Summer camps

Summer Arts Camp/Morning Drawing

Aug. 12-16

The Community House

415 W. Eighth St.

http://www.thecommunityhouse.org

(630) 323-7500

Kids ages 5-13 can start their mornings this summer free drawing or participating in a drawing exercise. This can be taken weekly in conjunction with Open Art Studio (below) at a cost of $210. Time: 9 to 10 a.m. $80 a week, $18 a day.

Summer Arts Camp/Kids Open Art Studio

Aug. 12-16

The Community House

415 W. Eighth St.

http://www.thecommunityhouse.org

(630) 323-7500

Kids Open Art Studio gives kids ages 5-13 the change to work with a different set of materials each day. Time: 10 a.m. to noon. Cost: $135 a week, $30 a day.

Pickleball & Tennis Camp

Aug. 12-16

Brook Park

Third and Columbia streets

http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr

(630) 789-7090

Kids ages 7-12 will be introduced to stroke fundamentals such as forehand and backhand shots, serving, lobbing and drop shots, all of which are important in these two racquet sports. Through fun drills and recreational matches, players will learn game strategy, form, footwork and sportsmanship. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $130.

SDFA Musical Theater Acting Camp

Aug. 12-16

The Community House

415 W. Eighth St.

http://www.thecommunityhouse.org

(630) 323-7500

Campers ages 6-11 will develop a show, complete with song, dance, solo work an ensemble performance. The week will focus on famous shows, actors and composers, with the final performance including numbers from Broadway favorites. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $255.

Little Veterinarian School Dog Summer Camp

Aug. 12-16

The Community House

415 W. Eighth St.

http://www.thecommunityhouse.org

(630) 323-7500

Participants ages 6-10 will role play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian and learn how to care for a dog. These future veterinarians will learn how to remove ticks, perform a nose-to-tail exam, understand proper animal nutrition and hydration, suture lacerations and more. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $329.

Summer Ballet Camp

Aug. 12-15

The Community House

415 W. Eighth St.

http://www.thecommunityhouse.org

(630) 323-7500

West Suburban Ballet Conservatory’s camp is open to students ages 6 to 8 who want to foster imagination and creativity through movement while developing coordination, musicality and an appreciation for ballet. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $260.