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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Summer Camp - Exploration Space

Campers get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Museum's iconic exhibits, providing a unique perspective on scientific exploration.

🔥 Middle School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person 💰 $500/week

About this camp

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Summer Camp - Exploration Space offers middle school campers an immersive journey into human life and work in outer space. Participants will explore the Museum's exhibits, gaining behind-the-scenes access to iconic displays. The camp emphasizes hands-on STE(A)M activities designed to teach campers how humans can survive and thrive while exploring the final frontier. Campers will engage in interdisciplinary activities bridging science, art, and engineering, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. The program aims to strengthen skills and confidence through collaborative building and design challenges.

What a typical day looks like

Campers engage in a wide variety of interdisciplinary activities bridging science, art, and engineering from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for middle school students entering grades 7-9 in Fall 2026 who are curious about space exploration and enjoy hands-on STE(A)M activities.

What you'll learn

Space exploration Human survival in space STE(A)M activities Science Art Engineering Problem-solving

Location

5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637

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