Summer Camps in Southern Illinois
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Camp Flyers
Camp Host/Sponsor Websites
Camp Carew-
3 day Mini Camps for kids entering 3rd and 4th grade
Camps for kids entering 5th and 6th grade- Drama Camp, General Camp, Discovery Camp
Camp for kids entering 7th and 8th grade- Photography camp, Horseback camp, Discovery Camp, General Camp
Camps entering 9th -12th grade-Horseback Camp, • Music, Art, and Drama Camp • General Camps
• Photography Camp • High Adventure Camp • Counselors- and Leaders-in-Training
Camp Ben Frankel
Overnight faith based camp for kids 1st through 11th grade.
5 day starter camp, 2 week rookie camp and longer session camps
Camp Ben Frankel’s mission is to create a welcoming, inclusive, lifelong community for Jewish children, teens, adults and families of all backgrounds. Registration and fees required.
Camp Manitowa
Multiple overnight camp options for kids from 2nd through 10th grade, 1, 2 and 3 week options offered through the Summer months. Registration and Fees required.
Camp Ondessonk
Overnight/ residential camp for kids ages 8- 15 yrs of age
Minicamp - for kids ages 8-10, 3 day sessions, 9 different sessions offered during the summer beginninig May 22nd
Minicamp Explorers for kids 8-10, 6 day session,
Traditional Coed Camp for kids 10-15years of age, 5 day camps
Equestrian Programs,
Adventure Programs for kids 13-15 years of age
Registration and Fees required
Carbondale Park District
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois
Sponsors a variety of overnight camps throughout the Summer months. Check out their website for more details.
John A Logan College
The College sponsors a number of interest specific day camps for children
Kre8tive Fine Arts Academy
Saluki Gymnastics
Science Center of Southern Illinois
Shawnee College -
Southern Illinois Christian Conference Youth Day Camps
Southern Illinois University
SIU summer camps offer opportunities for students to expand their knowledge, develop skills, and connect with peers in a safe and engaging environment. With programs ranging from academics to personal passions, our camps inspire growth and create lasting memories
The Hub-Marion
Ultimate Gymnastics
Unity Christian School
Camp Carew-
3 day Mini Camps for kids entering 3rd and 4th grade
Camps for kids entering 5th and 6th grade- Drama Camp, General Camp, Discovery Camp
Camp for kids entering 7th and 8th grade- Photography camp, Horseback camp, Discovery Camp, General Camp
Camps entering 9th -12th grade-Horseback Camp, • Music, Art, and Drama Camp • General Camps
• Photography Camp • High Adventure Camp • Counselors- and Leaders-in-Training
Camp Ben Frankel
Overnight faith based camp for kids 1st through 11th grade.
5 day starter camp, 2 week rookie camp and longer session camps
Camp Ben Frankel’s mission is to create a welcoming, inclusive, lifelong community for Jewish children, teens, adults and families of all backgrounds. Registration and fees required.
Camp Manitowa
Multiple overnight camp options for kids from 2nd through 10th grade, 1, 2 and 3 week options offered through the Summer months. Registration and Fees required.
Camp Ondessonk
Overnight/ residential camp for kids ages 8- 15 yrs of age
Minicamp - for kids ages 8-10, 3 day sessions, 9 different sessions offered during the summer beginninig May 22nd
Minicamp Explorers for kids 8-10, 6 day session,
Traditional Coed Camp for kids 10-15years of age, 5 day camps
Equestrian Programs,
Adventure Programs for kids 13-15 years of age
Registration and Fees required
Carbondale Park District
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois
Sponsors a variety of overnight camps throughout the Summer months. Check out their website for more details.
John A Logan College
The College sponsors a number of interest specific day camps for children
Kre8tive Fine Arts Academy
Saluki Gymnastics
Science Center of Southern Illinois
Shawnee College -
Southern Illinois Christian Conference Youth Day Camps
Southern Illinois University
SIU summer camps offer opportunities for students to expand their knowledge, develop skills, and connect with peers in a safe and engaging environment. With programs ranging from academics to personal passions, our camps inspire growth and create lasting memories
The Hub-Marion
Ultimate Gymnastics
Unity Christian School