Summer is just around the corner and Stateline Kids has put together everything you need to know about summer camps in Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, McHenry, and Rock counties! In this guide, you’ll find local camp information and deals to help you decide where your kid should go to camp this summer!
This guide has full-day, week-long, multi-day, sleepaway, and one-time classes, camps, and events. These camps are held throughout Rockford, Beloit, Belvidere, Machesney Park, Rockton, Roscoe, Janesville, and more. The camps are categorized by topic so you can jump to an area that interests you or scroll through and check out all the Stateline has to offer your kids this summer!
Without further ado, here is the 2023 Summer Camp Guide for the Stateline!
Active | Creative | Educational | Full Day |
| Nature / Outdoors | Religious / VBS |
| STEM | Virtual | Sleepaway
Adventure Camp at the Northeast Family YMCA
8451 Orth Rd., Loves Park, IL
Located in perfect view of the Rockford Rivets Ballpark, Adventure Camp at the Northeast Family YMCA offers all the camp magic of creative play, skits, songs, sports, and more. Adventure Campers also enjoy the unique advantage of having access to all the amenities the Northeast Family YMCA has to offer, such as, the indoor swimming pool, basketball courts, outdoor and indoor playgrounds. Financial assistance is available.
Available Sessions: June 12 – August 11
Ages: 5 – 12 years old
Pricing: $175 per week for Y members / $185 per week for non-Y members
Contact: campwinnebago@rockriverymca.org
Registration: Open now, Register here
Adventure Camp at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA
200 Y Blvd., Rockford, IL
Conveniently located at the downtown YMCA facility, Adventure Camp at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA offers all the camp magic of creative play, skits, songs, sports, and more. Adventure Campers also enjoy the unique advantage of having access to all the YMCA facility has to offer, such as, the indoor swimming pool, climbing wall, Ninja Studio and Lü Interactive Playground. Financial assistance is available.
Available Sessions: June 12 – August 11
Ages: 5 – 12 years old
Pricing: $175 per week for Y members / $185 per week for non-Y members
Contact: campwinnebago@rockriverymca.org
Registration: Open now, Register here
Little Campers at the Puri Family YMCA and SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA
1475 S. Perryville Rd., Rockford, IL and 200 Y Blvd., Rockford, IL
Give your 3-5 year old the opportunity to grow in a camp just their size! Little Campers is a partial day camp from 8:30 – 11:00 am at the Puri Family and SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA facilities. Each week of camp includes a theme with activities, such as songs, story time, arts & crafts, group games and more! Financial assistance is available.
Available Sessions: June 5 – August 11
Ages: 3 – 5 year olds
Pricing: $40 per week for Y members / $80 per week for non-Y members
Contact: bkutz@rockriverymca.org
Registration: Open now, Register here.
“The Kids Spot summer program has been the highlight of our children’s summer! The program has provided a safe and exciting for our children to make long-lasting friendships and memories. Our family cannot say enough great things about the staff as they continually provide a fun and engaging environment for our children all summer long. The weekly field trips enable our kids to experience many of the area’s best children’s entertainment venues while being professionally supervised. The summer program at Kids Spot has been absolutely perfect for our family!” – Erin and Andrew Jury
Camp Kids Spot in Roscoe
9461 N 2nd St., Roscoe, IL
Camp Kids Spot is one of a kind! Not only do we have space for your child(ren) to run around, crafts, fun games, and activities, but we have a weekly theme and daily activity. Every Monday will be “Training Day.” In between activities, crafts, and games, they will focus on learning ninja, cheer, dance, tumbling, or gymnastics. On Tuesdays, they will head to our cheer gym and the local park for extra play. On Wednesdays, they have a special visitor come to Kids Spot each week – for example, a magician and a petting zoo will be coming this year. On Thursdays, they head out on a field trip. This year, they’ll be headed to Urban Air in Madison, a Cubs/Brewers game, Legoland, and much more! On Fridays, they have water day where we have a huge inflatable and tons of water games. Each day is filled with countless activities and most importantly – FUN!
Available Sessions:
- Starts June 5: Shiver Me Timbers with a trip to Santa’s Village and a Treasure Hunt
- Starts June 12: Slothy Safari with a trip to Lincoln Park Zoo and A Zoo 2 You event
- Starts June 19: Edible Engineers with a trip to Legoland
- Starts June 26: Wingardium Leviosa with a trip to Wizard World and a Wand Making and Potions class
- Starts July 5: Muscle Mayhem with a trip to a Brewers / Cubs game and knockerball
- Starts July 10: Fear Factor with a Urban Air field trip and mechanical bull
- Starts July 17: Underwater Investigators with Bear Paw Beach field trip
- Starts July 24: Tomb Raiders with Medieval Times field trip and magic show
- Starts July 31: Color Me Crazy! with a Main Event field trip and Bristle and Timber
- Starts August 7: Moon Walkers with a Discovery World field trip and Kids Spot Carnival
- Starts August 14: Chemical Masters with an Enchanted Castle field trip
Ages: 4-14
Pricing: $223.11 per week including field trip and special Wednesday activity. Daily rate is $61.97 but they are additional fees for special activities on Wednesdays and Thursdays
$50 deposit per week
15% discount offered for siblings
Contact: Contact our program director Claire@kidsspotinc.com for any questions.
Registration: Open now and will fill up quickly; Register here
The School of West Rock at West Rock Wake Park
1420 S. Pierpont Ave., Rockford, IL
The best summer school is back in session for riders between the ages of 7-15! Campers will learn how to wakeboard and navigate the wake park. You can learn more about what a cable park is here.
Available Sessions: 9 am – 1 pm from June 12 – 16, 19 – 23, 26 – 30, July 10 – 14, 17 – 21, 24 – 28, and August 7 – 10
Ages: 7 – 15
Pricing: $199 per camper
Registration: Open now; Register here
TimberNook
6809 County J. Clinton, WI
TimberNook programs offer the ultimate sensory experience for children, challenging the mind, body and the senses through meaningful outdoor play opportunities. Each experience is unique to the location, provider, and group of children, and includes unstructured play in sensory-rich learning environments to further enhance play schemes. Providers often speak of the “magic” they witness at TimberNook, even over the course of just one week. Children of all abilities are able to challenge their social, emotional, sensory, and cognitive skills at TimberNook.
Available Sessions:
Village Folk June 12 – 15 (4 days) Ages 7-12 yrs Time: 9am to 2pm Price: $240
Enchanted June 19 – 22 (4 days) Ages 5-9 yrs. Time: 9am to 1pm Price: $190
Woodland Tinkering June 26 – 29 (4 days) Ages 7-12 Yrs Time: 9am to 2pm Price: $240
Sensory Adventures July 5 – 7 (3 days) Ages 5-9 years Time: 9am to 1pm Price: $150
Friends in the Wild July 10 -13 (4 days) Ages 4-7 years Time: 9am to 12pm Price: $150
Tiny Ones caregiver/child program runs 3 Fridays in June from 9am -11am. June, 16th, 23rd, and 30th Price: $100.
