STEM, History, Language, Science, and Technology Camps in Chicago
Camps that make you THINK!
The Chicago area is dedicated to educational experiences for our kids that are also FUN! Below it are camps of which we at KidsOutAndAbout.com are aware. If there is a history, science, or technology camp that we have missed, please email us to let us know, and we'll add it promptly. Thank you!
Camp Invention®
Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Discover! Campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll create their own claw machine, uncover the science behind optical illusions, rev up for the ultimate road trip and embark on an eco-expedition to investigate penguins in Antarctica! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/20 to save $25 or CIFUN15 by 5/15 to save $15 off the registration fee. Payment plans available.
CodeWizardsHQ Online Summer Coding Camps and Classes
Learn future skills this summer with the leader in coding education! CodeWizardsHQ offers the most fun (and effective!) camps and classes for ages 8-18. Hands-on interactive learning, customizable projects, and highly-rated instructors provide an experience students love. Minecraft, Roblox, AI, and Fortnite-themed camps will engage your child with coding and game development concepts. Kids build exciting projects in 1-week camps. 3-week accelerated classes cover the same content as our year-round program. Students can complete 3 full courses in one summer! Students learn Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Scratch, and Java. Save $20 with Code KOA20!
iD Tech Camps
The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp
BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '25 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of 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. The future starts at iD Tech!
Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!