Summer Camps in Clarendon Hills, IL
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• Dates: Jul 13–17, 2026 (Mon–Fri) · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Location: 60 55th St, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
• Ages: Ages 5–12

Week-long beginner music camp for students of all levels. AMI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing high-quality music education. Enriching, exciting, and educational music experiences. Aftercare available Mon-Fri 3-5:30 PM for $150. Tuition is non-refundable and not pro-rated for partial attendance.

• Dates: Jul 13–17, 2026 (Mon–Fri) · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Location: 60 55th St, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
• Ages: Ages 5–12

Full-day music camp for young musicians ages 5-12. Extended program compared to Beginner camp with additional afternoon instruction. Part of AMI's Chicago Summer Music Camp at the Clarendon Hills campus. Private lessons available on-campus ($50-100 for 30-60 min).

⚡ full day program

• Dates: Jul 13–17, 2026 (Mon–Fri) · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Location: 60 55th St, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
• Ages: Ages 13–18

Advanced music camp for teen musicians ages 13-18. Full-day program with intensive instruction for more experienced players. Part of AMI's Chicago Summer Music Camp at the Clarendon Hills campus. Private lessons available on-campus ($50-100 for 30-60 min).

⚡ full day intensive

• Dates: Summer 2026 (weekly themed sessions) · Morning (bring own lunch)
• Location: 60 55th St, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
• Ages: Ages 2–6 (completed 2's, 3's, 4's, or 5+ program)

Themed weekly summer camp at Celebration Preschool, housed at Christ Lutheran Church. Open to the community — campers need not have been enrolled at Celebration to attend. Each week features a different theme with crafts, stories, music, and experiments. Daily schedule includes class time, music class, outside play, and fitness class. Two groups: Rising 3's and Rising 4's/5's. Campers may attend all weeks or select weeks.

• Dates: Jun 8 – Jul 16, 2026 (Mon–Thu) · 12:30 – 2:30 PM
• Location: 323 Chicago Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
• Ages: Entering K–5th Grade

Afternoon sports and games camp — the perfect complement to morning Camp Imagination. Activities include Dodgeball, Capture the Flag, and rotating games. Campers divided into K-2nd and 3rd-5th groups. Campers receive a t-shirt. Also known as 'Camp MVP' in recent years.

• Dates: Jun 8 – Jul 16, 2026 (Mon–Thu) · 9:15 – 11:15 AM
• Location: 323 Chicago Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
• Ages: Ages 3–4 (must be toilet trained)

Preschool summer camp exploring a new theme each day. Daily opportunities to make friends, create crafts, learn songs and games, and build independence. Activities indoors and outdoors with themed entertainment. Perfect for children entering preschool or who completed a year of preschool. Grouped by age. Nut-free table available. Campers receive a camp t-shirt.

• Dates: Jun 8 – Jul 16, 2026 (Mon–Thu) · 9:00 – 11:30 AM
• Location: 323 Chicago Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
• Ages: Entering K–5th Grade

Flagship morning day camp at Prospect Park. Arts and crafts, cooperative games, entertainment, and outdoor activities. Campers divided into age-appropriate groups (K-2nd and 3rd-5th). Campers receive a tie-dye t-shirt during first week. Water days every Wednesday. Parent Meet and Greet Jun 4. All Camper Forms due by May 29. Camp held entirely outdoors with Clarendon Hills Middle School gym as emergency shelter.

• Dates: Late July 2026 (based on 2025 pattern: week of Jul 28) · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Location: 60 55th St, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
• Ages: Ages 6–12

Full-day summer camp at Christ Lutheran Church (ELCA). Week-long program for elementary-age children ages 6-12. Based on 2025 mykidlist listing — church website (yourchrist.org) currently down. (630) 325-2220 for 2026 dates and registration.

⚡ full-day camp

• Dates: Select Fridays, Summer 2026 · 9:00 – 10:30 AM
• Location: 323 Chicago Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
• Ages: Ages 8–12

Bubble soccer camp where participants play on a grassy field while wrapped in a plastic bubble from the waist up. High-energy sport with colliding, flipping, and bouncing as players attempt to score. Two separate Friday sessions available.

• Dates: Jun 8 – Jul 16, 2026 (Mon–Thu) · Morning (with Camp Imagination)
• Location: 323 Chicago Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
• Ages: Entering Grades 6–9

Leadership development program for older students. Work alongside Camp Imagination and Camp Champions groups, receive mentorship from staff, and develop planning and communication skills. Great for natural-born leaders who enjoy being outdoors and working with younger children.

• Dates: Late May 2026 (one week, Tue–Fri) · 9:30 – 11:00 AM
• Location: 315 Chicago Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
• Ages: Ages 3–5

One-week nature-focused camp exploring the sights and sounds of Prospect Park. Campers experience camp independently while discovering nature through stories, songs, arts and crafts. Dress to get messy — each day spent outdoors. Nut-free snack encouraged.

• Dates: Jun 15 – Aug 7, 2026 (four 2-week sessions; no camp Jun 19) · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: 5728 Virginia Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
• Ages: Ages 3–6

ACA-accredited Montessori summer camp on a six-acre wooded campus. Early Childhood program for ages 3-6 features Montessori classroom activities, swimming lessons with certified lifeguards, sports, games, arts and crafts, nature exploration, field trips, and family picnics. Families may register for all or part of the four sessions. Open to the community (not just enrolled students).

• Dates: Jun 15 – Aug 7, 2026 (four 2-week sessions; no camp Jun 19) · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: 5728 Virginia Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
• Ages: Ages 6–10 (entering 1st–4th grade)

ACA-accredited Montessori summer camp for elementary-age students on a six-acre wooded campus. Program for entering 1st-4th graders features Montessori classroom activities, swimming lessons with certified lifeguards, sports, games, arts and crafts, nature exploration, field trips, and family picnics. Families may register for all or part of the four sessions. Open to the community (not just enrolled students).

• Dates: Fridays, Jun 13 – Aug 8, 2026 (no camp Jul 3) · 9:30 – 10:15 AM
• Location: 323 Chicago Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
• Ages: Ages 6–12

Friday morning sports camp rotating between different sports each week. Campers develop skills with each sport while learning the game. Two age groups: 6-8 and 9-12. Run by Hot Shots Sports through the park district.

• Dates: One Friday, Summer 2026 · 9:00 – 11:00 AM
• Location: 323 Chicago Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
• Ages: Ages 6–10

Outdoor survival skills camp at Prospect Park. Learn navigation, survival skills, and more. Single-session Friday camp for aspiring wilderness explorers.