Chicago Kids Science and Technology Camps
If your little Einstein can't get enough of math and science classes during the school year, then check out these great science and technology camps. These great STEM camps cover topics like math, science, technology, computers, robotics and more.
Note: This Camp Guide was last updated March 2020.
To find Virtual Camps, and COVID-modified small group camps, please visit our special 2020 Virtual/COVID Camp Guide.
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iD Tech Summer Camps for Kids & Teens
Multiple Locations, Held at Loyola, GEMS World Academy, Northwestern, Benedictine, and more.
At iD Tech Camps, students ages 7-17 learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, print 3D characters, work with AI, learn about cybersecurity, and more!
At iD Tech Camps, students ages 7-17 learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, print 3D characters, work with AI, learn about cybersecurity, and more!
Kids Science Labs Camps for PreK to 8th Graders
Multiple Locations, Chicago and Suburbs
We offer the best summer program to nurture your child’s creativity and problem solving skills. Delivered by our exceptional team, children PreK to 8th grade investigate the fields of science, engineering, medicine, art and more.
We offer the best summer program to nurture your child’s creativity and problem solving skills. Delivered by our exceptional team, children PreK to 8th grade investigate the fields of science, engineering, medicine, art and more.
Northwestern University Center for Talent Development
617 Dartmouth Place, Evanston
Center for Talent Development (CTD) at Northwestern University helps academically talented students reach their full potential. CTD’s approach allows students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to become bold, creative achievers and contributors.
Center for Talent Development (CTD) at Northwestern University helps academically talented students reach their full potential. CTD’s approach allows students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to become bold, creative achievers and contributors.
Galileo Innovation Camps for Pre-K – 10th Graders
Multiple Locations, Chicago and Suburbs
Camp Galileo ignites the innovator in every kid. By tackling hands-on projects and supported by exceptional staff, campers learn new ways of thinking, creating, and having fun. 11 Chicagoland locations for grades PK - 10.
Camp Galileo ignites the innovator in every kid. By tackling hands-on projects and supported by exceptional staff, campers learn new ways of thinking, creating, and having fun. 11 Chicagoland locations for grades PK - 10.
The Laboratory: Science and Story STEAM Camps
2349 W. North Ave., Chicago
Make potions like Harry Potter, build robots, discover dragons, solve mysteries, train at Camp Half-Blood or survive zombies. Includes: Outdoor time, making lifelong friends, outstanding instructors, and 4+ STEAM experiments per day.
Make potions like Harry Potter, build robots, discover dragons, solve mysteries, train at Camp Half-Blood or survive zombies. Includes: Outdoor time, making lifelong friends, outstanding instructors, and 4+ STEAM experiments per day.
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Accept the Challenge DI Enrichment Camp
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Adler Planetarium Summer Camps
1300 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago Adler Planetarium campers have the whole Universe at their fingertips. With tools like telescopes, programmable robots, and......more |
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Alexa Café: Chic, All-Girls Tech Learning Experience
Multiple locations Calling all girls! Build tech skills in a unique, stylish setting where girls collaborate in small, close-knit clusters and......more |
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App Camp for Girls
7400 Augusta St., River Forest App Camp for Girls is a camp for middle school aged girls, transgender & gender non-conforming youth. Using their creative......more |
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Big Idea
300 Revere Drive, Northbrook Grades 4-9. BIG IDEA is the ultimate summer experience for curious, creative tweens and teens. Campers choose from 13......more |
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Body Trek Summer Science Camp
Multiple Locations, Chicago suburbs Body Trek is a popular one or two-week journey of exploration for students entering grades 6-8. The camp includes real......more |
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Bricks 4 Kidz
Park Ridge, Glenview, Northbrook, Des Plaines Prevent summer “brain drain” – send your kids to our exiting, high-energy Bricks 4 Kidz camps where kids discover, invent and......more |
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Camp Noggin Builders
Northbrook Keep your curious kids engaged this summer with a STEM adventure! Fun, hands-on, weekly STEM camps for PreK & grades K-8....more |
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Code Play Learn
Multiple Locations, Chicago and Oak Park Is your child interested in technology, robotics, Minecraft, or building with LEGOs? Check out Code Play Learn STEM camps......more |
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CodeWizardsHQ
Multiple Locations, Chicago CodeWizardsHQ teaches students (grades 3rd-12th) programming through live, instructor-led, online classes. Small group classes......more |
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College of Lake County
19351 W. Washington Street, Grayslake Vision Building Camps - All STEM, all STEAM, all the time. Plan. Test. Evaluate. Imagine. Write......more |
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Cosmosphere
1100 North Plum, Hutchinson KS Where else can you train like an astronaut, explore the inner workings of planet Earth, discover the secrets of the solar......more |
