n Pop Legends Performance Camp
July 10-14
School of Rock
116 S. Washington St., Hinsdale
http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
(630) 789-7090
Early pop legends such as Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, and Dusty Springfield paved the way for icons like Madonna and Taylor Swift. While this camp features mostly female artists, it also will feature some of their male counterparts. This is a great camp for instrumentalists and vocalists 8-18 years old. Some prior experience is preferred. On Friday, campers will perform the songs they’ve been working on at music venue Q Bar in Darien. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $425
n Become a Youtuber
July 17-21
Code Ninjas
842 E. Ogden Ave., Westmont
http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
(630) 789-7090
Kids ages 8 to 14 will advance their coding skills and learn vlogger skills, including designing unique channel art, profile pictures and video thumbnails. They also will learn how to record, edit and upload videos. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $300. RR
n Fishing Mini Camp
July 24-26
Lake View Nature Center
17W063 Hodges Road, Oakbrook Terrace
http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
(630) 789-7090
Anglers ages 8 to 10 will learn how to bait a hook, cast a line and handle fish for safe return to the water. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $90.
n Little Veterinarian School Dog Camp
July 24-28
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
(630) 323-7500
http://www.thecommunityhouse.org
Campers ages 6 to 11 will role play the key responsibilities of a vet, including removing ticks, performing an exam, suturing lacerations and more. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $316. RR, MD
n Multi-Sport Camp
July 24-28
Robbins Park
Seventh and Vine streets, Hinsdale
(630) 323-7500
http://www.thecommunityhouse.org
Participants ages 4 to 9 will enjoy three different sports — basketball, soccer and baseball/T-ball — learning fundamentals and playing games to emphasize teamwork. Time: 9 to 10 a.m. for ages 4-6, 10 a.m. to noon for ages 7-9. Cost: $65 younger kids, $130 older. RR, MD
n Summer Arts Camp
July 31-Aug. 18
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
(630) 323-7500
http://www.thecommunityhouse.org
This camp offers an art experience based on three major artistic movements and cultural traditions — Art of Asia, Pop Art and Renaissance. Take one, two or all three sessions to paint, sculpt and complete mixed media projects. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $50 a day, $225 a week. RR, MD
n 5 Star Soccer Camp
July 31-Aug. 4
Robbins Park
Seventh and Vine streets, Hinsdale
(630) 323-7500
http://www.thecommunityhouse.org
This camp offers a fresh approach to teaching soccer to kids ages 7-13. Staff will work on fundamental techniques while creating an atmosphere that unlocks the game within each child. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $162. RR, MD
