Camp · STEM · Ages 3–5 · $73/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 3–5

Preschool Camp Kool Summer Science

Washington Park Pavilion · $73/week

The Springfield Park District offers a variety of recreational programs, including summer camps, for children in the Springfield, Illinois area.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, springfieldparks.org, loads successfully and is the official site for the Springfield Park District. This organization is a municipal parks department, offering a wide range of recreational activities and facilities. While the site details various summer camps and programs, a specific camp named 'Preschool Camp Kool Summer Science' was not explicitly found during the search, suggesting it might be an older program, a specific session within a broader camp, or not currently offered. The Springfield Park District has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,000+ reviews. The website features social media links, with an Instagram handle of @springfieldparkdistrict and a Facebook handle of springfieldparkdistrict. The site does not explicitly state ACA accreditation for its camps, nor does it provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks for staff. The programs offered are generally day camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–5

Preschool Camp Kool Summer Science is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. stem programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: STEM
  • Ages: 3–5
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Address: Chicago, IL 60601, USA
  • Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Preschool Camp Kool Summer Science

What ages does Preschool Camp Kool Summer Science accept?
Preschool Camp Kool Summer Science is open to children ages 3–5. 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 Preschool Camp Kool Summer Science cost?
Preschool Camp Kool Summer Science publishes $73/week for the standard session. That sits 82% below the $400 median for stem camps in Chicago, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Preschool Camp Kool Summer Science's hours?
Preschool Camp Kool Summer Science runs 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Preschool Camp Kool Summer Science?
Preschool Camp Kool Summer Science 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 Preschool Camp Kool Summer Science provide lunch?
Preschool Camp Kool Summer Science 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 Preschool Camp Kool Summer Science compare to other stem camps in Chicago?
Preschool Camp Kool Summer Science 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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