Summer Programs

ACES Academy 2026 Summer Camps Are Here!
A multi-day immersive experience built around the topics kids love most!

Join us this summer at our ACES Academy Kendall location for hands-on, imagination-filled mornings from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. Sign up for one week or make it a summer adventure and try them all!

Campers should dress for the weather and bring a snack and drink each day.
All camps are led by our incredible Camp Director and Lead Teacher, Mrs. Corinne Yost!

Harry Potter Camp

June 1–4 | Ages 7–12

Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, or Slytherin…
In which House do YOU belong?

Our always-popular Harry Potter Camp invites witches, wizards, and even muggles into a magical world of creativity and competition!

Campers will:

• Make their own wand

• Create magical potions

• Conduct spellbinding experiments

• Compete in daily House challenges

• Participate in games and scavenger hunts

This camp fills quickly every year—don’t wait!

Jurassic World: Dino Camp

June 8–11 | Ages 5–10

Calling all young paleontologists! Travel back in time for a prehistoric adventure.

Dino Camp encourages curiosity and scientific discovery as campers:

• Dig for fossils

• Hunt for dino tracks

• Explore dinosaur extinction theories

• Learn what makes these ancient creatures so fascinating

Perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts ready to roar into discovery!

3…2…1… Blast Off! Space Camp

June 22–25 | Ages 5–10

Future astronauts, this one’s for you!

Space Camp participants will explore life beyond Earth while learning what it takes to work in the space program.

Campers will:

• Build rockets

• Create crater models

• Explore astronaut life

• Ask BIG questions about the universe

It’s hands-on, curiosity-driven, and completely out of this world!

Young Naturalists Camp (with Creek Walk!)

June 29–July 2 | Ages 5–10

Our most popular summer camp every year!

Young Naturalists invites curious campers to step outside and dive deep into the wonders of our local ecosystem. This is muddy shoes, magnifying glasses, water testing, and real-world environmental learning.

One special morning will be spent exploring the Waubonsee Creek Watershed at Hudson Crossing Park.

Along the way, campers will:

• Study local plants, insects, and animals

• Use real tools to observe and document discoveries

• Create with natural materials

• Learn conservation and stewardship

• Participate in hands-on efforts to care for our community

If your child loves asking “why?”, collecting trail treasures, or spotting wildlife others miss, this camp will inspire their curiosity and deepen their connection to the natural world.

Location

All camps are held at the ACES Academy Kendall campus (except the 1-day Creek Walk will be held at Hudson Crossing Park).

Early Bird Pricing

Early bird discounted pricing ends March 31st.
Space is limited—and many of these camps sell out.

Registration is now open.
Sign up for one week… or make it the best summer yet and join us for them all!

We can’t wait to explore, imagine, experiment, and discover with your children this summer.