Summer Camps in Lake County IL
Your guide to 2024 summer camps in the area.
Like most things in the Chicagoland area, summer camps fill out fast! It’s never too early to start looking into what’s available near you. Good thing is, there are so many to choose from: from day camps that have a variety of activities, to camps that focus on specific interests, you are sure to find the perfect one that will fit your child’s personality, along with the flexibility you may or may not need from a camp.
In this guide you will find the following type of camps offered in Lake County IL:
All-Outdoor Day Camps
Variety of Sports Camps
Equestrian Camps
Art / Music / Dance / Theatre Camps
Cooking Camps
STEM Camps
Nature-Based Camps
Preschool Camps
Don’t forget to also check your local park district for their summer camp offerings!
*Please note that I may not have all the information in regard to hours & session offerings. Please contact the summer camp directly for more information. Additionally, some camps do not have their 2024 information posted yet. Check back often for updates!
All-Outdoor Summer Day Camps
Discovery Day Camp, for ages 4-14yo
241 US-45, Vernon Hills IL 60061
4 week or 8 week sessions
Hours: 9a-3p, with before & after care options
Vernon Township, for ages 4-7yo
16652 N Buffalo Grove Rd, Lincolnshire IL 60069
7 week session, Hours: 9a-2p
Tamarak Day Camp, preschool through 9th grade
23970 N Elm Rd, Lincolnshire IL 60069
Hours: 930a-315p, pre-k through 1p with after care option
Good Times Summer Day Camp, for ages 4-12yo
Home Base: Canlan Libertyville Sports Complex
1950 N Hwy 45, Libertyville IL 60048
Flexible schedule by day and weeks
Hours: 9a-4p, with before & after care options for FREE
Additional locations in Glenview & Milwaukee
Elanie Frank Apachi, for age 3yo through 7th grade
23280 N Old McHenry Rd, Lake Zurich IL 60047
4 week or 8 week sessions
Hours: 9a-3p, with before & after care options
Additional locations in Northbrook, Evanston and various locations in Chicago
Apachi Village, for ages 3-4yo
23280 N Old McHenry Rd, Lake Zurich IL 60047
4 week or 8 week sessions
Hours: 930a-1p
Additional locations in Northbrook & Rogers Park
Fun-N-Sun, for age 4yo through 7th Grade
Westlake Christian Academy
275 S Lake St, Grayslake IL 60030
Flexible schedule by day and weeks
Hours: 830a-330p, with before & after care options
Banner Day Camp, for age 3yo through 9th Grade
1177 Riverwoods Rd, Lake Forest IL 60045
4 or 8 week sessions
Sports Variety Summer Camps
Ball Camps
Hi-Five Sports Zone, for ages 4-14yo
Hawthorn Mall
122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills IL 60061
Flexible schedule by weeks
Hours: 9a-3p, with after care options
Additional location in Northbrook
Play Tyme Gym, for K-6th grade
122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills IL 60061
Flexible schedule by weeks, 3 or 5 day option
Hours: 9a-330p, with before & after care options
Advocate Condell Centre Club Summer Camp, for ages 5-12yo
200 W Golf Rd, Libertyville IL 60048
Flexible schedule by day and weeks
Hours: 9a-4p, with before & after care options
Weekly themes include: science, sports, arts & crafts, cooking, theatre and more
The Golf Practice
Junior Golf Summer camp, for ages 5-11yo
Highland Park Golf Learning Center
2205 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park IL 60035
Additional location in Evanston
