Swimming Camps, Lessons &amp; Classes in Illinois

Ages 4–13Contact for pricing

Pilsen arts day camp mixing dance, visual art and field trips; ages 4-13, weekly, with early/after care.

Vernon Hills, IL · Lake County

Simantikos Dance Chicago

Pilsen arts day camp mixing dance, visual art and field trips; ages 4-13, weekly, with early/after care.

Ages 4–13

Contact for pricing

★★★★★ 5.0 (19)

Rhythm of Learning Music School

★★★★½4.9(43 reviews)

Music day camp, ages 3-12: instrument lessons plus swimming, sports and weekly field trips.

Ages 3–12Contact for pricing

Vernon Hills, IL · Lake County

Rhythm of Learning Music School

Music day camp, ages 3-12: instrument lessons plus swimming, sports and weekly field trips.

Ages 3–12

★★★★½ 4.9 (43)

Girls In the Game

★★★★★5.0(4 reviews)

Ages 7–13Contact for pricing

Nonprofit 4-week sports and leadership day camp for girls 7–13, deliberately low-cost.

Girls In the Game

Nonprofit 4-week sports and leadership day camp for girls 7–13, deliberately low-cost.

Ages 7–13

★★★★★ 5.0 (4)

Lakeside Swim School

★★★★½4.8(52 reviews)

Week-long art + swim day camp (ages 5-12) in Edgewater; morning art, afternoon swim lessons.

Lakeside Swim School

Week-long art + swim day camp (ages 5-12) in Edgewater; morning art, afternoon swim lessons.

Oak Brook, IL · DuPage County

★★★★½ 4.8 (52)

Oak Brook Bath & Tennis

★★★★½4.7(59 reviews)

Members-only half-day multi-sport camp: tennis, golf, soccer and swim, ages 7-13, 9am-1pm.

Ages 7–13Contact for pricing

Oak Brook, IL · DuPage County

Oak Brook Bath & Tennis

Members-only half-day multi-sport camp: tennis, golf, soccer and swim, ages 7-13, 9am-1pm.

Ages 7–13

Clarendon Hills, IL · DuPage County

★★★★½ 4.7 (59)

Seton Summer Day Camp

No reviews yet

ACA-accredited Montessori day camp in Clarendon Hills, ages 3-10, with swim lessons and field trips.

Ages 3–10Contact for pricing

Clarendon Hills, IL · DuPage County

Seton Summer Day Camp

ACA-accredited Montessori day camp in Clarendon Hills, ages 3-10, with swim lessons and field trips.

Ages 3–10

No reviews yet

South Barrington Park District

★★★★½4.6(45 reviews)

Ages 5–14Contact for pricing

Park district day camps, K-9th grade, with swimming, sports and field trips, 8:30am-4:30pm.

South Barrington Park District

Park district day camps, K-9th grade, with swimming, sports and field trips, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Ages 5–14

★★★★½ 4.6 (45)

South Barrington Club

★★★★½4.6(96 reviews)

Ages 5–14Contact for pricing

Park district day camps, K-9th grade, with swimming, sports and field trips, 8:30am-4:30pm.

South Barrington Club

Park district day camps, K-9th grade, with swimming, sports and field trips, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Ages 5–14

Lake in the Hills, IL · McHenry County

★★★★½ 4.6 (96)

Bear Paddle Swim School - Lake In The Hills

★★★★½4.6(123 reviews)

Half-day indoor swim camp (ages 4+) pairing daily swim lessons with STEM crafts, 9am-12pm Mon-Fri.

Lake in the Hills, IL · McHenry County

Bear Paddle Swim School - Lake In The Hills

Half-day indoor swim camp (ages 4+) pairing daily swim lessons with STEM crafts, 9am-12pm Mon-Fri.

★★★★½ 4.6 (123)

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois

★★★★½4.5(14 reviews)

Ages 6–17Contact for pricing

Girls-only day and overnight camps across central Illinois with flexible pricing and scholarships.

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois

Girls-only day and overnight camps across central Illinois with flexible pricing and scholarships.

Ages 6–17

★★★★½ 4.5 (14)

Easterseals Central Illinois - Peoria, IL

★★★★½4.8(190 reviews)

Ages 0–17Contact for pricing

Nonprofit adaptive camp and recreation for kids with disabilities, birth-21, at Timber Pointe.

