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Evanston's summer camp scene perfectly blends big-university resources with small-town charm, creating an exceptional variety of opportunities for kids. With Northwestern University's world-class facilities anchoring many programs, you'll find everything from elite sports training to innovative STEM workshops. The lakefront location adds a unique dimension, with Northwestern's Sailing Center offering popular sailing and windsurfing camps that take full advantage of Lake Michigan's waters.
Beyond athletics, the city boasts a thriving arts scene, where places like the Chicago Industrial Arts & Design Center run unique programs in metalworking and digital fabrication - activities you won't find at typical summer camps. What's particularly appealing is the price point - with most camps ranging between $200-400 per session, these high-quality programs remain surprisingly accessible for many families.
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The average summer camp costs $325. We found that 45 camps cost under $200, 68 camps are between $201-$400, and 24 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Variety, Performing Arts. Sports camps make up 37% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 8 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 20 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 43 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 75 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 34 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 333 sessions, Full-Day camps have 109 sessions, Half-Day camps have 152 sessions.
Yes! 11 camps (3% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, August. The average camp session runs for 17 days.