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▌ STEM · Ages 8–11

Adventure Camp

Lakeview · $495/week

Brains & Motion Education offers STEM-focused day camps in Chicago's Lake View neighborhood, combining academic enrichment with physical activity for childre...

▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://www.brains-and-motion.com/collections/chicago-lake-view-summer-camps, loads successfully and details summer camp offerings in Chicago's Lake View area. The camp is operated by Brains & Motion Education, which appears to be a for-profit entity. It is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). The program type is day camp, with options for full-day (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) or half-day (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM) attendance, and extended care is available until 5:00 PM. The camps are designed for children aged 5-13, with specific age ranges for different STEM themes like 'Robotics & Coding' and 'Science & Engineering'. Google reviews for 'Brains & Motion Education' show a rating of 4.9 stars from 104 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and knowledgeable instructors. There is no explicit mention of staff background checks on the website. Social media handles found are @brainsandmotion on Instagram and 'brainsandmotion' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–11

Adventure Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right stem fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 8–11
  • Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Address: 3252 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
  • Cost notes: Buy 3 weeks, get 1 free. Extended hours (Aftercare) and lunch add-ons are available during checkout.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Adventure Camp

What ages does Adventure Camp accept?
Adventure Camp is open to children ages 8–11. 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 Adventure Camp cost?
Adventure Camp publishes $495/week for the standard session. That sits 24% above the $400 median for stem camps in Chicago — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Buy 3 weeks, get 1 free. Extended hours (Aftercare) and lunch add-ons are available during checkout. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Adventure Camp's hours?
Adventure Camp runs 9:00am-3:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Adventure Camp?
Adventure Camp is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Adventure Camp provide lunch?
Adventure 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.
How does Adventure Camp compare to other stem camps in Chicago?
Adventure Camp is one of 13 stem camps in Chicago 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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