A working guide to 15 imported camp listings in Hinsdale, Illinois for 2026. Browse by category, check source links and timing notes, and find a good-fit next step for your family.
Last updated: 2026-05-15
Weekly theatrical camp teaching singing, acting, and dance. Campers audition and rehearse a condensed Broadway musical, culminating in a final performance on Saturday. All participants receive a t-shirt. Programs run in Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills locations. Past shows include Cinderella, Newsies Jr.
Hands-on adventure for kids who love animals. Engaging curriculum with interactive activities, games, crafts, and creative projects. Campers explore animal care, behavior, and the roles animals play in our lives. Includes meeting animal professionals, safe interactions with shelter pets, and visits from therapy animals. Small group sizes led by experienced educators.
Summer music camp experience where students learn to play songs through live performances like real musicians. Camps for preschoolers (3-5), kids (6-12), and teens (13-17). Most camps end with a live show performed by campers. Instrumentalists and vocalists welcome.
Animation camp where campers learn animation techniques and create their own animated projects. Part of The Community House specialty camp lineup.
Teaches participants the basics of baking through hands-on projects. Multiple sessions available throughout summer.
Kids learn the basics of cooking through hands-on kitchen activities. Features a Chopped Challenge competition. Multiple sessions available throughout summer.
Half-day preschool camp with fun, creative activities including sports, drama, music, crafts, and water days organized by weekly themes. Designed for younger children not yet ready for the full-day camp experience.
Campers create and operate puppets, then perform puppet shows. Combines crafting, storytelling, and performance art.
Block printing techniques taught by master artist David Marcet. Campers learn relief printing fundamentals and create their own prints.
Daily sewing projects culminating in a fashion show. Campers learn sewing fundamentals and create wearable pieces throughout the week.
Spring break STEAM camp combining culinary arts with science exploration, creative crafting, and artistic projects. Participants make something new each day integrating cooking, science, crafts, and art.
Themed weekly art camps focusing on painting, sculpture, and mixed media projects. Options include Morning Drawing ($80/week, $18/day) and Kids Open Art Studio ($210/week) for extended creative time.
Flagship summer day camp with 5 age-based groups: Guppies (pre-K), Minnows, Jellyfish, Stingrays, and Sharks. Creative learning experiences including sports, drama, and environmental awareness. Clubs include Photography, Nature, Drama, and Xtreme Sports. Swimming at Hinsdale Pool on Tues/Thurs 12–2 PM. Weekly field trips (in-house and off-site). Free camp t-shirt. Lunch program available via Gourmet Gorilla. 10 themed weeks: Spirit Week, Nature Ninja, Water Warriors, Animal Planet, Holiday Mash Up, Mad Science, Tropical Paradise, Under the Sea, Time Travelers, Camp Carnival.
Outdoor art camp in Hinsdale offering creative projects in an open-air setting. Contact studio for current session details and availability.
STEAM-based summer camp combining Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics with hands-on activities, field trips (school-age), and special guest visits. 20+ weekly themes including Young Entrepreneurs, Bugs & Butterflies, and Arctic Adventures. Spanish immersion program. NAEYC accredited. Campers receive t-shirt; school-age participants get kit with backpack and ID wristband.
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