If you plan to stay at home for spring break, but at the same time want your children to have a good time, pay attention to these camps in Chicagoland.
Each child has their own hobbies and interests, so you can find the camp that best suits him personally. To participate in spring break camps, you must register in advance. They fill up quickly, so try to do it as soon as possible!
Mini-camp on spring break in Naper settlement
27, 29-30 March 2023
Address: 523 S. Webster St., Naperville
Cost: $25 per child per day
Children of grades 1-6 can visit the camp, where they will explore historical houses, play games, do crafts and much more.
Spring Break Explorers Camp at the Museum of Science + Industry, Chicago
March 28-30 , 2023 or April 4-6 , 2023
Address: 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Cost: $350/MSI for non-members, $315/MSI for members.
This camp is designed for middle school students (grades 5-8). They will explore the museum, watch movies and much more. The cost of the camp includes lunches, snacks and all materials and equipment.
Weekend School Camp at Kids Clay Room
March 29, 2023
Address: 2646 N. Halsted St., Chicago
Cost: $60/child
This weekend camp is designed for children from 5 years and older. They will use different techniques to create and color projects.
Brick Art and Design Lab at Hayes Building Lake View
3-7 April 2023
Address: 3701 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite 247, Chicago
Cost: $235
For children 5-14 years old. Children will interpret the works of art they learn about using Lego constructors. In this interactive art history lesson, children will learn about the Mona Lisa, the Starry Night, Falling Water and much more.
Fab Lab Spring Break Camp at the Museum of Science + Industry, Chicago
3-7 April 2023
Address: 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Cost: $750/MSI for non-members, $675/MSI for members
Children of grades 5-9 can spend spring break at the camp, where they will use the Make_X Grid and Belt Board system. The cost of the camp includes lunches, snacks, all materials and equipment.
Young Scientists: All about Animals at Hayes Building Lake View
3-7 April 2023
Address: 3701 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite 247, Chicago
Cost: $235
For children 4-6 years old. Children will learn the cycles of frogs and butterflies, the differences and similarities between insects and arachnids, and build reptiles using Kid K’NEX parts.
Making a Superhero Movie at Hayes Building Lake View
3-7 April 2023
Address: 3701 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite 247, Chicago
Cost: $235
For children 7-14 years old. Kids will create their own superhero movie using Lego constructors and stop motion animation. At the end of the program, participants will share their film with everyone and upload it to the Snapology YouTube account.
Making a superhero movie and a Brick Art and Design lab at Hayes Building Lake View
3-7 April 2023
Address: 3701 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite 247, Chicago
Cost: $498
For children 7-14 years old. This camp is a mix of interactive art history and making films using Lego. At the end of the program, participants will share their film with everyone and upload it to the Snapology YouTube account.
3-day mountaineering camp in Lemont Quarries
3-5 April 2023
Address: 1001 Main St., Lemont
Cost: $275
Children aged 7 to 16 years will be able to take a climbing course, knot tying and descent classes, relay races, competitions and much more. On the last day, an “Olympic Day” will be held, where camp participants will be able to use all the skills they have been taught.
Spring Break Camp at Chicago Botanic Garden
3-7 April 2023
Address: 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
Cost: $77 per day for club members, $96 per day for non-members.
Every day a new theme is offered in the camp. April 3 — “Signs of Spring”, April 4 — “Greenhouses and gardens”, April 5 — “A walk in the woods”, April 6 — “Seed Science” and April 7 — “Outdoor adventures”.