2026 Evanston Summer Camps

Summer in Evanston means longer days, lakefront breezes, and the happy challenge of keeping kids engaged until school starts back up. Whether your child is into art, athletics, coding, or the great outdoors, Evanston summer camps offer something for just about every interest and age group. From week-long day camps to full-summer programs, local families have no shortage of options right in their own backyard. We’ve rounded up some of the best Evanston summer camps to help you plan ahead, because the good ones fill up fast.

Featured Evanston Summer Camps

Evanston Art Center Summer Camps

The Evanston Art Center is offering a wide variety of camps for kids and teens ages 4-18. With flexible half-day and full-day options, students can explore painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, filmmaking, printmaking, and more! Get ready for an unforgettable summer filled with creativity, exploration, and fun!

June 8 – August 14, 2026

1717 Central Street Evanston, IL 60201 | 847.475.5300 email@evanstonartcenter.org

Viking Gymnastics Summer Gymnastics Camp

Summer gymnastics camp offers students the perfect opportunity to stay active while acquiring and refining their skills on each apparatus. Additional activities range from team-building to obstacle courses and trampolines to art projects. Our goal is to provide a well-rounded experience that enhances gymnastics skills and promotes teamwork, creativity, and physical fitness. Our camp offers a safe and structured setting where children build confidence and independence with guidance from our coaching team. It’s a productive, screen-free summer experience that supports both physical development and meaningful social growth. Join us for an unforgettable summer!

Week 1: June 8–12, 2026
Week 2: June 15–19, 2026
Week 3: June 22–26, 2026
Week 4: July 6–10, 2026
Week 5: July 13–17, 2026
Week 6: July 20–24, 2026
Week 7: July 27–31, 2026
Week 8: August 3–7, 2026
Week 9: August 10–14, 2026

7779 North Caldwell AvenueNiles, IL 60714-3318 | 847.965.2700 info@vikinggymnastics.com

Apachi Evanston Day Camp

Apachi Evanston Day Camp creates a safe, welcoming space where every camper can thrive and build friendships. Campers enjoy sports, performing arts, cooking, arts and crafts, theme days, Shabbat celebrations and so much more. Specialty camps offer focused experiences for different interests. Sports Camp helps 2nd–6th graders build skills through drills and games. Performing Arts Camp allows 3rd–8th graders to explore acting, dance, musical theatre, and more with professional guidance. Chaverim on the Go for 6th–8th graders combines traditional camp fun with exciting weekly field trips and community impact opportunities. All specialty camps blend skill-building with classic camp fun.

Piven Theatre Workshop Summer Camps

Piven is a great place for kids to explore their creative side and build confidence with theatre games, improv, and more: from our Late Summer 1-Week Camps for 3rd-8th Graders, to our Saturday, 7th-12th Grade Improv & Scene Study. New to Piven this summer is the TTRPG and LARP Camp for 4th-8th Graders (filled with character creation, costume quests, and prop building).

Art Maker’s Outpost Summer Camps

2026 Summer Camp Mornings | Youth Artists in Residency: Creative Studio

Weekly Morning Camps from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Ages 6-14
25 participants per session max

CALLING ALL MAKERS & ARTISTS & CREATIVES! Your young artist may join us for 1 week, all summer long, or mix and match. Each week we will embark on a creative exploration of awesome materials ready for reuse & new, using techniques in painting, collaging, sewing, printmaking, sculpture, woodworking, jewelry making, mixed media, cardboard building, 3D & 2D designs and so much more. Your young artist will learn to use a variety of tools and machinery, while they explore our studio full of reclaimed & new materials, small, and large, while they create various free-form project based work! Our skilled facilitators will teach new techniques, and foster an environment where your young artist is free to be themselves and can create freely with guidance as they need it. They will be encouraged to make new friends as they spend time designing, exploring and experimenting on their own and with their friends as they create imaginative projects and express themselves artistically. Hands-on skilled artist & maker facilitators, teens & CIT’s work at our camps making your young artists experience unique and fun. Each day will begin with a demonstration focused on new materials, techniques and inspiration for projects…..What can you make you ask? Anything you can imagine is our answer!

