Registration for 2026 Summer Science Camps is now open to all. Arboretum members must log in to register for camps.
View an electronic brochure of 2026 camp descriptions, registration details, and a schedule chart of camps.
For questions about registration, email registrar-ed@mortonarb.org or call 630-719-2468, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Find camp availability by age group and register online. Choose programs based on the age or grade your child will enter in the 2026–2027 school year:
Once your child is registered, you will be emailed a pre-camp information packet, a registration form, and a medication authorization form (if applicable), to submit before camp begins.
Supervised Play—Before or After Camp Options
For parents requiring schedule flexibility, after selecting the camp(s) your child will attend, be sure to select the option “add more to your cart” to review additional supervised play options that extend pick-up and drop-off times as needed. Already registered for summer camp and need to add Supervised Play? Register here for Supervised Play, or for more information, read the Supervised Play Registration Helpful Hints document.
Accessibility
The Arboretum strives to provide accessible experiences for all children. Contact the camp and scout supervisor at 630-719-4890 or kphelps@mortonarb.org to discuss your child’s needs prior to registration.
Waitlist
Is the camp you’re looking for sold out? Add your name to the Summer Science Camps waitlist to be contacted if a seat opens due to a cancellation.
Summer Science Camps are generously supported by:
Prekindergarten Camps
Please note: All Summer Science Camps for children entering prekindergarten are sold out. No additional sections will be added. Please add your information to the Summer Science Camps waitlist to be contacted if spots become available due to cancellations.
Summer Science Camps are generously supported by:
Registration, Cancellation, Transfer, Late Pickup, and Refund Policies
Registration
Space is limited. Preregistration is required and payment is due in full at the time of registration. Camp registration closes at 4:00 p.m. the Monday prior to the next camp’s week. All camp forms, including a medication authorization form with doctors’ signatures (if applicable), must be submitted before the start of camp.
Refunds
We are unable to give refunds for camp within three weeks of the start date of the camp. A $45 nonrefundable processing fee is included in each camp registration fee. We are unable to refund for missed days of camp, including if missing one week of a two-week camp session. If your child is unable to attend camp due to medical reasons or illness, you may receive a refund with a doctor’s note.
For questions regarding refunds or cancellations, please contact the registrar’s office by email at registrar-ed@mortonarb.org or by phone at 630-719-2468, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cancellations
The Morton Arboretum reserves the right to cancel a camp due to low enrollment. Camp participants will be refunded in full for cancellations.
Transfers
We are unable to transfer students to a different camp within three weeks of the start of the registered camp. Given current registration and limited availability of camp openings, transfers will be limited for 2026. Transfers will only be applicable for a camp of equivalent pricing. A $15 transfer fee will be assessed at the time of transfer. Additionally, we are unable to accommodate transfers between identical camp titles in the same week.
Late Pickup
If a child is picked up late, parents/guardians will be assessed a $15 late fee per child for pickup 15 minutes late and $1 per minute thereafter.
Pricing
Summer Science Camp Waitlist
Is the camp you’re looking for sold out? Add your name to the Summer Science Camps waitlist to be contacted if a seat opens due to a cancellation.
