Homewood Science Center

We're celebrating 10 years — and we'd love for you to be there.
SUMMER Fest 2026: 10th Anniversary Celebration

📅 Thursday, July 23, 2026
📍 Idlewild Country Club, Homewood, IL

SUMMER Fest is our premier annual gathering — an evening that brings together the donors, partners, educators, and community leaders who make our work possible. This year, we're marking a decade of impact across the Chicago Southland and looking ahead to what comes next.

Event Highlights:
🎟 2 Complimentary Drink Tickets
🎵 DJ QMac spins hot SUMMER song requests all night long!
🌭 SUMMER Favorites Food Stations
🍷Online Auction and Wine & Whiskey Raffle
⚙ STEM for Adults, Games, and FUN!

Get your tickets today to take advantage of early bird prices!
https://givebutter.com/c/hscsummerfest2026

☀️🔬 Summer Camp Season Starts This Week!⚙️🏥

The countdown is over! We're excited to kick off another incredible summer of discovery at Homewood Science Center with camps like Healthcare to the Future and Engineering the Future, presented in partnership with STEAM & Dream Liberation Labs.

This summer, our campers will be guided by an amazing team of Summer Camp Interns—bright, energetic young leaders who are ready to inspire curiosity, and encourage creativity.

From building and designing to exploring the fascinating world of healthcare, it's going to be a summer filled with hands-on learning, new friendships, and plenty of fun!

Please join us in welcoming our outstanding intern team and wishing them a fantastic summer! 🌟

Our STEAM Studio has two exciting new additions!

Visit us today from 3pm-6pm or tomorrow from 10am-1pm and check our new color wheel and digital microscope!

Take advantage of your first summer Friday with Homewood Science Center!

Family Fridays at Homewood Science Center are the perfect way to end the week! Drop in every Friday from 3 to 6 PM for hands-on STEM activities the whole family can enjoy together. Explore interactive exhibits like the Ball Wall and Ramps & Pathways, create in the Makerspace, and watch curiosity turn into real discovery.

No science background required — just bring your family and a sense of wonder. ✨
📅 Upcoming dates: June 5, June 12, June 19 & every Friday after!
👉 Register: homewoodsciencecenter.org/programs/family-fridays

✨Program highlight - STEAM TEAM! ⚙

Our STEAM TEAM is made up of 9th–12th graders who are passionate about STEAM and committed to bringing it back to their community. Since January, they've been meeting monthly — and right now, they're working on a VERY exciting project we can't wait to share.

These young leaders inspire us every single day, and we're so proud to work alongside them at Homewood Science Center. Stay tuned! 👀

(Thanks VTV for the shout out!)

Mark your calendars — this one's worth celebrating!
We're throwing a party, and you're invited.

SUMMER Fest 2026 is our 10th Anniversary Celebration and signature community gathering — an evening to come together, raise a glass, and honor the students, families, donors, and partners who have made the past decade extraordinary.
🗓 Thursday, July 23, 2026, 6pm-10pm
📍 Idlewild Country Club

Whether you've been with us since day one or are just discovering what we do, this is the night to celebrate what's possible when a community believes in the power of science to open doors.

Event Highlights:
🎟 2 Complimentary Drink Tickets
🎵 DJ QMac spins hot SUMMER song requests all night long!
🌭 SUMMER Favorites Food Stations
🍷Online Auction and Wine & Whiskey Raffle
⚙ STEM for Adults, Games, and FUN!

Get your tickets today to take advantage of early bird prices!
https://givebutter.com/c/hscsummerfest2026

We are excited to welcome our Spring 2026 Conservation Ecology Interns to STEM Saturday today to present the projects they have been working on for the last 5 weeks at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve !

Join us as the interns and Mr. Charlie show off their new knowledge of our local ecosystems!

STEM Saturday - FREE - 10am-1pm
homewoodsciencecenter.org

We are excited to welcome our Spring 2026 Conservation Ecology Interns to STEM Saturday tomorrow to present the projects they have been working on for the last 5 weeks at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve !

Join us as the interns and Mr. Charlie show off their new knowledge of our local ecosystems!

STEM Saturday - FREE - 10am-1pm
homewoodsciencecenter.org