Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Camp

Overview

Campers develop their critical thinking and social skills by spending fun-filled days inside and outside the museum. They participate in interactive exploration including science and art projects, nature play, animal encounters, and so much more. We encourage campers to take the lead and we provide them with space to explore the nature of Chicago at their own pace with tools selected (or built!) by them.

Explore nature and science on your days off school! Nature Museum Day Off and Winter Camps give children the opportunity to join us for outdoor and indoor fun. Campers will observe the natural world around them, grow their comfort with scientific skills, and explore the outside world around them, all while having a blast!

Camp families can keep the camp fun going with a little help from our daily emails. Unique to the Nature Museum, these Daily Parent Pages are written by the camp directors and include photos, a summary of the day's accomplishments, and questions to spark meaningful conversation with your camper.

Camp sessions are held from 9am to 3pm.