The Forge Camps

The Forge: Lemont Quarries, 227 Heritage Quarries Drive, Lemont, IL 60439

mapThe Forge: Lemont Quarries, 227 Heritage Quarries Drive, Lemont, IL 60439

About

The Forge Camps offers Quarry Camp for Explorers and Quarry Camp for Adventurers, with outdoor and active summer camp activities in a 300-acre adventure park. It also offers Camp Coyote for younger campers, Camp Over with 2 nights and 3 days and all meals included, Camp Wild with scavenger hunts, kayaking, nature crafts, mini golf, and a special animal encounter, and WILD For Animals! Nature Adventure Camp with outdoor play and time spent meeting, petting, touching, and learning about animals.

Programs

  • Quarry Camp for Explorers — 10-14 · Outdoor and active summer camp fostering personal growth through education and recreation in a 300-acre adventure park.
  • Quarry Camp for Adventurers — 7-9 · Outdoor and active summer camp fostering personal growth through education and recreation in a 300-acre adventure park.
  • Camp Over — 11-14 · $775 per session · Overnight camp; 2 nights and 3 days; maximum of 20 campers; all meals included.
  • Camp Coyote — 3-6 · Outdoor and active summer camp fostering curiosity and play-based learning in a 300-acre adventure park.
  • Camp Wild — Outdoor adventure camp at the Forge Nature Center with scavenger hunts, kayaking, nature crafts, mini golf, and a special animal encounter.
  • Camp Trailblazers — 15+ · Summer camp for campers 15+ years with an intellectual, cognitive, and/or physical disability.
  • WILD For Animals! Nature Adventure Camp — Outdoor camp focused on meeting, petting, touching, and learning about animals while enjoying outdoor play and adventure.

At a glance

  • Ages: 3–15 years old
  • Price range: $775 per session
  • General schedule: Summer camps are outdoors in a 300-acre adventure park. Camp Over runs 2 nights and 3 days. Camp Over is the only overnight camping at The Forge.
  • Facility hours: Park & Trail Hours: Sunrise to Sunset; Climb & Zipline: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Explorer Activities: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Mini Golf: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM; The Foundry: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About the provider

The Forge summer camps are described as being designed by educators with a combined 30+ years of experience working in camps, schools, and community programming. Camp Over is led by the Educational Program Director and Camp Coordinator. The Forge summer camps are described as being designed to foster personal growth with educational, recreational, and group activities.

Camp activities are outdoors in rain or shine, with cancellation for extreme weather conditions. Camp Over has a mandatory parent meeting after check-in. Summer camp programming occurs rain or shine. Refunds are offered up to 3 weeks prior to the start of camp; transaction fees are not refunded. Credit or changes are allowed up to 48 hours before the start date. Quarry Camp is a tech-free environment. The Forge is a cashless operation. Prorating or refunds are not offered for missed days. All sales are final for falconry programs.

What families say

“What a great place! Took 9 graduating high school seniors here. Did the explorer pass and they loved it! Kayaking, canoeing, paddle boating, archery, axe throwing, laser tag - kept them busy the whole 7 hours they were open. The location is gorgeous. The employees are super friendly and competent.” — Kelly Aceto

“Great place to spend time with friends and/or family. Had a great time with my brother and niece. The staff is great and very attentive to each and every person. Even walking out we had a staff member ask how our day was!” — Dan Hand

“Great place for a birthday party! Kids loved the park and staff were amazing and helpful! The staff were very tentative to keeping the park clean and safe for all of the kids. Amazing fun! I’m a mom and made it through the ropes, zip line and the climbing wall! This is a place for the whole family.” — Cathy K

Last updated August 24, 2026.

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