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Looking for a summer day camp? Sleep-away camp? School vacation day camp? We've got the bases covered, with camp programs specializing in art, tennis, music, acting, swimming, dance, cheerleading, sports, and more! You can search for camps around the country, too!Abrakadoodle Art ClassesParent rating: ![]() Location: Chicago, IL Abrakadoodle inspires artistic creativity by providing imaginative art education programs for children ages 20 months through 12 years old.
Abrakadoodle programs meet national and state...
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All Kids Can!Parent rating: ![]() Location: 5600 N Richmond Street, Chicago, IL All Kids Can! is a unique health and
fitness summer program for kids ages seven to 14 that teaches children to incorporate health & fitness as a lifestyle. The program is focused on training ch...
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Chicago Youth Rowing CampsParent rating: ![]() Location: 1586 N. Kingsbury, Chicago, IL A rowing program for beginners, the Chicago Youth Rowing Camps teach the essentials of sweep rowing (one oar per person) through both land-training on rowing machines and on-the-water training ...
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The Kids' TableParent rating: ![]() Location: 2337 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL The Kids' Table offers classes centered round healthy cooking and eating for both children and parents. Classes include age-appropriate, hands-on cooking experiences for kids ages two ... |
eta Creative Arts FoundationParent rating: ![]() Location: 7558 S. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL Recognized as one of Chicago's leading African American cultural performing arts institutions, eta has garnered a national and international reputation for the quality of its artistic product, ...
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JCYS Lakeview Family CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 957 W. Grace Street, Chicago, IL The preschool program at the JCYS Lakeview Family Center nurtures children's intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development. While the curriculum is based on Jewish holidays and con... |
Summer LabParent rating: ![]() Location: 1362 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools host summer experiences for kids that include Summer School, Adventure Kids Day Camp, Summer Lab Onstage, and Sports Camps. Preschool through High School s...
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Lakeview YMCAParent rating: ![]() Location: 3333 N. Marshfield Avenue, Chicago, IL The YMCA, known for its solid, affordable, family-based recreation programs, offers afterschool activities, sports, and summer camps. Its programs include child care, preschool, babysitting, a ...
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The PaintbrushParent rating: ![]() Location: 2856 N. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL A wide range of programs can be found at The Paintbrush, including mother-tot and tot-sibling classes; summer, holiday and Saturday camps; parents' nights out; and birthday parties. Chi... |
Ukrainian Village Children's CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 918 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL The Children's Center offers daily arts and crafts for a small mixed-age group ranging in age from two to seven years, during the regular school day. Parents may stay and observe, or just drop ...
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Shedd AquariumParent rating: ![]() Location: 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL The world's largest indoor aquarium, The Shedd is both an aquarium and an oceanarium - a home for marine mammals. Shedd's must-see special exhibit, Lizards and the Komodo Kin... |
Unicoi Art StudioParent rating: ![]() Location: 2059 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL Unicoi Studio provides quality art classes, summer camp programs for kids ages five to 12, and party events for children ages two to 14. Projects are designed to excite art-lov... |
Lifeline TheatreParent rating: ![]() Location: 6912 N. Glenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL Lifeline Theatre is an ensemble of artists-writers, directors, actors, and designers dedicated to using theater to educate, entertain, and empower the community. Its KidSeries p... |
The Entertainment ProjectParent rating: ![]() Location: 3633 N California Ave, Chicago, IL The Entertainment Project's summer program - held at Gordon Tech High School, 3633 North California Avenue - features music, art, dance, drama, and technical design segments taught by certified...
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