Camps for Kids
Adler Summer camps for kids, teens, and tweens introduce your child to science concepts while engaging their creativity.
Register for Adler Summer Camps
Register for Summer Worlds Tour
Adler Camps
ASTRO EXPLORERS JR.: Engineering Experiences
Have you ever wanted to design a spacesuit or build a rocket? Engineers design and test the technology that makes space exploration possible. Come explore the exciting world of engineering through hands-on activities, museum exploration, and more! All activities for Astro Explorers Jr. have been specially designed for our youngest campers.
June 18-19 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) OR
June 27-28 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
For campers who are at least five years old AND entering kindergarten in Fall 2012.
$150 per session / $125 for Adler members
Limit of 20 campers per session
ASTRO EXPLORERS: Mars Adventure!
Could life exist on Mars? Astrobiology is the study of life in our universe. From telescopes to robotic rovers, scientists use different tools to look for signs of past and present life on other planets. Come join the search for life on the Red Planet through hands-on activities, museum exploration, interactive games, and much more!
June 18-19 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) OR
June 20-21 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) OR
June 25-26 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) OR
June 27-28 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
For campers entering 1st or 2nd grade in Fall 2012
$150 per session / $125 for Adler members
Limit of 20 campers per session
ASTRO INVESTIGATORS: Mars Adventure!
Could life exist on Mars? Astrobiology is the study of life in our universe. From telescopes to robotic rovers, scientists use different tools to look for signs of past and present life on other planets. Come join the search for life on the Red Planet through hands-on activities, museum exploration, interactive games, and much more!
June 20-21 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) OR
June 25-26 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
For campers entering 3rd or 4th grade in Fall 2012
$150 per session / $125 for Adler members
Limit of 20 campers per session
Exploring The Edge of Space: Be the Scientist!
Back again, by popular demand! Explore the edge of space using high altitude balloons that fly above 99% of the Earth's atmosphere! Work with astronomers to build the scientific instruments and launch the balloons to gather data for real space science research. This camp includes a daylong field trip in which campers launch, chase, and recover their balloon that carried their instruments to the edge of space.
June 18-22 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) OR
June 25-29 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
For campers entering 6th - 8th grade in Fall 2012
$285 per session / $255 for Adler members
Limit of 16 campers per session
TECHNOLOGY CAMP: Imagine, Design, Create!
Imagine and create a community on another planet 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!
Boys and Girls
June 25-June 29 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) OR
July 16-20 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
For campers entering 4th - 6th grade in Fall 2012
Girls Only
July 9-13 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
For campers entering 4th - 6th grade in Fall 2012
Girls Only
July 23-27 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
For campers entering 7th - 9th grade in Fall 2012
$285 per session / $255 for Adler members
Limit of 16 campers per session.
TECHNOLOGY CAMP 2.0: Imagine, Design, Create all over again!
Didn't get enough in Technology Camp? Come delve deeper into the world of robots! Use advanced sensors and programming techniques to tackle new challenges with Lego Mindstorms Robots.
Boys and Girls
July 30-August 3 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
For campers entering grades 5th - 7th in Fall 2012 who have previously completed TECHNOLOGY CAMP: Imagine, Design, Create
$285 per session / $255 for Adler members
Limit of 16 campers per session
Summer Worlds Tour
The Summer Worlds Tour summer camp is for children entering kindergarten through fifth grade in the fall of 2012. Campers will explore the excitement of environmental science at the Adler Planetarium, discover nature’s most extreme animals at The Field Museum and transform into explorers of the aquatic world at Shedd Aquarium. Activities include investigating exhibits, creating original art projects, playing learning games and having lunch along the shoreline of Lake Michigan.
Session One: July 9 – 13
Session Two: July 16 – 20
Session Three: July 23 – 27
Session Four: July 30 – August 3
Each camp session runs Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$285 per person ($255 for Shedd, Field, or Adler members)
All sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For a sneak peak of what to expect in 2012, take a look at 2011's edition of The Tour Guide – a newsletter for parents and their campers.
General Information
For assistance, please call 312-322-0329 or email summercamp@adlerplanetarium.org.
Registration is only available online.
Terms and Conditions
Adler Summer Camp Terms and Conditions (PDF)
Summer Worlds Tour Terms and Conditions (PDF)
Cancellations and Refunds
For all camps: To receive a 90% refund, we must receive your cancellation 60 days or more prior to the start date of your camp session. A refund of 50% will be given if cancellation is received 15 to 59 days prior to start date. Within two weeks of the start date, no refund will be given for cancellations. In the case of low enrollment, we may cancel a camp up to 72 hours before it is scheduled to meet. In the unlikely event that a camp session is canceled due to low enrollment participants will receive a full refund.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available for Astro Explorers Jr, Astro Explorers, Astro Investigators, Technology Camp, Girls Technology Camp, Technology Camp 2.0, and Exploring the Edge of Space.
There are currently no scholarships available for Summer Worlds Tour.
Applications are reviewed by committee members and decisions are based on financial need, individual circumstances, and program availability. All scholarship applications must be postmarked by April 9, 2012.
Adler Summer Camp 2012 Scholarship Form (PDF)
Questions?
Please email summercamp@adlerplanetarium.org or call the summer camp hotline at (312) 322 0329.
- Around the Adler
-
Our Doane Observatory is open every Third Thursday for Adler After Dark.
- Did you know?
-
Over its flight career, space shuttle Endeavour flew 122853151 miles and spent 299 days in space.
- Get involved
-
Observe the skies with your very own telescope.
