Bobby's Bike Hike Adventure Camp
LocalAges 8-16Day Camp
Lakefront kayaking and biking with Chicago history.
Ohio Street Beach, Downtown Chicago
Highlights
- Lake Michigan kayaking
- Lakefront Trail biking
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Outdoor & Adventure Camps in Chicago
Lake Michigan's shoreline and the region's climbing gyms provide urban adventure opportunities unique to Chicago.
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From kayaking past the Adler Planetarium to climbing 60-foot walls, discover adventure camps that take advantage of Chicago's lakefront and urban facilities.
Outdoor & Adventure Camps
Urban Kayaks Youth Program
LocalAges 9-16Day Camp
Kayak race to Adler Planetarium with ACA-certified instruction.
Monroe Harbor
Highlights
- ACA-certified instructors
- 20+ years experience
First Ascent Climbing Camp
LocalAges 6+Day Camp
60-foot climbing walls with 1:6 instructor ratio.
Avondale, Humboldt Park, Uptown, Block 37
Highlights
- 60-foot walls, tallest in region
- Chicago's first full-service gym
Brooklyn Boulders Summer Adventures
NationalAges 5-12Day Camp
Climbing and STEAM in 28,000 sq ft West Loop facility.
West Loop
Highlights
- 28,000 sq ft facility
- Climbing + STEAM education
Northwest Passage Kayaking
RegionalAges 10-14Day Camp
60-mile shoreline expedition for advanced paddlers.
Chicagoland waterways
Highlights
- 60-mile expedition option
- Advanced paddler focus
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