Summer Camp 2020 

Registration Opens March 2 

Update: At this time we are still planning on holding summer camps. We are monitoring the situation with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will update this page and notify all of our registrants of any changes in our plans. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

Join us this summer for creative art making and messy science. Check out the camps below for more information and online registration. You can also register by mail here.

Check out our Summer Camp Guide for more information about the Museum summer camps. 

Art + Science + Play Summer Camp

Ages 4 & 5 
July 15, 8:30-11:30 am
$20/Members, $25/ Non-members
Register by June 30

Come play at the Illinois State Museum! From fun art projects to cool science experiments, we’ve got your little one covered— learning through play, the very best way.

Art + Science + Play Registation

Camp Discovery

Ages 6-8 
June 8-12, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
$150/Members, $180/ Non-members
Register by May 26

Discover the world of art and science this summer! Try your hand at crazy science experiments, amazing art activities, and museum adventures. Watch out world, because we are bringing on the mess and fun at the Illinois State Museum! 

 Camp Discovery Registration

Extreme Explorers Summer Camp

Ages 8-11  
June 22-26, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
$150/Members, $180/ Non-members
Register by June 8

Explore art and science this summer— Join us as we go beyond boundaries we never imagined. Try your hand at science experiments, art activities, and behind the scenes museum explorations that are sure to blow you away. 

Extreme Explorers Registration

Beyond the Velvet Rope Summer Camp

Ages 11-14  
July 17, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
$30/Members, $40/ Non-members
Register by  June 30

You’re never too old to have fun! Join us this summer as we dive into the art and science  of making an exhibit. Go behind the scenes to learn how an exhibit is made and get the chance to create your own.

Beyond the Velvet Rope 
Registration

Cancellation Policy
Program fees will be refunded minus a 25% cancellation fee for cancellations made 5 business days in advance of the program date. A refund minus a 50% cancellation fee will begiven for cancellations made less than 5 business days in advance. No refund will be given without advanced notification of cancellation. A full refund will be issued if the Museum cancels the program due to low enrollment.