Day Camps for Ages 14-18 in Chicago, IL
Chicago has a real bench of day camps aimed at teens. The 8 programs below all accept kids in the ages 14-18 window, with the broader cohort serving ages 4-19. These are primarily day camps — drop-off in the morning, pickup before dinner. Popular focus areas in this band include Outdoor, Sports, and Arts. Most run during summer, though several offer flexible enrollment windows. Parents in Chicago, IL use YouthCampsBase to skip the Facebook-group hunt and shortlist real options fast.
Children's camp
Steve & Kate's Camp - Chicago North Center
Chicago, IL
Steve & Kate's Camp in Chicago offers full-day summer fun with sports, arts, STEM, and outdoor activities for kids. Flexible scheduling lets families customize their week around their summer plans.
5.0 stars · 2 reviews
Summer camp organizer
Camp Galileo West Loop
Chicago, IL
Looking for a summer camp where your kids can make unforgettable memories & use their creativity? Camp Galileo in the West Loop offers exciting summer programs. Enroll today!
5.0 stars · 2 reviews
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Steve & Kate's Camp - Lincoln Park
Chicago, IL
Steve & Kate's Camp in Chicago offers full-day summer fun with games, arts, sports, and outdoor activities. Kids build friendships while staying active in a supportive, engaging environment.
4.7 stars · 6 reviews
nonprofit
Camp One Step by Children's Oncology Services Inc
Chicago, IL
Get in touch with Camp One Step. Reach our team by phone, email, or mail to ask questions, connect with staff, or learn how to support children with cancer.
4.6 stars · 11 reviews
Children's camp
Steve & Kate's Camp - Chicago West Loop
Chicago, IL
Steve & Kate's Camp in Chicago's West Loop offers creative day camps where kids explore art, music, and performance in a collaborative studio setting. Campers rotate through different creative activities each week, building skills and confidence through hands-on making.
4.5 stars · 8 reviews
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Steve & Kate's Camp - Chicago Lakeview
Chicago, IL
Steve & Kate's Camp in Chicago offers engaging day camp activities featuring sports, arts, STEM, and outdoor adventures. Kids develop friendships and skills in a supportive lakeside setting.
4.1 stars · 14 reviews
Summer camp organizer
Camp Galileo Beverly
Chicago, IL
Looking for an unforgettable Chicago summer camp? Galileo has locations throughout Chicago that offer enriching activities & hands-on learning. Sign up today!
Youth Activities
Best Sports Camps for Kids in Chicago
Chicago, IL
ChicagoKids.com Camp Guide - Find the best summer Sports Camp for kids in Chicago and the Chicago suburbs. When school's out, it's time to play, and these sports camps offer opportunities for your kids to hone their skills in basketball, baseball, football, tennis, archery, martial arts, gymnastics, soccer and more.
Frequently asked
- How many day camps accept teens in Chicago, IL?
- YouthCampsBase tracks 8 day camps in Chicago that enroll campers ages 14-18. The full list is shown above, ranked by parent rating and review depth.
- Are these day camps or overnight camps?
- These are primarily day camps — drop-off in the morning, pickup in the afternoon.
- When do day camps for teens in Chicago run?
- Most camps in Chicago run during summer break, with shorter sessions during spring and winter school breaks. Check each listing for exact dates — many post their session calendar before March.
- How do I shortlist the right camp for my 14-to-18-year-old?
- Start with the top-rated listings on this page, then click through for full descriptions, photos, and contact info. We recommend reaching out 4-8 weeks before your preferred session — the most popular programs in Chicago fill early.
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