Summer Adventures at Science & Arts Academy

Science & Arts Academy, 1825 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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About

Summer Adventures at Science & Arts Academy is a unique enrichment and recreation day camp. The program takes place on the Science & Arts Academy campus, which was built in 2007 and designed specifically with the needs of gifted students in mind. Programs are available for children starting at 3.5 years old through rising 8th graders.

• Ages: 3.5–13 years old
• Schedule: Half-day and full-day options in three two-week sessions each summer

Science & Arts Academy is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational, not-for-profit day school for gifted students in Junior Kindergarten through eighth grade. The mission of Summer Adventures at Science & Arts Academy is to provide a safe and enriching summer experience within an environment characterized by intellectual, artistic, physical, social, emotional, and creative growth. Summer Adventures at Science & Arts Academy is open to SAA students and the local community. A team of talented educators and counselors staff the camp, and before and aftercare options are offered daily. The school office, admissions, and administrative staff are available from 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.

One Science & Arts Academy faculty member states, “I strongly believe in SAA’s mission and am grateful that we provide exceptional education for gifted learners.” A Science & Arts Academy parent shares, “SAA teaches my child that she belongs in this world just the way she is!” Another family notes, “We are so grateful to the incredible SAA teachers and staff for their remarkable dedication to the individual needs of our children!” A Class of 2021 graduate says, “I’ve grown so much through my time here, not only as a scholar but as a person. I’m looking forward to using all the skills I learned at SAA in my next four years in high school and beyond.” Another parent describes it as “a special place” and says, “There’s nothing else like it in the area and we’re just proud to be part of the community.”

Last updated May 25, 2026.

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