Fun
Are you ready to have some good old fashioned fun?
Family Time features the best, most fun, exciting and new places to spend time with your family.
Start making those memories, learn about nature, visit a farm stand and purchase great, fresh fruits (and we’ll quietly say veggies…) and have a great day together!
Ranch’s, zoo’s, even pumpkin patches! We give you choices and variety. Something to excite everyone.
Check out the Guide, make your plans, and enjoy some “Family Time…”
- Park Districts
- Oakbrook Park District
- 1450 Forest Gate Road
- Oak Brook, IL
- (630) 990-4233
- Oakbrook Terrace Park District
- 15325 Ardmore Avenue
- Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- (630) 627-6100
- www.obtpd.org
- Day Camp
- Aunt Nancy’s Childcare
- 201 Colorado Ave.
- Frankfort, IL
- (815) 464-4285
- www.auntnancys.net
- Aunt Nancy’s Summer Camp is Moving! As of June 3rd our new location will be in Frankfort at 201 Colorago Ave. Inside Lincoln Way East High School. We will still be providing the same fun and excitement, just at a different location. We hope to see you there!
- Bobbie Noonan’s Child Care
- Frankfort • (815) 469-2627
- Joliet • (815) 741-2627
- Palos • (708) 599-0101
- Tinley Park • (708) 532-5566
- Homer Glen • (708) 301-3939
- Lockport • (815) 838-2855
- Alsip • (708) 385-2288
- Tinley Park • (708) 532-7676
- www.bobbienoonans.com
- Bobbie Noonan’s Child Care has served the southwest suburbs for 50 years. Our summer camp offers a fun filled curriculum of creative drama, arts & crafts, music, science, and outdoor activities. Many exciting visitors and happenings are scheduled around weekly themes. Stop by, your child deserves the best!
- DuPage Children’s Museum
- 301 N. Washington Street
- Naperville, IL
- (630) 637-8000
- www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org
- Engage young minds with our camp offerings! Bring your curiosity and sense of wonder as you join Museum educators for fun activities, games, crafts and other hands-on projects that explore the arts, science and math. DCM offers a wide variety of interesting summer camps for all ages. Visit our website www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org for more info.
- Fitzjoy Farm Riding
- Academy
- 12211 S. LaGrange Rd.
- Palos Park, IL
- (708) 861-7977
- www.fitzjoyfarm.com
- iD Tech Camps & iD Teen Academies
- Held at Northwestern, Lake Forest, Princeton,
- and 60+ universities in 26 states
- 1-888-709-TECH (8324)
- www.internalDrive.com
- Gain a competitive edge! Create iPhone apps, video games, C++/Java programs, movies, and more at week long, day and overnight programs held at Northwestern, Lake Forest, Princeton, Stanford, and others. Small classes for ages 7-17 in a fun and challenging setting. Also 2-week, teen-only programs held at Lake Forest, Harvard, Yale, and other universities: iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD Visual Arts Academy.
- Sports Broadcasting Camp
- (800) 319-0884
- www.playbyplaycamps.com
- Learn from the pros. Meet sports celebrities. Make play-by-play, reporting, and sports anchor tapes. Participate in sports talk radio shows, trivia and Stump the Schwab contests, and much more.
- Village of Orland Park
- Recreation
- 14600 Ravnia Ave.
- Orland Park
- (708) 403-6137
- www.orland-park.il.us
- The Day Camp program provides the opportunity to have fun in a positive, supervised, and safe environment. Campers are involved in fun recreational activities including sports, arts& crafts, team building, dance, and games. Campers swim at Centennial Water Park and go on field trips. Staff is CPR/first aid certified.
- Overnight Camp
- All-Sports Camp
- Dubuque, IA
- (563) 590-9888
- www.allsportscamps4kids.com
- Kids ages 7-13 are invited to explore the unique opportunities at the All-Sports Camp. The camp emphasizes Christian values as well as athletic instruction in three different sports during the week and participate in special activities and competitions daily. The camps are located at Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa and Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois.
