With the choice and variety of summer camps available on Chicago's North Shore in 2013, boredom for your kids won't be an option.
Organizations, from the YMCA to your local parks and recreation department, offer dozens of camp choices for science, reading, sports, music and more. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list features a few in your town and nearby.
If you know of other summer camps in your area, please share them with us in the comments below.
Deerfield
Name: Deerfield Park District Camps
Type of camp: Multiple Activities
Cost: $165 to $1,492 depending on camp and length of registration
Where: Park locations througout Deerfield
When: Varies from June 10 through August 2
Deadline for registration: Anytime until full.
Details: Call 847-945-0560
Evanston
Name: Evanston Parks & Recreation Department
Cost: Varies by camp
Where:Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, Robert Crown Center, Chandler-Newberger Center, Evanston Ecology Center, city parks, etc.
When: June, July and August
Deadline for registration: Open registration began Feb. 26 and closes when camps are full.
Details: More information can be found in the city's summer camp guide.
Glencoe
Name: Glencoe Parks Department
Type of camp: Day Camp
Cost: Costs vary per camp
Where: Various parks and schools across Glencoe
Deadline for registration: Registration is now open, and balances must be paid in full by April 1.
Details: More information can be found about the various programs on the Glencoe Park District website here.
Glenview
Name: Glenview Park District
Type of camp: Day camps
Cost: Varies by program
Where: Parks and schools throughout Glenview
When: Most camps last from Jun. 10 to early Aug.
Deadline for registration: April 1 with deposit, after April 1 registrants must pay full camp cost
Details: http://glenviewparks.org/index.php/programs/camps
Highland Park
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Type of camp: Day camps
Cost: Varies
Where: Parks and park district facilities throughout Highland Park.
When: Many programs begin June 17.
Deadline for registration: Registration began Jan. 9.
Details: http://www.pdhp.org/index.aspx?page=275
Kenilworth
Name: Kenilworth Parks Department
Type of camp: Day Camps
Where: Various parks and schools across Kenilworth
When: Camp spans from June 17 to July 26.
Deadline for registration: Registration ends on May 10, and late applicants must pay an additional $150 per family.
Details: For more information on Kenilworth camps, visit the Parks District website here.
Lake Forest
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Type of camp: Multiple Activities
Cost: Varies depending on length of program
Where: Lake Forest Park District
When: Programs vary in length
Deadline for registration: Begins March 6, continues until program is full
Northbrook
Name: Northbrook Park District
Type of camp: Day camps
Cost: Varies by program
Where: Parks and schools throughout Northbrook
When: Many camps go from June 17 to Aug. 9
Deadline for registration: No deadline while space is available
Details: http://nbparks.org/Camps/general-info.htm
Northfield
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Type of camp: Day Camp
Cost: Costs vary per program
Where: Various parks and schools across Northfield.
When: Camp dates vary per program
Details: For more information on the Northfield Parks District, visit their website here.
Wilmette
Name: Wilmette Parks Department
Type of camp: Day Camps
Cost: Costs vary per program, and a $150 deposit per camp is required.
Deadline for registration: No registration deadline is listed, although registration for residents began on Jan. 29 and residents for non-residents opened on Feb. 5. Payments in full are due April 19.
Details: A variety of camp types are available, ranging from adventure camps to performing arts.
Winnetka
Name: Winnetka Park District
Type of camp: Day Camp
Cost: Costs vary per program
Where: Various schools and parks across Winnetka
When: Start dates vary per program.
Details: A variety of camps are offered through the Winnetka Park District. Find out more information about the different programs online here.