With a variety of summer camps available in the northwest suburbs and beyond, boredom won't be an option for Buffalo Grove children this year.
Organizations from the Buffalo Grove Park District to the JCC offer dozens of camp choices focusing on science, reading, sports, music and more.
Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list features some in Buffalo Grove and nearby.
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Buffalo Grove Park District
Where: Alcott Center and at parks and schools across the village
Information: The Buffalo Grove Park District's summer camp offerings include programs for children ages 2 through eighth grade. Camps offer opportunities for sports, arts and crafts, field trips, games and more.
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Contact: (847) 850-2100 or visit the Buffalo Grove Park District's website for more information.
Vernon Township Summer Camp
Where: 16652 Buffalo Grove Road, Prairie View
Information: Vernon Township's camps serve children ages 4-7. Activities include arts and crafts, games, sports, singing and swimming.
Contact: (847) 634-1542 or www.vernontownship.com
Wheeling Park District
Where: 333 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling
Information: Camp programs are offered for children ages 3 through high school sophomores. Activities include games, crafts, sports, theme days and swimming. A Counselor-in-Training program is offered for older participants. Before- and after-camp programs are also available.
Contact: www.wheelingparkdistrict.com
Discovery Day Camp
Where: 241 Route 45, Indian Creek
Information: Programs are available for children in preschool through eighth grade. Activities include swimming, fine arts, sports, nature programs and a ropes course.
Contact: (847) 367-2267 or www.campdiscovery.com
Tamarak Day Camp
Where: 23970 N. Elm Road, Lincolnshire
Information: Camps are offered for children in preschool through eighth grade. Activities range from crafts, sports and natures programs to opportunities for overnight experiences.
Contact: (847) 634-3168 or www.tamarakdaycamp.com
Decoma Day Camp
Where: 4350 Walters Avenue, Northbrook
Information: Decoma offers programs for children ages 3 to 13. Activities include swimming, crafts, dance, theme days, field trips and more. Specialty programs are offered for golf, horseback riding, tennis, tae kwon do and technology.
Contact: 847-945-4455 or www.decomadaycamp.com
Banner Day Camp
Where: 1225 Riverwoods Road, Lake Forest
Information: Structured activities are offered for campers ages 3 through 6th grade. A Campers in Transition program is available for campers who have completed seventh and eighth grades, and those who have finished their freshman year can participate in a Staff in Training program.
Contact: (847) 295-4900 or www.bannerdaycamp.com
OVERNIGHT CAMP
Camp Chi
Where: 443 Munroe, Lake Delton, Wis.
Information: Jewish youths ready for an extended camp adventure need to look no further than the JCC's (Jewish Community Center Chicago) Camp Chi, which offers programs for male and female campers in fourth to 11th grades. Activities include horseback riding and water sports.
Contact: (847) 763-3551 or www.campchi.com
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