The Best Way to Find a Summer Camp in Naperville
Looking for the right summer camp for your child? Skip weeks of online research. The Naperville Camp Fair brings 50+ summer camps together at NIU Naperville for one free afternoon where you meet directors face-to-face, ask the questions that matter, compare programs side by side, and walk out confident you've found the right fit for your family.
Families from Naperville, Aurora, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lisle, Warrenville, Glen Ellyn, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, and across DuPage and Will counties come every year. The fair features local Illinois day camps, out-of-state sleepaway camps, sports programs, STEM and coding camps, arts programs, and specialty camps for children ages 3 through 17.
Event Details
Event:Naperville Camp Fair 2027
Date:Saturday, March 6, 2027
Time:12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (families can come and go anytime)
Location:NIU Naperville, Conference Center Ballroom, 1120 East Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60563
Admission:FREE
Parking:FREE on-site
Family Friendly:Yes, bring the kids!
Getting there: This is NIU's Naperville conference center on Diehl Road, less than a mile from I-88, not the DeKalb campus. Get directions
What to Expect at the Naperville Camp Fair
The Naperville Camp Fair is a live, in-person summer camp expo. Whether you're looking for a local day camp, a sleepaway camp in Wisconsin or Michigan, a sports camp, or a specialty program, here's what you'll be able to do in just one free afternoon:
- Explore 50+ summer camp options from local programs to camps across the country
- Meet face-to-face with camp directors and staff
- Ask questions about programs, activities, facilities, philosophies, and safety
- Compare day camp and sleepaway options side by side
- Take advantage of camp-fair-exclusive discounts and early registration deals
- Discover scholarships and financial aid options
- Let your kids try hands-on activities, face painting, and demonstrations
- Find teen leadership and pre-college programs for older kids
Get Your Free Tickets
Admission is completely free and walk-ins are welcome. We do encourage families to reserve free tickets in advance, since it helps us plan staffing and space, and it means you can walk straight in rather than stopping at the registration table.
Last Year's Participating Camps
Here's a partial list of camps that exhibited at the 2026 Naperville Camp Fair. Many of these programs will return in 2027 along with new exhibitors. Check back as the 2027 lineup is announced.
Aloha Beach Camp Hawaii
Camp Ben Frankel
Camp Manitoqua & Retreat Center
Camp Manitowa
Camp Manito-wish YMCA
Camp Mirage Naperville
Camp Timberlane for Boys
Camp WeHaKee for Girls
Champ Camp Great Outdoors
Chiro One Wellness Centers
Crayola Imagine Arts Academy
Culver Summer Schools & Camps
DuPage Children's Museum
Engaged Math
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
Hidden Valley Camp
iCode Glen Ellyn
iCode Naperville
Imagine Performing Arts
KidStrong
Mathnasium
Missouri Military Academy
National Student Leadership Conference
Pedalheads
Summer Camp at Midwest Christian Montessori Academy
Swift Nature Camp
The Gow School Summer Program
Valhallan Esports Training, Naperville
Westover School
Wilton Sweet Studio
YMCA Camp MacLean
Youth Academy, College of DuPage
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 Naperville Camp Fair?
The Naperville Camp Fair takes place Saturday, March 6, 2027, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Conference Center Ballroom at NIU Naperville, 1120 East Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60563.
Is the fair at NIU's DeKalb campus?
No. The fair is held at NIU Naperville, the university's conference center on Diehl Road in Naperville, less than a mile from I-88. It is not at the DeKalb campus.
Is admission to the Naperville Camp Fair free?
Yes. Admission is free for all families, and parking at NIU Naperville is free.
Do I need tickets to attend?
Walk-ins are welcome, but we encourage families to reserve free tickets in advance. Reserving helps us plan staffing and space, and it lets you walk straight in on the day.
How many camps will be at the Naperville Camp Fair?
More than 50 summer camps will exhibit at the 2027 Naperville Camp Fair, including Illinois day camps, sleepaway camps in Wisconsin, Michigan and beyond, sports programs, STEM and coding camps, arts programs, and pre-college programs.
What ages of children are the camps designed for?
Camps at the Naperville Camp Fair serve children ages 3 through 17, including teen leadership and pre-college programs.
Which suburbs does the fair serve?
The fair draws families from across the western suburbs, including Naperville, Aurora, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lisle, Warrenville, Glen Ellyn, Bolingbrook, and Plainfield.
Can I bring my children?
Yes, the Naperville Camp Fair is a family-friendly event, with games and activities for kids. Children are encouraged to attend, meet camp staff, and help choose their own camp.
Are you a camp?
Camp directors: reserve a booth and meet hundreds of western suburbs families who are actively looking for summer programs. See booth pricing and information or register to exhibit.