Drop Off: Doors open at 9:15 (You may drop off as early as 9:15 when doors open)
Pick Up: 12-12:10 (AFTER 12:10 YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED LATE FOR PICK UP)
- Please call if you are going to be late- if you are late more than 2 x you will be charged. *See late policy below
This program is for Ages 6-14 | 25 participants per session max
10 weeks of morning1 week sessions from June 8th-August 14th, register for 1, or more, or all!
10 WEEKLY SESSIONS: (5 Day Sessions- $300 | 4 Day Sessions- $240)WEEK #1 June 8-12- $300 | WEEK #2 June 15-18 (*no camp June 19th)-$240 | WEEK #3 June 22-26-$300 | WEEK #4 June 29-July 2 (*no camp July 3rd)-$240 | WEEK #5 July 6-10-$300 | WEEK #6 July 13-17-$300 |WEEK #7 July 20-24-$300 | WEEK #8 July 27-31-$300 | WEEK #9 Aug 3-7-$300 | WEEK #10 Aug 10-14-$300 |

2026 Summer Camp Afternoons | Youth Artists In Residency: Specialty Creative Studio- MAKE WHATEVER YOU CAN IMAGINE & LEARN EVEN MORE SPECIAL SKILLS!

Select Weeks of 1 Week Afternoon Camps from 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Ages 6-14
25 participants per session max
During our 3 x 1 afternoon sessions, as always, whenever your child is at Art Makers Outpost they are free to create what they would like- but in these special afternoons we will pull our specialty materials & focus our exploration on some specific art forms so your young artist will have the opportunity to go more in depth with some of these special techniques while they create their masterpieces at their own pace!
- Week 1 | June 8-12 | Cardboard 3D Creative Building, Pinatas, Structures, Clay, Recycled Sculpture & More | $300 |Drop off 1:50 | Pick Up 4:30pm
- This camp is where imagination takes shape—turning flat cardboard and simple materials into amazing, structural works of art!. This special afternoon session focuses on specialty materials and specific 3D art forms, allowing artists (ages 6–14) to explore sophisticated construction techniques. Campers will learn how to build unique, structurally sound, and beautiful masterpieces. Your child will always have the freedom to create whatever they can dream up in a safe, guided environment.Projects & techniques your child will explore:
  - Cardboard 3D Building: Learn structural techniques to create massive, sturdy objects, from fantastical wearable art and furniture to towering cityscapes.
  - Piñata Structures: Master the art of internal shaping and external decoration to craft custom, exciting piñatas.
  - Recycled Sculpture: Turn “trash” into treasure! Learn how to safely and cleverly combine found and recycled objects into detailed, intricate, and sustainable sculptures.
  - Working with Clay: Explore modeling and molding techniques using clay to add texture, detail, and stability to your 3D creations.
- Week 9 | Aug 3-7 | Paint Pouring, Gelli Print Making, Slime, Collage & Miniature Building | $300 |Drop off 1:50 | Pick Up 4:30pmProjects & techniques your child will explore:
  - Fluid Dynamics & Abstract Art (Paint Pouring): Discover the secret formulas of fluid art! Control the flow of pigments to craft stunning, swirling abstract galaxies on canvas. No brushes—just pure, gravity-defying color experimentation.
  - Polymer Chemistry & Sensory Play (Slime): Dive into the most fun kind of polymer chemistry! We’ll formulate glorious, custom-colored batches of high-stretch, sparkling slime. You’ll become a certified tactile texture expert.
  - Monotype Printing & Texture (Gelli Print Making): Learn the professional technique of Monotype Printing using a strange, gelatinous plate. Press, pull, and pattern surprising textures to capture one-of-a-kind prints from a world you design.
  - Scale Modeling & Set Design (Miniature Building): Tackle the challenge of scale as you construct detailed scenes, secret dens, or futuristic cities barely bigger than your thumb. An excellent exercise in design and proportion.
  - Composition & Narrative (Collage): Transform fragments of the ordinary into extraordinary visual stories. Develop your eye for composition by layering papers, found treasures, and textures to create beautiful, expressive narratives.
- Week 10 | Aug 10-14 | Cardboard 3D Creative Building, Piñatas, Structures, Clay, Recycled Sculpture & More | $300 |Drop off 1:50 | Pick Up 4:30pmProjects & techniques your child will explore:
  - Cardboard 3D Building: Learn structural techniques to create massive, sturdy objects, from fantastical wearable art and furniture to towering cityscapes.
  - Piñata Structures: Master the art of internal shaping and external decoration to craft custom, exciting piñatas.
  - Recycled Sculpture: Turn “trash” into treasure! Learn how to safely and cleverly combine found and recycled objects into detailed, intricate, and sustainable sculptures.
  - Working with Clay: Explore modeling and molding techniques using clay to add texture, detail, and stability to your 3D creations.
  ****For additional 6 weeks of afternoon camp check out our 2 week specialty intensive focus camps below (Masks & Wearables Camp, Mural Camp & Entrepreneurial Camp)

