best 1 programs in Rockford, IL

Einstein's Workshop is a hands-on community center where kids create, explore, and enjoy Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. During the summer, we offer STEAM camps for kids entering Kindergarten through 9th grade. Camp topics include Minecraft, LEGO robotics, 3D printing, Dungeons&Dragons, science, math, chess, programming, game learning, digital art, making, inventing, and engineering. During the school year we offer classes on the same topics and coach FIRST LEGO League teams. We host birthday parties for lovers of Minecraft, LEGO, and hands-on fun! We also offer drop-in hours for spontaneous play in our STEAM Play Space.

At YMCA Camp Winnebago, children of all ages can take advantage of an amazing outdoor experience. With over 160 acres of wilderness, kids can explore the natural beauty of the area, including streams, ponds, marsh, woodlands, fields, prairies and the Rock River. Children can also take part in a range of programs, such as Summer Day Camps, Youth Education Programs and Team Building & Adventure Course Programs, which emphasize the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith. Located one mile north of Rockford, Camp Winnebago is an ideal destination for your child’s summer adventure.