Weekly options, Hours: 9a-12p
Travel League Summer camp, for ages 8-12yo
Sunset Valley Golf Club
1390 Sunset Rd, Highland Park IL 60035
& Highland Park Golf Learning Center
2205 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park IL 60035
1 week, 2 week or 4 week options, Hours: 8a-1p
Martial Arts / Fitness & Obstacle Course Camps
Ki Martial Arts, for ages 5-12yo
2055 S Lake St, Mundelein IL 60060
Flexible schedule by weeks, 2, 3, 4 & 5 day options
Hours: 730a-6p
ACTION Martial Arts, for ages 5-12yo
690 S Lake St, Mundelein IL 60060
Flexible schedule by weeks
Hours: 730a-6p
FlashFit Kids Summer Camp, for K-6th grade
Canlan Sports
1950 US-45, Libertyville IL 60048
Flexible schedule by weeks, 1/2 day and full day options
Hot Ground Gym, for ages 6-13yo
Canlan Sports
1950 US-45, Libertyville IL 60048
Flexible schedule by weeks, Hours: 8a-4p
Additional location in Arlington Heights
Ultimate Ninjas, for ages 5-16yo
732 E Park Ave, Libertyville IL 60048
Equestrian Camps
Red Coat Farm
24675 Gilmer Rd, Hawthorn Woods IL 60047
Flexible schedule by days
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9a-3p
Palladia Farm, for ages 6-11yo
14314 Towne Trail, Libertyville IL 60048
Flexible schedule by weeks
Hours: Tues-Fri, 930a-3p
On Course Riding Academy, must be at least 5yo
31150 N Gilmer Rd, Grayslake IL 60030
Flexible schedule by day, 2 day minimum
Hours: 930a-3p, with before & after care options for FREE
Equidream School of Horsemanship
24535 W Chardon Rd, Grayslake IL 60030
5 sessions, 2 weeks each, hours: 9a-12p
Jump4It
35344 N Knowles Rd, Lake Villa IL 60046
Flexible schedule by weeks
Hours: Tues-Fri, 930a-3p
Susanna Farms, for ages 5-12yo
24153 W Townline Rd, Lake Villa IL 60046
Flexible schedule by day and weeks
Hours: 9a-3p, with after care option
Pferde Farm, for ages 4-12yo
41770 N Hunt Club Rd, Oak Mill Creek IL 60083
1 week session, hours: M-F 9a-1230p or 9a-5p
1 day camp option, hours: Sat 9a-1230p
Patch 22, for ages 6-10yo
15900 W Kelly Rd, Wadsworth IL 60083
5 sessions, 2 weeks each, hours: Tues-Fri
Summer Camps in The Arts
Art Variety Camps
Camp Adler, for ages 5-11yo
1700 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville IL 60048
2 Sessions, 3 weeks each
Hours: 9a-4p, with after care option
Advocate Condell Centre Club Summer Camp, for ages 5-12yo
200 W Golf Rd, Libertyville IL 60048
Flexible schedule by day and weeks
Hours: 9a-4p, with before & after care options
Weekly themes include: science, sports, arts & crafts, cooking, theatre and more
Visual Art Camps
Rivellino School of Art, for ages 6-14yo
350 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove IL 60047
Flexible schedule by weeks, 1/2 day camps
Hours: 9a-12p or 1-4p, with before & after care options
Clay Monet, must be at least 5yo
532 W Rt 22, Lake Zurich IL 60047
Flexible schedule by days, 1/2 day camps
Hours: 9a-12p or 1-4p, with before & after care options
The Art Center Highland Park, ages vary by camp offering
1957 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park IL 60035
Flexible schedule by weeks, 1 & 2 week options, 1/2 day camps
Hours: 9a-12 & 1230-330p
Cooking Camps
Taste Buds Kitchen, for ages 4-13yo
2521 Waukegan Rd, Bannockburn IL 60015
Flexible schedule by weeks, 3hrs per day
Hours: 9a-12p or 1-4p, based on age
The Joyful Gourmet, Libertyville & Elawa Farm, Lake Forest
More info to come….