Easterseals Central Illinois - Peoria, IL

Nonprofit adaptive camp and recreation for kids with disabilities, birth-21, at Timber Pointe.

Ages 0–17

Hinsdale, IL · DuPage County

★★★★½ 4.8 (190)

The Community House

★★★★½4.8(37 reviews)

Nonprofit community-center day camp with weekly themes, field trips and pool swims, ages 5-13.

Ages 5–13Contact for pricing

Hinsdale, IL · DuPage County

The Community House

Nonprofit community-center day camp with weekly themes, field trips and pool swims, ages 5-13.

Ages 5–13

Palatine, IL · Cook County

★★★★½ 4.8 (37)

Birchwood Recreation Center

★★★★½4.5(84 reviews)

Park district day camp, ages 7-11, 9am-3pm in two-week sessions; bring lunch and swimsuit daily.

Ages 7–11Contact for pricing

Palatine, IL · Cook County

Birchwood Recreation Center

Park district day camp, ages 7-11, 9am-3pm in two-week sessions; bring lunch and swimsuit daily.

Ages 7–11

Ages 3–17Contact for pricing

★★★★½ 4.5 (84)

Max Aquatics

★★★★½4.5(97 reviews)

McCook, IL · Cook County

Short daily swim camps (ages 3+) at a McCook indoor pool; 45-min morning or evening blocks.

McCook, IL · Cook County

Max Aquatics

Short daily swim camps (ages 3+) at a McCook indoor pool; 45-min morning or evening blocks.

Ages 3–17

Monmouth, IL · Warren County

★★★★½ 4.5 (97)

YMCA of Warren County

★★★★½4.5(141 reviews)

YMCA day camp, grades K-6: outdoor play, daily swim, STEM and free hot lunch, 7am-5:30pm.

Monmouth, IL · Warren County

YMCA of Warren County

YMCA day camp, grades K-6: outdoor play, daily swim, STEM and free hot lunch, 7am-5:30pm.

Kildeer, IL · Lake County

★★★★½ 4.5 (141)

Bear Paddle Swim School - Kildeer

★★★★4.4(37 reviews)

Half-day indoor swim camp (ages 4+) pairing daily swim lessons with STEM crafts, 9am-12pm Mon-Fri.

Kildeer, IL · Lake County

Bear Paddle Swim School - Kildeer

Half-day indoor swim camp (ages 4+) pairing daily swim lessons with STEM crafts, 9am-12pm Mon-Fri.

Washington, IL · Tazewell County

★★★★ 4.4 (37)

Washington Park District

★★★★4.4(106 reviews)

Park district themed day camp, grades K-6, 9am-4:30pm with weekly field trips and pool days.

Washington, IL · Tazewell County

Washington Park District

Park district themed day camp, grades K-6, 9am-4:30pm with weekly field trips and pool days.

Woodridge, IL · DuPage County

★★★★ 4.4 (106)

Bear Paddle Swim School - Woodridge

★★★★4.4(109 reviews)

Half-day swim camp, ages 4+: daily lesson, free swim and STEM crafts, 9am-12pm, Mon-Fri.

Woodridge, IL · DuPage County

Bear Paddle Swim School - Woodridge

Half-day swim camp, ages 4+: daily lesson, free swim and STEM crafts, 9am-12pm, Mon-Fri.

★★★★ 4.4 (109)

Z Frank Apachi Day Camp

★★★★4.2(5 reviews)

Ages 4–16Contact for pricing

JCC day camp in Northbrook, ages 4 to 7th grade, with twice-daily swim on a 10-acre campus.

Z Frank Apachi Day Camp

JCC day camp in Northbrook, ages 4 to 7th grade, with twice-daily swim on a 10-acre campus.

Ages 4–16

Fairview Heights, IL · St. Clair County

★★★★ 4.2 (5)

The Rec Complex of Fairview Heights

★★★★4.4(207 reviews)

City-run day camp at the rec center: swimming, Clip 'n Climb and weekly bus field trips, grades K-6.

Ages 6–12Contact for pricing

Fairview Heights, IL · St. Clair County

The Rec Complex of Fairview Heights

City-run day camp at the rec center: swimming, Clip 'n Climb and weekly bus field trips, grades K-6.

