Science & Arts Academy - Summer Adventures (Des Plaines) camp guide

Science & Arts Academy - Summer Adventures (Des Plaines)

Morning enrichment with optional afternoon recreation, swimming and field trips.

Preschool through rising grade 8; preschool cutoff needs confirmation

Earlier-year details below are a planning reference, not confirmed information for the coming summer. Dates, prices and age ranges may change. We’ll update this guide as new information is published. Check the camp’s current details and available places before booking.

Two-week tuition

Preschool/K: $575 half-day/$1,150 full-day. Grades 1–8: $625/$1,200. Grades 5–8 field-trip alternative adds $55.

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Location

1825 Miner Street, Des Plaines.

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Age caveat

Overview says 3½ by January 1; preschool detail says age 3 by January 1 for half-days. Full-day preschool requires 4 by September 1, kindergarten 5. Toilet training required. Confirm minimum age and preschool care eligibility.

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Activities

Grades 1–8 choose science, arts, programming, math or other morning classes. Full-day waterpark visits normally twice weekly; grades 5–8 can choose field trips instead.

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More practical details

2026 sessions

Two-week blocks June 15–26, June 29–July 10 or July 13–24. Half-day 9am–noon; full-day 9am–3pm.

Before/aftercare

Starts 7:30am; $25/day before 8:15 or $12.50 from 8:16. Full-day campers: $25 through 4:15pm or $50 through 5:30pm. No first-Monday beforecare.

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Food

Bring water, nut-free snack and full-day lunch; no food sold onsite.

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Enrollment

Open to community families; no partial-session/prorated enrollment. No discounts or financial aid. Provide a recent physical, immunizations and allergy/medication instructions.

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Payment & cancellation

20% deposit nonrefundable. Session-specific refund cutoffs apply: none after May 30, June 12 or June 26 respectively. Earlier refunds are reduced; request exact terms before paying.

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Support & swimming

Waterpark lifeguards assess swimming ability and assign access wristbands. Discuss support needs individually; the camp cannot accommodate every need.

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Sources and last checked

Last checked 2026-09-23.

Summer 2026 programs and location

2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified · Published program requirements; see source years

2026 sessions2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 dates, two-week prices, care and refunds
Two-week tuition2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 dates, two-week prices, care and refunds
Location2026 reference; not a 2027 promiseSummer 2026 programs and location
Before/aftercare2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 dates, two-week prices, care and refunds
Food2026 reference; not a 2027 promiseEnrollment, meals, swimming and support FAQ
Age caveat2026 reference; not a 2027 promiseSummer 2026 programs and locationPreschool and kindergarten readiness requirements
Enrollment2026 reference; not a 2027 promiseEnrollment, meals, swimming and support FAQ
Activities2026 reference; not a 2027 promiseSummer 2026 programs and location
Payment & cancellation2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 dates, two-week prices, care and refunds
Support & swimming2026 reference; not a 2027 promiseEnrollment, meals, swimming and support FAQ

Questions to ask the camp

  • 2027 dates/fees, conflicting preschool cutoff/care eligibility, class selection and individual support capacity.
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