Is your child into science, technology, engineering, art or mathematics? Help them find a hands-on STEAM summer camp in Chicagoland that will pique their curiosity.
These summer camps fill up fast. Be sure to register ahead of time. Prices and locations for the camps are subject to change.
Looking for more summer camps? Check out our ultimate guide to find the best summer camps for Chicagoland kids.
Featured STEM Summer Camps for Chicagoland Kids
In this section, Chicago Parent’s advertising partners share their top summer camp offerings.
Bennett Day Camp
June 23-Aug. 15, 2025
- Address: 955 W. Grand Ave., Chicago
- Phone: 312-236-6388
- Cost: $535-$650 ages 4-10; $150- $725 rising 5th-9th graders
- Best for ages: 4-14
Calling all happy campers! Bennett Day Camp offers an enriching summer experience for kids ages 4-14, fostering self-identity, leadership, and adventure. Campers ages 4-10 start their day with enrichment classes led by Bennett faculty and local experts, featuring activities like Jewelry Making, Basketball Basics, Creative Writing and Slimy Science. The fun continues with music, crafts, games, and outdoor play.
Rising 5th-9th graders can join their Counselor in Training (CIT) Program or explore sports and specialty camps, building leadership skills and learning from experienced mentors. Learn more in their Summer 2025 Camp Guide.
Kids Science Labs STEAM Summer Camp
June 1-Sept. 1, 2025
- Address: 3324 N. Western Ave, Chicago; 1801 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago; 840 Willow Rd A, Northbrook
- Phone: 773-798-2012
- Cost: $495-$595
- Best for ages: 4-12
At Kids Science Labs’ summer camp, kids (ages 4-12) become scientists, engineers and inventors through hands-on STEM adventures! With exciting experiments, creative projects and outdoor fun, they’ll build confidence and curiosity. Voted #1 Science Camp since 2011, Kids Science Labs offer engaging learning in Seattle, Chicago and Northbrook.
This summer, Kids Science Labs’ Engineering University Camp features themes like Our World According to Physics, Gadgets and Inventions and ChemBusters! Full-day camps (M-F, 8:45 AM–5 PM, June–September) inspire problem-solving and a love for discovery. Get ready for a summer of innovation, exploration and endless fun!
Right at School Camps at South Loop Elementary
June 23-Aug. 1, 2025
- Address: 1212 S. Plymouth Ct, Chicago
- Phone: 224-808-1094
- Cost: View weekly prices on their website. Discounts and financial assistance also available.
- Best for ages: 5-12
RAS Camps let you create the ultimate summer for your child—tailored to their interests and your schedule! Kids enjoy fun, fitness, creativity and hands-on learning, making lifelong memories. Explore exciting Adventure Weeks with unique themes plus classic day camp fun: Water Games, STEM, Arts & Crafts, Sports and more.Â
New this summer: Combine Summer Camp with Specialty Camps—Brick Builders, Soccer MVPs and Masterpiece Makers! Register by April 30, 2025, with code SUMMER5 to save 5% per week!Â
Right at School Camps at Waters Elementary
June 16-Aug. 15, 2025
- Address: 4540 N. Campbell Ave., Chicago
- Phone: 773-318-8382
- Cost: View weekly prices on their website. Discounts and financial assistance also available.
- Best for ages: 5-12
Give your child an unforgettable summer with RAS Camps! Designed around their interests and your schedule, their camps blend fun, fitness, creativity and hands-on learning for a summer full of excitement. Kids will love the Adventure Weeks, featuring unique themes alongside classic camp favorites like Water Games, STEM, Arts & Crafts and Sports.
New this year: Mix and match Specialty Camps—Brick Builders, Soccer MVPs and Masterpiece Makers! Register by April 30, 2025, with code SUMMER5 for 5% off per week.
Right at School Camps at Oscar Mayer Magnet
June 23-Aug. 8, 2025
- Address: 2250 N. Clifton Ave., Chicago
- Phone: 773-241-2468
- Cost: View weekly prices on their website. Discounts and financial assistance also available.