McGaw YMCA’s Summer Day Camp

At McGaw YMCA’s Summer Day Camp, kids explore the outdoors, develop new skills, and build relationships that last a lifetime. Get ready for unforgettable experiences that include a variety of activities like field trips, swimming, archery, fishing, arts & crafts, sports, epic group games, fun team building activities, and STEAM-tacular adventures in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math, plus a whole lot more! Breakfast, lunch, and a snack will be provided daily.

All Genders
Age: Entering Grades 1-6
Dates: June 8–August 14, 2026
Days/Times: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Program Location: McGaw Y Children’s Center (more details to come)

Weekly Rate*:
Deposit: $25/week
Member Fee: $440/week
Non-Member Fee: $484/week

Sign up for 1 week or all 10!

*Camp will be closed on June 19 and July 3. Weekly fees will reflect closures.

Evanston Ecology Center Summer Camps

Wildflower Camp (ages 3-4)

This one-of-a-kind preschool camp in Evanston gives little ones the space to build motor skills, spark creativity, and discover the natural world through play. Each two-week session runs Monday through Friday around a rotating theme, blending outdoor exploration with hands-on crafts, storytelling, songs, and nature discoveries. A great first camp experience for Evanston’s youngest adventurers. Campers must be toilet trained prior to the start of their session.

EcoQuest Day Camp (ages 5-7, entering K-2nd grade)

EcoQuest Day Camp blends the best of traditional summer camp with fresh, nature-focused programming led by enthusiastic staff right here in Evanston. Campers spend their days building a deeper connection to the natural world through hands-on activities like outdoor exploration, arts and crafts, science experiments, imaginative play, stories, and songs. It’s the kind of summer experience that feels like pure fun while quietly sparking a lifelong curiosity about the environment.

EcoTravelers (ages 8-9, entering grades 3 & 4)

EcoTravelers takes Evanston kids on a journey through Illinois’ natural history, uncovering how the past has shaped the world we live in today. Campers explore big ideas through experiments, challenges, games, crafts, and hands-on activities that make learning feel like an adventure. Every session comes packed with highlights, including a beach day on Lake Michigan, a field trip, a canoe trip, a fishing expedition, and a one-night campout under the stars.

EcoExplorer Camp (ages 10-11, entering grades 5 and 6)

EcoExplorer is designed for older campers in Evanston who are ready to go deeper into nature and outdoor recreation. This program bridges environmental awareness with real outdoor skills, building a genuine appreciation for the natural world through team challenges, games, arts, community service projects, and hands-on experiences. The second week shifts focus to outdoor living and camping skills, grounded in the Leave No Trace philosophy. For full dates and registration details, visit the Parks and Recreation Summer Camp guide.

Y.O.U. (Youth Opportunity United) Summer Program

What Does the Y.O.U. Summer Program Offer?

Creative Workshops: Hands-on activities in art, music, and creative writing.
STEM Learning: Engaging projects in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Field Trips: Weekly adventures to exciting destinations in and around Chicago.
Recreation & Wellness: Sports, games, mindfulness activities, and outdoor experiences.
Community Building: Opportunities to connect with peers and caring mentors in a safe, supportive environment.