Ages 6–12

Crestwood, IL · Cook County

★★★★ 4.4 (207)

Crestwood Recreation & Wellness Center

★★★★4.4(257 reviews)

Six-week half-day multi-sport camp (ages 5-12) with pool swims; Mon-Thu 8am-12pm, $100/week.

Crestwood, IL · Cook County

Crestwood Recreation & Wellness Center

Six-week half-day multi-sport camp (ages 5-12) with pool swims; Mon-Thu 8am-12pm, $100/week.

Freeport, IL · Stephenson County

★★★★ 4.4 (257)

Boys & Girls Club of Freeport

★★★★½4.6(10 reviews)

4–8 week Boys & Girls Club summer day camp with swimming, field trips, lunch and reading support.

Freeport, IL · Stephenson County

Boys & Girls Club of Freeport

4–8 week Boys & Girls Club summer day camp with swimming, field trips, lunch and reading support.

Deerfield, IL · Lake County

★★★★½ 4.6 (10)

Tennaqua Swim & Racquet Club

★★★★½4.6(34 reviews)

Swim and racquet club day camp in Deerfield, ages 4-12, 6:1 ratio; non-members welcome.

Ages 4–12Contact for pricing

Deerfield, IL · Lake County

Tennaqua Swim & Racquet Club

Swim and racquet club day camp in Deerfield, ages 4-12, 6:1 ratio; non-members welcome.

Ages 4–12

Plano, IL · Kendall County

★★★★½ 4.6 (34)

PNA Youth Camp

★★★★½4.6(87 reviews)

Polish-heritage overnight camp, ages 6-15; week-long sessions with swimming, archery, and sports.

Ages 6–15Contact for pricing

Plano, IL · Kendall County

PNA Youth Camp

Polish-heritage overnight camp, ages 6-15; week-long sessions with swimming, archery, and sports.

Ages 6–15

★★★★½ 4.6 (87)

Bear Paddle Swim School - Niles

★★★★4.3(43 reviews)

Niles, IL · Cook County

Half-day indoor swim camp (ages 4+) pairing daily swim lessons with STEM crafts, 9am-12pm Mon-Fri.

Niles, IL · Cook County

Bear Paddle Swim School - Niles

Half-day indoor swim camp (ages 4+) pairing daily swim lessons with STEM crafts, 9am-12pm Mon-Fri.

Bannockburn, IL · Lake County

★★★★ 4.3 (43)

Midtown Athletic Club

★★★★½4.6(318 reviews)

Club day camp with pool, tennis and gym sports at the Bannockburn Midtown Athletic Club.

Ages 3–15Contact for pricing

Bannockburn, IL · Lake County

Midtown Athletic Club

Club day camp with pool, tennis and gym sports at the Bannockburn Midtown Athletic Club.

Ages 3–15

★★★★½ 4.6 (318)

Lincolnshire Swim Club

★★★★½4.9(24 reviews)

Ages 5–15Contact for pricing

Member-owned private summer pool club with swim, dive and water polo teams; not a camp.

Lincolnshire Swim Club

Member-owned private summer pool club with swim, dive and water polo teams; not a camp.

Ages 5–15

Aurora, IL · DuPage County

★★★★½ 4.9 (24)

Bear Paddle Swim School - Aurora

★★★★4.3(112 reviews)

Half-day indoor swim camp (ages 4+) pairing daily swim lessons with STEM crafts, 9am-12pm Mon-Fri.

Aurora, IL · DuPage County

Bear Paddle Swim School - Aurora

Half-day indoor swim camp (ages 4+) pairing daily swim lessons with STEM crafts, 9am-12pm Mon-Fri.

Orland Park, IL · Cook County

★★★★ 4.3 (112)

Bear Paddle Swim School

★★★★4.3(153 reviews)

Half-day indoor swim camp (ages 4+) pairing daily swim lessons with STEM crafts, 9am-12pm Mon-Fri.

Orland Park, IL · Cook County

Bear Paddle Swim School

Half-day indoor swim camp (ages 4+) pairing daily swim lessons with STEM crafts, 9am-12pm Mon-Fri.

