Camp · STEM · Ages 6–12 · $160/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 6–12

Enchanted Science STEM Camp

Nowell Park Recreation Center · $160/week

A STEM camp offering hands-on science experiments and activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL (https://jolietpark.org/nprc-camps) leads to the Joliet Park District's general camps page, not a specific page for 'Enchanted Science STEM Camp'. While the page lists various camps, 'Enchanted Science STEM Camp' is not explicitly detailed. The Joliet Park District is a municipal entity, indicating a 'municipal-parks' owner type. Social media handles for the Joliet Park District were found on the main website: Instagram @jolietparkdistrict and Facebook @JolietParkDistrict. Without a specific page for the camp, details such as staff ratios, background check policies, or specific program descriptions are unavailable. The camp is presumed to be a day camp based on the general nature of the park district's offerings.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Enchanted Science STEM Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Address: 3000 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435
  • Phone: (815) 741-7275
  • Cost notes: Cost not specified.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Enchanted Science STEM Camp

What ages does Enchanted Science STEM Camp accept?
Enchanted Science STEM Camp is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Enchanted Science STEM Camp cost?
Enchanted Science STEM Camp publishes $160/week for the standard session. Cost not specified. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Enchanted Science STEM Camp?
Enchanted Science STEM Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Enchanted Science STEM Camp provide lunch?
Enchanted Science STEM Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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