Performance Art Camps
School of Rock, ages vary by camp offering
Lake County locations in Libertyville, Highwood and Barrington
Flexible schedule by weeks, Hours: 9a-3p
Additional locations throughout Chicago & the suburbs
Improv Playhouse Theater, ages vary by camp offering
Locations vary in Libertyville IL
Flexible schedule by days and weeks, options for 1/2 day & full day and 2 week sessions
Hours: 9a-3p, with before & after care options
Citadel Theatre, ages vary by camp offering
Locations vary in Lake Forest IL
2 sessions, 5 week and 3 week options, hours: 9a-3p
Liatris Dance Company, for ages 3-10
15 Commerce Dr, Ste 115, Grayslake IL 60030
Flexible schedule by weeks, 1/2 day & full day based on age
Hours: 830a-12p or 830a-330p
Children’s Theatre Company, 1st-5th grade
425 Laurel Ave, Highland Park IL 60035
June 17th - July 14th, hours: 930a-230p
Ballet Makkai, for ages 7 & up
2126 First St, Highland Park IL 60035
3 sessions, 1 week each
Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:30a-3:00p & Fri 9:30a-2:00p
STEM Summer Camps
Code Ninjas, for ages 5-14
Lake County locations in Libertyville, Long Grove and Gurnee
Flexible schedule by weeks, 1/2 day camps
Hours: 830a-12p and 1230-330p
Additional locations throughout Chicagoland
Camp Invention, for ages K-6th grade
Lake County locations:
1700 S. O'Plaine Rd, Green Oaks IL 60048, 6/10-6/14, 9a-3p
1441 Lake St, Libertyville IL 60048, 7/8-7/12, 830a-3p
33315 N Fish Lake Rd, Ingleside IL 60041, 7/8-7/12, 9a-330p
545 Newport Ct, Island Lake IL 60042, 7/8-7/12, 9a-330p
Additional locations in Chicago and the suburbs
Advocate Condell Centre Club Summer Camp, for ages 5-12yo
200 W Golf Rd, Libertyville IL 60048
Flexible schedule by day and weeks
Hours: 9a-4p, with before & after care options
Weekly themes include: science, sports, arts & crafts, cooking, theatre and more
theCoderSchool, ages vary by camp offering
827 N Waukegan Rd, Deerfield IL 60015
Flexible schedule by weeks
iD Tech, for ages 7-17
Lake Forest College
555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest IL 60045
1 week sessions, varies by age, day & overnight camps available
Additional locations in Evanston, Chicago and Lisle
Nature-Based Summer Camps
Lake Forest Open Lands, ages vary by camp offering
350 N Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest IL 60045
4 day, 1 time camps
The Lake County Forest Preserves, ages vary by camp offering
Locations vary in Lake County
3 day, weekly and 3 week options, hours vary
Elawa Farm, for ages 1st-6th grades
1401 Middlefork Dr, Lake Forest IL 60045
Weekly offerings, theme-based and by age
Hours: 9a-1p
School-Based Summer Programs
Preschool and school-aged summer programs; can enroll your kids for just the summer and at various ages.
JCYS - Sunflower Camp, for ages 6 weeks-3yo
Lake County locations in Buffalo Grove and Highland Park
Additional locations in Chicago
JCYS - Lil’ North Suburban Day Camp, for ages Pre-K & Kindergarteners
JCYS Northwest Family Center
1700 Weiland Rd, Buffalo Grove IL 60089
JCYS - North Suburban Day Camp, for 1st-8th grades
JCYS Northwest Family Center
1700 Weiland Rd, Buffalo Grove IL 60089
Tamarack Country School
23970 N Elm Rd
Lincolnshire IL 60069
Camp Patriot, for Kindergartenders-8th grade
Stevenson High School
1 Stevenson Dr, Lincolnshire IL 60069
Goddard School
Lake County locations in Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, Lake Zurich, Round Lake & Third Lake
Additional locations throughout Chicagoland
Christ Lutheran Church, for ages 3-9
595 N Deerpath Dr, Vernon Hills IL 60061
KinderCare, for ages 6 weeks-6th grade
Lake County locations in Vernon Hills, Mundelein, Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich, Grayslake, Gurnee, Round Lake Beach and Round Lake Heights
Additional locations throughout Chicagoland
Bright Horizons
Lake County locations in Deerfield, Vernon Hills, Lake Zurich, Deer Park, Lake Forest
Additional locations throughout Chicagoland
Kiddie Academy, for ages 5-12
Lake County locations in Hawthorn Woods, Grayslake & Gurnee
Additional locations throughout Chicagoland
Growing with Grace Preschool, for ages 3-5
501 Valley Park Drive, Libertyville IL 60048
3 sessions, 2 weeks each, 2 or 3 days depending on age
Hours: 9-1130a
Gorton Children’s Learning Center
400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest IL 60045
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