ART CAMPS
n Summer Arts Camps
June 13-Aug. 19
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
https://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
Step into a time machine in the Art Studio and explore the art and culture of yesterday and today while imagining what the world will become tomorrow. Three themed weeks (past/present/future) run three times each throughout the summer, featuring painting, sculpture and mixed media projects. The camp is for ages 5 to 13. Campers also can sign up for an individual day. There is no camp the week of July 4. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $225/week, $50 a day. RR, MD
n Outdoor Summer Art Camp
June 13-Aug. 20
Tianto Art
941 S. Monroe St., Hinsdale
(630) 363-884
Each week has a different focus, from mixed media art to art with fabric to sculpture. An art show and reception will be held in October at the Hinsdale Public Library. Groups will be limited to four to eight students. All materials are included. Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays to Thursdays. Cost: $190 a week, $50 per day. RR
CAMPS FOR YOUNG KIDS
n Guppies Kiddie Camp
June 6-Aug. 12
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
https://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
This day camp for kids ages 3-6 will offer fun, creative learning experiences including sports, drama and environmental awareness, with water days on Tuesdays and Thursday and special interest days every Thursday. All participants must be toilet trained. Sign up for the whole summer, individual weeks or individual days. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $225 a week, $50 a day. RR, MD
n Zion Early Childhood Summer Camp
June 14-Aug. 2
204 S. Grant St., Hinsdale
(630) 323-0384
Zion Early Childhood Education center is offering eight one-week sessions of summer camp for 2 1/2- to 6-year-olds. Campers participate in theme-based activities that are appropriate for the child’s age group, including games, music, outdoor exploration, creative art, language arts, Jesus time, snack and free-choice time. Sign up for two days a week, full weeks or all eight weeks. The camp day can be extended to 2 p.m. with “Munch a Lunch and a Bunch of Fun.” Jump Into Summer programs are offered from May 31--June 10; see website for details. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $40 a day for morning session, $30 more to extend day (including lunch). RR
DAY CAMPS
n Summer Day Camp
June 13-Aug. 12
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
https://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
Kids ages 6 to 14 (grouped by age) will create memories and safely enjoy time with their peers as they experience sports, drama and environmental awareness, with a weekly field trip and swimming at the pool two days a week. Sign up for the whole summer, individual weeks or individual days. Half-day options also are available. Before and after care (7 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.) are available at an additional cost. Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $325 a week, $70 a day, with discounts for siblings. RR, MD
MUSIC CAMPS
n Music Production Camp
June 21-23
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
https://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
Obsessed with pop, rock or hip-hop music? Ever wonder what goes into making the catchiest songs you hear on the radio? Composer and musician Jon Kostal takes students 8 and older through the production process layer by layer. Campers will collaborate on making and recording their very own songs. No knowledge of playing an instrument is required — just curiosity and love of music. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $195. RR, MD
SPECIAL INTEREST CAMPS
n Volunteer Camp
June 13-16
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
https://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
Rising seventh- through ninth-graders will travel by van to and from The Community House to a different location each morning following an orientation to volunteering. Participants will receive a T-shirt and pizza lunch on Thursday. Additional sessions will be offered June 20-23, June 27-30 and July 11-14. Sign up for one or all four. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $150. RR, MD
SPORTS CAMPS
n White Sox Summer Camp
June 13-16
Veeck Park
701 Chicago Ave., Hinsdale
(630) 789-7090
Kids ages 5-12 at every ability level will learn from the pros, focusing on throwing, hitting, fielding and baserunning. Each camper will receive tickets to a White Sox game, a T-shirt, hat and other various team goodies. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $159. RR
n 5 Star Soccer Camp
June 13-17
Robbins Park
Seventh and Vine streets, Hinsdale
(630) 789-7090
https://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
This camp for ages 5-13 offers a fresh, enthusiastic approach to teaching youth soccer, using a curriculum that presents the most current and advanced information on the development of the young player. Another session is set for Aug. 1-5. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $125.
n Chicago Union Ultimate Camp
June 13-17
Veeck Park
701 Chicago Ave., Hinsdale
(630) 789-7090
https://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
Ultimate is a noncontact action packed sport played with a flying disc, where players pass the disc from one to another until someone catches it in the opponent’s end zone for a goal. The camp is for ages 9-13. A second session is set for July 18-22. Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $130. RR
n Outdoor Floor Hockey Camp
June 13-17
Burns Field
320 N. Vine St., Hinsdale
(630) 789-7090
https://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
SportsKids’ ball hockey class will introduce kids ages 7-12 to the fundamental concepts of the game in a fun, supportive and noncompetitive environment. In addition to learning skills, kids will enhance their game and improve their scoring through weekly scrimmages. Time: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $125. RR
n Volleyball Camp
June 13-17
Burns Field
320 N. Vine St., Hinsdale
(630) 789-7090
https://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
Players ages 7-12 of all skill levels will work on passing, serving, defense, setting, blocking and hitting along with technique, set location, play sets, footwork and overall knowledge of the game. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $125. RR
n Yoga/Cheer Camp
June 13-17
Prospect Park
315 Chicago Ave., Clarendon Hills
(630) 789-7090
https://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
Each day at camp, cheerleaders ages 6-12 will start off with yoga and then find their voice to learn the cheer and pom routines. A second session is set for July 11-15. Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Cost: $150. RR
S.T.E.M. CAMPS
n Jr. STEM Discoveries
June 20-24
Code Ninjas
842 E. Ogden Ave., Westmont
(630) 789-7090
https://www.villageofhinsdale.org
Campers will discover the world of STEM by designing and building hands-on projects. Kids ages 5-7 will learn about electricity, building and more and will get to take their projects home. Another session is set for Aug. 1-5. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $299. RR
n LEGO Engineering Camp
June 20-24
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
https://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
Kids ages 5-12 will design moving assemblies, build bridges and robots, and explore programming with WeDo Robotics in this Whole Child Learning camp. An additional sessions is set for 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 15-19. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. $330. RR, MD
n Virtual Body Trek Camp
June 20-24
https://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
This fun and exciting summer camp offered by Hinsdale-based Candor Health Education is perfect for students entering fifth through eighth grade. Highlights include interactive games, dissections, special guest visits and activities and experiments. Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $150, $200 including dissection kit. RR
Key
RR - registration required
MD - member discount