Ages: 4 – 12
Pricing: $100 – $240
Contact: carmen.lamonica@timberNook.com or laura.peterson@timbernook.com
Registration begins: Open now, Register here
Brewers Baseball Academy at Stateline Youth Sports Complex
3301 Prairie Ave., Beloit, WI
Brewers Baseball Academy is back for it’s 11th year! If you are looking for one of the finest baseball/softball camps in the area wrapped in an amazing Brewers experience, you’ve come to the right place! Camp is open to all ballplayers ages 6-14. These weeklong camps provide players with 30 hours of instruction, a full Brewers uniform, four tickets to a Brewers game, VIP trip to American Family Filed, and a Q&A with a current Brewers player. We hope to see your ballplayer this summer!
Available Sessions: July 24 – 28
Ages: 6 – 14
Pricing: $415
Specials: Use code MULT20 to receive a $20 discount for two or more children
Contact: Contact tyler.wells@brewers.com with questions.
Registration: Open now; Register here
PGA / LPGA Birdie Buddies Camp at Aldeen Practice Centre
1902 Reid Farm Rd., Rockford, IL
This half-day camp will provide kids with fun and activity-driven experience to learn the game of golf. They will cover putting, chipping, and full swing basics in an introductory format. To make it even more fun, they have designated a theme for each day. Lunch is provided each day and they will be giving out little tee gifts throughout the week.
Available Sessions: 8 am – 12 pm from June 13 – 16, June 27 – 30, July 11 – 14 and July 25 – 28
Ages: 5 – 8
Pricing: $175 per week
Registration: Open now; Register here
PGA / LPGA Aces Camp at Aldeen Practice Centre
1902 Reid Farm Rd., Rockford, IL
This half-day camp will provide kids with fun and activity-driven experience to learn the game of golf. They will cover putting, chipping, and full swing basics in an introductory format. To make it even more fun, they have designated a theme for each day. Lunch is provided each day and they will be giving out little tee gifts throughout the week.
Available Sessions: 8 am – 12 pm from June 13 – 16, June 27 – 30, July 11 – 14, July 25 – 28
Ages: 9 – 14
Pricing: $175 per week
Registration: Open now; Register here
LLCC Youth Summer Camp at Lewis Lemon Community and Recreation Center (Rockford Park District)
1993 Mulberry St., Rockford, IL
Stay active and enjoy sports, arts and crafts, dancing, and video games. There will be plenty of time outdoors on the playground, enjoying basketballs, field games, and water play. There will also be tennis, golf, track, and/or flag football.
Available Sessions: 11 am – 5 pm from Monday through Friday from June 20th – August 19th
Ages: 5 – 12
Pricing: $45 per week for residents / $60 per week for non-residents
Registration: Open now; Register here
WPCC Youth Summer Camp at Washington Park Community Center (Rockford Park District)
3617 Delaware St, Rockford, IL
Stay active and enjoy sports, arts and crafts, dancing, and video games. Campers also get time outdoors on the playground and staying active playing field games. Introductory sports instruction is offered in golf, track, flag football, tennis, and floor hockey. Daily lunch and snack provided. All campers are put in age appropriate groups and COVID guidelines are followed at camp.
Available Sessions: 11 am – 5 pm on Monday through Friday
Ages: 5 – 10
Pricing: $75 per week for residents / $90 per week for non-residents
Registration: Open now; Register here
WPCC Tween Summer Camp at Washington Park Community Center (Rockford Park District)
3617 Delaware St, Rockford, IL
Tweens can stay active and enjoy sports, arts and crafts, dancing, and video games. Campers also get time outdoors on the playground and staying active playing field games. Introductory sports instruction is offered in golf, track, flag football, tennis, and floor hockey. Daily lunch and snack provided. All campers are put in age appropriate groups and COVID guidelines are followed at camp.
Available Sessions: 11 am – 5 pm on Monday through Friday from June 20 – August 12
Ages: 11 – 15
Pricing: $75 per week for residents / $90 per week for non-residents
Registration: Open now; Register here
CSA Kids Summer Camp
4113 Whitney St., Janesville, WI
CSA Kids Summer Fun Camp is an awesome day camp that combines gymnastics classes, games, art and DragonSkills Ninjility classes! Join the fun in their 14,000 Sq. Ft. Air-Conditioned Built-For-Learning Facility!
Available Sessions: June 12 – September 1 from 9 am – 12:30 pm and 12:30 pm – 4 pm
Ages: 5 – 13 years old
Pricing: $25 per half day / $90 per full morning week / $90 per full afternoon week / $180 for all day week
Registration: Open now; Register here
ATC Soccer Camps at Rock Valley College
3301 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL
Kids can focus on fundamental soccer skills in a fun and relaxed setting. There will be small groups focused on individual techniques and small-side games. Campers work firsthand with Rock Valley College soccer players and coaches.
Available Sessions: 8:30 am – 12 pm from July 26 – 27
Ages: 5 – 14
Pricing: $60 per camper, $5 discount per sibling
Registration: Open now; Register here
Camp Supernova at RVC Starlight Theatre
3301 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL
The RVC Starlight Theatre will host a one week theater camp that will guide students through the process of creating theatre. From singing, acting, and dancing, students will learn new techniques, gain confidence in expressing ideas, and build on existing strengths and abilities.
Available Sessions: July 10 – 14 from 1 pm – 5 pm
Ages: Entering grades 6-8 in the fall
Pricing: $125 before April 30th / $150 after April 30th
Registration: Open now; Register here
CYT Chicago – Rockford Area Musical Theater Summer Camp at Westminster Presbyterian Church
2821 N. Bell School Rd., Rockford, IL
CYT Musical Theater Summer Camp is one of the most affordable quality musical theater camps in the area.
Available Sessions: June 26 – 30: Camp Pixar from 9 am – 3 pm
July 24 – 28: Disney Heroes and Villains from 9 am – 3 pm
Ages: 5 – 12
Pricing: $250
Registration: Open now; Register here
The Arts Connection Musical Theatre Camp at Baltic Mill Stage in Belvidere Park
1006 W. Lincoln Ave., Belvidere, IL
The Arts Connection is offering a musical theatre camp for kids ages 7-12. They will sing, dance, play games, learn acting and improv and more.
Available Sessions: June 12 – 16 from 2 pm – 5 pm
Ages: 7 – 12
Pricing: $120
Registration: Open now; Register here
Kids Fun and Drama (KFAD) Summer Camp at KFAD Studio
3 Eclipse Blvd., Beloit, WI
KFAD is offering several camps focusing on musical theater including acting, singing, dancing, stage makeup, stage tech, and more. Camps will end with a performance for parents and families.
Available Sessions: July 10 – 14 from 9 am – 3 pm
July 24 – 28 from 9 am – 3 pm
July 31 – August 4 from 9 am – 11:45 am or 12:15 pm – 3 pm
Ages: 7 – 18
Pricing: $150 for Triple Threat and Quick Change Camp
$75 for Spotlight Specialities half-day camp
Registration: Open now; Register here
Squishy Art Camp at Rockford Art Museum
711 N. Main St., Rockford, IL
Does your student love squishy toys? Then they will love this marvelously creative 5-day multimedia camp! Led by artist Jenny Mathews, campers will explore many types of media including colored pencil, ink, watercolor and clay.
