The CAC, along with community partners, offers a variety of programming each summer. Our camp programs are free, as we strive to represent the diversity of Chicago through everything we do. 2025 summer programs are open for registration or application! Learn more at the links below.
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Join Mobile Makers Chicago and the CAC for a hands-on exploration of design and architecture this summer!
The camp will take place in Humboldt Park at Mobile Makers’ brand-new studio. Participants will get a taste of what it's like to be a designer through drawing and building activities and have the opportunity to venture to neighboring design landmarks such as the Bloomingdale Trail/606.
They will foster a deep understanding and appreciation for the built environment and the communities that help shape Chicago.
Date: Monday, June 24 – Friday, June 28
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Mobile Makers Chicago, 1757 N. Kimball Avenue, 60647
Ages: 2nd-5th grade
The CAC and Mobile Makers Chicago are teaming up to facilitate a week-long Girls Build! camp in partnership with UIC and the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum.
Girls Build! is a unique experiential program designed to engage girl-identifying youth in exploring the built environment through intentional and rigorous engagement.
Participants will explore the importance of accessible public buildings in Chicago’s built environment by designing their own school or library.
This program focuses on providing participants with access to gender affirming learning that engages with women who were and still are, crucial in shaping the science, technology, engineering, architecture, and construction fields.
Date: Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 19
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, 800 S. Halsted Street, 60607
Age: 7th-10th grade
Girls Build! camp participants will explore the importance of sustainability and environmental justice in Chicago’s built environment by designing their own sustainable residential building.
Girls Build! is a unique experiential program designed to engage girl-identifying youth in exploring the built environment through intentional and rigorous engagement.
This program focuses on providing participants with access to gender affirming learning that engages with women who were and still are, crucial in shaping the science, technology, engineering, architecture, and construction fields.
Date: Monday, July 29 – Friday, August 2
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: CAC, 111 E. Wacker Drive, 60601
Age: 7th-10th grade
Join the CAC and Mobile Makers Chicago for a hands-on exploration of design and architecture this summer!
Participants will get a taste of what it's like to be a designer and will explore Chicago’s built environment through drawing, model making, and solving real-world issues.
They will foster a deep understanding and appreciation for the built environment and the communities that help shape Chicago.
Date: Monday, August 5 – Friday, August 9
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: CAC, 111 E. Wacker Drive, 60601
Age: 6th-9th grade
The Chicago Architecture Center offers a variety of summer programs for Chicago’s young people. In addition to the offerings below, keep an eye out for us at community events!
Questions? Contact caclearning@architecture.org
For younger grades, stay tuned for CAC family events and check out other architecture and design camps around Chicago, including:
If you find our summer camps valuable, please consider donating to the CAC to help cover some or all of a camp fee.
CAC’s camps cost $425 per youth to operate.
