Camp Rocks! STEM - July 28-Aug. 1
Camp Rocks! STEM is a day camp offered by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, focusing on geology and earth science for children aged 9-12.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, leading to the 'Day Camps' section of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County website. Camp Rocks! STEM is listed as a day camp for ages 9-12, focusing on geology and earth science, with specific dates of July 28-August 1. The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is a municipal parks organization. The website states, 'All staff are subject to background checks,' indicating a commitment to safety. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has a Google review rating of 4.7 stars based on 1,100 reviews. Social media handles found are @dupageforest on Instagram and 'dupageforest' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Camp Rocks! STEM - July 28-Aug. 1 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
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 28-Aug. 1
- What ages does Camp Rocks! STEM - July 28-Aug. 1 accept?
- Camp Rocks! STEM - July 28-Aug. 1 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 28-Aug. 1 cost?
- Camp Rocks! STEM - July 28-Aug. 1 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 28-Aug. 1's hours?
- Camp Rocks! STEM - July 28-Aug. 1 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 28-Aug. 1?
- Camp Rocks! STEM - July 28-Aug. 1 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 28-Aug. 1 provide lunch?
- Camp Rocks! STEM - July 28-Aug. 1 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 28-Aug. 1 compare to other community/rec center camps in Oak Brook?
- Camp Rocks! STEM - July 28-Aug. 1 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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