Bobby’s Bike Hike Chicago Kids Adventure Youth Camp

Bobby’s Bike Hike brings decades of experience as Chicago’s #1 rated outdoor adventure company to Chicagoland’s youth with action-packed weekly summer camps for ages 8-16. The Downtown Chicago Adventure Youth Camp is designed for all skill levels and emphasizes the company’s core values of travel, community, health, and service.

Campers participate in biking, kayaking, swimming, adventure hikes, arts and crafts, sports and games, while learning about local history and legendary landmarks from expertly trained staff. The camp operates in two age groups: Prairie Prowess Group for ages 8-12 and Lakefront Legends Group for ages 13-16, with activities tailored to each developmental stage.

Activities include cycling along the scenic lakefront trail, exploring Chicago’s rich history, kayaking in the calm sheltered waters of Ohio Street Beach, swimming, and engaging in team games at Olive Park. Campers learn valuable skills including bike route planning, bike preparation and maintenance, proper nutrition and hydration, safe group riding, minor bike repairs, kayaking techniques, water safety, and marine forecasts. They visit top attractions including Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, Museum Campus, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Navy Pier.

The camp runs Monday through Friday with half-day sessions from 9am-1:30pm and full-day sessions from 9am-4:30pm. Sessions run weekly from June through early September. The program also offers optional Learn to Ride instruction for children who need to learn or refresh their biking skills, suburban bus routes from Oak Park/River Forest on select dates, and all necessary equipment including bikes, kayaks, helmets, and safety gear. Pick-up and drop-off is at Bobby’s Bike Hike World Headquarters at 540 N Lake Shore Drive.