Guppies Kiddie Camp
Through Aug. 11
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
http://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
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
Summer Day Camp
Through Aug. 11
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
http://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
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
Hoops Dreams
July 24-26
217 W. 55th St., Hinsdale
venmo@kathleen-phillips-13
This basketball tryout prep camp for fifth- through eighth-graders is led by Hinsdale Central boys varsity basketball graduates Emerson Eck, Evan Phillips and Jack Trainer. When registering, include the child’s name and age, and a parent’s email address and cell number. Time: 10 a.m. to noon. Cost: $40 a day.
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.
Little Veterinarian School
Dog Camp
July 24-28
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
http://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
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
Multi-Sport Camp
July 24-28
Robbins Park
Seventh and Vine streets, Hinsdale
http://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
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
Summer Arts Camp
July 31-Aug. 18
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
http://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
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
5 Star Soccer Camp
July 31-Aug. 4
Robbins Park
Seventh and Vine streets, Hinsdale
http://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
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
