Summer 2026

Summer Camps in Elmhurst, IL
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A working guide to 15 imported camp listings in Elmhurst, Illinois for 2026. Browse by category, check source links and timing notes, and find a good-fit next step for your family.

15 Camps
7 Categories

Last updated: 2026-05-08

🏕️ General (4)

Open 🏕️ General
  • Dates: Weekly summer camps throughout Summer 2026
  • Location: Elmhurst, IL
  • Ages: Preschool–8th grade

Elmhurst Park District summer camp hub including Mini Funseekers, Funseekers, Camp Canteen, Turf & Surf, sports and specialty camps.

🎨 Arts & Crafts (3)

Open 🎨 Arts & Crafts
  • Dates: Weekly summer camp sessions Jun 1–Aug 7, 2026
  • Location: Elmhurst, IL
  • Ages: 5–12 full day; 5–7 half day

Popular hands-on art camps with full-day and half-day options, exhibitions tours, and varied media projects.

Open 🎨 Arts & Crafts
  • Dates: Seasonal youth classes in 2026
  • Location: Elmhurst, IL
  • Ages: Kids and teens

Dynamic seasonal classes for kids and teens hosted in the museum education center.

Almost Full 🎨 Arts & Crafts
  • Dates: Session 1: Jun 8–12; Session 2: Aug 3–7, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Days: Mon–Fri
  • Location: Elmhurst History Museum Education Center, Elmhurst, IL
  • Ages: Entering grades 2–5

Cultural arts STEAM summer camp featuring daily lessons, outdoor play, special presentations, and off-site field trips to Elmhurst Art Museum, Lizzadro Museum, Fischer Farm, and Churchville Schoolhouse. Campers construct their own museum exhibitions. 2026 curriculum focuses on U.S. history for the 250th anniversary. Limited to 20 per session.

⚡ Limited to 20 per session; registration via Eventbrite

🎭 Performing Arts (3)

Open 🎭 Performing Arts
  • Dates: Jun 1–Aug 7, 2026
  • Location: Elmhurst, IL
  • Ages: Grades 3–9 depending on camp

Multiple half-day, full-day, dance, improv, acting-through-song, and musical-in-a-week summer camps in downtown Elmhurst.

Open 🎭 Performing Arts
  • Dates: One-week summer camps in Summer 2026
  • Location: Elmhurst, IL
  • Ages: 5–15

Park District partners with StagePlay to offer one-week summer musical theatre camps plus seasonal productions.

⚽ Sports (2)

📌 STEM & Tech (1)

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Open 📌 STEM & Tech
  • Dates: Year-round programs / request info
  • Location: Elmhurst, IL
  • Ages: Kids

Elmhurst coding center offering year-round STEM and coding programs for kids.

💃 Dance (1)

📌 Day Camp (1)

$450/week ($360 July 4th week; $25/week early bird discount by Apr 30)
Open 📌 Day Camp
  • Dates: Jun 8 – Aug 7, 2026 (closed Jul 3) · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (extended care 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM at no extra fee)
  • Days: Mon–Fri
  • Location: Elmhurst University, 190 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
  • Ages: 5–12

Outdoor day camp on the Elmhurst University campus featuring nature exploration, hands-on activities, and two field trips per week. Campus includes arboretum with walking paths plus nearby Wilder Park, Elmhurst Quarry Overlook, and Salt Creek nature areas. Snacks included.

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