Suburban Summer Camps for Kids

Niles-Morton Grove options include Leaning Tower YMCA and more.

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Last-Minute Summer Camp Guide

School's ending, and if you don't have your kids' summer planned out yet, check out the many schools, camps and fun offerings to keep them busy.

  Sometimes, we parents think staying home with the kids will make for an idyllic summer of chasing butterflies and playing in the sprinkler. But after a few days of sibling fights, TV marathons and "I'm bored" complaints, the proprietors of Camp Mom n' Dad may begin to think, "Am I nuts? These kids need some structured activity!" Earlier: Kids play at Camp Little You're in luck. There's a wide variety of camps, classes and summer offerings in our area. Check directly with these organizations to see if they still have spaces available. Compare notes! Like Patch on Facebook and chat about camps. Get local news headlines delivered in your email. It's free.

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