Pumpkin Palooza | Saturday, October 26
Pumpkin Palooza | Saturday, October 26
How long is each camp? How many camp sessions are in a camp week?
Each camp lasts five days; Monday – Friday
Where is Tinkering Camp held?
Tinkering Camp is held at DuPage Children’s Museum (301 N Washington St, Naperville, 60540). We have access to outdoor work space as well as playtime in the Museum.
Where will the campers be located during inclement weather?
Camp will be held rain or shine. On rainy days, a greater portion of camp will be held inside the Museum. We will utilize the lower level where we have access to our labs and program rooms.
What should be worn/brought to camp?
Comfortable, slightly loose play clothing and closed toed shoes (no sandals, crocs, flip flops) should be worn to camp. Please note that your camper’s clothing will come in contact with paint, markers, grass, and mud and will experience the general wear and tear of a glorious week at summer camp.
Please bring a backpack/bag with:
Can you provide a sample schedule for a camp day?
What are the Walking Field Trips?
Once a week we will venture off-site to have a reprieve, do some exploring, and let our wondering inform our work. We will go to the park, walk along the river, or maybe just find an open space to enjoy the sunshine!
Will Campers have time to play in the Museum?
We will have plenty of time to play inside the Museum. In the event of inclement weather, we will spend more time inside, while on beautiful days we will utilize our outdoor workshop more.
Who will facilitate Tinkering Camp?
Dustin Thacker, Arts and Maker Specialist, will work with a team of staff and interns to create a welcoming, curious and dynamic camp environment. As the Arts and Maker Specialist, Dustin creates multi-disciplinary experiences that integrate art, math, and science while designing an environment that reinforces the importance of open-ended and hands-on exploration.
What do I do if someone besides a parent or guardian needs to pick up my child from camp?
If someone besides the designated parent or guardian will be picking up your child, you must fill out the parental consent form in the Registration Forms. The person who is to pick up your child must have a valid ID matching the information you provided.
What happens if I am late in picking up my child from camp?
In the event that the pick up person is late, the Museum will bill the camper’s parents $5 for the first five minutes of late time and $1 for each additional minute of late time. A counselor will remain with a child until a parent arrives. Parents are responsible for the late fee if their designated pick up person is late.
What happens if my child has an accident or injury at camp?
We will always put your child’s safety first. Should any injury occur during camp we will contact you immediately. It is important that you complete the Registration Forms as they provide valuable information to counselors about your child’s health history and any specific needs.
What are you doing in regards to the ongoing safety concerns around Covid-19?
Camp participants are asked to perform a self-assessment prior to coming to Camp each day. If your camper is experiencing one or more of the following symptoms, please stay home: