Libertyville Area 2013 Summer Camp Guide

With the choice and variety of summer camps available in the northern suburbs in 2013, boredom won't be an option for Libertyville children.

Organizations from the YMCA to local parks and recreation departments offer dozens of camp choices focused around science, reading, sports, music and more. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list features a few in Libertyville and nearby.

Libertyville Recreation Department

The Libertyville Recreation Department will offer a number of summer camp programs this year. We've included a sampling of the camps below, but you can see the full list on the recreation department's website.

Name: Sports and More
Where: Libertyville Sports Complex
Information: Several summer sports camps sessions will be held, where children will play basketball, soccer, floor hockey, dodgeball and more.
Contact: Call (847) 918-7275 or visit the Libertyville Recreation Department website.

Name: Libertyville Safety Town
Where: Bolander Building
Information: Children can learn about safety while having fun. They'll cover topics like bikes, water, playgrounds, riding on a bus and stranger danger.
Information: Call (847) 918-7275 or visit the Libertyville Recreation Department website.

Prairie Crossing

Name: Prairie Crossing Learning Farm Camp
Where: Learning Farm, 32400 N. Harris Road, Grayslake.
Information: Several programs will be available for children ages 3-12 to participate in this summer, including Little Sprouts, Gifted Growers and Green Thumbs.
Contact: Learn more on the Prairie Crossing Learning Farm website. 

David Adler Music and Arts Center

Name: Camp Adler
Where: David Adler Music and Arts Center, 1700 North Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
Information: Registration will be held April 1 for Camp Adler's half-day campers. Students will explore music, art and drama.
Contact: Visit the David Adler Center's website for more information.

Good Times Summer Day Camp

Name: Good Times Summer Day Camp
Where: The camp is based out of the Libertyville Sports Complex, 1950 N. Highway 45, and offers shuttle bus service throughout Lake County, including to towns like Grayslake, Lake Zurich and Vernon Hills.
Information: The camp offers a variety of activities, including swimming, field trips, sports and more.
Contact: For more information, call (847) 680-4884 or visit the camp's website.

YMCA

Name: Camp Duncan
Where: 32405 N. Highway 12, Ingleside
Information: Children participate in a variety of activities, including swimming, archery, biking, boating, fishing and sports.
Contact: Call (847) 546-8086 or visit the camp's website.

Are there any other camps that your children attend? Tell us in the comments!