Available Sessions: June 12 – 16 from 10 am – 11:30 am
Ages: K – 5th grade
Pricing: $135 for the public / $110 for members
Registration: Open now; Register here
World Explorers at Rockford Art Museum
711 N. Main St., Rockford, IL
Thanks to generous funding provided by Rockford Public School District’s “Live, Learn, Play” program, RAM is able to partner with Rockford Symphony Orchestra and Rockford Dance Company to present two, week-long camps for rising third graders in the RPS district. The ‘World Explorers Summer Arts Camp’ was created to connect students to rich and diverse musical and artistic communities. This camp is for rising 3rd graders in the RPS district.
Available Sessions: July 10 – 14 and July 17 – 21 from 9 am – 4 pm
Ages: K – 5th grade
Pricing: Free
Registration: Opening soon, Register here
Neon Art Summer Camp at Rockford Art Museum
711 N. Main St., Rockford, IL
Join artist Jenny Mathews as she guides campers through the exciting world of glowing art! Campers will try out different types of mediums, including clay and acrylics, and will learn the basics of creating light and shadows, perspective and the color wheel. Campers will also have the opportunity to create from the current exhibition!
Available Sessions: August 14 – 18 from 10 am – 11:30 am
Ages: K – 5th grade
Pricing: $135 for the public / $110 for members
Registration: Open now; Register here
Summer Farm Camp at Angelic Organics Learning Center
1545 Rockton Rd., Caledonia, IL
We grow kids that can change the world in a place that is changing the world. Farm Camp on our Learning Center campus includes organic gardens and a small-scale livestock operation. Our facilities immerse kids ages 6-15 in the farm and nature. Day Campers roam and explore on acres of outdoor space, swing in the hammock garden, walk the labyrinth maze and splash in the creek and enjoy farm chores, gardening, cooking, games, and activities. Overnight Campers bunk at our beautiful Lodge with bright, open indoor spaces, hiking trails and a campfire pit, where core memories are formed. Chef Andy prepares farm fresh meals for overnight campers using local, seasonal ingredients. Angelic Organics Learning Center is an educational non-profit building sustainable local food & farm systems through experiential education and training programs in partnership with rural and urban people. Scholarships and payments plans are available!
Available Sessions:
Day Camps (ages 6 – 12) from 9 am – 3 pm (extended care available)
June 5 – 8 and June 12 – 15
Overnight Camps (ages 8 – 12)
June 18 – 22 and June 25 – 29
Teen Week Overnight Camps (ages 12 – 15)
July 9 – 13
Ages: 6 – 12
Pricing: $300 per week for day camp / $400 per week with extended care
$1,000 for overnight camp ($150 due at registration, balance due by May 1st)
Contact: Email questions to programs@learngrowconnect.org
Registration begins: Open now, Register here
Discovery Center Summer Camps
711 N. Main St., Rockford, IL
Excite your child about science with summer camps at Discovery Center! Discovery Center has a wide variety of in-person half or full-day summer camps for children ages 7 -12 and mini-camps for children ages 3-6 to spark curiosity and engage naturally scientific minds in exciting and interactive ways!
Available Sessions:
STEM Camps (Ages 7-12)
All day option (9 am – 4 pm), half-day option (mornings or afternoons)
June 19 – 23: Science on the Farm (AM) / Eco-Investigators (PM)
June 26 – 30: Return to the Moon (AM) / Blast Off (PM)
July 10 – 14: Shark Week (AM) / Into the Wild (PM)
July 17 – 21: Architect Adventures (AM) / Making Maestros (PM)
July 31 – August 4: Awesome Engineering (AM) / Robo-Engineers (PM
August 7 – 11: Messy Art (AM) / Splash Down (PM)
Tot Spot Mini (Ages 3-6)
All camps from 9 am – 11 am or 1 pm – 3 pm
June 20 – 23: Block by Block
June 27 – 30: Blast Off
July 11 – 14: What Can I Make With This?
July 18 – 21: Fairy Tale STEM
August 1 – 4: Move It, Move It
August 8 – 11: Splish Splash
Ages: 3-6 and 7-12
Pricing: 7-12 camp: $250 members / $290 non-members per week
7-12 camp half-days: $125 members / $145 non-members
Tot Spot mini camp: $85 members / $95 non-member
Contact: 815-963-6769
Registration: Open now; Register here
Summer Camp at Tinker Swiss Cottage
411 Kent St., Rockford, IL
Step back in time and explore overarching historic themes while participating in activities, games, crafts, and hands-on learning.
Available Sessions: June 27 – 30 from 8 am – 1 pm: Mysteries at the Museum
July 18 – 21 from 8 am – 1 pm: Tinkering Around with the Tinkers
August 8 – 11 from 8 am – 1 pm: Made in Rockford
Pricing: $80 per child for members / $100 per child for non-members
Contact: Call 815-964-2424 or email stephanie@tinkercottage.com with questions
Registration begins: Open now, Register here
Summer Camp at Laurent House
4646 Spring Brook Rd., Rockford, IL
Learn about Rockford’s Frank Lloyd Wright house (Laurent House) at this Art and Architecture camp.
Available Sessions: June 12 – 15 (ages 8 – 11) from 9 am – 12 pm
June 19 – 22 (ages 8 – 11) from 9 am – 12 pm
June 26 – 29 (ages 12 – 16) from 9 am – 12 pm
July 10 – 13 (ages 8 – 11) from 9 am – 12 pm
Pricing: $85 per child
Registration begins: Open now, call 815-877-2952. or email education@laurenthouse.com to register
Camp Unleashed at the Humane Society of the Southern Wisconsin
4700 South County Road G., Janesville, WI
The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin is offering camps focused on animals interactions, games, educational lessons, and more.
Available Sessions: Vet Camp: June 12 – 15 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (ages 8 – 11) – $250
Pawcasso Art Camp: June 20 – 21 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (ages 10 – 13) – $175
Pawcasso Art Camp: June 26 – 27 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (ages 6 – 9) – $175
Pet Pals Camp: July 10 – 13 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (ages 8 – 10) – $225
Pet Pals Camp: July 17 – 20 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (ages 11 – 13) – $225
Pet Pals Camp: July 31 – August 3 from 8:30 am – 12 pm (ages 6 – 7) – $175
Wildlife Explorers Camp: August 14 – 15 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (ages 6 – 9) – $175
Shelter Superhero Camp: August 16 – 17 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (ages 10 – 13) – $175
Pricing: $175 – $225 depending on camp
Registration begins: Open now, Register here
BCCD Summer Camps at Boone County Conservation District
899 Appleton Rd, Belvidere, IL
Campers will explore the wonders of nature, go on hikes, listen to stories, sing songs, and do crafts. Camp Ducktails focus on getting the youngest explorers into nature. Camp Redwing includes field trips, swimming, fishing, and arts and crafts. Camp Redtail is an adventure-based four-day camping trip that introduces minimum-impact camping and outdoor nature skills.
Available Sessions:
Camp Ducktails (ages 4 – 5)
Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am – 11:30 am
Camp Redwing (ages 6-11)
Monday through Friday from 9 am – 3 pm
Camp Redtail (ages 12-15)
Four day camping trip
Pricing: Camp Ducktails – $60 per session for Boone County residents / $70 for non-residents
Camp Redwing – $120 for Boone County residents / $130 for non-residents
Camp Redtail – $220 for Boone County residents, $240 for non-residents.
