Summer camps

n Guppies Kiddie Camp

Through Aug. 11

The Community House

415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale

(630) 323-7500

http://www.thecommunityhouse.org

Preschoolers 3 to 6 years old will enjoy fun, creative activities including sports, drama, music, crafts, water days, time in nature, games and visits from special guests, all centered around a weekly theme. All children must be potty trained. Sign up by the day or by the week. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $55 a day, $250 a week. RR, MD

n Summer Day Camp

Through Aug. 11

The Community House

415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale

(630) 323-7500

http://www.thecommunityhouse.org

This camp for kids ages 6-14 is the perfect opportunity for kids to create memories and safely enjoy time with their peers. Activities include sports, drama and environmental awareness, with each week of camp having its own theme. A weekly field trip and swimming twice a week at the Hinsdale Community Pool is part of the fun as well. Kids are divided by age: going into first grade, going into second grade, going into third and fourth grades and going into fifth through eighth grades. Sign up by the day or by the week. Before and after care is available at an additional cost, as are half day options from 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $75 a day, $350 a week. RR, MD

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 be guided through 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 along with information about all sorts of swimming creatures. 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 and learn how to care for a dog, including removing ticks, performing an exam, understanding proper nutrition and hydration, 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 in this camp — basketball, soccer and baseball/T-ball. Campers will learn fundamentals and play organized games to emphasize sportsmanship, sharing and 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. Sign up for single days or by the week. 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, enthusiastic 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

n Culinary Science Camp

July 31-Aug. 4

The Community House

415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale

(630) 323-7500

http://www.thecommunityhouse.org

Campers 5 to 13 years old will learn the basics of cooking and have a blast making breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. They’ll also design their own aprons and compete in a “Chopped” challenge. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Cost. $395. RR, MD