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Cybercamps
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Dominican University Summer Gifted and Talented Program
7900 West Division St., River Forest Dominican University’ s Summer Gifted and Talented Program is intended for academically gifted/talented students......more |
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Einstein by Design
Multiple locations, City and suburbs Our camps help kids master STEM concepts by integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Art and Math in a safe......more |
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Emagination Computer Camps
Lake Forest Emagination blends cutting edge technology learning with fun activities to create a well rounded summer camp experience......more |
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The Field Museum
1400 S. Lake Shore Driv, Chicago The Field Museum offers summer programs in Science and Technology for kids ages 12 - 15....more |
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Forensic Science Camp at University of St. Francis
Joliet Experience Forensic Science through investigative tools of solving crimes. Analyze physical evidence commonly seen in crime......more |
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The Girl and I at The Menomonee Club
1535 N Dayton St,, Chicago Our summer camps inspire girls 6-12 years to believe "I CAN”. Through a unique curriculum that combines science with art......more |
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GreenApple Campus
Check listing GreenApple STEM + Innovation + Entrepreneurship programs develop curious investigative thinking, incorporate creativity and......more |
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Greenfields Academy Young Entrepreneurs Camp
3232 N Elston Ave,, Chicago These week-long camps for elementary and middle school students offer energetic, playful, and challenging discovery through......more |
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i2 Camp at Francis W. Parker School
330 W Webster Ave, Chicago The program at i2 Camp has been developed with the goal of engaging middle school children in the fields of science......more |
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iD Game Design & Development Academy
Held at Lake Forest, Stanford, Harvard, and select universities nationwide Instead of just playing games, design and develop your own. 2-week, pre-college summer programs in design, development......more |
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iD Programming Academy for Teens
Held at Lake Forest, Stanford, Princeton, and select universities nationwide Gain a competitive edge and learn how programming can become a college degree and even a rewarding career. 2-week......more |
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iD Tech Academies: Teen Learning Experience
Multiple locations At this two-week, overnight summer program, students ages 13-18 explore advanced topics in programming, app development......more |
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Inspire Girls Academy
Two Locations, Chicago Inspire STEAM! provides girls 5-7 years old with fun-filled real world exploration that opens their eyes to the world around......more |
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Junior Medical University Camp at University of St. Francis
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Mad Science Camps
Multiple Chicagoland locations, Chicago Spark the imagination of your young Mad Scientists! Mad Science is on a mission to show children everywhere how much fun......more |
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Neurokitchen's Curiosity Club Code Camp
3502 N. Elston Ave, Chicago Curiosity Club is a full day summer camp where kids explore art and science. Each day we delve into our theme, this year CODE......more |
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Play-Well TEKnologies LEGO Inspired STEM Camps
Multiple Locations Join us for LEGO®-Inspired engineering summer camps that explore STEAM concepts through learning with LEGO®. Learn about......more |
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Power Up Tech Academy
2867 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago Power Up Tech Academy offers coding classes and camps for grades K-8. We believe that kids learn best by doing, playing and......more |
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RobotCity Workshop's Robot Summer Camp
3226 N. Sheffield, Chicago RobotCity Workshop’s popular Robot Summer Camp is a fun weeklong adventure that really gets kids excited about building robots......more |
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Snapology S.T.E.A.M. Camps Feature LEGO® Robotics and Engineering
Various locations throughout the Chicago area, Chicago Different awesome themes each week keep your LEGO® fan engaged all summer long with Snapology! Super fun and engaging, with......more |
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StartUp to Achieve Chicago
TechNexus 20 North Upper Wacker Dr. #1200, Chicago In StartUp to Achieve Workshops kids mean business! In this fun, experiential program kids are inspired to creatively apply......more |
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TinkRworks
Multiple Locations, 9 locations - Western, Northern Suburbs At TinkRworks students in grades K-12 have fun completing hands-on STEAM projects! Students can build and fly high-tech......more |
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UIC Environmental Science STEM Summer Youth Camp
1333 S. Halsted Street, Suite 205 , Chicago At The University of Illinois at Chicago’s air.water.earth. Environmental Science Summer Youth Camp, campers entering the 6th......more |
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