Contact: Tina Dawson Scott at tdawson@bccdil.org or 815-547-7935
Registration begins: Open now, Register here
Adventure Camp at the Northeast Family YMCA
8451 Orth Rd., Loves Park, IL
Located in perfect view of the Rockford Rivets Ballpark, Adventure Camp at the Northeast Family YMCA offers all the camp magic of creative play, skits, songs, sports, and more. Adventure Campers also enjoy the unique advantage of having access to all the amenities the Northeast Family YMCA has to offer, such as, the indoor swimming pool, basketball courts, outdoor and indoor playgrounds. Financial assistance is available.
Available Sessions: June 12 – August 11
Ages: 5 – 12 years old
Pricing: $175 per week for Y members / $185 per week for non-Y members
Contact: campwinnebago@rockriverymca.org
Registration: Open now, Register here
Adventure Camp at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA
200 Y Blvd., Rockford, IL
Conveniently located at the downtown YMCA facility, Adventure Camp at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA offers all the camp magic of creative play, skits, songs, sports, and more. Adventure Campers also enjoy the unique advantage of having access to all the YMCA facility has to offer, such as, the indoor swimming pool, climbing wall, Ninja Studio and Lü Interactive Playground. Financial assistance is available.
Available Sessions: June 12 – August 11
Ages: 5 – 12 years old
Pricing: $175 per week for Y members / $185 per week for non-Y members
Contact: campwinnebago@rockriverymca.org
Registration: Open now, Register here
Summer Camp at Camp Winnebago
5804 N. Main St., Rockford, IL
Located on over 160 acres of woodlands, Camp Winnebago is a hidden treasure of the Rockford area and the perfect place for your child to spend their summer. Campgrounds offer the complete summer camp package with 3 lodges, 3 open-air pavilions, miles of trails and creeks, a pond, open fields, and marshes. There is always more to explore at Camp Winnebago! Activities include: Archery, Canoeing, Black Hole Slide, Climbing Tower, Creek Study, Field Games, Gardening, High Ropes Course, Splash Fountain, Camp songs, skits, crafts, and weekly overnights. Financial assistance is available.
Available Sessions: June 5 – August 30
Ages: 5 – 14 years old
Pricing: $175 per week for Y members / $185 per week for non-Y members
Contact: campwinnebago@rockriverymca.org
Registration begins: Open now, Register here
Nature Quest at Alpine Hills Adventure Park (Rockford Park District)
4402 Larson Ave, Rockford, IL
Nature Quests allows kids to explore the great outdoors with different themed activities each week.
Available Sessions:
7:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday through Friday from June 20 – August 19
Ages: 5 – 12
Pricing: $150 per week for residents / $180 per week for non-residents
Registration: Open now; Register here
Camp Vertical Extreme at Rockford Christian School
1401 N. Bell School Rd., Rockford, IL
Camp Vertical Extreme is a non-profit, co-educational academic and enrichment day camp program held at Rockford Christian High School. Campers have field trips 3-4 days per week.
Available Sessions: May 30 – August 3 from 6:30 am – 5:30 pm
Ages: 4 – 15 years old
Pricing: $180 per child per week / $55 per day / $85 per two day / $120 per three day
Specials: $20 off second child per week / $50 off third child per week
Registration: Open now; Register here
SADER Camp (Summer Adventures, Doing Exploration Right) at Rockford Lutheran Schools
1401 N. Bell School Rd., Rockford, IL
SADER Camp is for kids entering first grade through sixth grade. They will take trips 2-3 times per week and enjoy a special water day at Peak Fitness most weeks. There is also a SADER Jr. camp available for 3-5 year olds.
Available Sessions: June 5 – August 4 from 8:30 am – 5 pm
Ages: Entering grade 1 – 6
Pricing: $180 per child per week
Specials: $20 off second child per week / $40 off third child per week
Registration: Open now; Register here
“The Kids Spot summer program has been the highlight of our children’s summer! The program has provided a safe and exciting for our children to make long-lasting friendships and memories. Our family cannot say enough great things about the staff as they continually provide a fun and engaging environment for our children all summer long. The weekly field trips enable our kids to experience many of the area’s best children’s entertainment venues while being professionally supervised. The summer program at Kids Spot has been absolutely perfect for our family!” – Erin and Andrew Jury
Camp Kids Spot in Roscoe
9461 N 2nd St., Roscoe, IL
Camp Kids Spot is one of a kind! Not only do we have space for your child(ren) to run around, crafts, fun games, and activities, but we have a weekly theme and daily activity. Every Monday will be “Training Day.” In between activities, crafts, and games, they will focus on learning ninja, cheer, dance, tumbling, or gymnastics. On Tuesdays, they will head to our cheer gym and the local park for extra play. On Wednesdays, they have a special visitor come to Kids Spot each week – for example, a magician and a petting zoo will be coming this year. On Thursdays, they head out on a field trip. This year, they’ll be headed to Urban Air in Madison, a Cubs/Brewers game, Legoland, and much more! On Fridays, they have water day where we have a huge inflatable and tons of water games. Each day is filled with countless activities and most importantly – FUN!
Available Sessions:
- Starts June 5: Shiver Me Timbers with a trip to Santa’s Village and a Treasure Hunt
- Starts June 12: Slothy Safari with a trip to Lincoln Park Zoo and A Zoo 2 You event
- Starts June 19: Edible Engineers with a trip to Legoland
- Starts June 26: Wingardium Leviosa with a trip to Wizard World and a Wand Making and Potions class
- Starts July 5: Muscle Mayhem with a trip to a Brewers / Cubs game and knockerball
- Starts July 10: Fear Factor with a Urban Air field trip and mechanical bull
- Starts July 17: Underwater Investigators with Bear Paw Beach field trip
- Starts July 24: Tomb Raiders with Medieval Times field trip and magic show
- Starts July 31: Color Me Crazy! with a Main Event field trip and Bristle and Timber
- Starts August 7: Moon Walkers with a Discovery World field trip and Kids Spot Carnival
- Starts August 14: Chemical Masters with an Enchanted Castle field trip
Ages: 4-14
Pricing: $223.11 per week including field trip and special Wednesday activity. Daily rate is $61.97 but they are additional fees for special activities on Wednesdays and Thursdays
$50 deposit per week
15% discount offered for siblings
Contact: Contact our program director Claire@kidsspotinc.com for any questions.
Registration: Open now and will fill up quickly; Register here
Pony Agventure Camp at Lockwood Park (Rockford Park District)
5201 Safford Rd, Rockford, IL
Little Buckaroos gives kids a chance to learn about and interact with horses. Become immersed in agriculture lessons, explore our wooded trails, participate in various riding experiences, and build character development skills. Campers need to bring a sack lunch each day.
Available Sessions: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday from June 20 – August 19
Ages: 5 – 7
Pricing: $165 per week for residents / $205 per week for non-residents
Registration: Open now; Register here
Horse Agventure Camp at Lockwood Park (Rockford Park District)
5201 Safford Rd, Rockford, IL
Campers will learn basic riding skills at a walk, steering, and trotting. Enjoy interactions with our horses or ponies and other farm animals. Become immersed in agriculture lessons, explore our wooded trails, participate in various riding experiences, and build character development skills. Campers need to bring a sack lunch each day.
