There is so much going on in the summer.
Whether you need summer childcare or just want to give your kids opportunities to try new things, there are offerings for everyone.
To save you time, we’ve aggregated all of the summer camps that we could find in DeKalb County — you can also just check out camps in Sycamore, DeKalb, or Genoa!
DeKalb County Summer Camps 2025
Need camps for the whole summer? Find the list of full summer camps!
Camps That Run All Summer
Looking for full-summer camps in DeKalb, Illinois? Whether you’re a parent searching for all-day, all-summer activities or a caregiver needing consistent childcare, this list covers the best long-term summer camps in DeKalb.
These options keep kids engaged, learning, and having fun all season long. Discover which DeKalb summer camps offer full-week schedules, extended care, and exciting activities from June through August.
DeKalb
DeKalb Park District
Camp Discover (6 years-12 years)
Mon-Fri 05/28/2025-08/08/2025
8:45am-05:00pm (before and after care available)
$195/week
$1969 full summer
Mini Campers (3 years-5 years)
Mon-Fri 05/28/2025-08/08/2025
Morning Minis: 8:30am-11:30am
$73/week
Lil Lunchers: 11:30am-1:30pm
$50/week
Afternoon Adventures 1:30pm-4:30pm’
$73/week
Sycamore
Sycamore Park District
Little Campers (6-10 years old)
Mon-Fri 06/09/2025-08/08/2025
9:00am-12:00pm
$90/week Resident
$100/week Nonresident
Kishwaukee YMCA
Summer Camp K-5 (6-11 years old)
Mon-Fri 06/02/2025-08/08/2025
7:00am-600pm
$205/week Member
$235/week Nonmember
Summer Camp 6-8th Grade (12-14 years)
Mon-Fri 06/12/2025-08/08/2025
7:00am-6:00pm
$220/week Member
$235/week Nonmember
Walcamp Ministries
Day Camp (5-14 years)
Mon-Fri 06/02/2025-07/30/2025
08:00am-5:00pm
$260/week
$2000 Full Summer Pass
Tue,Thu Only : $110/week
Mon, Wed, Fri Only: $165/week
Genoa
Genoa Park District
Summer Day Camp (5-12 years old)
Mon-Fri 07/02/2025-08/08/2025
7:30am-5:30pm
$55/day
$185/week resident
$205/week nonresident
June Camps
Looking for June camps in DeKalb County, Illinois? Kick off summer with fun and educational one-week camps perfect for curious and creative kids.
This list features engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) camps and hands-on art camps that typically run in June. Whether your child loves building robots, painting, coding, or crafting, these DeKalb camps offer exciting ways to learn and play during the early summer weeks.
DeKalb
DeKalb Park District
All sorts of Sorts (5-12 years)
Mon-Fri 06/02/2025-06/06/2025
1:00pm – 5:00pm
$130 resident, $181 nonresident
Yarn Camp (12-18 years)
Mon-Fri 06/16/2025-06/20/2025
1:00pm – 5:00pm
$130 resident, $181 nonresident
Let’s Make a Mess (5-10 years)
Mon-Fri 06/16/2025-06/20/2025
1:00pm – 5:00pm
$130 resident, $181 nonresident
DeKalb Explorers (5-12 years)
Mon-Fri 06/23/2025-06/27/2025
1:00pm – 5:00pm
$130 resident, $181 nonresident
NIU STEAM
STEAM Explorers – Afternoon (7-11 years)
Mon-Fri 06/23/2025-06/27/2025
1:00pm – 4:00pm
$315
Sycamore
Flip ANd Flow Camp (7-11 Years)
Mon-Fri 06/23/2025-06/27/2025
1:30pm-3:30pm
$60 Resident, $70 Nonresident
July Camps
Looking for July camps in DeKalb County, Illinois? Keep the summer fun going with these exciting one-week camps happening throughout July. From creative art workshops to hands-on STEAM experiences, these DeKalb-area camps offer a mix of learning and play for kids of all ages.
Perfect for families needing mid-summer activities, this list features flexible options to fit your schedule and spark your child’s imagination.
