The Community House runs 10+ distinct programs, BAM Theatre puts kids on stage each week, and School of Rock brings the full band experience. Everything in one place.
Browse All Hinsdale Camps →The Community House runs Hinsdale's flagship day camp experience with age-based groups, themed weeks, pool swim days, and weekly field trips. There's also a half-day option for younger kids not ready for a full day.
Hinsdale's flagship day camp with 5 age groups: Guppies (pre-K), Minnows, Jellyfish, Stingrays, and Sharks. Pool swim Tue/Thu 12–2 PM. Weekly field trips. Clubs: Photography, Nature, Drama, Xtreme Sports. 10 themed weeks including Spirit Week, Water Warriors, Mad Science, and Camp Carnival. Free camp t-shirt included.
Register at Community House →Half-day preschool camp with creative activities — sports, drama, music, crafts, and water days — organized by weekly themes. Designed for younger children not yet ready for the full-day camp experience.
Register at Community House →NAEYC-accredited STEAM camp with 20+ weekly themes including Young Entrepreneurs, Bugs & Butterflies, and Arctic Adventures. Spanish immersion program integrated. School-age campers get field trips and a kit with backpack and ID wristband.
Learn More →The Community House offers a depth of specialty arts camps that most DuPage towns can't match — including professional techniques like block printing taught by a master artist and a sewing-to-fashion-show experience.
Themed weekly art camps with painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Options include Morning Drawing ($80/week) and Kids Open Art Studio ($210/week) for extended creative time.
Register →Block printing techniques taught by master artist David Marcet. Campers learn relief printing fundamentals and create their own original prints — a genuinely rare specialty program.
Register →Campers create and operate puppets, then perform puppet shows. Combines crafting, storytelling, and performance art in one compact 3-day experience.
Register →Daily sewing projects all week, culminating in a fashion show. Campers learn fundamental sewing skills and create wearable pieces. One of the more unique offerings in the western suburbs.
Register →Campers learn animation techniques and create their own animated projects. Part of The Community House specialty camp lineup — a good fit for digital-arts-curious kids.
Register →Outdoor art camp in Hinsdale with creative projects in an open-air setting. Contact the studio for current session details and availability.
Visit Tianto Art →Hinsdale has not one but two culinary camp options through The Community House — cooking and baking run as separate weekly programs, both led by experienced instructors.
Hands-on kitchen camp with a Chopped Challenge competition format. Kids learn basic cooking through daily projects with a fun competitive edge. Multiple sessions available throughout summer.
Register →Baking fundamentals through hands-on projects all week. Multiple sessions available throughout summer — a good option if your kid is more baker than chef.
Register →BAM Theatre is the standout in Hinsdale for performing arts — kids audition, rehearse, and perform a full Broadway musical within a single week. Past shows include Cinderella and Newsies Jr.
Weekly theatrical camps where campers audition, rehearse, and perform a condensed Broadway musical by Saturday. Covers singing, acting, and dance. All participants receive a camp t-shirt. Programs also run at Clarendon Hills location. Past productions: Cinderella, Newsies Jr.
Register at BAM Theatre →School of Rock Hinsdale brings the full band-camp experience to the western suburbs — from tiny rockers (age 3) through teens ready for a real stage.
Summer music camp where students learn to play songs through live performances like real musicians. Programs for preschoolers (3–5), kids (6–12), and teens (13–17). Most camps end with a live show performed by campers. All instruments and vocalists welcome — all skill levels.
Register at School of Rock →The Community House brings in Bright Child Learning for their spring-break STEAM session, which blends culinary arts with science, crafts, and art. For summer-long STEM, Village Children's Academy integrates STEAM through their themed weekly camps.
Spring break STEAM camp combining culinary arts with science exploration, crafts, and art. Participants make something new each day integrating cooking, science, crafts, and art. Note: spring break session — confirm summer availability directly with The Community House.
Check Availability →The Hinsdale Humane Society runs one of the most distinctive summer camps in DuPage County — hands-on animal interaction with actual shelter pets, therapy animals, and animal professionals.
Hands-on adventure for kids who love animals. Curriculum includes interactive activities, games, crafts, and creative projects about animal care and behavior. Campers meet animal professionals, safely interact with shelter pets, and receive visits from therapy animals. Small groups led by experienced educators.
Register at Humane Society →Hinsdale Parks & Recreation runs youth sports camps and leagues through their Vermont Systems platform, plus the Hinsdale Herd brings serious lacrosse programming from U6 through U14. The Community House at The Hinsdale Park serves as a hub for volleyball through Chicago Elite.
Hinsdale Parks runs seasonal youth sports including Basketball Skills Camp, Soccer Camp, Pee Wee Soccer 'N T-Ball (young kids intro program), Spring Youth T-Ball League, and Winter Basketball Clinic. Register via the Vermont Systems platform (ilhinsdaleweb.myvscloud.com).
Register via Hinsdale Parks →Boys and girls programs with separate time slots. U6 preseason (Sun 10–11:15am), U8 (12–1pm), U10 (1–2pm), U12/U14 (2–3:30pm). Introduces new players to fundamentals; prepares returning players for spring season. Equipment required: stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, mouth guard.
Register — Hinsdale Herd →Chicago Elite runs a Youth Volleyball Academy, Development Club, and Spring Break Camp out of The Community House. Suitable for players building recreational skills through to those pursuing competitive development. Register via Hinsdale Parks Vermont Systems platform.
Register via Hinsdale Parks →The Community House at 415 W Eighth St is Hinsdale's flagship summer camp provider, offering 10+ distinct programs for ages 3–16. The flagship Summer Day Camp has 5 age groups, 10 themed weeks, field trips, and pool swim days. BAM Theatre is the top pick for performing arts families.
The Community House camps tend to fill early, particularly the flagship Summer Day Camp (Jun 1–Aug 7) and specialty sessions like Sewing Camp and Culinary Science Camp. Registration typically opens in late February or March — check thecommunityhouse.org or ActiveKids for current availability and waitlists.
Yes. The Community House Guppies Kiddie Camp is designed for ages 3–6 (must be potty trained). BAM Theatre's Broadway Workshop accepts ages 4+. Village Children's Academy STEAM Camp starts at age 2. School of Rock accepts ages 3+ for summer music camps.
BAM Theatre runs weekly Broadway Workshop camps for ages 4–16 throughout summer, with campers rehearsing and performing a condensed Broadway musical by the end of each week. The Community House also offers Puppetry Camp and Animation Camp. School of Rock covers music for ages 3–17.
Hinsdale Parks & Recreation uses Vermont Systems for online registration at ilhinsdaleweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/. The Community House uses ActiveKids for many programs. Visit thecommunityhouse.org for the full program list.