Available Sessions: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday from June 20 – August 5
Ages: 8 – 16
Pricing: $295 per week for residents / $345 per week for non-residents
Registration: Open now; Register here
Blazing Saddles Advanced Camp at Lockwood Park (Rockford Park District)
5201 Safford Rd, Rockford, IL
Campers will expand their trot skills, gait transitions, balance and rhythm. Outside of the arena or trails, campers will learn about equine health, care and anatomy, how to safely handle and interact with their horse, and build character development skills.
Available Sessions: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday from August 8 – 19
Ages: 8 – 16
Pricing: $345 per week for residents / $375 per week for non-residents
Registration: Open now; Register here
Stateline YMCA in Roscoe and Beloit
9901 Main St, Roscoe, IL and 501 3rd St, Beloit, WI
Stateline YMCA summer camps will take kids outside, play and build self-confidence. There are several camps for different age groups including Sunshine Camp (ages 3 – 5), Little Adventure Camp (4-5), Growing Tree Camp (ages 5 – 10), Camp Wockigo (ages 6 – 12), and Camp Bero (ages 10 – 14). Financial aid is available.
Available Sessions:
Sunshine Camp (ages 3-5) on Monday through Thursday from 9 am – 11:30 am (Roscoe)
Little Adventure Camp (ages 4-5) on Monday through Friday from 9 am – 4 pm (Beloit)
Growing Tree (ages 5-10) on Monday through Friday from 9 am – 4 pm (Beloit)
Camp Wockigo (ages 6-12) on Monday through Friday from 9 am – 4 pm (Rockton Community Center)
Camp Bero (ages 10 – 14) on Monday through Friday from 9 am – 4 pm (Rockton Community Center)
Ages: 3-14
Pricing:
Sunshine Camp – $80 per week member / $104 per week non-member
Little Adventure Camp – $210 per week member / $285 per week non-member
Growing Tree Camp – $104 per 2 days / $141 per 3 days / $206 weekly / $395 per session member
$128 per 2 days / $174 per 3 days / $266 weekly / $516 per session non-member
Camp Wockigo – $84 per 2 days / $120 per 3 days / $172 weekly / $330 per session member
$108 per 2 days / $156 per 3 days / $224 weekly / $430 per session non-member
Camp Bero – $84 per 2 days / $120 per 3 days / $172 weekly / $330 per session member
$108 per 2 days / $156 per 3 days / $224 weekly / $430 per session non-member
Registration: Open now; Register here
YMCA of Northern Rock County
Janesville YMCA, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Parker YMCA, Northside Intermediate School
YMCA Summer Day Camp allows children the opportunity to explore, build friendships, develop new skills and discover creativity. YMCA staff focus on character development and emphasize accomplishments and successes in all participants.
Available Sessions: June 12 – August 18
Ages: 5 – 12 years old
Pricing: $90 per member for two days / $105 per non-member
$120 per member for three days / $135 per non-member
$175 per member for five days / $190 per non-member
Specials: There is a 10% discount for multiple children applied to the oldest child.
Registration: Open now; Register here
Summer Camp at Cathedral Baptist School
5622 35th St., Rockford, IL
CBS’s summer camp is here to create a fun and exciting environment for your Pre-school through 6th grade children during the summer months. They plan a monthly calendar complete with weekly themes and daily lessons, games, crafts, and activities. They encourage activities that will allow your child to explore the beauty of Christ’s creation.
Available Sessions: June 5 – August 4 from 8:30 am – 5 pm
Ages: Pre-K through 6th grade
Pricing: $175 per child per week
Specials: $15 off second child per week / $30 off third child per week
Registration: Open now; Register here
Boys and Girls Club of Rockford
Orton Keyes Unit: 633 Ranger St., Rockford, IL
Carlson Unit: 7406 Elm Ave., Machesney Park, IL
Flodin Unit: 1000 Mill Rd., Rockford, IL
Blackhawk Unit: 330 15th Ave., Rockford, IL
The Boys and Girls Club of Rockford offers all-day summer camp at its four locations for kids in grades 1-6 in the 2023-2024 school year.
Available Sessions: June 5 – August 18 from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm (depending on location)
Ages: Entering grade 1 – 6 in 2023-2024 school year
Pricing: Childcare assistance available
Registration: Open now; Register here
Concordia Summer Camp in Rockford
7424 North 2nd St., Machesney Park, IL
Campers will play daily games, do arts and crafts, and take field trips.
Available Sessions: 2022 dates
June 6 – August 5 from 8 am – 3 pm*
Before care and after care available
Ages: 3-10
Pricing: 2022 rates
$160 per week or $40 per day
Registration fee: $55 per camper before April 22d, $65 after April 22nd
Family discounts of $10 per additional child
Registration: Not open yet; Register here
Summer Camp at Camp Winnebago
5804 N. Main St., Rockford, IL
Located on over 160 acres of woodlands, Camp Winnebago is a hidden treasure of the Rockford area and the perfect place for your child to spend their summer. Campgrounds offer the complete summer camp package with 3 lodges, 3 open-air pavilions, miles of trails and creeks, a pond, open fields, and marshes. There is always more to explore at Camp Winnebago! Activities include: Archery, Canoeing, Black Hole Slide, Climbing Tower, Creek Study, Field Games, Gardening, High Ropes Course, Splash Fountain, Camp songs, skits, crafts, and weekly overnights. Financial assistance is available.
Available Sessions: June 5 – August 30
Ages: 5 – 14 years old
Pricing: $175 per week for Y members / $185 per week for non-Y members
Contact: campwinnebago@rockriverymca.org
Registration begins: Open now, Register here
TimberNook
6809 County J. Clinton, WI
TimberNook programs offer the ultimate sensory experience for children, challenging the mind, body and the senses through meaningful outdoor play opportunities. Each experience is unique to the location, provider, and group of children, and includes unstructured play in sensory-rich learning environments to further enhance play schemes. Providers often speak of the “magic” they witness at TimberNook, even over the course of just one week. Children of all abilities are able to challenge their social, emotional, sensory, and cognitive skills at TimberNook.
Available Sessions:
Village Folk June 12 – 15 (4 days) Ages 7-12 yrs Time: 9am to 2pm Price: $240
Enchanted June 19 – 22 (4 days) Ages 5-9 yrs. Time: 9am to 1pm Price: $190
Woodland Tinkering June 26 – 29 (4 days) Ages 7-12 Yrs Time: 9am to 2pm Price: $240
Sensory Adventures July 5 – 7 (3 days) Ages 5-9 years Time: 9am to 1pm Price: $150
Friends in the Wild July 10 -13 (4 days) Ages 4-7 years Time: 9am to 12pm Price: $150
Tiny Ones caregiver/child program runs 3 Fridays in June from 9am -11am. June, 16th, 23rd, and 30th Price: $100.
Ages: 4 – 12
Pricing: $100 – $240
Contact: carmen.lamonica@timberNook.com or laura.peterson@timbernook.com
Registration begins: Open now, Register here
Brewers Baseball Academy at Stateline Youth Sports Complex
3301 Prairie Ave., Beloit, WI
Brewers Baseball Academy is back for it’s 11th year! If you are looking for one of the finest baseball/softball camps in the area wrapped in an amazing Brewers experience, you’ve come to the right place! Camp is open to all ballplayers ages 6-14. These weeklong camps provide players with 30 hours of instruction, a full Brewers uniform, four tickets to a Brewers game, VIP trip to American Family Filed, and a Q&A with a current Brewers player. We hope to see your ballplayer this summer!
