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Summer Worlds Tour is a week long summer program for children ages 5-10 years old. Campers will explore the worlds beyond Earth at the Adler Planetarium, experience the lives of Real Pirates at The Field Museum and transform into underwater explorers at Shedd Aquarium. During the program campers investigate exhibits, create original art projects, play learning games and have lunch along the shores of Lake Michigan.
All sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Session I: July 6-10
Session IV: July 27-31
$285 per session / $255 for Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium, or Field Museum members.
Summer Worlds Tour: Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Registration for this camp is now closed.
Session II: July 13-17
Registration for this camp is now closed.
Session III: July 20-24Session IV: July 27-31
$285 per session / $255 for Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium, or Field Museum members.
Summer Worlds Tour: Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Earth and Space Explorers
Follow your shadow to discover more about our closest star, the Sun. Tour exhibits, view a sky show, and more in this engaging adventure designed especially for the littlest explorers.
All Earth and Space Explorers sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
June 22-23 OR
June 29-30
June 29-30
$150 per session / $125 for Adler members.
Registration for this camp is now closed.
Solar System Investigators
Explore the "sol" of our solar system! Investigate the Sun's light as you discover ways to capture it for use on Earth. Compare the Sun to the other stars in the sky as you explore exhibits, view a sky show, and try hands-on science activities.
All Solar System Investigators sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
June 24-25 OR
July 1-2
July 1-2
$150 per session / $125 for Adler members.
Registration for this camp is now closed.
Imagine, Design, Create!
Imagine your own community with the help of 3-D software. Design, build, and program a robot to help make life possible in space. Create a video to document your experience. Imagine, design, and create with the Adler!
All Technology Camp sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Boys and Girls
July 6-10 (Ages 8-10)
July 6-10 (Ages 8-10)
Registration for this camp is now closed.
Girls Only
June 22-26 (Ages 8-10)
$285 per session / $255 for Adler members.
June 22-26 (Ages 8-10)
Registration for this camp is now closed.
July 13-17 (Ages 11-14)Registration for this camp is now closed.
$285 per session / $255 for Adler members.
Exploring the Edge of Space
Explore the edge of space using high altitude balloons that fly above most of Earth's atmosphere! Work with astronomers to build the scientific instruments and launch the balloons to gather data for real space science research.
All Teen Astronomers Camp sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
July 20-24
July 27-31 - Registration for this camp is now closed.
$285 per session / $255 for Adler Members.
July 27-31 - Registration for this camp is now closed.
$285 per session / $255 for Adler Members.
Registration is now open. Please follow the Register Now! link under the camp of your choosing above to register. For assistance, please contact:
Note that registrations will only be accepted online. No phone, fax, mail, or e-mail registrations will be accepted.
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