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Summer Camp in the Southland: Camps Manitoqua and Quality
Enrollment is starting soon for many summer camps. Here's a selection of summer camps in the south suburbs.
With the choice and variety of camps available in the Southland this summer, boredom won't be an option.
Park districts, schools and even dance studios offer dozens of camp choices for performing arts, horseback riding, skateboarding and more. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list includes several local options.
Frankfort
Camp Quality
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815-469-5201 • campqualityusa.org
Kids with cancer are welcome to attend this day camp, which offers sessions focusing on sports and arts and crafts.
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Camp Manitoqua
815-469-2319 • manitoqua.org
This Christian organization offers a variety of day camps and overnight camps for everyone from pre-kindergarten aged children to high school students. Overnight programs include specialty camps that focus on topics such as horse riding and backpacking.
Tinley Park
Heart & Sole Ballroom Dance Camp
708-532-6237 • heartsoledance.com
At this day camp for kids aged four and up, aspiring dancers will learn about the technique and history of several types of ballroom dance. The camp session ends with a performance.
Krush Skate Park Summer Camp
708-633-7777 • krushskatepark.com
This day camp is open to skaters of all skill levels. At Krush, kids aged eight and older can learn about several types of skateboarding in a safe environment.
Flossmoor
Summer Camps at the Homewood Flossmoor Park District
708-957-0300 • hfparks.com
Children older than two can enjoy the Park District's day camps, which focus on arts and crafts, science and nature and sports.
Orland Park
Summer Camp at Sandbox Schools
708-371-5443 • sandboxschools.com
These day camps for toddlers to pre-teens address a variety of topics, such as dance, math, sports and music.
Palos
The Children's Farm and Ranch Summer Camp
708-361-3650 • thecenterpalos.org
Children older than age eight can enjoy horseback riding, hayrides, farm animals and nature hunts at this country day camp.
Oak Lawn
Penny Lane School Camp
708-424-1335 • pennylaneschools.com
Penny Lane offers academic day camps for children of all ages, as well as sports camps and programs that explore both performing and visual art.
Oak Lawn Park District Summer Camps
708-857-2222 • olparks.com
The Park District is offering camps that explore arts and crafts, sports and science and nature for all ages.
The Little Gym of Evergreen Park Camp
708-576-8675 • tlgevergreenparkil.com
This day camp offers children ages 3–8 the opportunity to participate in sports and arts and crafts.
Beverly-Mt. Greenwood
Little Hands Learning Center
773-445-9000 • littlehandspreschool.com
The Southland's youngest campers can participate in an extensive variety of learning opportunities at Little Hands' summer day camps. The sessions are open to infants and children under six years old. Programs focus on dance, language, math, performing arts, science and nature and technology. Campers can take field trips, use a computer lab and listen to guest speakers, among other activities.
Morgan Park Academy Day Camp
773-881-6700 • morganparkacademy.org
Elementary school students older than seven and middle school students are invited to attend day camp programs focusing on sports and arts and crafts.
The majority of the information in this guide was obtained through savvysource.com.
If you know of other summer camps in your area, please share them with us in the comments below.
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