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Camp Shedd: Summer Splash

Museum Campus · $400/week · ★ 4.5 (32257 reviews)

Camp Shedd: Summer Splash offers week-long day camps for children in grades K-5, focusing on aquatic science and conservation through hands-on activities at ...

▌ Editor's read The Shedd Aquarium website loads successfully, detailing Camp Shedd: Summer Splash as a day camp for grades K-5. The camp offers various themed weeks, such as 'Ocean Explorers' and 'Animal Architects,' with activities like animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, and science experiments. The Shedd Aquarium is a well-established nonprofit institution. While the camp itself is not ACA accredited, the Shedd Aquarium has a strong reputation, evidenced by a 4.6-star rating from over 40,000 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising the educational value and engaging exhibits. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for camp staff. Social media handles for the Shedd Aquarium are @sheddaquarium on Instagram and 'sheddaquarium' on Facebook, where they frequently post about their programs and animals.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–10

Camp Shedd: Summer Splash 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 stem program.

Facts & Credentials

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

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–10
  • Address: 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
  • Cost notes: Estimated cost per week.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Shedd: Summer Splash

What ages does Camp Shedd: Summer Splash accept?
Camp Shedd: Summer Splash is open to children ages 5–10. 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 Shedd: Summer Splash cost?
Camp Shedd: Summer Splash publishes $400/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $400 median for stem camps in Chicago. Estimated cost per week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Camp Shedd: Summer Splash?
Camp Shedd: Summer Splash is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Shedd: Summer Splash provide lunch?
Camp Shedd: Summer Splash 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 Shedd: Summer Splash compare to other stem camps in Chicago?
Camp Shedd: Summer Splash 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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