About
Tinkering Camp is a hands-on camp with open-ended challenges, experimenting, building, tinkering, and problem-solving. It runs weekly Monday-Friday from June 8-July 31, 2026, with full-day hours from 9:00 am-3:00 pm and half-day options from 9:00 am-11:30 am or 12:30 pm-3:00 pm. Pricing is listed at $225 to $440 per week, for members and non-members.
Programs
- Tinkering Camp — 4-5 years and 6-10 years · Weekly Monday-Friday; Full-Day 9:00 am-3:00 pm; Half-Day AM 9:00 am-11:30 am; Half-Day PM 12:30 pm-3:00 pm · $225–$440 per week · Hands-on camp with open-ended challenges, experimenting, building, tinkering, and problem-solving. Held at DuPage Children’s Museum. Pricing listed for members and non-members.
At a glance
- Ages: 4–10 years old
- Price range: $225–$440 per week
- General schedule: Camps run weekly Monday-Friday, June 8-July 31, 2026.
- Facility hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm; Saturday-Sunday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
About the provider
The program includes working alongside peers and supportive adult collaborators. The Museum also mentions a walking field trip to Kendall Park during the week schedule. Areli Morales is listed as Camp & Community Program Manager. DuPage Children’s Museum was founded in 1987 and opened its permanent location in Naperville in 2001, and its mission is to nurture joyful discovery and learning.
Cancellation policy: no portion of the enrollment fee will be refunded as of two weeks (14 days) prior to the first day of camp. Prorated refunds will not be given for missed days. A $50 nonrefundable cancellation fee applies to each camp session. Cancellations must be requested by email.
Last updated August 24, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.