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Wilmette Park District STEM Camps

Camp Innovation uniquely blends diverse science and math-based themes with traditional summer camp fun, including beach days and field trips, for a holistic STEM experience.

🔥 Elementary 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person Beginner-friendly

About this camp

The Wilmette Park District's Camp Innovation offers an engaging summer experience for curious children aged 4-8 (grades K-2 for the 2026-2027 school year). This STEM-focused day camp encourages campers to mix, build, tinker, and create through a wide variety of science and math-based themes. Activities include exciting explorations such as explosions, slimes, and engineering design challenges, fostering hands-on learning and problem-solving skills. The program also integrates recreational elements like beach days and field trips, which alternate weekly, along with visits from onsite guests to enhance the fun. Camp Innovation aims to spark a love for STEM in a dynamic and interactive environment, providing a balanced summer of educational discovery and classic camp adventures.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves hands-on exploration of science and math themes through activities like building, mixing, and design challenges, complemented by recreational elements such as beach days or field trips.

Best suited for

This camp is best for curious elementary-aged children (4-8 years old) who enjoy hands-on activities, mixing, building, tinkering, and exploring science and math concepts.

What you'll learn

Science experiments Math-based themes Explosions Slimes Engineering design challenges Building Tinkering

Location

Various locations in Wilmette

Sponsored by Research Ignited

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