Engineering For Kids

Engineering For Kids offers summer camps for grades K-8. The camps are 5-day sessions and are offered in the spring, winter, and summer, with summer camps available in person and virtually. The program also offers half-day camps, full-day camps, holiday break camps, and camps on scheduled days off.

Programs

• Engineering For Kids of South Suburban Olympia Fields / Matteson Summer Camps — GRADES K-8 · 5-day camp; mornings 9 AM-12 PM; afternoons 1 PM-4 PM; early drop off 7 AM-9 AM; late pick up 4 PM-6 PM · $195–$350 per week
• Matteson Public Library Summer Programs — Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. · Dates: June 13th-July25th; Location: Matteson Library, 801 School Ave, Matteson, IL 60443; register at the library upon arrival.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–14 years old
• Price range: $195–$350 per week
• General schedule: Camps run in the spring, winter, and summer. Programs are offered as half-day camps, full-day camps, holiday break camps, and camps on scheduled days off. Summer camps are offered in-person and virtual.

About the provider

Engineering For Kids began in 2009. Its mission is to provide kids with the opportunity to learn about STEM subjects in a new way, expanding on what they are already learning in school. The program is STEM.org accredited and Cognia certified.

What families say

“Engineering For Kids® classes are so fun and you get to learn new things about engineering each day.” — Kyleigh T.

“It's like a playground for their mind!” — Sang K.

“I was amazed by the brilliance.” — Melissa F.

Last updated August 25, 2026.