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Winnetka's summer camp scene perfectly balances traditional outdoor activities with innovative specialty programs, making it one of Chicago's North Shore's most diverse camp destinations. Sports enthusiasts will find an impressive array of options, from the elite JET Hockey Training Arena (run by former Chicago Blackhawk Ben Eager) to the Chicago Cubs Baseball Camps that develop young sluggers. Beyond athletics, the area stands out for its high-quality performing arts programs, with Writers Theatre offering unique theater camps and creative workshops for budding actors.
What truly sets Winnetka apart is how these specialized programs complement the comprehensive day camps run by the local park district, which blend traditional summer activities with modern STEM and nature exploration. Most camps cater to elementary and middle school ages, with prices typically ranging from $200-400 per week, though some specialty programs may cost more.
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The average summer camp costs $291. We found that 46 camps cost under $200, 22 camps are between $201-$400, and 22 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Variety, Academic. Sports camps make up 41% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 6 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 22 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 26 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 49 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 2 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 247 sessions, Full-Day camps have 64 sessions, Half-Day camps have 109 sessions.
Yes! 5 camps (2% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, March. The average camp session runs for 20 days.