If you are looking for the best STEM summer camps in Chicago to ignite your child's passion for science, technology, engineering, and math, then read on! There are a wealth of exciting and enriching STEM summer programs in the Chicago area, and we've rounded up some of this summer's best options. Whether your child is a budding coder, a future engineer, or a science enthusiast, you'll find the perfect summer STEM program in Chicago to foster their curiosity and develop critical skills.

Find more STEM summer camp options in our Camp Guide's Science/Technology Camps page.

Featured STEM Camps:


Fun, hands-on STEM Camp for PreK - 5th grade
Send your child on a STEM Adventure this summer! Kids become explorers and creators at Noggin Builders STEM Camps. A new theme and different activities each week will keep your budding scientist or engineer engaged all summer long. Sign up by the week for a flexible schedule. Programs for PreK through entering 5th grade. Camp includes: engineering projects, science of art, LEGO engineering, no-screen coding, chemistry and more! This summer your curious camper will build skills in creative problem solving, collaboration, and resiliency while having fun with hands-on STEM!
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Summer Camp for Animal Lovers, plus enter to win 1 Free Discovery Camp session
For over three decades, Swift Nature Camp campers have discovered the wonders of nature and animals while immersed in a world of Excitement, Adventure, Discovery and Friendships. Daily, campers have the opportunity to visit our camp zoo and play with animals or better yet they can adopt them and help care for the camp critters. Beyond the animals, camp offers over 100 water and land activities, so that every day is an opportunity for adventure and trying something new. The Exclusive 1st Timer Program allows young adventurers to embark on their first camping journey in a supportive and nurturing environment where they are guaranteed success. Swift Nature Camp lets your child experience the magic of outdoor exploration like never before. And now, you can enter to get a FREE Summer Camp Session!
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Creative STEM Camps - This Summer at Purple Monkey Playroom!
We are the new kids on the block when it comes to summer camps, but we pack a punch with our Creative STEM Camps! Join us for a summer filled with diverse weekly themes. Kids will explore storytelling and bookbinding, maker space inventions, Lego STEM challenges, and tie-dye art. They will dive into fiber arts, create custom stickers and vinyl designs, and experiment with 3D printing. Busy board design, robotics, earth art, and bracelet design with coding and branding are also featured. Each week, children will complete unique projects, from hand-bound storybooks to personalized stickers, 3D-printed treasures, and robot buddies, blending creativity, technology, and fun. June 17 - August 8 : 8 weeks | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm | 5 - 8 yo | Extended care: 7am - 8:30am; 3:30pm - 6pm.
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iD Tech: Where Kids & Teens Learn From the Best
iD Tech is the very best summer experience built around your child-their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by the world's top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best-coding, game dev, robotics, and more. Our Chicago camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more! Each session blends hands-on learning with campus exploration and traditions like dress-up days, raffles, and gaming tournaments. It's our one-of-a-kind recipe for summer magic. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting!
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Snapology Camp: Get The EARLY BIRD Special Now While You Can
Snapology is a STEAM camp built around LEGO, technology, science and fun! We provide a summer camp experience your child will love with indoor and outdoor activities. Kids ages 4-14 will enjoy building, creating and fun while making new friendships in our summer themed camps. Our themes include Minecraft, Star Wars, Pokemon and more. In addition to fun themes we have robotic camps, escape camps and animation camps to name a few more. Your child will stay engaged and enjoy their time with Snapology. Now for a limited time you may save 20% off all your Snapology camps registered on our site with our Early Bird Special. Use code SNAPCAMP2025 at check out to enjoy the savings.
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Museum of Science and Industry Summer Camps
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Griffin MSI) has exhilarating single-day and week-long camps, taking place during holidays, weekends, spring break, winter break and of course the summer! Our camps welcome learners of all ages from Kindergarten through 12th grade to join the STEAM adventure! From 3D printing in our Fab Labs, to going behind-the-scenes of Griffin MSI's newest and most iconic exhibits, there is something for every young explorer to enjoy!
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Kids Science Labs Summer Camps
Kids ages 4-12yrs old will enjoy hands-on science (STEM) all week long and come home with creative design projects Weekly themes include medicine, chemistry, engineering design - all topics certain to engage your curious child. Kids experience a talented full-time team and depth of curriculum, and incorporate weekly topics ranging from medicine to chemistry to engineering design, all topics certain to engage your curious child. The goal is to foster the next generation of creative thinkers by changing the way your child perceives, learns about, and interacts with the world around them.
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Find more options in our Camp Guide's Science/Technology Camps page.