Available Sessions: July 24 – 28
Ages: 6 – 14
Pricing: $415
Specials: Use code MULT20 to receive a $20 discount for two or more children
Contact: Contact tyler.wells@brewers.com with questions.
Registration: Open now; Register here
“This camp was a great social experience. My son learned about nature through a new lens, increased his curiosity in nature and improved his confidence being in nature.”
Summer Camp at Severson Dells Nature Center
8786 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL
Summer Camp at Severson Dells is all about mud and imagination. The camp’s goal is to help your child build memories of having the best possible time outdoors.
Available Sessions:
Wild Things (ages 4 – 6) from 9 am – 12 pm each day
June 12 – 16: Little Heroes
June 26 – 30: Little Creators
July 31 – August 4: Little Pirates
Junior Naturalists (ages 7 – 11) from 9 am – 3 pm each day
June 19 – 23 or July 24 – 28: Peek in the Creek
July 10 – 14: Amazing Adventures
August 7 – 11: Call of the Wild
Blazing Paddles Canoe Camp (ages 12 – 16) from 9 am – 3 pm
July 17 – 21
Grandparents Camps (Ages 4 – 10 and grandparents) from 9 am – 12 pm or 1 pm – 4 pm
July 6: Aquatic Habitats
July 7: Terrestrial Habitats
Ages: 4-16
Pricing: Wild Things: $90 for members / $105 non-members
Junior Naturalists: $120 for members / $150 for non-members
Blazing Paddles Canoe Camp: $180 for members / $210 non-member
Grandparents Camp: $30-40 for members / $45-55 non-member
Contact: 815-335-2915 or email ann@seversondells.org
Registration begins: Open now, Register here
Summer Farm Camp at Angelic Organics Learning Center
1545 Rockton Rd., Caledonia, IL
We grow kids that can change the world in a place that is changing the world. Farm Camp on our Learning Center campus includes organic gardens and a small-scale livestock operation. Our facilities immerse kids ages 6-15 in the farm and nature. Day Campers roam and explore on acres of outdoor space, swing in the hammock garden, walk the labyrinth maze and splash in the creek and enjoy farm chores, gardening, cooking, games, and activities. Overnight Campers bunk at our beautiful Lodge with bright, open indoor spaces, hiking trails and a campfire pit, where core memories are formed. Chef Andy prepares farm fresh meals for overnight campers using local, seasonal ingredients. Angelic Organics Learning Center is an educational non-profit building sustainable local food & farm systems through experiential education and training programs in partnership with rural and urban people. Scholarships and payments plans are available!
Available Sessions:
Day Camps (ages 6 – 12) from 9 am – 3 pm (extended care available)
June 5 – 8 and June 12 – 15
Overnight Camps (ages 8 – 12)
June 18 – 22 and June 25 – 29
Teen Week Overnight Camps (ages 12 – 15)
July 9 – 13
Ages: 6 – 12
Pricing: $300 per week for day camp / $400 per week with extended care
$1,000 for overnight camp ($150 due at registration, balance due by May 1st)
Contact: Email questions to programs@learngrowconnect.org
Registration begins: Open now, Register here
BCCD Summer Camps at Boone County Conservation District
899 Appleton Rd, Belvidere, IL
Campers will explore the wonders of nature, go on hikes, listen to stories, sing songs, and do crafts. Camp Ducktails focus on getting the youngest explorers into nature. Camp Redwing includes field trips, swimming, fishing, and arts and crafts. Camp Redtail is an adventure-based four-day camping trip that introduces minimum-impact camping and outdoor nature skills.
Available Sessions:
Camp Ducktails (ages 4 – 5)
Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am – 11:30 am
Camp Redwing (ages 6-11)
Monday through Friday from 9 am – 3 pm
Camp Redtail (ages 12-15)
Four day camping trip
Pricing: Camp Ducktails – $60 per session for Boone County residents / $70 for non-residents
Camp Redwing – $120 for Boone County residents / $130 for non-residents
Camp Redtail – $220 for Boone County residents, $240 for non-residents.
Contact: Tina Dawson Scott at tdawson@bccdil.org or 815-547-7935
Registration begins: Open now, Register here
McHenry County Conservation District Summer Camps
18410 US Highway 14, Woodstock, IL
McHenry County Conservation District offers a variety of summer camps focused on nature themes.
Available Sessions:
Eco-Explorer (ages 8-9 and 10 -11): July 10 – 14
Hunter Safety Camp (ages 9-18): June 19 – 23 and July 24 – 28
Police Camp Basic Training (ages 10 – 16) from June 5 – 9
Police Camp Conservation Science Investigation (ages 10 – 16) from July 10 – 14
STEEM Camp (ages 10 – 12) from July 17 – 21
Time Travelers Camp (ages 10 – 12) from June 26 – 30
Young Explorers Camp (ages 6 – 8) from August 7 – 11
Pricing: $120 per McHenry County residents / $150 for non-residents
Registration begins: Open now, Register here
Summerfield Zoo
3088 Flora Rd, Belvidere, IL
Campers can participate in four weeks of fun-filled summer camp with different themes each week. Each week kids will get to feed baby goats, go on pony rides, take pictures with the animals and more.
Available Sessions: Half-day (9 am – 12 pm) and full-day (9 am – 3 pm) available from June 12 – July 28
Ages: 6 – 12
Pricing: $200 per week for half-day / $300 per week for full-day
Registration: Open now, Register here
Farm Camp at Daluge Farm
3719 S. County Rd. G., Janesville, WI
Campers can participate in a mini farm camp or a week-long farm camp where they learn about caring for the animals, going on hayrides, water games, and more.
Available Sessions: July 7: Mini Farm Camp (ages 5-6) from 9 am – 12 pm
July 11 – 14: Week Long Farm Camp (ages 7 – 11) from 9 am – 2 pm
July 18 – 22: Week Long Farm Camp (ages 7 – 11) from 9 am – 2 pm
Ages: 5 – 11
Pricing: $75 for the mini farm camp / $225 for the week-long camp
Registration: Open now, Register here
Welty Environmental Center
1201 Big Hill Ct., Beloit, WI
Welty Environmental Center is ready for the 2023 summer camp season! We will be investigating, exploring, building, experimenting, and crafting while learning about wildlife and natural resources around the Stateline area.
Available Sessions: June 12 – 16 and July 31 – August 30 from Monday through Friday from 8 am – 3 pm
June 12 – 16: Team Building and Leadership Training
July 31 – August 4: The Eart and Its Spheres
August 7 – 11: Only in Wisconsin
August 14 – 18: Put the A in STEAM
August 21 – 25: Camping and Outdoor Basics
August 28 – 30: How to be a Green Pirate
Ages: 7 – 12
Pricing: $140 per camper per week for members / $160 per camper per week for non-members
Registration: Open now, Register here
Bethesda Summer Day Camp
2101 E. State St., Rockford, IL
Twists & Turns is a fantastical celebration of how following Jesus changes the game. Spin the spinner,
beat the clock, skip ahead, level up, and play to win! Kids will have fun with games while learning that
Jesus guides us through all the twists and turns of our lives. In the end, they’ll find that even when they mess up it is never “game over.” Exciting Activities Include: Daily afternoon water activities which also includes our massive water slide, green machines bikes, daily crafts, singing, dancing, gaga ball, small group and large group games and much much more! Check out our camp video from last summer here.