DeKalb
DeKalb Park District
Pickleball Camp (8-13 years)
Mon-Fri 07/07/2025-07/11/2023
1:00pm – 3:00pm
$86 resident, $120 nonresident
Radkids Camp (5-7 years)
Mon-Fri 07/14/2025-07/18/2025
10:00am – 2:00pm
$130 resident, $181 nonresident
Radkids Camp (8-12 years)
Mon-Fri 07/14/2025-07/18/2025
1:00pm – 5:00pm
$130 resident, $181 nonresident
Theater Camp: A Play in a WEek (6-12 years)
Mon-Fri 07/21/2025 – 07/25/2025
1:00pm – 5:00pm
$130 resident, $181 nonresident
NIU STEAM: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
STEAM Carnival Coding (7-11 years)
Mon-Fri 07/07/2025-07/11/2025
$315
9:00am – 12:00pm
STEAM Storybook Adventures – Afternoon (7-11 years)
Mon-Fri 07/07/2025-07/11/2025
$315
1:00pm – 4:00pm
STEAM Super Secret Spy Camp – Afternoon (7-11 years)
Mon-Fri 07/07/2025-07/11/2025
$315
1:00pm – 4:00pm
STEAM Super Secret Spy Camp – Afternoon (7-11 years)
Mon-Fri 07/07/2025-07/11/2025
1:00pm – 4:00pm
$315
You are what you eat: Fueling STEAM – Afternoon (7-11 years)
Mon-Fri 07/07/2025-07/11/2025
1:00pm – 4:00pm
$315
NIU STEAM: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Robots IN Space (Grades 6-9)
Residential: 07/29/2025-08/01/2025
$625
STEAM Careers (Grades 6-9)
Residential: 07/29/2025-08/01/2025
$625
Green Warriors CAmp (Grades 6-9)
Residential: 07/29/2025-08/01/2025
FREE WITH META GRANT
NIU STEAM: HIGH SCHOOL
Sustainability: It’s Our Time (Grades 9-12)
Residential: 07/13/2025-07/18/2025
FREE WITH META GRANT
NIU Speech Camp (Grades 9-12)
Residential: 07/13/2025-07/18/2025
$995
STEAM Sports (Grades 9-12)
Residential: 07/13/2025-07/18/2025
$995
Digital Fabrication (Grades 9-12)
Residential: 07/13/2025-07/18/2025
$995
Forensics: Evidence And Collection (Grades 9-12)
Residential: 07/13/2025-07/18/2025
$995
Engineering Solutions (Grades 9-12)
Residential: 07/20/2025-07/25/2025
$995
Film CAmp (Grades 9-12)
Residential: 07/20/2024-07/25/2024
$995
Food Systems (Grades 9-12)
Residential: 07/20/2025-07/25/2025
$995
STEAM Careers: Health and Medical (Grades 9-12)
Residential: 07/20/2024-07/25/2024
$995
HUSKIES BELONG (12th Grade)
Residential: 07/20/2024-07/25/2024
$0
Endless Possibilities Leadership Academy (9-12th Grade)
Residential: 07/29/2024-08/01/2024
$0
Sycamore
Sycamore Park District
Adventure Challenge Week (Age 7-11)
Mon-Fri 07/21/2025-07/25/2025
1:30pm-3:30pm
$60 Resident, $70 Nonresident
Walcamp Outdoor Ministries
Premiere Camp (1-3 Grade)
Residential: 07/27/2025-07/30/2025
$240
Explorer Camp (3-6 Grade)
Residential Session 1: 06/22/2025-06/27/2025
Residential Session 2: 07/13/2025-07/18/2025
$525
Voyager Camp (6-8 grade)
Residential Session 1: 07/07/2025-07/11/2025
Residential Session 2: 07/20/2025-07/25/2025
$525
Camp Agape (3-8 grade, all abilities)
Residential : 06/27/2025-07/03/2025
$575
Counselors in Training: See Website for Details (9-12 grade)
See Website for Dates
Children’s Community Theatre
Beginner’s Imagination Camp (1-7 Grade)
Advanced Imagination Camp (1-7 Grade)
Mon-Fri 07/14/2025-07/26/2025
Contact for Times
$200
August Camps
Need August camps in DeKalb County, Illinois? Wrap up summer with these engaging one-week camps that keep kids active, creative, and learning before school starts. From last-chance art adventures to exciting STEAM projects, these August camps offer fun and flexible options to make the most of the final weeks of summer break. Perfect for filling the gap between vacations and the first day of school!
Sycamore
Sycamore Park District
Creative Movement & Improv
Mon-Fri , 08/04/2025-08/08/2025
1:30pm-3:30pm
Resident $60, Nonresident $70
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