Kankakee, IL · Kankakee County

★★★★ 4.3 (153)

Kankakee Area YMCA

★★★★4.3(175 reviews)

YMCA day camp, ages 5-12: swimming, weekly themes and field trips, 8:30am-4pm with extended care.

Ages 5–15Contact for pricing

Kankakee, IL · Kankakee County

Kankakee Area YMCA

YMCA day camp, ages 5-12: swimming, weekly themes and field trips, 8:30am-4pm with extended care.

Ages 5–15

Bloomington, IL · McLean County

★★★★ 4.3 (175)

Four Seasons Legacy Center

★★★★4.3(250 reviews)

Health club day camp, grades K-6: swimming, crafts and weekly field trips, 7am-6pm for 10 weeks.

Ages 5–15Contact for pricing

Bloomington, IL · McLean County

Four Seasons Legacy Center

Health club day camp, grades K-6: swimming, crafts and weekly field trips, 7am-6pm for 10 weeks.

Ages 5–15

★★★★ 4.3 (250)

McKendree Metro Rec Plex

★★★★4.3(519 reviews)

Ages 5–14Contact for pricing

Rec complex day camp with ice skating and swimming every week, ages 5-12; hockey and swim weeks too.

McKendree Metro Rec Plex

Rec complex day camp with ice skating and swimming every week, ages 5-12; hockey and swim weeks too.

Ages 5–14

New Lenox, IL · Will County

★★★★ 4.3 (519)

Mary Sears Day - New Lenox

★★★★★5.0(5 reviews)

Sports-and-water day camp for ages 5-12, with Wednesday field trips and Friday barbecues.

New Lenox, IL · Will County

Mary Sears Day - New Lenox

Sports-and-water day camp for ages 5-12, with Wednesday field trips and Friday barbecues.

★★★★★ 5.0 (5)

Midwest Survival Swim

★★★★½4.9(9 reviews)

Ages 0+Contact for pricing

ISR survival swim lessons, not a camp: 15-minute 1:1 sessions 4x/week, from six months old.

Midwest Survival Swim

ISR survival swim lessons, not a camp: 15-minute 1:1 sessions 4x/week, from six months old.

Ages 0+

Libertyville, IL · Lake County

★★★★½ 4.9 (9)

LifeSport Athletic Club

★★★★4.2(33 reviews)

Tennis and swim day camp in Libertyville, ages 6+, weekly registration, with half-day options.

Ages 6+Contact for pricing

Libertyville, IL · Lake County

LifeSport Athletic Club

Tennis and swim day camp in Libertyville, ages 6+, weekly registration, with half-day options.

Ages 6+

★★★★ 4.2 (33)

Decoma Day Camp

★★★★½4.8(43 reviews)

Northbrook day camp, ages 3-12, with sports, swim, bus, and lunch included.

Decoma Day Camp

Northbrook day camp, ages 3-12, with sports, swim, bus, and lunch included.

★★★★½ 4.8 (43)

Edgewater Athletic Club

★★★★4.2(130 reviews)

Ages 4–9Contact for pricing

Full-day music and swim camp, ages 4-9, 9am-3pm, weekly sessions at a Chicago athletic club.

Edgewater Athletic Club

Full-day music and swim camp, ages 4-9, 9am-3pm, weekly sessions at a Chicago athletic club.

Ages 4–9

Deerfield, IL · Cook County

★★★★ 4.2 (130)

North Shore Rhythmic Gymnastics

★★★★★5.0(2 reviews)

Rhythmic gymnastics camp with National Team coaches, ballet, dance and outdoor swim; held in Glenview.

Deerfield, IL · Cook County

North Shore Rhythmic Gymnastics

Rhythmic gymnastics camp with National Team coaches, ballet, dance and outdoor swim; held in Glenview.

★★★★★ 5.0 (2)

Division of Intercollegiate Athletics

★★★★½4.8(5 reviews)

University of Illinois athletic department; Illini coaches run summer sport camps on campus facilities.

Division of Intercollegiate Athletics

University of Illinois athletic department; Illini coaches run summer sport camps on campus facilities.

Geneseo, IL · Henry County

★★★★½ 4.8 (5)

Geneseo Community Center

★★★★4.1(31 reviews)

Park district day camp, grades K–6: themed mornings, afternoon swimming, crafts and weekly field trips.

