MakerCamps 2025
Registration is OPEN for
2025
Summer MakerCamps
Camps at The Little Bits Workshop are a collage of creativity, ingenuity, learning, upcycled projects, outdoor explorations and fun with friends. The underlying theme of each camp is to learn the necessary skills to create useful beauty and to be good stewards of the natural beauty all around us. Check out our CAMP GALLERY HERE.
June 16-20 is our annual MakerNature Hammock Camp, a partnership between the Forest Preserve of Cook County’s Trailside Museum and The Little Bits Workshop based in the Thatcher Woods Pavilion.
FULL June 16-20 Hammock Camp, 9am-3pm Ages 7+ 
This is the ultimate full-day camp! The Little Bits workshop is partnering with Trailside Naturalists at The Pavilion in Thatcher Woods for a week of making, nature discoveries and kayaking. Each camper will sew their own hammock and learn how to set it up to experience the joy of “hanging out” in nature with friends. $395 WAITLIST
Camps below are located....
@The Little Bits Workshop, 411 Park Ave, River Forest
June 11-13 Summer Cottage Camp ages 7+
MORNING 9am-noon 
Campers will create their own miniature summer vacation cottage...like a little hideout. We have plenty of bits, but kids are always welcome to bring items from home. This camp is a skill-builder: measuring, designing, considering proportion, using hand tools and learning how to sew. $195
June 11-13 Summer Cottage Camp ages 7+
AFTERNOON 1-4pm
Campers will create their own miniature summer vacation cottage...like a little hideout. We have plenty of bits, but kids are always welcome to bring items from home. This camp is a skill-builder: measuring, designing, considering proportion, using hand tools and learning how to sew. $195
If morning camp fills, we’ll open an afternoon camp 1-4pm
(beginner sewers age 7-14) 9am - noon
This camp is ideal for kids with NO sewing experience.
Campers will learn how to make a simple garment and accessories using hand and machine sewing techniques. This camp will focus on measuring, following a simple pattern, cutting neatly, seam allowance and other basic sewing skills. All materials are included. The week ends with a fashion show. $295 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
June 23-27 Camp Runway 1, (experienced sewers age 9-14) 9am - 2pm
This camp is for EXPERIENCED young sewers who have had sewing lessons using a sewing machine. Fashionistas will make and show their own outfit from start to finish while learning how to read a pattern and implement all the instructions. Patterns are included in the camp fee. Fabric and notions are not part of the camp fee. Prior to camp, an email will be sent regarding measurements and a shopping list. On the last day of camp, family & friends are invited to join us for a Runway Show at 1:30pm. $389 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
June 30-July 3 Hammock Camp 7+ 9am-noon (No camp on July 4)
If morning camp fills, we’ll open an afternoon camp 1-4pm
Campers will sew up a hammock and hit the trails to find the perfect spot in the shade! This is all about learning how to chill without a screen in our hands!! Campers can bring their favorite book to read and will also make a journal to keep with them for drawing and writing. $250
July 7-11 Camp Runway 2, (experienced sewers age 9-14) 9am - 2pm
This camp is for EXPERIENCED young sewers who have had sewing lessons using a sewing machine. Fashionistas will make and show their own outfit from start to finish while learning how to read a pattern and implement all the instructions. Patterns are included in the camp fee. Fabric and notions are not part of the camp fee. Prior to camp, an email will be sent regarding measurements and a shopping list. On the last day of camp, family & friends are invited to join us for a Runway Show at 1:30pm. $389 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
July 14-18 Hammock Camp 7+ MORNING 9am-noon
If morning camp fills, we’ll open an afternoon camp 1-4pm
Campers will sew up a hammock and hit the trails to find the perfect spot in the shade! This is all about learning how to chill without a screen in our hands!! Campers can bring their favorite book to read and will also make a journal to keep with them for drawing and writing. $295
July 14-18 Sew Silly ages 6+ AFTERNOON 1-4pm
Campers will sew a wild and crazy creature while developing their hand and sewing machine skills. $295 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Beginners welcome! Learn how to knit and crochet fun, silly summer projects. $295
July 28-August 1 TieDye Camp ages 6+ 9am-noon
Campers will have a blast choosing from a variety of projects in our stash to tie-dye and are welcome to bring their own white, 100% cotton items from home such as socks, t-shirts, pillowcases, shorts etc....... $295
August 4-8 Camp Sampler, ages 8+ 9am-noon
A different project each day...still planning details... Building, painting, beading, sewing
