ANIMAL CAMPS
n All Abilities Animal Friends Camp
Aug. 6
Tuthill Family Pet Rescue and Resource Center
21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale
https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org
(630) 323-5630
This Hinsdale Humane Society camp is designed for children ages 6 to 12, especially those with developmental and cognitive disabilities. Due to COVID-19 limitations, spots are reserved first for children with such disabilities. Any remaining spots can be filled by children without disabilities. Campers will be provided with an array of activities that will encourage them to get active, express their creativity and share their emotions. Register for all five sessions or pick and choose. Please send an email to [email protected] with questions about the camp, including cost, or to register. Masks are required if campers are indoors due to inclement weather. Time: 10 a.m. to noon. RR
ART CAMPS
n Summer Arts Camp
Aug. 9-13
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
https://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
Explore the art and culture of Georgia O’Keefe’s Ghost Ranch in Santa Fe right in the Art Studio. The camp is for ages 5 to 12. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $200. RR, MD
n Puppetry Camp
Aug. 10-12
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
https://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
Love The Muppets? Curious about how marionettes work? Or how to take an everyday object and give it life? Campers ages 8 to 16 will make and operate simple to complex puppets and perform a show. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $177. RR, MD
n SDFA Music Theater Camp
Aug. 9-13
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
https://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
Campers in first through fifth grade will develop a show, complete with song, dance, solo work and ensemble performance in this Stage Door Fine Arts camp. The week will focus on famous shows, actors and composers, with a final performance featuring numbers from Broadway favorites. Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $230. RR, MD
BAKING & COOKING CAMPS
n Culinary Science Camp
Aug. 9-13
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
https://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
Kids ages 5 to 11 will learn the basics of cooking and have a blast in this Whole Child Learning camp. They will make breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks; design an apron; and compete in a Chopped Challenge. Masks must be worn. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $365. RR, MD
n Kids Cooking Network Camp
Aug. 9-13
Westmont Community Center
75 E. Richmond St.
(630) 789-7090
https://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
In this exciting camp, young chefs ages 5 to 10 will work together in cooking challenges inspired by favorite cooking TV shows. Students will learn how to use different cooking equipment and techniques, explore flavor pairings and create mouthwatering recipes from scratch each day. Time: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $355.
n Baking Camp
Aug. 16-20
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
https://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
This Whole Child Learning camp for ages 5 to 11 will teach participants the basics of baking as they measure, mix and knead their way to tasty treats. Kids will sample their creations and take some home, too. Masks must be worn. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $365. RR
CAMPS FOR YOUNG KIDS
n Guppies Kiddie Camp
Through Aug. 20
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
https://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
This day camp for kids ages 3-6 will offer fun, creative learning experiences including sports, drama and environmental awareness, with field trips and a different theme each week. All participants must be toilet trained. Sign up for individual weeks or individual days. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $200 a week, $45 a day. RR, MD
CODING CAMPS
n Roblox Game Builder Advanced
Aug. 16-20
Code Ninjas
842 E. Ogden Ave., Westmont
(630) 789-7090
https://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
Kids ages 9-14 who are familiar with Roblox will take their skills to the next level with a scripting language called LUA. They will learn the fundamentals of scripting (coding) and dig into the game-making side of Roblox to move from being a player to being a developer. Time: 12:30 to 3:30. Cost: $299. RR
DAY CAMPS
n Summer Day Camp
Through Aug. 20
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
https://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
Kids ages 6 to 13 (grouped by age) will create memories and safely enjoy time with their peers as they experience sports, drama and environmental awareness, with field trips, special guests and a different theme each week. Sign up for individual weeks or individual days. Before and after care (7 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.) are available at an additional cost. Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $300 a week, $65 a day. RR, MD
MUSICAL THEATER CAMPS
n BAM Broadway Workshop Series
Aug. 9-14
https://ticketpeak.co/bam/classes
Students ages 8 to 15 will learn the foundational practices for musical theater — singing, acting and dance — as they prepare to perform “Legally Blonde.” Rehearsals and performances will take place at a location in the Hinsdale or Clarendon Hills area. Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $255 plus fees. RR
SPORTS CAMPS
n Pre-season Flag Football Camp
Aug. 9-13
Robbins Park
Seventh and Vine streets, Hinsdale
(630) 789-7090
https://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
Kids ages 9-12 can prepare for the upcoming flag football season with SportsKids’ one-week training camp. Get ahead of the game by learning the league rules, fundamentals and game play through drills and scrimmages. Players will learn skills on both sides of the ball, including passing, catching, defensive positioning and de-flagging. Please bring a labeled water bottle and face covering. Time: 9 a.m. to noon or 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. Cost: $115. RR
n Soccer Made in America Advanced Training Camp
Aug. 9-13
Robbins Park
Seventh and Vine streets, Hinsdale
(630) 789-7090
https://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
The Aleks Mihailovic Soccer Made in America soccer training camp emphasizes psychological dimensions such as motivation, confidence, leadership and game smarts. World-class professional clinicians will provide training for advanced players ages 9 through 17 interested in playing in high school or college. All participants receive a camp T-shirt and a certificate of achievement. Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $179. RR
n Hip Hop/Yoga Camp
Aug. 9-13
Prospect Park Pavilion
323 Chicago Avenue, Clarendon Hills
(630) 789-7090
https://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
Students ages 6 to 12 will learn a dance routine, work on technique and freestyle movement and make up their own moves. They will then move to the yoga/stretch portion, where they will learn traditional yoga poses and work on the flexibility and stretches needed for cheer jumps and movements. Parents may attend the last day of camp to watch the final performance. Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $150. RR
S.T.E.M. CAMPS
n Summer Science Camp
Aug. 9-13
Morton Arboretum
4100 Route 53, Lisle
https://www.mortonarb.org/science-camps
(630) 719-2468
This is the final week for Morton Arboretum’s summer camp for preschoolers through those entering eighth grade, with students grouped by age. Morning supervised play from 8 to 9 a.m., supervised lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m. and afternoon supervised play from 3 to 3:30 p.m. is available at an additional cost. Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for full-day camps, 9 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3:30 for half-days camps. Cost: $410 full-day camps, $245 half-day camps. RR
n Super Slime and Gooey Chemistry Camp
Aug. 16-20
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
https://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
Become a mad scientist and brew up crazy concoctions — maybe even an explosion or two — in this Whole Child Learning camp for ages 5-11. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $325. RR, MD
n LEGO Engineering Camp
Aug. 16-20
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
https://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
Kids ages 5 to 10 will design moving assemblies, build bridges and robots, and explore programming with WeDo Robotics in this Whole Child Learning camp. Masks must be worn. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $325. RR, MD
Key
RR - registration required
MD - member discount