Available Sessions: 9 am – 4:30 pm on Monday through Friday from July 31 – August 4
Ages: Incoming K – 6th grade for the 2023-2024 school year
Pricing: $100 per camper full-day / $50 per camper half-day
Scholarship opportunities are available!
Contact: Contact bcov@bethesdacovenant.com for more information or call 815-397-4212.
Registration: Open now; Register here
Day Camp at Maywood Free Church
3621 Samuelson Rd., Rockford, IL
Available Sessions: July 10 – 14 from 9 am – 3 pm and July 17 – 21 from 9 am – 3 pm
Ages: 4 – 5th grade
Pricing: $80 per week / $125 per week
Registration: Open now; Register here
Concordia Summer Camp in Rockford
7424 North 2nd St., Machesney Park, IL
Campers will play daily games, do arts and crafts, and take field trips.
Available Sessions: 2022 Dates
June 6 – August 5 from 8 am – 3 pm*
Before care and after care available
Ages: 3-10
Pricing: 2022 Rates
$160 per week or $40 per day
Registration fee: $55 per camper before April 22d, $65 after April 22nd
Family discounts of $10 per additional child
Registration: Not open yet; Register here
Adventure Island Vacation Bible School at Westminster Church
2821 N. Bell School Rd., Rockford, IL
Available Sessions: June 19 – 23 from 9 am – 11:40 am
Ages: 3 – entering 8th grade
Pricing: $5 per child / $10 per family
Registration: Open now; Register here
Summerama Heroes at First Free Rockford
2223 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL
Available Sessions: 10 am – 3:30 pm from Monday through Friday
June 19 – 23, June 26 – 30, July 10 – 14, July 17 – 21, and July 24 – 28
Ages: Entering 1st – 6th grade
Pricing: $180 per week
Registration is $20 per child
Registration: Open now; Register here
Summerama Heroes Kindercamp at First Free Rockford
2223 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL
Available Sessions: 9 am – 11:30 am from Monday through Friday from June 19 – 23, June 26 – 30, July 10 – 14, and July 17 – 21
Ages: Pre-K – Kindergarten
Pricing: $80 per week
Registration is $20 per child
Registration: Open now; Register here
Hero Hotline at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church
5506 Reimer Dr., Roscoe, IL
Available Sessions: June 26 – 30 from 9 am – 12 pm
Ages: PreK through 6th grade – all participants must be potty trained
Pricing: Free
Registration: Open now; Register here
Stateline STEM Academy (STEM for Kids Stateline) Summer Camp
9461 N. 2nd St., Roscoe, IL
Stateline STEM Academy is once again offering fun and engaging summer camps only enhanced with optional field trips and inflatable water park days! Our STEM camps offer unique curricula to provide opportunities for children to learn something new while strengthening their problem-solving skills, developing critical thinking, mental grit, collaboration, and making new friends! We spend time each day on STEM curricula from robotics to engineering to Minecraft to weather to space . . . and plenty of free play time to build friendships and imaginations. Children are divided into small groups with a low teacher: children ratio. Each week are new and exciting themes that bring a plethora of choices to inspire all kinds of interests and children!
Available Sessions:
June 5 – 9: Whatever the Weather We Can Survive (Meteorology and Engineering)
Optional Field Trip: Santa’s Village
June 12 – 16: Zoo on the Loose (Robotics and Minecraft)
Optional Field Trip Lincoln Park Zoo
June 19 – 23: Reimagine the Kitchen with 3D Print and Science (3D Print and Kitchen Chemistry)
Optional Field Trip Main Event
June 26 – 30: Coding Wizards and Mad Scientists Unite (Coding and Chemistry)
Optional Field Trip Wizard World
July 5 – 7: Mayhem Movie Making and Escape Rooms (Movie Making and Escape Room DIY)
Optional Field Trip Brewers/Cubs game
July 10 – 14: YouTubers and Face Your Fears Biomed (YouTuber and Biomedical Engineering)
Optional Field Trip Urban Air
July 17 – 21: Minecraft Oceanographers and Investigation Overboard (Minecraft and Forensic Science/CSI)
Optional Field Trip: Bear Paw Beach
July 24 – 28: Civil Engineering and Battle Bots (Civil Engineering/Minecraft and Robotics)
Optional Field Trip: Medieval Times
July 31 – August 4: Makin’ Me Crazy Ingenuity and Entrepreneurship (Crafting and Website design)
Optional Field Trip SlooMoo
August 7 – 11: STEMtastic Space Adventures: (Aerospace and Minecraft)
Optional Field Trip: Discovery World
August 14 – 18: Greatest Hits: STEM Edition (all our favorites!)
Optional Field Trip: Enchanted Castle
Ages: K-8
Pricing: $174 for 4-5 days of half days / $290.04 for 4-5 days of full days
Partial days available / custom schedules available, email for more information
Registration: Open now; Register here
Summer Camps at Burpee Natural History Museum
737 N. Main St., Rockford, IL
Calling all aspiring scientists! Burpee Museum has two fun filled weeks this summer featuring themes of Earth science and biology. Join them to learn more about fossils, geology, and minerals during the Earth Explorers camp, and zoology, animal behavior, and habitats during the Biology Camp.
Available Sessions: Earth Explorers: June 19 – 23 from 10 am – 2 pm (ages 3-6 and 7 – 14)
All Things Biology: July 17 – 21 from 10 am – 2 pm (ages 3-6 and 7 – 14)
Ages: 3 – 14 years old
Pricing: $90 for members / $140 for non-members
Registration: Open now; Register here
Camp Invention: Wonder at Rockford Lutheran School (High School Campus)
3411 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL
Give your young innovator an inspiring, action-packed summer adventure! All-new, hands-on challenges will spark their curiosity and build their confidence as they jump into limitless STEM fun with opportunities to imagine, plan, experiment and create.
Available Sessions: July 10 – 14 from 9 am – 3:30 pm
Ages: Entering K – 6 grades
Pricing: $295
Registration: Open now; Register here
NIU STEAM Camp at Northern Illinois University
1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL
NIU STEAM offers hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math summer fun for students entering grades 2 – 12.
Available Sessions:
July 9 – July 14: Engineering Careers (Grades 9 -12)
July 9 – 14: Tech Careers (Grades 9 – 12)
July 9 – 14: Food and Nutrition Science Career (Grade 12)
July 10 – 14: Art Exploration (Grades 2 – 5)
July 10 – 14: STEAM Seekers Exploration (Grades 2 – 5)
July 16 – 21: Film Camp (Grades 9 – 12)
July 16 – 21: Huskies BELONG (Grade 12)
July 16 – 21: Food and Nutrition Science Career (Grade 12)
July 18 – 21: Nature Studies (Grade 6 – 9)
July 18 – 21: Survival Storytelling (Grades 6 – 9)
July 23 – 28: Engineering Careers (Grades 9 – 12)
July 23 – 28: Health Careers (Grades 9 – 12)
July 23 – 28: Video Game Design Careers (Grades 9 – 12)
July 31 – August 4: Food Science (Grades 2 – 5)
July 31 – August 4: Art for the Animals (Grades 2 – 5)
July 31 – August 4: Minecraft and Storytelling (Grades 6 – 9)
July 31 – August 4: Robotics and Coding (Grades 6 – 9)
July 31 – August 4: STEAM Seekers Exploration (Grades 2 – 5)
Ages: Entering 3rd grade – 12th grade
Pricing: $195 per week / $250 after 4/30 (younger grades)
$795 per week / $895 after 4/30 (older grades)
Contact: Contact the NIU STEM Outreach team at 815-753-1272 or email them at STEAMCamps@niu.edu.