Each summer, more than 400 Evanston youth build skills, friendships, and confidence at Y.O.U.

June 15 – July 24, 2026
9 am – 3 pm

July 24: Summer Showcase Day!

Elementary Program: Washington Elementary School, 914 Ashland Ave
Middle Program: Nichols Middle School, 800 Greenleaf St

City of Evanston Summer Camps

Arts Immersion Camp

For families seeking a deep dive into creativity and artistic exploration, Immersion in the Arts offers four weeks of hands-on discovery. Each week features a new theme that campers will interpret through visual arts, music, drama, storytelling, movement and dance. A space for young artists to stretch their imaginations, build skills, and form lasting friendships.

Location: District 65 school TBD Ages: 5–12 yrs No camp: June 19 and July 3

Taste of the Arts Camp

A single-week, mixed-age arts camp that explores weekly themes through visual art, drama, media and movement. Perfect for families looking for flexible, short-session creative programming.

Location: District 65 school TBD Ages: 6–12 yrs No camp: June 19 and July 3

Evanston Children’s Theater Camp

Experience the full theater journey in just four weeks! Campers rehearse and perform a full production while watching live theater, meeting theater professionals, and exploring all aspects of being a young thespian.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Ages: 8–14 yrs

Early Childhood Arts Morning

A popular half-day, four-week camp tailored specifically for younger campers. Each week brings a new theme explored through stories, art, water play, crafts, painting, and time in the maker space.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Ages: 3.5–5.5 yrs No camp: June 19 and July 3

Early Childhood Arts Lunch Bunch

Send your little one with a sack lunch and spend the afternoon dining together, playing on the playground, enjoying stories, and exploring theme-related arts and crafts during choice time.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Ages: 3.5–5.5 yrs No camp: June 19 and July 3

Early Childhood Arts After Camp Enrichment

For little campers who can’t get enough of the Noyes arts camps or who thrive with an afternoon option. This program offers arts projects, songs and dancing designed just for them.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Ages: 3.5–5.5 yrs No camp: June 19 and July 3

Dinosaur Camp

Dig deep into Dinos! This week campers explore all things dinosaur, combining archaeological authenticity with imaginative design to bring prehistoric creatures to life.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Ages: 5–10 yrs

Puppet Camp

From stick puppets and shadow puppets to hand puppets and more, campers will explore and create all kinds of puppetry inspired by Chicago’s very own International Puppet Festival.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Ages: 6–11 yrs

Architecture Camp

Explore the built environment, imagine your own dream spaces, and discover the creative minds behind the places where we live, work and play.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Ages: 7–12 yrs

Secret Agent Camp

Codes, hidden messages, keen observations and invisible ink — campers will dive into the creativity and problem-solving skills of secret agents.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Ages: 6–10 yrs

Comic, Cartoon and Illustrators Camp

All about how favorite characters, stories, and artwork come together to make comics! Campers will explore beloved cartoon characters, learn how to create their own comics, illustrate stories, and even bring them to life through cosplay.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Ages: 7–12 yrs

Wizards Camp

From Merlin to Gandalf to Harry Potter, campers explore wizard lore and mythology while casting spells, mixing potions and seeking a little magic of their own.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Ages: 6–11 yrs

Crafters Camp

From scrapbooking to sewing to collage and tie-dyeing, campers explore a variety of craft projects while building skills with different tools and materials.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Ages: 7–12 yrs

Mythical Creatures Camp

Dragons, faeries, Pokémon, Norse or Greek gods — campers dive into their favorite mythological and imaginative creatures, creating art, songs and dramatic stories, and maybe even inventing a few new characters of their own.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Ages: 6–11 yrs

Pirate Camp

Campers create their pirate personas and spend the week diving into the skills, lore and adventurous tales of both real and imaginary buccaneers.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Ages: 6–11 yrs

Magical Worlds Camp

Inspired by mythical tiny creatures from fairies to borrowers, campers step into miniature worlds and then design and create magical worlds of their own.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Ages: 6–10 yrs

Space Arts Camp

Explore the stories, art and science of the stars — and create your own! Campers dive into astronauts, rockets, constellations and maybe even a few aliens along the way.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Ages: 6–11 yrs

