Tinkering Camp at DuPage Children's Museum is a hands-on adventure where kids explore materials, chase their curiosity, and see what happens when they try something new. Through open-ended challenges, campers experiment, build, and discover as their projects grow and change throughout the week. Click here to see this years camps.
Working alongside peers and supportive adult collaborators, campers test possibilities, swap ideas, and find creative solutions together. With many ways to jump in, every camper can stay curious, engaged, and excited as projects take shape.
DCM offers a variety of camps highlighting themes in art, science, engineering, and playful exploration. Half-day camps are available for children ages 4–5, with full- and half-day options for children ages 6–10.
Camps run weekly Monday, June 8 – Friday, July 31, 2026
Full-Day Camps | 9am–3pm
For children ages 6–10 years
Member: $395/wk | Non-member: $440/wk
Half-Day AM Camps | 9–11:30am
For children ages 4–5 years
Member: $225/wk | Non-member: $255/wk
Half-Day PM Camps | 12:30–3pm
For children ages 6–10 years
Member: $225/wk | Non-member: $255/wk
*Pricing is per child/per week.
