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Summer Day Camp 2026: Dates & Themes

Links to register for individual weeks will be available on the “Youth Programs” section of our event calendar or by clicking on the weekly titles below.

June 8-12: Imagination Station
This camp is for those who want to unleash the power of their imagination! Want to be an astronaut who just arrived on the moon?  Or a knight of the round table of old?  The Park is the perfect place to play pretend!

June 15-19: I Spy!
Adventure calls! Inspired by the “I Spy!” game and book series, campers will explore Allerton with the intention of finding something new and exciting.  Scavenger hunts, treasure maps, and sleuth-work included!

June 22-26: All About Illinois
We live in an AMAZING state! Learning about what makes our state so unique will be the top of the order for this camp week dedicated to the Land of Lincoln.

No Camp the Week of June 29.

July 6-10: Survival of the Fittest
Have what it takes to survive in the great outdoors? Then this camp is for you!  Fort building, survival skills, and some “Survivor” show-themed competitions are on deck for the toughest of campers.

July 13-17: Crafty Creations
Creating takes a crafty turn in this hobby arts-themed week of camp! No fine arts here, only the classic crafts of childhood – tie dye, recycled art, beading, paper crafts, and more.

July 20-24: Jammin’ Together
Music and sound are the focus of this week of camp. The natural environment at the park provides so many opportunities to experience sound in ways that inspire the best music.  Let’s join the chorus of crickets and jam together!

July 27-31: Science Center
Biology, engineering, weather, chemistry….this week of camp has a little bit of everything! Learning about the ways that science is all around us at Allerton Park will be a blast.

August 3-7: Farm to Table
Like to eat food? Us too!  Part culinary adventure and part agriculture exploration, this week of camp will have campers learning and eating their way through our food system.

 

Find more information on Summer Day Camp here.

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