Homewood Science Center
Private
Community science center in Homewood offering hands-on STEM summer camps for children ages 5-14 in Chicago's south suburbs. Camp labs are subject-specific: a technology and computer-science lab where campers code robots, program music, build with LEGO kits and learn cybersecurity basics; an engineering lab with civil, mechanical, biomedical, chemical and aerospace design challenges; a SteAm art lab covering shape, light and shadow, sketching and color theory; a Makey Makey design studio; and an anatomy and physiology lab with body-system models. The center also runs family, teen and school-group programs, and is reachable from I-80 and I-57 and by public transit. Daily camp hours are not listed on the pages reviewed.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Homewood Science Center directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Alfred TorresCool place for kids. Lots to see and lots to do. Visited with my granddaughter.
★★★★★Jess GobeliI cannot say enough positive things about this place! The staff is phenomenal, especially Janna, Charlie and Domonique. I took my special education class here for a field trip and the staff and location was so accommodating. They took their time breaking down the content for my students. Then they continued to engage with all the students when it came time for free play- even explaining for STEAM information for them! If you're looking for an educational and engaging field trip, this is definitely the place!! Or, if you're looking to bring your kiddo of any age, pop in on Saturdays to explore!
★★★★★Christine ScullyMy kids love going to the science center. There's stuff for all ages. We're very excited to try out a week of camp this summer also.
★★★★★Cristina LazardWhat an amazing place in the community to encourage curiosity in children! How does this work? Why does this happen? What will happen if I do this? Can I really do that? Where will this go? All great questions that can be explored at the Homewood Science Center! This was our first visit, and my 5yo twins had a blast learning about different careers where a STEM education can be applied, building roadways and pathways, weighing objects, adjusting weight on pulleys, coding a caterpillar, connecting tubes for a ball drop, seeing the components behind a wall, and upcycling materials to create a take-home-craft. We read a book, counted bones, and played with other curious children. There were cleaning supplies on hand in the maker’s space as well as hand sanitizer. The space will bright with colors and ample comfortable, child-appropriate seating. Would we come back? Heck yeah! Thank you, Mr. Charlie, and all the other wonderful staff at HSC for a fun Friday filled with learning.
★★★★★Stephanie StephensCool Experience. We went on a STEM Saturday. My children enjoyed all of the activities as well as a free Yoga class by Serendipity Yoga & Wellness.