Registration: Open now; Register here
Discovery Center Summer Camps
711 N. Main St., Rockford, IL
Excite your child about science with summer camps at Discovery Center! Discovery Center has a wide variety of in-person half or full-day summer camps for children ages 7 -12 and mini-camps for children ages 3-6 to spark curiosity and engage naturally scientific minds in exciting and interactive ways!
Available Sessions:
STEM Camps (Ages 7-12)
All day option (9 am – 4 pm), half-day option (mornings or afternoons)
June 19 – 23: Science on the Farm (AM) / Eco-Investigators (PM)
June 26 – 30: Return to the Moon (AM) / Blast Off (PM)
July 10 – 14: Shark Week (AM) / Into the Wild (PM)
July 17 – 21: Architect Adventures (AM) / Making Maestros (PM)
July 31 – August 4: Awesome Engineering (AM) / Robo-Engineers (PM
August 7 – 11: Messy Art (AM) / Splash Down (PM)
Tot Spot Mini (Ages 3-6)
All camps from 9 am – 11 am or 1 pm – 3 pm
June 20 – 23: Block by Block
June 27 – 30: Blast Off
July 11 – 14: What Can I Make With This?
July 18 – 21: Fairy Tale STEM
August 1 – 4: Move It, Move It
August 8 – 11: Splish Splash
Ages: 3-6 and 7-12
Pricing: 7-12 camp: $250 members / $290 non-members per week
7-12 camp half-days: $125 members / $145 non-members
Tot Spot mini camp: $85 members / $95 non-member
Contact: 815-963-6769
Registration: Open now; Register here
STEM Summer Camp at Challenger Learning Center
720 W. Judd St., Woodstock, IL
Kids can explore and discover the exciting world of STEM.
Available Sessions: 9 am – 12 pm or 1 pm – 4 pm
June 6 – 9: Introduction to Space (Grades 1 – 2) from 9 am – 10:30 am – $60
June 12 – 16: Robot Rendezvous (Grades 4 – 5) from 9 am – 12 pm – $160
June 19 – 21: Survivor (Grades 5 – 6) from 9 am – 12 pm – $120
June 26 – 30: Astronaut Training (Grades 6 – 8) from 9 am – 12 pm or 1 pm – 4 pm – $160
July 17 – 21: Junior Space Explorers (Grades 2 – 4) from 9 am – 12 pm – $160
July 19 – Expedition Mars (Grades 6 – 9) from 9 am – 11 am – $30
Ages: 1st grade – 9th grade
Pricing: $30 – $160 depending on the session
Registration: Open now; Register here
No virtual camps in the Stateline have been announced yet. We will update this section when they are announced.
White Pines Ranch
3581 West Pines Rd., Oregon, IL
Kids ages 8-15 can enjoy a 200 acre ranch in the beautiful Rock River Valley where they will participate in a classic camp program with 70 other campers.
Available Sessions: June 25 – July 1: Wildnerness Survival Week
July 2 – 8: Happy Holidays Week
July 9 – 15: Mad Scientist Week
July 16 – 22: Wild West Week
July 23 – 29: Can You Feel The Beat
July 30 – August 5: Mystery Week
Ages: 8 – 15 years old
Pricing: $800 per week
Registration: Open now; Register here
Camp Kupugani
6903 West White Eagle Rd., Leaf River, IL
Camp Kupugani’s girls camp and blended camp experiences helps build character and enhance life-development skills, allowing children ages 7-15 to connect with nature, themselves, and others. There are also mother-daughter and family-child weekends available for $290 per weekend.
Available Sessions: Girls Only: July 23 – August 5
Blended: June 25 – July 8
July 9 – July 22
June 25 – July 22
Ages: 7 – 15 years old
Pricing: $2695 for two weeks / $5030 for four weeks / $7180 for 6 weeks
Contact: Call 815-713-4110 or e-mail Kevin@CampKupugani.com with questions.
Registration: Open now; Register here
Swift Nature Camp
W7471 Ernie Swift Rd., Minong, WI
Swift Nature Camp specializes in a child’s 1st time at overnight camp. Their exclusive Discovery Camp is a nurturing, child focused program ONLY for New Campers. They also have camps for returning campers or campers that have stayed overnight elsewhere.
Available Sessions: June 4 – 18: Discovery Camp (For first time campers)
June 18 – 30: Pathfinder Camp (ages 7-12)
July 2 – 21 and July 23 – August 11: Explorer Camp (ages 8 – 15)
July 2 – August 11: Adventurer Camp (ages 8 – 15)
Ages: 6 – 15 years old
Pricing: $1550 for Discovery Camp / $1550 for pathfinder / $2400 for 3 weeks / $4600 for 6 weeks
Contact: Call 630-654-8036 or email swiftcamp@aol.com
Registration: Open now; Register here
Holiday Home Camp in Williams Bay, Wisconsin
100 Holiday Home Camp Rd., Williams Bay, WI
Holiday Home Camp provides week-long sessions to 2nd through 8th graders on the beautiful Geneva Lake! Campers stay overnight in our modern cabins with 10 other campers and 2 fully-trained counselors! Campers have the opportunity to choose their activities every morning! Activities throughout the week include rock climbing, swimming, tubing, archery, arts & crafts, drama, basketball and more! Finances should not limit a child’s opportunity to attend summer camp and that’s why we are so pleased to be able to work with any family, regardless of their financial status, so that ALL kids can experience summer camp! Register today to ensure you can attend a session that suits you!
Available Sessions:
Session 1: June 13 – 18
Session 2: June 20 – 24
Session 3: June 27 – July 2
Session 4: July 6 – 11
Session 5: July 14 – 19
Session 6: July 23 – 28
Session 7: July 31 – August 5
Ages: 2nd grade – 8th grade
Pricing: They work with all financial capabilities! Scholarships are available, contact adriana@holidayhomecamp.org for more information
Contact: Contact adriana@holidayhomecamp.org for more information or call 262-245-5161.
Registration: Open now; Register here
WeHaKee Camp for Girls
N8104 Barker Lake Rd., Winter, WI
WeHaKee Camp for Girls is noted by many as the premier summer camp in the Midwest.
Girls ages 7 through 17 have more fun than they can imagine, create incredible friendships with campers from around the United States and the world, and discover gifts within them that they never knew were there.
Available Sessions: June 19 – July 3
July 5 – 19
July 21 – August 4
Ages: 7 – 17 years old
Pricing: $3,275 per two-week session
Contact: Call 715-266-3263
Registration: Open now; Register here
