2026
Wonderful
WACKY
SCIENCE
Summer Camp
summer camp 2026
Get ready to get messy at Wonderful Wacky Science Camp!
Is your child a budding biologist, a junior jet-propulsion engineer, or just someone who really likes to see what happens when you mix “Liquid A” with “Powder B”? Welcome to the lab!
At Robin’s Nest of Marion, we believe science shouldn’t stay inside a textbook. This summer, we’re turning the volume up and the goggles on for a summer of fizzing, flying, and fascinating discovery.
What’s Bubbling in the Lab?
Our Wonderful Wacky Science Summer Camp is overflowing with fun activities packed into each week is designed to spark curiosity and ignite a lifelong love for how the world works. Here’s a peek at what our mini-scientists will be up to:
Explosive Experiments
From erupting volcanoes to DIY slime, we’re getting hands-on with chemistry that pops, fizzes, and glows.
The "How-To" of High-Tech
Simple physics meets big imagination as we build towers, launch rockets, and test the limits of gravity.
Nature Detectives
We’re heading outdoors to explore the "Science of Survival." Kids will learn how local plants grow, how bugs help our gardens, and the tiny ways we can make a big impact on protecting our planet.
Teamwork Under the Microscope
Science is a team sport! Our campers will work together to solve "Engineering Challenges," building social skills and confidence alongside their contraptions.
Locations
Robins Nest Learning Center offers the largest infant & toddler program in Southern Illinois. Our 2 locations include Carterville and Marion.
Rates & Enrollment
See Robins Nest Learning Center rates as well as helpful information about requirements, age restrictions and what will be needed for your child to attend our facility.
Summer Camp
It’s time to plan for this year’s summer camp – “Mad Science Experiments!” Click below to reserve your spot for 2025 Summer Camp. Space is limited. Don’t miss out!