Prairie School of DuPage is a private school in Wheaton, IL offering a progressive, environmentally focused and Experiential education for preschool through eighth grade.
Prairie School of DuPage students become independent, critical thinkers by tackling hands-on, real-world challenges. Each day our students are outside building their understanding of the natural world through guided class activities and free play on our natural playground and 42 acres.
At Prairie School of DuPage we work to empower children to find their strengths, passions, and unique voice. Our mission is to educate and inspire the whole child and prepare each student for a life of discovery by cultivating a strong sense of self, compassion and respect for others, and a deep connection with the natural world.
Learn more about Prairie School of DuPage Summer Camps
Wild Things - Ages 3-5
Spend a week in nature at Prairie School of DuPage! Each day the children, ages 3-5, explore 42 acres of prairie, woodlands, and wetlands. Through hiking, building forts and climbing trees, water and mud play, or creating works of nature art, children’s natural curiosity is encouraged, motor skills are developed, and friendships are made. There is a maximum of 10 children per camp with a 3-1 child-to-teacher ratio.
Weeks of June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, July 6, and July 13
Monday - Friday 9am - 12pm
Dirty Messy Awesome (1st-2nd Grade), Dirty Messy Awesome (3rd-5th Grade)
Join our camp counselors for some classic Dirty, Messy, fun! Each day is filled with wet and muddy games, natural building projects, a hike to Northside Park with our handmade boats, messy art projects, ginormous bubbles, make your own ice cream, and more! (Each week is different theme, TBA)
Weeks of June 1, June 8, June 15, and June 22
Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
Theater in The Woods (Students going into 5th-7th grade)
Lights, lines, and lots of imagination! During this one-week Theatre Camp, campers will dive into the magic of the stage—practicing lines, exploring scripts, and bringing stories to life. We’ll experiment with props and costumes, play theatre games, and work together to build confidence, creativity, and strong relationships with fellow performers. By the end of the week, campers will be ready to shine, having learned the joy of collaboration, expression, storytelling and performance. Final performance for friends and family at 2:45pm on the Friday of camp week
Week of June 8
Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
Outdoor Odyssey (Students going into 5th-7th grade)
Spend the week learning and honing your survival skills with the week culminating in an overnight camping overnight Thursday night. Tents, backpacks, food/water and cooking supplies, restroom supplies and first aid kits will be supplied by Prairie School of DuPage. Campers will bring their own sleeping bags/mats and general personal items (clothing, shoes and toiletries). Full gear lists and recommendations will be provided prior to camp attendance.
Week of June 15
Monday - Wednesday 9am - 3pm and Thursday - Friday 9am -12pm
Camp Registration is open!
Children will receive a t-shirt each week of attendance. Snacks MUST be Vegetarian, Low sugar and Low waste provided by family.
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