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Snapology S.T.E.A.M. Camp

Ages 5-14

May 6, 2022

Snapology S.T.E.A.M. Camp 
Ages 5-14

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It's full-S.T.E.A.M. ahead with Snapology of Chicago Summer Camp!

Snapology of Chicago is offering 16 unique full-day summer camps in robotics, Minecraft, LEGO® construction, engineering and more. These camps are designed to get your child thinking creatively with activities focused on out-of-the-box problem solving using construction. At Snapology Summer Camps, your child will be able to grow their motor skills, verbal skills, social interaction and creative thinking.

With each camp session offered, your child will be guided by instructors on interactive lessons using LEGO® bricks, computers, and playing with peers. Read the full description of each camp session offered below!

FULL-DAY Camps at Hayes Building Lake View on Ravenswood Ave.

Escape Snapology & Superheroes for Ages 5-14
In this program, your camper and their teammates will have 60 minutes to examine clues, solve puzzles, answer riddles, and decode secret messages in order to complete the task of unlocking the secrets to Escape Snapology! The team that finishes fastest is given ultimate bragging rights... until their record is beaten by a new team! For the second half of the day; To the Batcave, LEGO® fans!

Amusement Park Adventures & Pokemania for Ages 5-14
Design your own amusement park in this super fun program! Learn how to use LEGO® bricks and other building materials to make coasters and other awesome rides. Can you design the next Disney World? For the second part of the day; Come join Snapology for Pokemania.

Planes Trains Automobiles & Monster Mania for Ages 5-14
Design your own amusement park in this super fun program! Learn how to use LEGO® bricks and other building materials to make coasters and other awesome rides. Can you design the next Disney World? For the second part of the day; Come join Snapology for Pokemania.

STEAM Survivor & Jedi Masters for Ages 7-12
Does your learner have what it takes to be a STEAM Survivor? If your child enjoys taking on engineering and design challenges, working with a team to complete timed tasks, and using partnerships to brainstorm and explore new possibilities to solve unique problems, this program is the perfect place for them to push their STEM and building skills to the next level! For the second half of the day; In this Star Wars®-inspired program, your youngling will explore the galaxy with their master building skills and our intergalactically-focused curriculum.

Combat Robots & Brick City for Ages 7-14
Do you think you can build the strongest and most agile robot? Can your robot win a head-to-head combat mission? Come learn engineering strategies for building sturdy structures using LEGO® bricks and then apply that knowledge to build a robot for friendly competition. For the second half of the day; Does your builder enjoy designing beautiful buildings and cities for their mini-figures? If so, this workshop is the perfect space for your young architect or city planner to sharpen their design and building skills!

Mining & Building - EPIC & Science of Superpowers for Ages 7-14
Do you think you know everything there is to know about Minecraft® and more? In Snapology’s EPIC Minecraft®, you are going to be put to the test. Your knowledge is going to be challenged in games of crafting and creating. Come see if your skills are worthy at Snapology's EPIC Minecraft®! For the second half of the day; In Snapology's Science of Superpowers program, children will learn about the science behind their favorite heroes' powers.

Mini-Figure Mania & Ninja Adventure for Ages 5-14
During this camp we will let you play with our secret stash of mini-figures...from movie characters, to sea creatures, to SpongeBob! Join us as we shrink ourselves to mini-figure size and create our own mini-figure worlds. Welcome to mini-figure mania! For the second half of the day; Sensei Wu needs you!

SuperStructures & Castles and Kingdoms for Ages 7-12
Does your builder enjoy designing beautiful buildings or functional spaces for their mini-figures? If so, this program is the perfect space for your young architect to sharpen their design and building skills! They will be guided through the building process, from creating a floor plan to disaster-proofing the structure, so that they will be able to create the next best thing in LEGO® architecture! For the second part of the day; Who wouldn’t want to escape and play in the world of magic, fairytales, and royalty?

Mining & Building & Animation Studio for Ages 7-14

Travel to the Nether with Snapology, but watch out for those creepers! Come join us as we bring Minecraft® to life using LEGO® bricks. Create your own world, including animals, creepers and your very own Minecraft® character. For the second part of the day; Create amazing movies with stop motion animation using LEGO® bricks.

FULL-DAY CAMPS at the Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel on Randolph St.

Brick Art and Design Lab & Wonderful Wizards for ages 5-14
Through Snapology’s interactive Art History class, children will learn about Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Wright’s Falling Water, and many more! For the second part of the day; Be transported onto the secretive world of wizards and witches in Snapology's Wizarding program, inspired by the Harry Potter™ film series!

Science of Superpowers & Mini-Figure Mania for Ages 5-14
Students will learn about gravity, aerodynamics, forces, motion, and much more as they learn about flight, super villain fights, and superhero vehicles. For the second part of the day; campers will play with a secret stash of mini-figures...from movie characters, to sea creatures, to SpongeBob! Join Snapology as you shrink yourselves to mini-figure size and create your own mini-figure worlds. Welcome to mini-figure mania!

Military Patriots & Roblox for Ages 5-14
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard. Become a Snapology Patriot as you build your training camp, Navy flags, Air Force jets and Coast Guard boats - all using LEGO® bricks. 

Escape Snapology & Mining and Building for Ages 5-14
In this program, your camper and their teammates will have 60 minutes to examine clues, solve puzzles, answer riddles, and decode secret messages in order to complete the task of unlocking the secrets to Escape Snapology! The team that finishes fastest is given ultimate bragging rights... until their record is beaten by a new team!

Grumpy Birds & Ninja Adventures for Ages 5-14
Inspired by Angry Birds®, come on an epic adventure with Red, Chuck, Stella, Terence and their little Piggie friends in this super-fun program. Build, explore and create your favorite Bird Adventures while you learn about the physics behind the catapults, levers and slingshots used to make these birds fly. For the second half of the day; Sensei Wu needs you! Design a new dojo for Snapology made from LEGO® bricks and train your men to battle with the best.

Snapology Favorites - Slime, Fidget Spinners and Escape Snapology & Jedi Masters for Ages 5-12

In this camp, students will learn the basic science behind their favorite slimy polymer and how the magic is all in the ingredients, how to make his or her own version of a fidget spinner and how to best use it in their day-to-day lives, and discover clues, solve puzzles, answer riddles, and manipulate contraptions in order to complete any assigned tasks and to ultimately unlock the door to escape Snapology! 

Story Builders & Superheroes for Ages 5-12
Once upon a time... your child became the author of their favorite stories! In this program, students will explore the primary elements of storytelling as they design their own unique tales focused on the characters and plot lines of stories they’ve heard before. 

Planes Trains Automobiles & Pokemania for Ages 5-14
Students will build models of their favorite forms of transportation as they learn about energy, wheels and axles, air resistance, and more. For the second part of the day; Come join Snapology for Pokemania.  

Snapology Movie Favorites & Castles and Kingdoms for Ages 5-14
Bring your favorite animated movies to life using LEGO bricks in the super-fun camp. Movies such as the Toy Story, How to Train Your Dragon, Lion King, OnWard, Frozen and Trolls will be recreated using imagination and LEGO® bricks. For the second part of the day; Who wouldn’t want to escape and play in the world of magic, fairytales, and royalty?

HURRY! Secure your spot today. Space is limited.