Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12 · $200/week
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Camp Rocks! STEM - July 21-25

Oak Brook · $200/week

Camp Rocks! STEM is a day camp offered by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, focusing on nature-based STEM activities for children aged 5-12.

▌ Editor's read The website https://www.dupageforest.org/things-to-do/day-camps loads successfully and details various day camps offered by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, including 'Camp Rocks! STEM'. This camp is described as a nature-based STEM program for ages 5-12, running from July 21-25. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it's operated by a county forest preserve district. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The website does not explicitly state information about staff background checks. Social media handles found are @dupageforest on Instagram and 'dupageforest' on Facebook. Google reviews for 'Forest Preserve District of DuPage County' show a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, indicating general public satisfaction with the organization, though specific reviews for 'Camp Rocks! STEM' were not found.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Camp Rocks! STEM - July 21-25 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 - July 21-25

What ages does Camp Rocks! STEM - July 21-25 accept?
Camp Rocks! STEM - July 21-25 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 - July 21-25 cost?
Camp Rocks! STEM - July 21-25 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 - July 21-25's hours?
Camp Rocks! STEM - July 21-25 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 - July 21-25?
Camp Rocks! STEM - July 21-25 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 - July 21-25 provide lunch?
Camp Rocks! STEM - July 21-25 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 - July 21-25 compare to other community/rec center camps in Oak Brook?
Camp Rocks! STEM - July 21-25 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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