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Summer Camps
Camps held at Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway in Homewood, IL.
Anatomy Camp: Ages 8-10 / $100 per student
Teacher: Dominique Barksdale
July 7, 8, 9, 10 / 1pm - 3pm
8 students min / 15 students max
Lets spend this summer learning more about YOU! Join our Anatomy and Physiology camp to learn the whys and hows of your body, and all the amazing things it can do. We will make models, explore our senses, investigate our biological systems, and you'll have so much fun learning will seem like an adventure!
Makey Makey Design Studio: Ages 8-11 / $150 per student
Teacher: Andrea Beaty
July 14, 15, 16, 17 / 1pm - 3pm
12 students min / 20 students max / Laptop*
Would your child want to design their own game? In this camp students use a Makey Makey circuit board to bring a game to life. Students will use Scratch to code and customize a game they design out of cardboard. The camp fee includes a Makey-Makey kit (~$50) for each student.
*DEVICE REQUIREMENTS
We encourage students to bring their own tablets or laptops if possible. If not, we have a supply of loaner devices for students to use. Homewood Science Center is not responsible for loss, damage, or theft. Students assume responsibility for their devices.
steAm Camp Junior: Ages 5-7 / $100 per student
Teacher: Charlie Rohrer
July 7, 8, 9, 10 / 9am - 12pm
6 students min / 10 students max
SteAm camp focuses on the A in the STEAM - Art! Young students will explore shapes, light & shadows, sketching and color theory through interactive activities, play and fun art projects.
steAm Camp: Ages 8-10 / $100 per student
Teacher: Charlie Rohrer
July 21, 22, 23, 24 / 1pm - 4pm
8 students min / 16 students max
SteAm camp focuses on the A in the STEAM - Art! Young students will explore shapes, light & shadows, sketching and color theory through interactive activities, play and fun art projects.
EC STEM Camp: Ages 5-7 / $100 per student
Teacher: Tikia Kidd & Kim Brunson
July 14, 15, 16, 17 / 9am - 12pm
7 students min / 15 students max
Young learners go in-depth with STEM topics as we expand on our PopUp SCIENCE @Home lessons with our EC STEM superstars, Mrs. Tikia and Mrs. Kim! Daily vocabulary, math challenges, videos, and more are paired with hands-on activities.
*These NEW camps are offered for two age groups: 8-10 and 11-14*
Select the proper age group at check out
Healthcare to the Future: $150 per student
Teacher: Scott Tillman-Franklin & Team
Ages 11-14: June 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 / 10am - 12pm
15 students min / 24 students max
This lab immerses students in the diverse world of healthcare through hands-on activities with medical equipment such as stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, and thermometers. Students will explore nursing, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, mental health, and more while addressing health inequities. Participants will have the opportunity to meet medical professionals and STEM college students, gaining insights into healthcare careers and learning how to apply their skills to improve community health outcomes.
Tech to the Future: $150 per student
Teacher: Scott Tillman-Franklin & Team
Ages 8-10: June 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 / 1pm - 3pm
13 students min / 20 students max
Ages 11-14: June 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 / 1pm - 3pm
15 students min / 24 students max
This lab focuses on technology and computer science, empowering students to harness technology for innovation and positive change. Students will code robots, create music through programming, build and code with LEGO kits and learn about the world of Cybersecurity. They’ll develop problem-solving skills, learn programming fundamentals, and explore how technology shapes the modern world. Students will also collaborate with STEM college students, who provide mentorship and help bring tech concepts to life. This lab is designed to prepare students for success in the digital age.
Engineering the Future: $150 per student
Teacher: Scott Tillman-Franklin & Team
Ages 8-10: June 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 / 4pm - 6pm
13 students min / 20 students max
Ages 11-14: June 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 / 4pm - 6pm
15 students min / 24 students max
This lab introduces students to the diverse fields of engineering, including civil, architectural, mechanical, biomedical, chemical, aerospace, electrical, and more. Students will engage in hands-on design challenges, such as creating structures, testing prototypes, and solving real-world engineering problems. They’ll learn how engineers design and build infrastructure, innovate medical devices, and develop technologies that shape our future. STEM college student mentors will guide participants, inspiring creativity and showing the pathways to engineering careers.