
It’s time to think about summer camps. Some Evanston summer camps are taking registrations, while others are still formulating their plans. Now is the time to start looking and start making summer plans for your kids. There are so many summer camps in Evanston to chose from.
Featured Summer Camps
Baker Summer Discovery Camp
At Baker, we’ve designed a summer camp that offers more than a getaway for kids. It’s an adventure. PK-6th graders engage in exciting projects that unlock the secrets of the things that fascinate them, deepen their sense of wonder and give them a hunger to learn more.

Camp Dates:
June 2023-August 2023
Tel: 847-425-5800| Email: summer@bakerdemschool.org| 201 Sheridan Rd., Wilmette, IL 60091
Wildcat Sports Camp

Spend the summer with Northwestern Recreation! As one of the best multi-sport day camps on the North Shore, Wildcat Sports Camp offers campers, 1st – 6th graders, the fun and exciting experience of learning and growing through physical activity and sports. Each camp day introduces campers to various sports, games, and activities while emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship.
- Session I: June 20 – June 30, 2023
- Session II: July 3 – 14, 2023 (no camp July 4)
- Session III: July 17 – 28, 2023
Registration for the 2023 camp session is now open!
- $1,000 per session (no transportation)
- $1,100 per session (transportation from Diversey Harbor)
Tel: 847-491-7314 | Email: wildcatcamp@northwestern.edu | 2311 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
We can’t wait to host your camper this summer!
Atid- a Taste of OSRUI- a URJ Camp

Atid is a taste of OSRUI with all of the summer fun and magic packed into a 5 day session. Atid is great for campers who are away from home for the first time. Our nurturing staff are ready to welcome each new camper and help them adjust in their own way to being in this new setting. If your child is older, we have plenty of space all over camp and we would love to have you join us for 2023!
Email: osrui@urj.org
Studio North Academy of the Performing Arts

Flowers, Fairies and Princesses Camp, Ages 3-6 years
This creative, one-week camp combines both art and dance, culminating in a short, in-studio performance at the end of the week. Dancers will take ballet class every day, get a taste of Jazz and Tap, and create dance-related art in daily themed projects.
Session #1 – July 31-August 4, 9:30am-11:30am
Session #2 – August 7-11, 9:30am-11:30am
Session #3 – August 14-18, 9:30-11:30am
$200/session
On Your Toes Camp! Ages 6-10 years
For the beginning and newly intermediate dancer, we offer a full day of themed programming (9:30am-3pm), creating a well-rounded schedule with lessons in ballet, tap, jazz, and modern. A final performance of varying styles will be presented. Dancers will be separated for classes by age and ability.
Camp runs June 19-August 4 weekly
Register by the week: $300/week, 9:30-3pm
Week #1: June 19-23 (Musical Theatre Week)
Week #2: June 26-30 (Pets! Week)
Week #3: July 10-14 (Summer Splash Week)
Week #4: July 17-21 (Hollywood Week)
Week #5: July 24-28 (Around the World Week)
Week #6: July 31-August 4 (Holidays Week)
Summer Dance Intensive!
A dance intensive for ages 11 and up, for upper intermediate and advanced dance students. A full compendium of styles will be covered, including ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary and more! The day will run from 10-3pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. A minimum number of dancers is required for this camp to run, as we will rotate instructors from the Chicago-land area. Permission required, for safety.
$300/week.
Runs:
June 12-16
July 10-14
August 14-18
Tel: 847-251-7627 | info@studionorthacademy.com | 414 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
Northwestern University Women’s Basketball Summer Camps

Northwestern University Women’s Basketball Summer Camps are designed for all levels of play – from beginners to advanced. Campers will be placed with the appropriate peer group and work on basketball fundamentals. Wildcat basketball staff and players will provide instruction. Providing a fun-filled learning experience for all participants, Wildcat basketball camps are designed to serve each individual camper, teaching fundamental skills as well as team play. Campers will have the opportunity to interact with Wildcat players and coaches, who serve on the camp’s staff. It is a unique opportunity for young players to meet these world-class student-athletes and coaches.
Questions? Contact: ivy.abiona@northwestern.edu
Camp Address: Basketball Day Camp (2707 Ashland Ave, Evanston, IL 60208) | Basketball/Soccer Camp (2311 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL 60208)
One River School of Art + Design

One River School has transformed the summer camp experience by developing the most fun and compelling creative camps in America. Our program allows Teens and Kids to select from a wide range of studio art and digital art & design experiences that cater to students of all ages and all levels. Registration begins 2/1/23. Register early, Spots fill up fast!
Tel: 847-737-5806 | evanston@oneriverschool.com | 1033 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201
DANCE CAMPS: Build-A-Buddy & Camp Splash

Calling all movers and makers ages 6-9! In these fun dance camps, young artists will craft, create, and play as they enter the Build-A-Buddy workshop and explore all things water, using their imaginations and their muscles to make magic this summer. Time at the park or in the pool (Goldfish Swim School) cap off the camp day. Come dance with us!
BUILD-A-BUDDY CAMP:
June 26-30, CAMP SPLASH: July 10-14, Monday-Friday, 9:30am-2:30pm
Tel: 847-328-6683 | Email: dce@dancecenterevanston.com