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Lab alum teams up with UChicago chemists to recreate George Washington Carver’s 1927 blue pigment—blending art, science, and history.
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Grades 1–2
Big Adventures for Curious Young Minds
REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2025 IS NOW CLOSED.
Nurture your child’s creativity and confidence through hands-on exploration.
For rising Grades 1–2 students for the 2025–2026 school year, Summer Lab is a place to uncover talents, make friends, and go on exciting adventures. Choose from a variety of programs, such as LEGO® robotics, creative arts, science paloozas, and even hands-on culinary fun. With both indoor and outdoor play, team-building, and engaging instruction, every camper will discover something just for them.
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- Session III
For children entering grades 1–2
- Half Day
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For children entering grades 1–2
- Half Day
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- Session II
For children entering grades 1–2
- Half Day
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- Session II
For children entering grades 1–2
- Afternoons
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- Session III
For children entering grades 1–2
- Late Mornings
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- Session III
For children entering grades 1–2
- Late Mornings
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- Session II
- Session III
- Late Mornings
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- Session II
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For children entering grades 1–2
- Early Mornings
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- Session I
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- Session III
For children entering grades 1–2
- Afternoons
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- Session I
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For children entering grades 1–2
- Late Mornings
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- Session III
For children entering grades 1–2
- Early Mornings
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- Session I
- Session III
For children entering grades 1–2
- Afternoons
- Late Mornings
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- Session II
For children entering grades 1–2
![1-2-drawing-painting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706671225/chicagolab/ipgdgdbxxowbtuleyoge/1-2-drawing-painting.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706671225/chicagolab/ipgdgdbxxowbtuleyoge/1-2-drawing-painting.jpg","width":380}])
- Session II
For children entering grades 1–2
- Early Mornings