The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Chicago is one of The 15 Best Summer Camp in Chicago.

1. The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Chicago

8.7
1250 W 119th St (S. Loomis St), Chicago, IL
Water Park · West Pullman · 19 tips and reviews

Huggi W.Huggi World: Great addition to the community: Aquatics, Sports, Fitness Center, Fine & Performing Arts, Child Care,Youth Programs, After-School & Summer Camps, Treen Center, Senior Center, & Spiritual Development

Wendy B.Wendy Bradshaw: Friendly,clean,lots to do. Great place for all but, services for seniors and people with barriers, no stigma. The fitness staff is awesome Casey & Rose phenomenal staff snack bar has recovery drinks

Hennessy B.Hennessy Black: You're sure to have fun there!!

Alinea is one of The 15 Best Summer Camp in Chicago.

2. Alinea

9.0
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 142 tips and reviews

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: It was the kind of experience, like summer camp when you’re 15, that is so powerful that it aligns with all the words you wish you could have saved to describe this: amazing, stunning, life-changing.

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Sardine sandwiches floating on titanium antennae, solidified olive oil -- Alinea may well be, and I do not say this lightly, the most important restaurant in America. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Buy the cookbook before dinner and follow along and be courteous with your cameras, others are simply trying to enjoy their experience. - Inspector

Independence Park is one of The 15 Best Summer Camp in Chicago.

3. Independence Park

8.9
3945 N Springfield Ave (at Irving Park Rd), Chicago, IL
Park · Irving Park · 20 tips and reviews

Hugh A.Hugh Allspaugh: Great park for kids. Summer camp and sports teams and a really safe playlot

CJ U.CJ Urban: A great park on the northside with plenty of playgrounds, softball diamonds, and a great field house. Pet friendly!

Vanessa P.Vanessa Parada: Great family park for both small and big kids. Great for moviesbin the park!!

Promontory Point Park is one of The 15 Best Summer Camp in Chicago.

4. Promontory Point Park

9.3
5491 S Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
Park · East Hyde Park · 32 tips and reviews

Bre R.Bre Rivers: I went to summer camp there many years ago

The Dekadent D.The Dekadent Diva: Good spot to run/walk/bike. lots of dogs & frisbee playing on the great lawn. Perfect for a summer/autumn picnic. Several fire pits available. The field house is cozy for an intimate wedding too.

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Don’t miss the view of the Loop! -- Green Guide Editor

Bottom Lounge is one of The 15 Best Summer Camp in Chicago.

5. Bottom Lounge

8.4
1375 W Lake St (btwn Loomis St & Ada St), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Fulton Market · 78 tips and reviews

Summer Camp Music FestivalSummer Camp Music Festival: Summer Camp 2011 Music Festival artist Two Fresh will be performing here on 2/26! Come check them out!!

chris b.chris behm: Only tip you need to know is how amazing the back rooftop balcony is on a summer night. Best place to enjoy a cold beer IMO

The Red Pump Project®The Red Pump Project®: This was the venue of the inaugural "Rock the Red" show, in 2010!

Cloud Gate by Anish Kapoor (2004) is one of The 15 Best Summer Camp in Chicago.

6. Cloud Gate by Anish Kapoor (2004)

9.1
N Michigan Ave (btwn Randolph St & Monroe Dr), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Grant Park · 304 tips and reviews

Billy M.Billy May: Very cool park set around The Bean is great for chilling on a picnic blanket on a sunny day!

Rob M.Rob Moffitt: It's a cloud! It's a gate! No, it's the Bean!

Parker R.Parker Rothhammer: Check out the Chicago Bean!

Old Town School of Folk Music is one of The 15 Best Summer Camp in Chicago.

7. Old Town School of Folk Music

9.4
4544 N Lincoln Ave (at W Wilson Ave), Chicago, IL
Music School · Ravenswood · 49 tips and reviews

Susan A.Susan Anater: Guitar lessons here are the highlight of my week.Perfect for the untalented beginner who loves music. Warm and comfortable atmosphere for casual learning. They host some fantastic concerts too.

Teri G.Teri Gidwitz: Going to see Dar Williams this evening. Must remember to mute new cell phone.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Take in everything from Senegalese hip-hop to tropicalia on World Music Wednesdays. It’s still a school, too, by the way: satisfy your undying urge to learn the Autoharp or oud.

Lincoln Park Zoo is one of The 15 Best Summer Camp in Chicago.