- Camp Anokijig
- Plymouth, WI
- (920) 893-0782
- (800) 741-6931
- www.anokijig.com
- New Friends, positive values, personal growth, great adventures and outrageous fun are the foundations of the Anokijig experience. Campers choose from a HUGH variety of activities to customize their experience including horses! Built upon the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, Anokijig provides a safe, enriching summer experience. For more information: www.anokijig.com or 800-741-6931
- Cub Creek Science Camp
- Rolla, Missouri
- (573) 458-2125
- www.myanimalcamp.com
- iD Teen Academies: Gaming, Programming & Visual Arts
- Held at Lake Forest, Yale, Harvard, Stanford, and others
- 1-888-709-TECH (8324)
- www.iDTeenAcademies.com
- Prove interests are more than hobbies and learn different aspects of video game creation, app development, photography, filmmaking, and more. 2-week, programs where teens ages 13-18 have the chance to interact with industry professionals and discover potential careers. iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD Visual Arts Academy are held at Lake Forest, Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, and other universities.
- Specialty CampAcacia Academy
- 6425 Willow Springs Road
- La Grange Highlands, IL
- www.AcaciaAcademy.com
- Summer Programs for grades 1st-12th. High School – Take courses for credit, improve academic skills, ACT/SAT preparation. Grade School – reading, writing workshops, mathematics, and study skills. Afternoon session takes place in our outdoor Nature Center. Thematic units incorporating the arts, sports, literature activities, content study, games and nature study.
- The Center for Gifted
- At National-Lois University,
- Box 364,
- Wilmette, IL
- (847) 905-2150
- www.centerforgifted.org
- Offering creative, exciting programs for bright and talented students, The Center for Gifted encourages imagination, freedom of self-expression, and a eagerness to take on new challenges in an environment that nurtures critical thinking. Founded and directed by Joan Franklin Smutny, programs are offered at multiple locations in the Chicago-suburban area.
- Center for Performing Arts
- Governors State University
- 1 University Parkway,
- University Park
- (708) 235-2222
- www.centertickets.net
- Camp: The Wizard of Oz. Dates: June 17-21. Ages: 7-13 years. Open to all skill levels. No previous experience necessary to enroll. Duration: 1 week, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Ask us about After Care options!). Cost: $250/session (includes 4 tickets to the final performance). Follow the yellow brick road to the Center for Performing Arts summer camp, under the direction of Emerald City Theatre. You and your new friends will develop a mini musical based on the scenes from the famous story and movie!
- Chicago’s Children’s Theatre
- (773) 227-0180 ext. 9
- www.TheRedKiteProject.org
- Online Registration now open!
- Camp Red Kite is a summer arts camp tailored specifically to the unique interests and needs of children on the autism spectrum. Children will participate in Music and movement, Theatre & Drama Games, and Arts & Crafts classes.
- Governors State University
- 1 University Parkway
- University Park, IL 60484
- (708) 534-4490
- www.govst.edu/4gsu
- Investigate success by degrees at Governors State University. Whether you are transferring from community college, completing the bachelor’s degree you began years ago, or increasing your qualifications and expertise with a certificate or graduate degree, GSU has the program to help you reach your goals. Learn more at www.govst.edu/4gsu
- Morgan Park Academy
- (773) 881-6700
- www.visitMPA.org/summer
- Join us for Summer Camp June 24-August 16, 2013. Help your child embrace and discover hidden talents and interests at the world-class Morgan Park Academy summer programs. These exciting, educational programs foster independence, imagination and enriching experiences that will impact your child’s success throughout life.
- Pump It Up
- Chicago, IL
- (312) 664-PUMP (7867)
- Crystal Lake, IL
- (847) 854-3737
- Elmhurst, IL
- (630) 941-PUMP (7867)
- Glenview, IL
- (847) 904-PUMP (7867)
- Lisle, IL
- (630) 435-JUMP (5867)
- Orland Park, IL
- (708) 479-2220
- Schaumburg, IL
- (847) 885-PUMP (7867)
- www.pumpitupparty.com
- Sports Broadcasting Camp
- (800) 319-0884
- www.playbyplaycamps.com
- Learn from the pros. Meet sports celebrities. Make play-by-play, reporting and sports anchor tapes. Participate in mock Sports Radio talk radio and Pardon the Interruption style shows.
- Wonder-Space
- Dallas, TX
- Austin, TX
- Chicago, IL
- Washington, D.C.
- (877) 972-2671
- www.summer.wonder-space.com
- Wonder-Space is a Computer & Technology Camp for kids ages 7-17 to explore the technology world and have a blast doing it! From everything from video game design, engineering, programming, as well as media & graphics courses, WS is where it’s at! We want every camper to become a future technology leader with passion, vision, & confidence.