camps
Summer camp for kids with ADHD enters fifth season
Camp STAR, a comprehensive, evidence-based therapy for children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and other behavioral, emotional and social difficulties, begins its fifth season on June 11. The camp, whose name stands for Summer Treatment for ADHD and Related Issues, is a partnership of the …
Four things your kid will get from summer camp
Four things your kid will get from summer camp
Camps give kids a chance to try experiences they’d never get at home or in their neighborhood. Some summer camps let youngsters try their hands at being a sportscaster or an actor on stage. Camp also can also instill a sense of accomplishment and self-esteem.
FVPD summer camps — something for everybody
With more than 75 summer camps to choose from, the Fox Valley Park District has something for everybody. The wide range of programs provide enrichment for children of all ages, from 2-year-old toddlers to young teenagers.
Morton Arboretum connects kids with nature
Summer presents one of today’s greatest parental challenges: connecting your child with the great outdoors. The Morton Arboretum in Lisle can help families forge a life-long bond with nature.
Waubonsee offers summer programs for kids
Whether they want to make a movie, create a video game or become a rock star, children ages 4 to 17 are invited to explore their interests this summer with Waubonsee Community College’s Xcelerate enrichment program.
Experience day camp at the YMCA of Metro Chicago
Remember the fun of summer when you were a kid? Exploring the outdoors, spending time with friends, playing games and splashing in the pool? At Y camp, we create an exciting, safe environment for kids to have an unforgettable summer of fun.
Good Times offers flexible schedules
Good Times Summer Day Camp, based out of the Players Indoor Sports Complex in Naperville, offers exciting and active programs for children ages 5 to 12. Each week is filled with hours of swimming, field trips, various sports, exciting activities, and a theme-based cookout every Friday.
Camp Anokijig offers resident campers a wide range of activities
Camp Anokijig has been recognized for excellence in camping for 86 years, with a rich tradition and history of offering youth an experience that will last a lifetime. Anokijig means “we serve,” but it also means new friends, positive values, personal growth, great adventures and outrageous fun. Coed, overnight programs are offered for kids ages 7 to 16.
Aquatic park, zoo are part of Lisle Park District offerings
The Lisle Park District is offering a summer camp for grade schoolers and another camp designed for teens. They are both held at the park district, 1925 Ohio St., Lisle.
Learning healthy values through the camp experience
Camp is mainily about having fun and staying active, but there’s added benefits at the right camp. Part of Game On! Sports Camps 4 Girls, in Lake Forest and downtown Chicago, children also about living a healthy lifestyle.
Quality camps breed resilient children
A child at a camp with a great program and quality camp counselors has an opportunity to build several positive traits, including confidence, a strong identity and resiliency.
Camp’s added benefits
Going to summer camp is about so much more than just having fun and hanging out with friends. Summer camp also provides a safe environment for children to learn new skills and gain self-confidence, reaching far beyond summer. Learn New Skills “The foundation of camp …
Support SCOPE Midwest
All children, regardless of socioeconomic status, deserve the opportunity to experience the joy and growing experiences of summer camp. The physical, social and emotional benefits that children gain from a summer spent at a well-run, accredited camp foster skills and character for a lifetime. SCOPE …
Homesickness and camp: what to do if your child is away and lonely
While summer camp offers children a chance to experience many different activities, no one wants to spend the time wishing they could go home. Meredith Stevens, Camp Echo program manager with McGaw YMCA in Evanston, said that they remind campers that everyone gets homesick, including …
Summer camp empowers kids
When thinking about summer camp, the first thing that should come to mind is fun. However, a great camp is more than just fun and games. Camp also provides a tremendous opportunity for children to begin laying the foundation for a healthy and happy lifestyle, …
How to know your child is ready for overnight camp
If the option to attend overnight summer camp is on your child’s table, you need to ensure that he or she is read to be away from you and home for an extended period of time. Listen Children ready for overnight camp have often already …