What’s My Story Camp

Combining drama, performance poetry and bookmaking, campers explore the wonder of words and learn how to use them to build whole new worlds.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Ages: 7–12 yrs

Renaissance Camp

Immerse yourself in the Elizabethan Renaissance! Learn to speak Olde English, practice the art of swordplay, explore Shakespeare’s world, create renaissance-inspired art, and prepare for a special visit from Elizabeth Regina herself.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Ages: 6–12 yrs

Live Action Flix & Lego Stop Motion Flix

Discover your filmmaking talents each morning as campers create, direct, film and act their way through the Hollywood process. In the afternoons, LEGO worlds come to life through stop-motion animation.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center Ages: 7–13 yrs

Action Movie Flix & Pokemon Stop Motion Flix

Create action-packed movies using green screens and camera tricks in the morning, then produce your own Pokémon stop-motion adventure in the afternoon. No Pokémon knowledge needed!

Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center Ages: 7–13 yrs

Mind Quest

An IncrediQuest camp where kids build life skills by doing and having fun. Tracks include Magic, Drawing, Game Strategy, and Detective Mystery.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center Ages: 7–13 yrs

Creative Quest

An IncrediQuest camp covering Entrepreneurship, Board Game Design, Comic Strip creation, and Spy Intelligence through hands-on, fun activities.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center Ages: 7–13 yrs

Global Taste Buds

Pack your aprons for a culinary journey around the world! Young chefs travel from continent to continent through the kitchen, exploring the stories, traditions and geography behind each recipe.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center Ages: 7–12 yrs

Kids Cooking Showdown

Young chefs take center stage in the ultimate culinary competition! Each day brings a new challenge inspired by popular cooking shows, with mystery ingredients, timed tasks and creative twists.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center Ages: 7–12 yrs

Farm to Table

Young chefs explore the journey of plants from seed to harvest to table, transforming fresh ingredients into colorful, delicious recipes while building kitchen skills that last a lifetime.

Location: Levy Senior Center Ages: 7–12 yrs

Youth Aquatic Camp

Campers rotate through sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding and tubing at Dempster Street Beach, with activities changing based on weather. When not on the water, they stay active with games like capture the flag and sandcastle competitions.

Location: Dempster Street Beach Ages: 8–13 yrs No camp: June 19 and July 3

Summer Voyagers Camp

Campers split their day between water activities at Dempster Street Beach and classic camp fun at Mason Park, including team games, crafts and outdoor play — the perfect blend of adventure and creativity.

Location: Mason Park and Dempster Street Beach Ages: 8–13 yrs No camp: June 19 and July 3

Jr. Lifeguard Camp

Campers learn water safety, first aid, CPR, beach operations and rescue techniques. Open to proficient swimmers who want a deeper look at lifeguarding.

Location: Dempster Street Beach Ages: 12–15 yrs No camp: June 19 and July 3

Basketball 101 Camp

An introduction to basketball covering the fundamentals of dribbling, catching, passing, shooting and defense for beginners and those looking to level up their skills.

Location: James Park Ages: 7–10 yrs

Basketball 201 Camp

Campers advance through game-situation drills while strengthening fundamental skills. Expect advanced techniques, new drills and group scrimmages.

Location: James Park Ages: 11–14 yrs

Half-Day Basketball Camp

Players of all skill levels sharpen their game in this focused half-day program.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center Ages: 11–14 yrs

Chicago Bulls Camp

A 5-day program designed to improve basketball skills while delivering an unforgettable experience. Campers are split by age and ability for individualized challenges, skill development and leadership activities.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Ages: 5–14 yrs

Chicago Union Youth Ultimate Frisbee Camp

A high-energy week of Ultimate with the Chicago Union! Campers learn the game’s core rules, master throwing and catching, and level up teamwork through fast-paced drills. All skill levels welcome and every camper receives a Union disc.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Fields Ages: 7–14 yrs

Chicago Union Full Day Frisbee Camp

An unforgettable full-day week of Ultimate led by Chicago Union coaches. Campers sharpen skills, boost field awareness and build teamwork, with each day mixing Ultimate action with soccer and football-style drills and creative challenges.

