Jen's Camp
Private
A full-day summer day camp for children ages 5-11 held at Lincoln Elementary in Chicago, running roughly 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. with meals and snacks included. The program runs a predictable daily routine while letting kids choose from at least eight simultaneous activities such as science experiments, sewing, crochet, engineering, cooking, and stop-motion animation, and offers a Junior Counselor program for pre-teens. The camp is inclusive of children with special needs.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Jen's Camp directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Colleen BallardWe love Jen's Camp! The camp is so well run, full of positive and caring counselors and provides a variety of kid-approved activities. My 5 year old loved going everyday and always had great things to say about the activities, counselors and other campers. Jen and Callie are rockstars who run an amazing program. It’s truly a working/busy parent’s dream to find such a great camp that does it all. We will 100% be back next year!
★★★★★Sydney DupuisEveryone at Jen’s is amazing! Everyone is so attentive, caring, enthusiastic, and always competent. My daughter always comes home and says how much fun she has and is always excited to go back, which is very comforting as a parent. Will definitely continue to use Jen’s camp for summer camp needs!
★★★★★Ashley SelleyTruly the BEST summer camp. Jen is an angel and she radiates warmth and joy. My daughter loves going to Jen’s camp because of the variety of activities and the caring staff. She has a food allergy and they are excellent about it. The hours are also a dream for working parents. We are about to move out of the neighborhood, but will certainly be traveling back to Jen’s camp for years to come.
★★★★★Sarah BlomquistPhenomenal. Run, don't walk, to sign up your children. We've tried other choose your own adventure camps but this is next level. The care and personalization given, particularly if they are on the younger side, is above and beyond. You can even text for updates and get photos which is fantastic. I've noticed that my child isn't just playing in the mud or standing around all day, she's actually trying out the activities and coming home with many stories and crafts from her day at camp and I'm assuming it's because the counselors are more involved and interactive, not just leaving the kids to their own devices, and are making it an encouraging/happy/comfortable space for exploration which is what you want as a parent! She loves this camp.
★★★★★Mariana Maciel CamaraThis camp was everything we hoped for and more! From the very first day, the staff made our girls feel welcome, safe, and excited to be there. The activities were incredibly well-organized, diverse, and fun, from outdoor adventures and creative arts to team games and themed days. Every day brought something new to look forward to. Communication with parents was excellent, and we loved getting updates and photos throughout the week. It was comforting to see them thriving and so genuinely happy. We can’t recommend this camp enough. It was truly a life-enriching experience, we’re already planning to return next summer!