Looking for fun camp ideas for your little one?

I have had a few parents ask me about good programs for their younger children this summer.  You can always check your local library or park for different daily programs.  They are usually free or have a small fee and they will range in length and time during the day.  However, if you are looking for something different 1/2 or full day, below are some cool options.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum:
All camps have a high staff to camper ratio (1:5 for four-year old camps and 1:7 for all other camps).  Camps incorporate plenty of unstructured time in nature, including constructing outdoor forts and water tables, hiking the grounds surrounding the Nature Museum and observing local wildlife!

http://www.naturemuseum.org/programs-events-and-camps/camps/summer-camp

The YMCA offers a variety of camps for prek 3 up through teens.

http://www.ymcachicago.org/leaningtower/pages/summer-day-camp

Old Town School of Folk Music:
Old Town School also has a drop-off summer camp for little ones 4 and 5 years old. Led by Camp Director Lindsay Weinberg and four teaching artists, children get lots of attention in small groups as they explore the arts in our studios, classrooms, and concert hall at our vintage 909 Armitage location. This camp runs Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Camp begins at 9:00 AM and pickup is at 11:30 AM.

https://www.oldtownschool.org/classes/kids/camp/

Near North Montessori:
Explore learning – programs in math, languages, robotics, computer programming, science and Spanish immersion.
Explore arts and culture – programs in ceramics, photography, gardening, Native American lifeways and more.
Explore the city – ChicagoGo Camps include boat rides, trolley rides, museums and guided city-wide adventures.
Explore sports and activity – swim in our pool; play in our two gyms and three outdoor play areas.
 
http://www.nnms.org/enrichment-programs/summer-camp/

Our Lady of Victory School
Summer Camp with a variety of activities for children ages 3-14.

http://olvchicago.squarespace.com/summer-2014/

Oak Park Art League
For kids 5- 12. The Oak Park Art League offers art camps that run from June 16 to August 8 and meet weekdays 9am – noon. Each week we have a different camp offering for 5-8 year olds and 9-12 year olds.

http://www.oakparkartleague.org/summer-art-camps/

Steve and Kate's Camp at St. Vincent Ferrer
http://steveandkatescamp.com/location/river-forest/

You can also find a large selection in March's Chicago Parent.  There are camps for all ages in the magazine. Good luck!

Tanya