- Best for ages: 5-10
Make this summer one to remember with RAS Camps! Their flexible programs let you create the perfect experience for your child, combining adventure, creativity, fitness and hands-on fun. Adventure Weeks bring fresh, engaging themes while kids also enjoy classic camp activities like Water Games, STEM, Sports, and Arts & Crafts.
New this summer: Build your own experience with Specialty Camps—Brick Builders, Soccer MVPs and Masterpiece Makers. Register by April 30, 2025, with code SUMMER5 to save 5% per week.
Right at School Camps at Murray Language Academy
June 23-Aug. 8, 2025
- Address: 5335 S. Kenwood Ave., Chicago
- Phone: 773-892-4985
- Cost: View weekly prices on their website. Discounts and financial assistance also available.
- Best for ages: 5-12
RAS Camps create summers packed with fun, learning, and adventure—all customized to your child’s interests and your family’s schedule! Every week brings a new Adventure Week theme, plus classic camp activities like Water Games, STEM, Sports and Arts & Crafts to keep kids engaged.
New for 2025: Combine Summer Camp with Specialty Camps! Choose from Brick Builders, Soccer MVPs, or Masterpiece Makers to create an unbeatable summer lineup. Register by April 30, 2025, using code SUMMER5 for 5% off per week.
Right at School Camps at Franklin Fine Arts
June 23-Aug. 8, 2025
- Address: 225 W. Evergreen Ave., Chicago
- Phone: 773-997-0238
- Cost: View weekly prices on their website. Discounts and financial assistance also available.
- Best for ages: 5-12
Looking for a fun and flexible summer camp? RAS Camps let families create a customized experience filled with fitness, creativity, and hands-on learning. Kids will enjoy Adventure Weeks featuring exciting themes, along with camp classics like STEM, Arts & Crafts, Sports and Water Games.
New this summer: Add a Specialty Camp to the mix! Choose from Brick Builders, Soccer MVPs or Masterpiece Makers for even more fun. Register by April 30, 2025 and use code SUMMER5 to get 5% off per week.
National Student Leadership Conference
July 21-Aug. 8, 2025
- Address: Northwestern University, 633 Clark St., Evanston
- Phone: 312-322-9999
- Cost: $750 per class
- Best for ages: 14-18
The National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) enables students to experience their dream career before heading to college. Through interactive workshops and simulations and classes with professionals in the field, students gain a deeper understanding of their favorite subjects in ways traditional classwork can’t offer.
Join NSLC at Northwestern University and get a hands-on introduction to your future in Medicine, Business, Engineering, or Art & Design. Whether you attend a single program focused on a specialty career path or attend multiple programs exploring different fields, you’ll gain the confidence to pursue the next steps of your education – wherever it may lead.
Camp Galileo
June 9-Aug. 1, 2025
- Address: 14 locations in Arlington Heights, Beverly, Elgin, Evanston, Glenview, Hyde Park, La Grange, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Oak Park/River Forest, West Loop, Wheaton, Wicker Park and Winnetka
- Phone: 800-854-3684
- Cost: Cost varies, see website for details
- Best for ages: 5-13
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, full of new Grades K-8 STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun, like silly skits, face painting and pie throwing. Every hands-on activity and outdoor game is designed by a team of educators, tailored by grade and calibrated for maximum fun and lasting learning.Â
Weekly sessions, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. camp day and AM & PM extended care options. Camp scholarship information and applications available on our website. Enrollments accepted through many top backup care providers. Use code CHICAGOPARENT25 to save $25/week! Valid on future purchases only.
Debate Camp
July 21-25, 2025
- Address:Â The Laboratory School at the University of Chicago, 1362 E. 59th St., Chicago
- Phone: 888-512-8154
- Cost: $645-$675
- Best for ages: 10-16
Debate Camp offers a fun and enriching summer program for students in grades 5-10, focusing on public speaking, parliamentary debate and Model United Nations. Coming to The Laboratory School at The University of Chicago in 2025, the camp welcomes all skill levels with small-group instruction and team debates.
