Compare 29+ Space & Aviation programs in Chicago — day camps, summer programs, and university pre-college options for kids, teens & high schoolers. Free directory with prices & dates.
Refreshed weekly · Last updated Aug 25, 2026
High school students explore aviation through interactive learning, flight experiences, career exploration, and field trips to aviation facilities, gaining firsthand industry exposure.
Age Group
High School
Location
Harold E. White Aviation Center, Lewis University, One University Parkway, Romeoville, IL 60446
Phone
N/A
Students aged 13-18 learn about aviation careers, flight safety, take orientation flights, and visit airports and control towers, meeting aviation professionals.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Lewis University, One University Parkway, Romeoville, IL 60446
Phone
(630) 878-8608
Teens aged 14-18 explore aviation and aerospace through flight simulator and actual flight time, covering pre-flight inspections, radio communications, and flight planning.
Age Group
High School
Location
32w751 Tower Road, West Chicago, IL
Phone
(630) 513-2224
Students aged 13-18 gain hands-on experience in aviation history, aerodynamics, government's role in aviation, and diverse aerospace career opportunities.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Chicago, IL
Phone
N/A
Students learn drone flight control, basic coding, FAA regulations, and explore drone industry careers through hands-on challenges and missions.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Morgan Park Academy, 2153 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60643
Phone
(855) 376-2687
High school students explore rocket science and engineering principles through hands-on construction, design challenges, and guided experimentation in this aerospace engineering program.
Age Group
High School
Location
Illinois Institute of Technology, Mies Campus, Chicago, IL
Phone
N/A
Campers become astronauts-in-training, learning about the sun, moon, planets, and astronaut life through hands-on activities like making moon sand and exploring zero gravity.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
West Chicago Park District, 201 W National St, West Chicago, IL 60185
Phone
(847) 893-6009
Young learners immerse in aviation with professional flight simulators, drone operations, hands-on engineering projects, and tours of real aviation facilities at Lewis University.
Age Group
Middle/High School
Location
Lewis University | 1 University Pkwy, Romeoville, IL 60446
Phone
N/A
Students build Mars rovers, explore how rovers move and collect samples, and design and build mini spaceship models during a themed week.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(773) 895-1565
Students become astronauts, learn about space travel, explore the universe, and build rockets through hands-on activities with NASA-collaborated curriculum.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(312) 273-4026
Campers embark on an out-of-this-world adventure, building rockets, coding moonwalks, and navigating galactic challenges.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Nettelhorst Elementary School, Chicago
Phone
(773) 904-7471
Campers embark on a mission inspired by NASA and SpaceX, engaging in hands-on activities to explore space and build serious STEM skills.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
620 W. Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone
(888) 854-2267
Young learners delve into the wonders of space through hands-on art, science, and play, building rockets and painting planets.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
1362 E. 59th St., Chicago, IL 60637
Phone
(773) 702-9450
Students spend a week learning about the skies, space, and wonders of the universe, studying the solar system, gravity, satellites, and constellations with experiments and demonstrations.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
1076 W. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
Phone
1-800-433-6060 ext 1
Youth learn aviation science through flight simulation, drone piloting, and hands-on activities, exploring lift, drag, navigation, and teamwork.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
Multiple Locations
Phone
(312) 330-8116
Campers explore the Museum's iconic exhibits, go behind the scenes, and engage in hands-on activities to understand how humans live and work in outer space.
Age Group
Middle School
Location
5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
Phone
(773) 684-1414
This program introduces students to Chicago's airports and aviation industry through online learning and hands-on airport experiences, covering operations, safety, and customer service.
Age Group
High School
Location
Olive-Harvey College, 10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
Phone
N/A
Teens engage in real-world practical applications of science, explore aviation history, conduct hands-on experiments, and fly flight simulators, tailored for grades 9-12.
Age Group
High School
Location
Olive Harvey College, 10001 S. Woodlawn Ave. Chicago, IL 60628
Phone
N/A
Students explore the physics of flight, orbital mechanics, satellite technology, and sustainable propulsion systems through lectures, hands-on activities, and collaborative projects.
Age Group
High School
Location
405 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60208
Phone
N/A
Students work with computer and technology equipment including drones, robotics, and 3D printing, and take part in science projects in engineering and computer science.
Age Group
Elementary
Location
Education Technology Lab, College of Education, UIC, 1040 W Harrison Street, Chicago, IL
Phone
N/A
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