Camp Naper: Summer Day Camp
Thru August 2 • 8 AM–3PM
Is your child an artist, animal lover, amateur chef, or all of the above? Camp Naper offers 13-acres of epic learning experiences for children in grades 1 through 8. One to five-day camps offer a variety of enrichment activities including learning about cultures, discovering ways to be environmentally friendly, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, and more. This year’s camp themes range from Moon Madness and Passport to the World to Expedition Espionage and Survive This!. For more information, visit napersettlement.org/camp.
Blacksmithing 101
Saturdays, July 6 & 13 • 8–11 AM
$150/person includes both sessions
Learn the art of blacksmithing with an introduction to safety, tools, and the forge in this two-session class. Participants will learn hammer techniques while making an item to take home. For ages 18 and up; limited to 6 participants. All materials are provided. Registration is required.
Playscape Readers
Wednesday, July 10 • 11 AM (ages 2–5) & 1 PM (ages 5–7)
Find a seat on the quilt for an engaging story time featuring changing seasonal themes. This program is free with paid admission.
Naperville Plays!
Saturday, July 13 • 9 AM – 12PM
Visitors will quadruple their fun in this partnership of programming with hands-on craft activities and storytelling provided by the DuPage Children’s Museum, Naper Settlement, Knoch Knolls Nature Center, and the Naperville Public Library. This program is free and held at Knoch Knolls Nature Center.
Moon Madness
Sunday, July 14 • 1-4 PM
Experience a Sunday throwback to the 1960s! Enjoy family activities and games that are space-themed to celebrate the upcoming 50th Anniversary of the moon landing on July 20th. Explore our historic buildings with a scavenger hunt for 20th century objects. This program is free with paid admission.
Third Thursday Thinkers
Thursday, July 18 • 10:30–11 AM (ages 2–5); 2–2:30 PM (ages 5–7)
Experience history through your senses as you take your young thinker on a museum adventure. This month’s theme is “Beloved Bugs”. Come explore the sensory garden and identify the different insects in the area. This program is free with paid admission.
Naper Nights Community Concert Series
Friday, July 19 & Saturday, July 20 • 5–10 PM
In conjunction with the Naperville Heritage Society’s 50th Anniversary, Naper Nights sets the stage for three summer weekends in June, July, and August of nonstop music and celebration. Visitors are invited to experience six nights of rock while enjoying cold craft brews and wine, delicious food, and music for the generations.
July 19’s list of rockers includes Simply Billy, a Billy Joel tribute, opening for The Belfast Cowboys, a Van Morrison tribute. July 20 pays tribute to a major milestone in American history, the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Featuring Space Face, a David Bowie tribute, opening for Think Floyd USA, a Pink Floyd tribute, this galactic line-up will include Think Floyd USA playing the chart-topping album “Dark Side of the Moon” in its entirety.
No outside food or beverages are allowed. Gates are open 5–10 PM. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth (ages 4-12). Members and children under 4 receive free admission. Visit NaperNights.org for details.
Sweet Treat Sunday
Sunday, July 21 • 1-4 PM
Visit our historic buildings, then treat your family to some ice cream from Colonial Café from 2-3:30 PM in our Pre-Emption House Tavern. Supplies are limited. This program is free with paid admission.
Fourth Thursday Pop-Up: Shelf Life: The Story of Lanzi Candy
Thursday, July 25 • 7-9 PM
Non-Members: $10/adult, $9/youth (4-12) and students
Members: $8/adult, $7/ youth (4-12) and students
Enjoy this new documentary film that uses the fascinating world of candy making as a jumping off point to examine the deeper, universal themes of family legacies and succession, immigration, and the American Dream. The film will be followed by a brief Q&A session with the film’s creator, Michael Lahey. This screening is in conjunction with the exhibit Sweet Home Chicago at Naper Settlement. Seating limited; pre-registration is highly recommended. Held at Classic Cinemas, 1227 E Ogden Ave, Naperville, IL.
Victorian Spa Overnight
Friday, July 26, 7:30 PM through Saturday, July 27, 8:30 AM
$45/Scout, $18/Adult
Have luxurious fun while you try different methods that ladies used in the 1800s to bring out their natural beauty. Visit the Martin Mitchell Mansion and make lotions and potions to pamper yourself. Bring your overnight gear and enjoy a nighttime snack and continental breakfast. This program is geared towards Brownies in 3rd grade and Juniors in 4th through 5th grades. There must be one adult for every four scouts in attendance. Naper Settlement patch included in the price.
History comes to life at Naper Settlement, Chicagoland’s outdoor history museum, located at 523 S. Webster St. in Naperville. Visit www.napersettlement.museum or call (630) 420-6010 for tickets and info.
