Free and low-cost summer camps and summer learning programs for Chicago kids and teens.
Summer day camp for teens and young adults ages 13-22 with intellectual and developmental disabilities: outings, pool, cooking and sensory activities. Financial aid available.
PAID summer jobs for ages 16+: lifeguard (free certification and training), day-camp leader, special recreation leader and junior laborer. Apply online, usually in winter or spring.
PAID summer internships at library branches for Chicago teens 16-19 in high school or just graduated. Apply through the Chicago Youth Works portal (choose After School Matters, search "CPL").
PAID 5-week summer job for ages 15-19 (in high school or just graduated): building trails, caring for trees and restoring nature. Transportation provided. Applications usually due in April.
PAID 6-week summer job for ages 16-19 run by the City: bike repair, gardening, urban forestry and job-readiness skills. See "How to Apply" on the website for dates.
Tuition-free summer learning program for South and West Side students, with year-round support. Kids return summer after summer.
Inclusive and specialized day and overnight camps for kids and young adults with disabilities (preschool to 21). Every family gets $300/week off, and need-based aid is available.
PAID 7-week summer job for Chicago teens 16-18 teaching visitors about animals and conservation. Applications usually open Feb 1 and close in early March.
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