The Countdown to Summer is ON!

If you’re ready to get a head start on all things summer, you’ll want to check out our 2026 Summer Camp Directory for access to as many camp options as there are types of kids! You’re sure to find one that caters to your child’s interests and keeps them entertained all summer. Dive in today to map out your summer of fun!

🚨MEMBER PERK ALERT: NPN members will see special discounts on participating camps’ pages! Visit the Discounts Directory for more member benefits.

Whether you have a newborn, toddler, preschooler, elementary-age kid, or highschooler, you can use Neighborhood Parents Network, a non-profit 501(c)(3), to find support and advice for every step of your parenting journey. Join our 3,000-strong parent community today!

What’s in it for you?

  • Get help with school search. We offer a robust school directory, school choice programming such as CPS 101 ad a big annual School Fair.
  • Navigate developmental differences. Join our parent support group, connect with local experts and providers in our resource directory and at our annual Developmental Differences Resource Fair.
  • Find answers. Pose a question on our Discussion Forum or jump in with an answer to everything from childcare to summer camps to raising teens.
  • Meet other parents. Our calendar lists playdates, social groups and other get-togethers—all free for members.

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History

Neighborhood Parents Network of Chicago, formerly the Northside Parents Network, was started by a group of families in 1980. NPN organized playgroups, babysitting co-ops, Moms-Morning-Out programs and other family gatherings. We began publishing a newsletter to share parenting tips and community information. And we organized school fairs and other parenting resources. Our marketing effort was solely word-of-mouth communication.

As technology advanced, it became easier to grow the network online. Our membership now reaches Chicago’s Northwest, West, South and Southwest neighborhoods and the near suburbs. We continue to grow NPN’s member benefits by adding new events such as Summer Camp Fair and online resources such as our library of parent-education videos.

NPN is proud to be an inclusive organization and welcomes families of all cultures and backgrounds, regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnic origin, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

Join our growing community of Chicago parents!