – This summer, Naper Settlement is pleased to offer an all-new season of exciting summer day camps that are sure to capture a child’s imagination. The Camp Naper programs are fun and educational experiences that will teach campers about topics such as science, art and architecture. Programs range from 1- to 5-day camps and last from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camps begin in June. Registration is required. To register, call (630) 420-6010. For info, www.napersettlement.org/camp.

Summer Camp Connection OSWEGOLAND PARK DISTRICT SUMMER– The Oswegoland Park District’s Summer Camp Connection program provides a safe, fun, and educational place for your kids to spend their summer days. Swimming, field trips, cooking, nature hikes, and guest speakers will all be part of the fun. Kids, ages 4 to entering 6th grade, can attend any number of days you choose, allowing you the flexibility to plan summer vacations. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and all activities are included in the $50.88 daily fee. www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org

Summer Camp at Seven Bridges EDWARD-ELMHURST HEALTH & FITNESS–Keep your kids entertained with martial arts, dance, tumbling, swimming, arts and crafts, organized gym, weekly field trips and more. Available for one day, one week, or the entire summer, kids will make memories while learning new skills and making new friends. Our fun and interactive program is engaging and has something to offer every child. Ages 5-11. June 5 - August 11. Call (630) 646-7940.

Science Camps at Cantigny WHEATON – New for 2017, Cantigny Park offers two camps July 10-14 for students entering grades 4 to 6. “Nature Explorers” is 9:30am to noon. “Water Explorations” meets 1 to 3:30pm. Each hands-on camp is priced at $75. Also at the park, “Girls Make History Camp” is June 26-30 (9am to noon) for girls ages 7-11. Cost is $95. For details or to register, call (630) 260-8162 or visit www.cantigny.org.

GreenApple Campus STEM + INNOVATION + ENTREPRENEURSHIP – GreenApple® Campus is an educational NFP with a mission to inspire the innovators of the future through creative, challenging STEM, Innovation and Entrepreneurial programs for kids. Camps include: Robotics, Coding, AR/VR Mobile Game & App Design, Minecraft, Maker in the FabLab and GirlsTech. Kids 5 - 14 years. Elmhurst & Chicago, (872) 240-4230, www.GreenAppleCampus.org