Camp Naper Summer Day Camps

Sign-up your child for a summer they won't forget!

Utilizing Naper Settlement’s beautiful 13-acre museum campus as their learning laboratory, campers will go on adventures in history, art, science, and more! Whether taking a blast to the past or building their own theme park, each of our unique day camps provides an immersive learning experience that will capture your child’s imagination while strengthening their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

  • Camp Hours: 9 AM -3 PM 
  • Early Drop Off: 8 AM  (no additional fee) 
  • Camp activities do not officially begin until 9 AM 

Settlement-4 members and Above Save!

$25 discount for Settlement-4 members and above on five-day camps. Please sign into your membership account to apply. For questions, please call us at 630.420.6010.  

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2023 Camps

Register today— camps are selling out quickly! 

Blast from the Past - SOLD OUT

Grades 1-6 | June 5-June 9 | $230
What was life like for kids in the 60s? What will life be like for kids in 2060? Campers blast to the past and back to the future in this exciting week of historical exploration and futuristic fun.

Blast from the Past is sold out. Please call 630-420-6010 to add your name to our waitlist.

Camp Everything I - SOLD OUT

Grades 1-6 | June 5-June 9 | $230
Camp Everything? Yes! From crafts and games to adventure and activities, campers will make friends while having summer fun! Tour Naper Settlement’s historic houses, exhibits, and more.

Camp Everything I is sold out. Please call 630-420-6010 to add your name to our waitlist.

Coding Camp I (3 days) - SOLD OUT

 Grades 1-6 | June 12-June 14 | $200 
Campers will learn coding with Naper Settlement’s Robot Squad and create their own 3D-printed art projects in our brand-new STEM lab.

Coding Camp I is sold out. Please call 630-420-6010 to add your name to our waitlist.

Sports Camp - Level I - SOLD OUT

Grades 1-3 | June 12-June 16 | $230 
Campers will have an amazing week of active play while learning the basics of some favorite sports from the past and today. Teamwork is the name of the game!

Sports Camp - Level I is sold out. Please call 630-420-6010 to add your name to our waitlist.

Sports Camp - Level II

Grades 4-6 | June 12-June 16 | $230 
During this week of camp, kids will play epic group games from kickball to volleyball and more while learning the science behind their favorite sports.

Register now only a few spots remain!*

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Animal Kingdom: Misfits - SOLD OUT

Grades 1-6 | June 19-June 23 | $250
Campers will learn about some of the most interesting and quirky animals out there! Manatees, armadillos, and platypi, oh my! 

Animal Kingdom: Misfits is sold out. Please call 630-420-6010 to add your name to our waitlist.

Mission: Survival - SOLD OUT

Grades 1-6 | June 19-June 23 | $250
Learn how the pioneers survived in Naperville before running water and electricity as you train for survival in nature, help others in a disaster, and encounter some wild animals. Be first aid ready and stay safe in the water during this exciting week! This week includes an off-campus trip to the paddleboat quarry.

Mission: Survival is sold out. Please call 630-420-6010 to add your name to our waitlist.

Camp Everything II - SOLD OUT

Grades 1-6 | June 26-June 30 | $230 
From crafts and games to adventure and activities, campers will make friends while having even more summer fun! Tour Naper Settlement’s historic houses, exhibits, and more. 

Camp Everything II is sold out. Please call 630-420-6010 to add your name to our waitlist.

Science Sleuths (3 Days) - SOLD OUT

Grades 1-6 | July 5-July 7 | $200 
Campers will investigate some scientific mysteries during this week of experimentation and exploration. 

Science Sleuths is sold out. Please call 630-420.6010 to add your name to our waitlist. 

Coding Camp II (3 days) - SOLD OUT

Grades 1-6 | July 5-July 7 | $200 
Calling all coders! Campers will learn coding with Naper Settlement’s Robot Squad and create their own 3D-printed art projects in our brand-new STEM lab. Please note: campers do not need to attend Coding Camp I to register.  

Coding Camp II is sold out. Please call 630-420.6010 to add your name to our waitlist. 

Around the World: Food and Culture

Grades 1-6 | July 10-July 14 | $230
Campers can travel the world from the comfort of Naper Settlement. We’ll explore various foods and cultures from around the world that have shaped some of the common foods we eat today! 

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Coding Camp III (3 days) - SOLD OUT

Grades 1-6 | July 10-July 12 | $200 
Calling all coders! Campers will learn coding with Naper Settlement’s Robot Squad and create their own 3D-printed art projects in our brand-new STEM lab. Please note: campers do not need to attend Coding Camp I or II to register 

Coding Camp III is sold out. Please call 630-420-6010 to add your name to our waitlist.

Naturally Naper: STEM

Grades 1-6 | July 17-July 21 | $230 
Time to brush up on botany and jump-start your knowledge of geology! Campers will transform into naturalists for the week as we investigate the riches of nature and renewable resources. What will you discover under your own feet?

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Under the Sea: STEM (3 days) - SOLD OUT

Grades 1-4 | July 17-July 19 | $200 
Discover the darkest, deepest places on the planet as we dive down into the depths. Campers will learn about life and landforms on the ocean floor. We may even find sunken treasure! 

Under the Sea: STEM is sold out. Please call 630-420-6010 to add your name to our waitlist.

Camp Everything III - SOLD OUT

Grades 1-6 | July 24-July 28 | $230
Camp Everything? Yes! From crafts and games to adventure and activities, campers will make friends while having even more summer fun! Tour Naper Settlement’s historic houses, exhibits, and more. 

Camp Everything III is sold out. Please call 630-420-6010 to add your name to our waitlist.

Architecture Camp: Theme Parks (STEM) - SOLD OUT

Grades 5-8 | July 24-July 28 | $250
Creativity flows as we create a Camp Naper carnival with camper-created rides made from recycled materials. Learn about architecture, design, and physics. The week finishes with an exhibition of our theme park for families and guests. 

Architecture Camp: Theme Parks is sold out. Please call 630.420.6010 to add your name to our waitlist. 

Defying Gravity: Ag in Space (STEM) - SOLD OUT

Grades 1-6 | July 31-August 2 | $200
Can we grow food in space? Campers will learn what plants need to grow and work together to develop the best ways to care for a plant in zero gravity. What goes up must come down!

Defying Gravity: Ag in Space is sold out. Please call 630-420-6010 to add your name to our waitlist. 

Failing Forward (3 Days) - SOLD OUT

Grades 1-6 | July 31-August 2 | $200
Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Each day of camp starts with an impossible challenge. Later in the day, and after learning some key facts, campers go back and fix their mistakes and work towards success!

Failing Forward is sold out. Please call 630-420-6010 to add your name to our waitlist.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel camp reservations for any reason:

  1. Naper Settlement will retain $50 for each camp reservation cancelled.
  2. No refund will be given for a cancellation made within two weeks of the camp start date.
  3. No refunds or proration of camp fees for missed days of camp due to personal reasons including illness.

Naper Settlement reserves the right to cancel any camp.  In the event of cancellation of camp by Naper Settlement, registrants will receive a full refund.

Please Note: Naper Settlement’s food activity and craft items may contain allergens, may have come in contact with items containing allergens, and there is always a risk of contamination or cross-contamination. There is also the possibility that manufacturers of the commercial foods we use could change the formulation or substitute at any time, without notice.  Campers concerned with food allergies need to be aware of this risk. Naper Settlement will not assume any liability for adverse reactions to foods consumed or items one may come in contact with while at Camp Naper.

If you have any questions, please email CookE@naperville.il.us.

*Updated daily and may not reflect the total number of spots left.