8. Lincoln Park Zoo

9.1
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Zoo · Lincoln Park · 283 tips and reviews

Brian P.Brian Papp: Surprisingly nice. Enjoyed the mix of outdoor & indoor exhibits. Both well kept.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The Lincoln Park Zoo is free and open 365 days a year. http://bit.ly/alwaysfree Read more.

TLCTLC: FREE and fabulous -- you'll find everything from gorillas and lions to penguins and polar bears.

Wrigley Field is one of The 15 Best Summer Camp in Chicago.

9. Wrigley Field

9.1
1060 W Addison St (btwn Sheffield Ave & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · Wrigleyville · 562 tips and reviews

Chase H.Chase Henley: A must for any baseball fan, visited from Texas and immediately fell in love with the ballpark. No glitz and glamour like modern ballparks, but a simple, incredible atmosphere.

HISTORYHISTORY: Built in 1914, the "Friendly Confines" was host to Babe Ruth's alleged "called shot" during the 1932 World Series. Lights were added to the ballpark in 1988.

ESPNESPN: Wrigley’s outfield shrubbery is a combo of Boston Ivy & Japanese Bittersweet. Reach in, and you might find a “Save Ferris” sticker, a pair of Harry Caray’s glasses & Andre Dawson’s Hawk feathers.

Second City Training Center is one of The 15 Best Summer Camp in Chicago.

10. Second City Training Center

8.6
1608 N Wells St (at North Ave), Chicago, IL
Theater · Old Town Triangle · 13 tips and reviews

Kellen T.Kellen Terrett: If you have the time, take classes here. Meet amazing people, learn from the best, and have a blast doing it.

Elke S.Elke S: Yes. And...

Zach W.Zach West: Have you ever stayed for a show after class? Tuesday's faculty show is awesome!

Lillstreet Art Center is one of The 15 Best Summer Camp in Chicago.

11. Lillstreet Art Center

9.1
4401 N Ravenswood Ave (Montrose), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · Ravenswood · 17 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Besides its reputation for a wide range of class offerings in ceramics, painting, drawing, & photography, Lillstreet has an amazing gallery shop featuring original artwork & handcrafted gifts.

Kathryn J.Kathryn Jackson: Great kids camps in the summer!

Lillie F.Lillie Frances: Pottery class with Karen is AMAZING!

Union Park is one of The 15 Best Summer Camp in Chicago.

12. Union Park

9.0
1501 W Randolph St (Ashland), Chicago, IL
Park · West Town · 11 tips and reviews

Chicago Park DistrictChicago Park District: Stop by Union Park on Saturday, Feb. 18 from noon - 2pm for a free Black History Event! Youth and teen performances. For info call (312) 746-5494.

Nate R.Nate R: go to pitchfork.

Chevrolet M.Chevrolet Manager: Check-in to the Chevy Electric Lounge @ NCMF and you might get a surprise. Be sure to join the conversation at #ChevyNCMF.

South Shore Cultural Center is one of The 15 Best Summer Camp in Chicago.

13. South Shore Cultural Center

8.9
7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
Cultural Center · South Shore · 20 tips and reviews

Rock P.Rock Page: Nice quiet beach on the south side. Much more peaceful and secluded than the 63rd street beach.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The South Shore Cultural Center (formerly the South Shore Country Club) was recognized as a Chicago Landmark in 2004 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Read more.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama selected the historic building for their wedding reception more than a decade ago. Read more.

Mary Bartelme Park is one of The 15 Best Summer Camp in Chicago.

14. Mary Bartelme Park

8.8
115 S Sangamon St (at W. Monroe St.), Chicago, IL
Park · Near West Side · 27 tips and reviews

Lina G.Lina Gonzo: This park has one of the best playgrounds in the city! The age range is from infant (stay with Mommy) to eighth grade and beyond!

Dan P.Dan Perkins: Get la colombe to go and drink it in the park for a relaxing afternoon

Erwin C.Erwin Chuk: Five stainless steel fountain gates at the northwest entry emit a fine mist of vaporized water for cooling off.

CSz Theater Chicago is one of The 15 Best Summer Camp in Chicago.

15. CSz Theater Chicago

8.6
929 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Lakeview · 28 tips and reviews

Austin W.Austin Westermann: Good family friendly comedy, you won't be disappointed!

ShopTRACY B.ShopTRACY BURTON: laugh riot!

tara d.tara defrancisco: one of the greatest improv venues in the world, full of the kindest people. shortform theatre that nails it. see the mainstage cast csz show, thurs 8, fri 8/10, sat 6, 8, 10.