Summer Camps
SiFamilies Connect has assembled the following list to assist families with knowing how/when to sign their children up for baseball and softball. It is based on information provided by the leagues or information on their websites/Facebook pages. Links to those pages are provided. If you know of any changes or other leagues, please email us at [email protected]
Day Camps
Anna
June 22nd-24th
Girl Scout Camp-Fun with American Girls
Hosted by Service Unit 72 – Union/Pulaski/Alexander Counties
9am- 12pm, Daisys / Ambassadors $30. Registration deadline April 13th
Carbondale
Carbondale Park District
Summer Days Day Camp runs Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 4:00PM for children 6-12 years of age. Drop off and pickup is at the Lakeland Center, 925 S. Giant City Road
Camp starts on June 8 and ends August 7. No camp on June 19 or June 29-July 3.
Southern Illinois University
June 1st-4th, June 8th-12th R.E.C. Kids Sports Camps -for kids ages 6-10
June 8th- July 31st- Youth Art Camps provided by SIUC Craft Shop- variety of topics/ interests
June 9th-13th- Garnification Camp for Middle Schoolers
June 15th- 18th- Summer Baseball Camp I - 8:30 am- 11:30 am
June 15th- 18th- Garnification Camp for High Schoolers
June 21st- 26th Summer Wings- Aviation Camp Grades 9-12
June 24th and 25th Southern Illinois Track & Field: Everything: Sprints, Hurdles, Distance, Jumps & Throws Clinic
June 29th- July 2nd- Junior Aviator Camp
June 29th- July 7th- Summer Baseball Camp II Ages 8-11 yrs 8:30 am- 11:30 am
July 12th- 17th- Summer Wings- Aviation Camp Grades 9-12
Makanda
The Science Center
Offers a variety of 3 day special topic camps throughout the summer- check their website for details when available
Ultimate Gymnastics
June 22nd-24th
Girl Scout Camp-Fun with American Girls
Hosted by Service Unit 72 – Union/Pulaski/Alexander Counties
9am- 12pm, Daisys / Ambassadors $30. Registration deadline April 13th
Carbondale
Carbondale Park District
Summer Days Day Camp runs Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 4:00PM for children 6-12 years of age. Drop off and pickup is at the Lakeland Center, 925 S. Giant City Road
Camp starts on June 8 and ends August 7. No camp on June 19 or June 29-July 3.
Southern Illinois University
June 1st-4th, June 8th-12th R.E.C. Kids Sports Camps -for kids ages 6-10
June 8th- July 31st- Youth Art Camps provided by SIUC Craft Shop- variety of topics/ interests
June 9th-13th- Garnification Camp for Middle Schoolers
June 15th- 18th- Summer Baseball Camp I - 8:30 am- 11:30 am
June 15th- 18th- Garnification Camp for High Schoolers
June 21st- 26th Summer Wings- Aviation Camp Grades 9-12
June 24th and 25th Southern Illinois Track & Field: Everything: Sprints, Hurdles, Distance, Jumps & Throws Clinic
June 29th- July 2nd- Junior Aviator Camp
June 29th- July 7th- Summer Baseball Camp II Ages 8-11 yrs 8:30 am- 11:30 am
July 12th- 17th- Summer Wings- Aviation Camp Grades 9-12
Makanda
The Science Center
Offers a variety of 3 day special topic camps throughout the summer- check their website for details when available
Ultimate Gymnastics
Carterville
John A Logan College
Summer Nurse Camp ages 8-12
Other camp information forthcoming and will be posted on their website soon.
John A Logan College
Summer Nurse Camp ages 8-12
Other camp information forthcoming and will be posted on their website soon.
Makanda
Camp Carew-
Two Day camp options for kids entering Kg through 2nd grade
Day Camp I, June 22–26, 2026
Day Camp II, July 13–17, 2026
Southern Illinois Christian Conference (SICC) Youth Day Camp-
June 8-12 for kids entering 1st grade through 12 years of age
Camp Carew-
Two Day camp options for kids entering Kg through 2nd grade
Day Camp I, June 22–26, 2026
Day Camp II, July 13–17, 2026
Southern Illinois Christian Conference (SICC) Youth Day Camp-
June 8-12 for kids entering 1st grade through 12 years of age
- For children entering 1st grade through 12 years of age.
- For children entering 1st grade through 12 years of age.
Overnight Camps
Benton
Camp Manitowa- Benton Illinois
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.
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
May 31st - June 5th- Pathways to Salukis Medicine - for high school students, scholarships available
June 7th- 12th- Challenge to Excellence Camp- for high school students grades 6-8
June 7-12th- Summer Music Camp (Band, Color Guard, Drum Major, Percussion) grades 7-12
June 15th- 20th-Challenge to Excellence Camp- grades 9-12 yrs
Edwardsville,
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois-
Sponsors a variety of overnight camps throughout the Summer months. Check out their website for more details.
Makanda
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 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
Ozark
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
Southern Illinois Christian Conference (SICC) Youth Overnight Camp-
Overnight camp June 21st - 26th
Kids 12yrs - 18 yrs of age
Registration and Fees required
Camp Manitowa- Benton Illinois
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.
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
May 31st - June 5th- Pathways to Salukis Medicine - for high school students, scholarships available
June 7th- 12th- Challenge to Excellence Camp- for high school students grades 6-8
June 7-12th- Summer Music Camp (Band, Color Guard, Drum Major, Percussion) grades 7-12
June 15th- 20th-Challenge to Excellence Camp- grades 9-12 yrs
Edwardsville,
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois-
Sponsors a variety of overnight camps throughout the Summer months. Check out their website for more details.
Makanda
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 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
Ozark
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
Southern Illinois Christian Conference (SICC) Youth Overnight Camp-
Overnight camp June 21st - 26th
Kids 12yrs - 18 yrs of age
Registration and Fees required