Location: Leahy Park Field Ages: 7–17 yrs

Junior Golf and Tennis Camp

Junior Golf & Tennis Camp tees up nonstop action! Young athletes sharpen their swings and serves with pro-led skill sessions, friendly competitions, creative games, and fresh-air fun. Perfect for beginners and rising stars alike — this camp builds confidence, sportsmanship, and a love for the game all summer long.

Location: Canal Shores Golf Course and Leahy Park Tennis Courts Ages: 5–12 yrs No camp: June 19 and July 3

Summer Daze Tennis Camp

A personalized tennis program for all levels, from beginners to advanced players. Campers are grouped by age and ability and work on stroke development, strategy and footwork patterns. Available in both morning and afternoon sessions.

Location: Lovelace Park Tennis Courts / Leahy Park Tennis Courts Ages: 7–14 yrs No camp: June 19 and July 3

Tennis & Soccer Camp

A unique multi-sport camp combining tennis in the morning and soccer in the afternoon. Campers work on dribbling, shooting, ball control and small group tactics alongside serve and stroke development.

Location: Lovelace Park Ages: 7–14 yrs No camp: June 19 and July 3

Brazilian United Soccer Camp

Open to all skill levels, this camp develops technical soccer skills through engaging cultural activities, mini-tournaments and plenty of fun. Campers learn from professional Brazilian soccer coaches and receive a customized evaluation card. Available in half-day and full-day formats.

Location: Leahy Park Ages: 7–14 yrs

Future Soccer Stars Camp

A fun and engaging introduction to soccer for the youngest players. Through storytelling and playful activities, this program promotes motor and cognitive development in a comfortable, supportive setting.

Location: Leahy Park Ages: 4–6 yrs No camp: June 19

Chandler-Newberger Sports Camp

The ultimate multi-sport summer experience! Skilled instructors teach fundamentals each morning, then hit the field for action-packed games. Beach days, fishing, and canoeing adventures round out the week.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center Ages: 6–11 yrs No camp: June 19 and July 3

Preschool Gymnastics Camp

Instructors work with the youngest campers to improve coordination, balance, flexibility and general motor skills in a fun, safe environment, with a focus on basic skills on bars, beam, floor and vault.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Ages: 3.5–5.5 yrs No camp: June 19

Beginning Gymnastics Camp

Introduces skills and drills that are fun, safe and accessible for campers of all backgrounds. Focuses on basic techniques on bars, beam, floor and vault. Available for ages 5–7 and ages 8–11.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Ages: 5–11 yrs No camp: June 19 and July 3

Learn to Skate Hockey Camp

Daily ice sessions, outdoor activities and off-ice conditioning introduce campers to the fundamentals of skating and the basics of hockey. Skate rental is included; campers must bring a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Ages: 5–9 yrs No camp: June 19, July 3 and July 31

Learn to Figure Skate Camp

Campers are introduced to the basics of figure skating through a variety of on-ice and off-ice activities. Skate rental is included in the fee.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Ages: 6–12 yrs No camp: June 19, July 3 and July 31

Free Skate Camp

Designed for experienced Free Skate-level skaters, this camp features on-ice training in power skating, edge work, jumps and spins, plus off-ice conditioning, ballet, yoga and stretching.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Ages: 6–16 yrs No camp: June 19, July 3 and July 31

Figure Skating Training Camp

An intensive camp for high-level figure skaters featuring on-ice power skating, jumps, harness training and spins, plus off-ice conditioning, cardio, ballet and yoga. Participants must have completed all Learn to Skate USA levels.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Ages: 6–18 yrs No camp: June 19, July 3 and July 31

Beach Volleyball Camp

Campers learn the rules of several volleyball formats while fine-tuning skills and gaining strategy tips during daily matches. Coaches focus on setting, passing and overhand serving, led by EVP Academy Certified Coaches.

Location: Clark Street Beach Ages: 8–14 yrs

VolleyKids Beach Volleyball Camp

An introductory volleyball camp for the youngest players, covering the basics of passing, setting and spiking using a light volleyball. Helps build hand-eye coordination through fun drills and motor games.