Geneseo, IL · Henry County

Geneseo Community Center

Park district day camp, grades K–6: themed mornings, afternoon swimming, crafts and weekly field trips.

★★★★ 4.1 (31)

Streamline Swim School

★★★★★5.0(34 reviews)

Private-lesson swim school for children and adults; no summer camp listed on official site.

Streamline Swim School

Private-lesson swim school for children and adults; no summer camp listed on official site.

★★★★★ 5.0 (34)

Campus Rec Swim Lessons

★★★★★5.0(1 review)

Ages 0+Contact for pricing

University of Illinois Campus Rec swim lesson program, from six months old — lessons, not a camp.

Campus Rec Swim Lessons

University of Illinois Campus Rec swim lesson program, from six months old — lessons, not a camp.

Ages 0+

Bloomingdale, IL · DuPage County

★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Bear Paddle Swim School - Bloomingdale

★★★★4.1(124 reviews)

Half-day swim camp, ages 4+: daily lesson, free swim and STEM crafts, 9am-12pm, Mon-Fri.

Bloomingdale, IL · DuPage County

Bear Paddle Swim School - Bloomingdale

Half-day swim camp, ages 4+: daily lesson, free swim and STEM crafts, 9am-12pm, Mon-Fri.

★★★★ 4.1 (124)

East Bank Club

★★★★4.1(395 reviews)

Ages 3–9Contact for pricing

Club day camp in River North, ages 3-9, with pool, sports and lunch included; non-members welcome.

East Bank Club

Club day camp in River North, ages 3-9, with pool, sports and lunch included; non-members welcome.

Ages 3–9

Barrington, IL · Lake County

★★★★ 4.1 (395)

Barrington Swim Club

★★★★½4.6(32 reviews)

Year-round competitive club swim team, ages 6-18, with age-group practice squads; not a camp.

Ages 6–18Contact for pricing

Barrington, IL · Lake County

Barrington Swim Club

Year-round competitive club swim team, ages 6-18, with age-group practice squads; not a camp.

Ages 6–18

River Forest, IL · Cook County

★★★★½ 4.6 (32)

River Forest Tennis Club

★★★★½4.6(38 reviews)

Private member club in River Forest; junior tennis is members-only class sessions, not a camp.

River Forest, IL · Cook County

River Forest Tennis Club

Private member club in River Forest; junior tennis is members-only class sessions, not a camp.

★★★★½ 4.6 (38)

Hyde Park Neighborhood Club

★★★★½4.6(90 reviews)

Nonprofit full-day Hyde Park day camp, ages 5-14, with sports, arts, and swim lessons.

Hyde Park Neighborhood Club

Nonprofit full-day Hyde Park day camp, ages 5-14, with sports, arts, and swim lessons.

Peoria Heights, IL · Peoria County

★★★★½ 4.6 (90)

Illinois Valley Yacht & Canoe Club

★★★★½4.6(104 reviews)

Private river club with pool, free member swim team and adult sailing lessons; no kids camp listed.

Ages 5–18Contact for pricing

Peoria Heights, IL · Peoria County

Illinois Valley Yacht & Canoe Club

Private river club with pool, free member swim team and adult sailing lessons; no kids camp listed.

Ages 5–18

Lindenhurst, IL · Lake County

★★★★½ 4.6 (104)

Hastings Lake YMCA

★★★★½4.6(149 reviews)

ACA-accredited YMCA day camp, 9am-4pm with free before/after care; traditional, STEAM and sports tracks.

Ages 3–15$100 classes · per month

Lindenhurst, IL · Lake County

Hastings Lake YMCA

ACA-accredited YMCA day camp, 9am-4pm with free before/after care; traditional, STEAM and sports tracks.

Dolphin Swim Club

★★★★4.3(48 reviews)

Loves Park, IL · Winnebago County

Week-long leveled swim-skill camp (ages 2+) in a 90-degree indoor pool; one week or all summer.

Ages 2–17Contact for pricing

Loves Park, IL · Winnebago County

Dolphin Swim Club

Week-long leveled swim-skill camp (ages 2+) in a 90-degree indoor pool; one week or all summer.

Ages 2–17