Kid-Friendly Summer Activities at The Forge Lemont | Mini Golf, Adventure Zones & Summer Camps
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School’s out and summer is here. Looking for the perfect place to keep your kids entertained while creating lasting family memories? Look no further than The Forge: Lemont Quarries! This incredible destination has transformed into a haven for families throughout the Chicagoland area, offering an impressive array of activities that will have kids of all ages (including you!) begging to come back.
Mini Golf Magic
Step into the beautifully designed 18-hole mini golf course at The Forge. Whether you're taking your toddler to their first golf outing or squaring up for a family-friendly Masters-level competition, you’ll find the perfect blend of skill and entertainment on the course.
Hot Tip: Plan on bringing the kids to family-friendly movie nights, concerts, or festivals. The course will stay open late so kids can play while grown-ups enjoy the show.
Kid's Discovery Zone: Nature's Playground
New this year, find The Forge’s nature-based play area. It will engage your child’s senses, spark their curiosity, and encourage active play.
The Kids Discovery Zone is a space for children to climb, explore, and discover the wonders of nature. You’ll find hands-on play elements range from tactile surfaces to water features and natural climbing structures. All features are designed to encourage children to develop motor skills, play, and connect with nature.
The Discovery Zone isn't just a play area – it's an outdoor classroom where curiosity thrives and environmental awareness grows naturally.
Hot Tip: Rumor has it that a kid caught a fish in the Nature area with their bare hands. We encourage kids to get messy, but recommend bringing a change of clothes if you plan to venture to Lemont Downtown for dinner afterwards.
Kid's Adventure Zone: Thrills for Every Age
For families seeking more active adventures in the Southwest Chicago suburbs, the Kid's Adventure Zone delivers excitement in spades. This dynamic area features age-appropriate challenges that build confidence while providing endless entertainment.
You’ll find:
Climbing walls are designed for different skill levels
Obstacle courses that promote problem-solving
A classic bounce house that will leave everyone jumping for joy
Interactive games that encourage teamwork and friendly competition
Safe, supervised activities led by our trained staff
Equipment suitable for toddlers through teens.
This is one of our favorite family-friendly activities in Lemont.
Summer Camp: It’s Not Too Late!
The Forge: Lemont Quarries summer camp programs combine outdoor adventure with educational experiences, giving kids the perfect balance of learning and play. Each week features different themes, from nature exploration to outdoor skills, ensuring that returning campers always have something new to discover.
Choose from options like: Circus Camp where campers will learn juggling, clowning, stilt walking, face painting, and miming, Camp Over where campers will experience a sleepover on 300+ acres of land, and Camp Trailblazers where campers will intellectual, cognitive, and/or physical disabilities can conquer challenges such heights, experience nature, and learn more about their endurance and strength.
Whether you’re local to Lemont or willing to make the drive, we think The Forge is one of the best Chicagoland summer camps.
Celebrate Their Summer Birthday at The Forge
Summer birthdays have all the fun, and The Forge is making it even better. Customize your birthday package and take the stress out of party planning. Perfect for children aged 3 and up, the 300-acre outdoor playground offers an unforgettable experience surrounded by nature. You’ll choose your adventure package, and then a Forge staffer will handle everything from passes to a table for food, snacks, cake, and ice cream.
Hot Tip: The kids shouldn’t have all the fun. Set up your bachelor/bachelorette party, corporate retreat, or school trip at The Forge.
Lemont Downtown is one of the best destinations in the Chicagoland area for family-friendly fun. Bookmark this for all of your staycations, homeschool field trips, and school break activities. Find the Forge at forgeparks.com