Location: Clark Street Beach Ages: 6–7 yrs

EVP Volleyball Tournament Camp

Designed for experienced players, this co-ed camp guarantees five competitive matches. Top finishing teams earn a bid to compete in the EVP Evanston Championships.

Location: Clark Street Beach Ages: 11–16 yrs

Dino Design Using LEGO Materials

A hands-on STEM adventure powered by LEGO! Young builders journey into the age of dinosaurs, using bricks to bring prehistoric worlds to life through creativity, problem-solving and imagination.

Location: Baker Park Ages: 5–7 yrs

Jurassic Engineering Using LEGO Materials

An immersive LEGO-powered STEM course exploring dinosaurs through the lens of engineering and science. Campers collaborate to explore biology, engineering and prehistoric ecosystems — all brick by brick.

Location: Baker Park Ages: 7–12 yrs

Learn Coding Using LEGO Spike Prime

An introductory robotics class where campers build and program robots using the LEGO Spike Prime system, combining hands-on building with beginner-friendly coding.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center Ages: 7–9 yrs

Explore Coding Using LEGO Spike Prime

Campers rise to the challenge of building and programming robots using the LEGO Spike Prime system, learning mechanical and software design fundamentals including loops and conditional statements.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center Ages: 9–14 yrs

Minecraft Engineering With LEGO Materials

Venture into the world of Minecraft in this unique LEGO experience! Build your base, craft tools, and gear up to stop the Ender Dragon using the endless possibilities of LEGO.

Location: Baker Park Ages: 5–7 yrs

Minecraft Master Engineering Using LEGO

Bring favorite Minecraft adventures to life! Build shelters to keep out Creepers, craft mystical items, and sharpen crossbow skills to stop the Wither from taking over.

Location: Baker Park Ages: 7–12 yrs

Sports Lab Using LEGO Materials

Bring favorite sports to life in an action-packed LEGO adventure! Campers design incredible stadiums, build machines that mimic real sports movements, and create exciting games of their own.

Location: Baker Park Ages: 5–7 yrs

Pro Sports Lab Engineering Using LEGO

Teams take on hands-on engineering activities that test creativity, problem-solving and design skills — all while building teamwork and growing engineering confidence, one brick at a time.

Location: Baker Park Ages: 7–12 yrs

BrickCraft: A Tabletop LEGO Minecraft Adventure Game

A tabletop, Minecraft-themed role-playing adventure where campers roll the dice, unleash their imagination and team up with friends to defeat the Ender Dragon.

Location: Baker Park Ages: 5–7 yrs

BrickCraft: A Tabletop LEGO Minecraft Survival Game

A LEGO Minecraft realm where creative thinking and a single roll of the dice can change everything. Can your team stop the Ender Dragon from turning every biome into The End?

Location: Baker Park Ages: 7–12 yrs

Radical Rides Using LEGO Materials

Start your engines and dive into the vast world of vehicles! Campers build and design all kinds of exciting machines while learning the engineering principles behind motors and gears.

Location: Baker Park Ages: 5–7 yrs

Radical Rides 2.0 Using LEGO Materials

Get anywhere, any way by building fast and furious vehicles of all kinds! An exploration of the engineering behind vehicle design guided by Play-Well instructors.

Location: Baker Park Ages: 7–12 yrs

Wacky Science

Campers explore the wild side of science with hands-on experiments like hovercrafts and lava lamps, then dive into the comic world to uncover the real science behind superhero powers.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center Ages: 5–8 yrs

3D Printing

Campers bring their imaginations to life using 3Doodler pens! Each lesson blends a structured STEAM project with plenty of room to doodle, experiment and create original designs.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center Ages: 5–8 yrs

Magic Camp

Campers build self-confidence, performance skills and theatrical flair as they learn tricks from their very own magic kits. The perfect introduction to the world of magic!

Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center Ages: 5–8 yrs

Clay & Paper Creations

Campers get hands-on with both clay and paper, shaping beautiful pottery and folding intricate origami designs. This creative camp sparks imagination, fine motor skills and artistic confidence.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center Ages: 5–8 yrs

Jedi Masters Snapology

Young builders explore the galaxy using LEGO-building skills and an intergalactic curriculum. Campers build battle drones, AT-Walkers and more — and if their skills are up to the challenge, they’ll even craft their own lightsaber.

Location: TBA Ages: 5–12 yrs

Jedi Masters Movie Making Snapology

Create an amazing Star Wars-inspired movie using stop-motion animation, LEGO bricks and iconic characters. Campers team up to craft a story complete with a custom set, characters and plotline, learning every step of the filmmaking process.

Location: TBA Ages: 5–12 yrs

Superheroes Snapology

Campers create their own superheroes, design secret hideouts and build epic battle scenes from both the DC and Marvel universes. Everyone is sure to unleash a few superpowers in this action-packed program!

Location: TBA Ages: 5–12 yrs No camp: July 3

Escape Snapology

Teams have 60 minutes to examine clues, solve puzzles, answer riddles and decode secret messages in their quest to unlock the secrets of Escape Snapology. Fastest team wins ultimate bragging rights!

Location: TBA Ages: 5–12 yrs

Pokemania Snapology

Campers build and explore the world of Pokémon, creating their own gyms, designing epic battles and even inventing a whole new generation of Pokémon — all while discovering real-world science.

Location: TBA Ages: 5–12 yrs

Brick City Snapology

The perfect camp for young architects and city planners! Campers sharpen their design and building skills while learning the importance of collaboration, planning and execution to bring creative structures to life.

Location: TBA Ages: 5–12 yrs

Harry Potter Snapology

Be transported into the secretive world of witches and wizards! Campers explore what makes Hogwarts so enchanting, building their own castle, creating maps, getting sorted into houses and celebrating their house spirit all week.

Location: TBA Ages: 5–12 yrs

Video Game Favorites Snapology

Bring favorite video games to life using LEGO bricks! Campers recreate worlds inspired by games like Minecraft, Sonic, Super Mario, Roblox and more through creativity, imagination and tons of building fun.

Location: TBA Ages: 5–12 yrs

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Snapology

Campers explore the exciting world of transportation, building models of their favorite vehicles while learning about energy, wheels and axles, and air resistance.

Location: TBA Ages: 5–12 yrs

FIRST LEGO League Jr. Snapology

Guided by adult coaches, campers use LEGO elements and moving parts to bring their ideas to life. Teams collaborate to complete a Building Challenge and showcase their project on the final day — every team is celebrated!

Location: TBA Ages: 5–12 yrs

Ninjas Snapology

An introduction to the history, culture, skills and tactics of ninja warriors through building activities, games and hands-on projects. From translating names into Japanese to physical challenges, kids channel their inner ninja.

Location: TBA Ages: 5–12 yrs

Brick Art & Design Lab Snapology

Campers explore different types of art and the eras in which they were created, then interpret what they see by creating their own masterpieces using LEGO bricks — from Da Vinci to Van Gogh to Frank Lloyd Wright.

Location: TBA Ages: 5–12 yrs

Castles and Kingdoms Snapology

Campers use LEGO bricks to design their own medieval fantasies while bringing real history to life, building a deeper understanding of what makes the medieval era so fascinating.

Location: TBA Ages: 5–12 yrs

Snapology Favorites

Campers dive into hands-on STEAM fun — learning the science behind slime, creating a fidget spinner, and putting problem-solving skills to the test in an escape room-style finale.

Location: TBA Ages: 5–12 yrs

Minecraft Snapology

Travel to the Nether with Snapology! Campers bring Minecraft to life using LEGO bricks, creating their own world complete with animals, creepers and a custom character of their very own.

Location: TBA Ages: 5–12 yrs

Minecraft Movie Making Snapology

Create an amazing Minecraft-themed movie using stop-motion animation and LEGO bricks! Teams build their own Minecraft world and produce a full movie complete with dialogue and sound effects.

Location: TBA Ages: 5–12 yrs

Songwriters in the Making

Young music lovers explore their creativity through melody, rhythm and lyric writing, creating original songs that reflect their unique voices in a supportive environment that nurtures musical imagination.