Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12 · $200/week
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Camp Rocks! STEM - Aug. 4-8

Oak Brook · $200/week

Camp Rocks! STEM is a day camp offered by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, focusing on geology, paleontology, and environmental science for chi...

▌ Editor's read The website for the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County loads successfully and provides information on various day camps, including 'Camp Rocks! STEM.' This specific camp is designed for children aged 9-12 and focuses on geology, paleontology, and environmental science, with activities like fossil hunting and rock collecting. The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is a municipal parks organization. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in first aid and CPR. Google reviews for the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County generally show a high rating (4.8 stars from 2,300+ reviews), with many positive comments about the natural areas and educational programs. The camp is a day camp, running from 9 AM to 3 PM. Social media handles found are @forestpreserve_dupage on Instagram and 'dupageforest' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Camp Rocks! STEM - Aug. 4-8 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Address: 3609 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA
  • Cost notes: $200 per week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Rocks! STEM - Aug. 4-8

What ages does Camp Rocks! STEM - Aug. 4-8 accept?
Camp Rocks! STEM - Aug. 4-8 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 Camp Rocks! STEM - Aug. 4-8 cost?
Camp Rocks! STEM - Aug. 4-8 publishes $200/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Rocks! STEM - Aug. 4-8's hours?
Camp Rocks! STEM - Aug. 4-8 runs 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Rocks! STEM - Aug. 4-8?
Camp Rocks! STEM - Aug. 4-8 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 Camp Rocks! STEM - Aug. 4-8 provide lunch?
Camp Rocks! STEM - Aug. 4-8 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.
How does Camp Rocks! STEM - Aug. 4-8 compare to other community/rec center camps in Oak Brook?
Camp Rocks! STEM - Aug. 4-8 is one of 8 community/rec center camps in Oak Brook that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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