With a 1:8 instructor-to-student ratio, campers build confidence, critical thinking, and collaboration skills. The program also includes interactive games, drama, impromptu speaking and Model UN simulations to keep learning engaging. Many students are amazed by their progress in just one week. Join Debate Camp in 2025 for a transformative experience!
Snapology
June 9-Aug. 22, 2025
- Address: 3701 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago; 2828 N. Clark St., Chicago; 1319 S. State St., Chicago
- Phone: 773-570-7627
- Cost: $498 Full Day; $239 Half Day
- Best for ages: 4-14
Snapology is a leading S.T.E.A.M. enrichment franchise in Chicagoland, engaging kids ages 4-14 through LEGO® bricks, K’Nex and technology. They inspire learning through play, sparking creativity and a love for knowledge.Â
Snapology’s fun-filled camps feature exciting themes like Minecraft, Star Wars, Pokemon, robotics and movie-making. Kids stay entertained with hands-on activities, group play and outdoor fun. Plus, every full-day camper enjoys Pizza Friday! 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.
Summer@Latin
June 9-Aug. 15, 2025
- Address:Â 59 W. North Boulevard, Chicago
- Phone: 312-582-6080
- Cost: Varies, see website for details
- Best for ages: 4-16
Latin School of Chicago’s summer program gives children of all ages the chance to explore the city, embark on exciting adventures, engage in fun activities, tap into their creativity and make friends that will last a lifetime.
Latin’s program highlights include field trips across the Chicago area, sports and STEAM camps, on-site swim lessons for ages 4–11, academic classes and leadership development programs (rising 8th-10th graders). They also have a low staff-to-camper ratio for more personalized attention and an extended day program that helps families navigate their busy summer schedules.
More STEAM Summer Camps in Chicagoland
Argonne National Lab
Summer 2025 Dates TBA
- Address: 9700 S. Cass Avenue, Lemont
- Cost: Free (application required)
- Best for ages: 14-18
At Argonne’s 5-day summer computing workshop, high school students have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn how to code from some the best and brightest computer scientists in the nation. No prior coding experience necessary.
Chicago Botanic Garden Camp
June 2-Aug. 8, 2025
- Address: 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
- Cost: Call for pricing
- Best for ages: 2-15
Chicago Botanic Garden offers week-long STEM camps with themes that include botany in the kitchen, field science, nature survival skills, multimedia and more.
Field Museum Camps
June-August 2025
- Address: 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
- Cost: $500+/week
- Best for ages: 5-13
Inspire curiosity all summer with museum camps for grades K-8, featuring hands-on exploration, unique learning experiences and up-close encounters with museum collections.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Camps
July 7-Aug. 22, 2025
- Address: 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
- Cost: Cost varies, see website for details
- Best for ages: 5-17
Explore science, art, and engineering at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s week-long summer camps. Hands-on fun and discovery await—don’t miss out!
Kids STEM Studio
June 16-Aug. 25, 2025
- Address: Multiple locations in Chicagoland
- Cost: $550/week
- Best for ages: 6-13
STEM-focused camps teach the kids to think and work like real scientists, programmers, engineers and creative designers. Campers get to work on cool projects, hands-on activities, engage in fun and developing real-world products, and digital creation.
STEM Camp by Noggin Builders
May 27-August 29, 2025
- Address: 4165 Dundee Rd., Northbrook IL 60062
- Cost: One week (half day): $325; one week (full day): $650
- Best for ages: PreK-9th Grade
Send your child on a STEM adventure at Noggin Builders! Weekly camps for grades Pre-K–9 explore hands-on science, engineering and creativity with flexible scheduling.
This article was recently updated on Feb. 2, 2025 by Chicago Parent’s writer, Sarah Knieff. The updates reflect the latest information. Questions? Please reach out to editor@chicagoparent.com.
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