Thank you for making the Chicago Moms Network Summer Camp Guide a part of your family’s camp research! We’ve curated a detailed list of the best camps being offered in 2025. We hope that this makes your search for your child’s perfect camp a little easier!
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Debate Camp
1362 E 59th Street – The Laboratory School at The University of Chicago
1-888-512-8154
[email protected]
PUBLIC SPEAKING DEBATE AND GLOBAL AWARENESS– – coveted skills in a camp-like environment!
At Debate Camp, we provide a fun and inspiring space for youth to develop some timelessly-important skills; to hear opposing views and to confidently articulate their ideas well in the company of others. Debate Camp specializes in parliamentary debate, impromptu and prepared public speaking. We ensure that all program areas are highly interactive and suited to a variety of age groups (grades 5 to 10) and multiple ability levels.
OVERVIEW: Debate Camp is entering its 23rd summer season, and offers a program to youth across Canada and throughout the northeastern United States. In 2025 we are opening a 1 week day camp in Chicago – July 21 – 25 at the Laboratory School of The University of Chicago. All camp locations have multi-level instruction designed to suit all ability levels. Our teaching ratio 1:8, supervision ratio 1:6. We teach parliamentary debate style with multiple debate practice and feedback rounds on new topics daily. All resources are provided.
Age: 10-16
Dates: July 21-25
Hours: 8:30 / 9:00am to 3:30 / 4:00pm
Discount: YES – use code DCSUMMER
Camp Galileo
3 new locations in Beverly, Elgin, and Wheaton. 11 Returning locations in Arlington Heights, Evanston, Glenview, Hyde Park, La Grange, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Oak Park/River Forest, West Loop, Wicker Park, and Winnetka
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Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, filled with engaging K-8th STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun at 14 Chicagoland locations!
What’s Camp Galileo all about?
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Simple scheduling: Weekly sessions, 9am-3pm camp day and AM & PM extended care options
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Summer Fun: Water days, fun machines, rubber chicken cheers, skits, songs and more!
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Spectacular Staff: Our experienced staffers facilitate friendships and make camp magic
Here’s what parents have said about their Camp Galileo experiences:
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“My kids LOVED their week at Camp Galileo and in fact asked that I sign them up for MORE weeks next year. Thanks for an incredible experience!”
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“My daughter was happy each day as she had something new to look forward to. We really liked that she learned something new each week.”
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“Our son couldn’t wait to get there each morning—he had an absolute BLAST.”
Age: Grades K-10
Discount: Use the code GALLMN40 to save $40 per week*. Scholarship information and applications are available through our Innovation for All Program and backup care enrollments accepted through top providers.
Beat The Streets Chicago
This program combines wrestling with academic enrichment, critical thinking skills, field trips, and more, all for $150 per week (with half off for siblings).
- Summer Wrestling Camp
- K-3rd Grade, $75/week
- 4th-8th Grade, $75/week
- Summer STEAM and Wrestling Camp
- 4th-8th Grade, $150/week
Age: K-3rd Grade and 4th-8th Grade
Dates and Themes: Our camp offers a fun and supportive environment where kids can learn wrestling techniques, make friends, and develop confidence. With experienced coaches and a focus on personal growth, every participant will have the opportunity to thrive.
- Summer Wrestling Camp
- K-3rd Grade: 9am – 12pm
- 4th-8th Grade: 1pm – 4pm
- Summer STEAM and Wrestling Camp
- 4th-8th Grade: 9am – 4pm
- All Camps run from July 7 – August 1 with an ability to sign up for each week individually