2014 Children"s Summer Programs and Day Camps
Summer programs and day camps are a fun way for children to explore their hobbies and interests. Instead of sitting in front of the television all day, kids can stay active and make the most out of their summer break. Whether your kids are interested in sports, the arts, educational topics or outdoor exploration, there's really something for everyone. Summer camps tend to fill up quickly so make your plans early to ensure spots in your child's favorite camps.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis offer summer programming for children at four facility-based sites: Keenan-Stahl, LeGore, Lilly and Wheeler-Dowe and Eastlawn Wesleyan Church. This is a great option if you just need a place to take your kids for a day or two! Summer activities include: educational activities, art projects, computer games, gym activities, field trips, outdoor activities and much more! Lunch and snack will be provided. These programs are offered for a daily cost and are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.More »
Conner Prairie offers two very different camps to fit your children's needs. Adventure Camp is just what it sounds like - a week of adventure. Shoot down the Turbo Chute water slide, enjoy canoe rides, climb, swing and balance through a challenge course, hike, fish, play tug-of-war and explore the pond on a paddle boat! No doubt the kids will come home exhausted from this one!
Art Camp gives kids the opportunity to express what they see in the nature that surrounds them, into art. Art camp activities include photography, drawing, sketching, painting, splat painting, ride a line-led horse, acting, pottery and much more!
Both camps run June 10 - August 9. Adventure camp is for kids ages 5 to 15 and art camp is for children ages 8 to 15.More »
Holliday Park, located on the north side of Indianapolis on Spring Mill Road, is a 94-acre city park. The park boasts a nature center, great playgrounds and over three and a half miles of trails. Holliday Park offers various youth summer day camps. Included in their programs are Animal Adventures, Creature Features, Wondrous Water, Habitat Investigation, Nature Detectives, Outdoor Adventure, Tales and Trails and much more!More »
If your kids are a bit older and you'd like them to learn something over the summer, the Indiana State Museum summer camps might be right up your alley. The ISM offers camps for ages 7 to 14 and cover such themes as history, science, paleontology and archaeology, crime scene and even a new one on fashion runway. Camps run from June 2 to July 25.More »
Sometimes it's nice to explore your artistic side and the Indianapolis Art Center's Kids Camps do just that. These camps encourage kids to stretch their imagination and explore their creative sides through art they create. Some of the camps offered include: Art in the Park, Pre-School Picasso, Imagination Studio, Adventures in Cartoon Art, Basic Jewelry Mix and much more.More »
If your child loves to sing, The Indianapolis Children's Choir offers Choral Festival, a special summer camp. The week-long camp will teach songs from a variety of cultures and will focus on vocal development. Children will play games that will help them develop rhythm, music reading and vocal ton and harmonic skills. The week ends with a live performance from the camp. Camps are offered June 16-21, 2014 and July 21-25, 2014.More »
Do you have a budding artist in your family? Do your kids love to work on crafts? If so, consider them up for one or more of the Indianapolis Museum of Art's summer camp. Each week, the IMA will offer a different art camp. You can sign up for one, or all of them! Camp themes include "Oh the Places You'll Go", We Bought a Zoo and Imagination Station.The camp runs June 16 - August 1 and is for children ages 5 - 12.More »
If you have an animal-lover in your household, consider the Indianapolis Zoo camps. These camps are designed with age appropriate activities and encourage discovery and appreciation of wildlife. As part of the program, campers explore the zoo, participate in games, crafts, tours, shows and learn about the animals and vegetation throughout the zoo grounds. They offer 3 day and 5 day camps for children ages 5 to 14. Each camp is based on a special theme and is different per age group and week. These popular camps fill up quickly so be sure to sign up early if you are interested.More »
Not only do the Indy Parks programs offer thousands of opportunities for children, but there's also a lot for adults. Indy Parks does offer many day camps throughout the city at various park locations. Their 9-week day camp is full of activities that include games, sports, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips and guest speakers. If you aren't interested in enrolling in a day camp, but would like to give your kids a few extra things to do, the parks offer a multitude of activities including dance classes, nature exploration, swimming lessons, arts and crafts and much more! Indy Parks are located throughout the city and suburbs so be sure to check out their site!More »
Your child will shine on stage at JCC Indy day-camps. Partnering with mainstages, a children’s educational theater program that provides all the tools for an amazing camp experience including experienced professional staff, innovative programming, costumes, sets, fun giveaways, and ongoing support to ensure success. This year, choose from two options. The Larry Potter Theater Camp or sharpen your funny bone for the Improve Comedy Camp. Each student will perform a substantial role in the end of camp performance.More »
•The Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis
Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis offer summer programming for children at four facility-based sites: Keenan-Stahl, LeGore, Lilly and Wheeler-Dowe and Eastlawn Wesleyan Church. This is a great option if you just need a place to take your kids for a day or two! Summer activities include: educational activities, art projects, computer games, gym activities, field trips, outdoor activities and much more! Lunch and snack will be provided. These programs are offered for a daily cost and are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.More »
•Conner Prairie Summer Camps
Conner Prairie offers two very different camps to fit your children's needs. Adventure Camp is just what it sounds like - a week of adventure. Shoot down the Turbo Chute water slide, enjoy canoe rides, climb, swing and balance through a challenge course, hike, fish, play tug-of-war and explore the pond on a paddle boat! No doubt the kids will come home exhausted from this one!
Art Camp gives kids the opportunity to express what they see in the nature that surrounds them, into art. Art camp activities include photography, drawing, sketching, painting, splat painting, ride a line-led horse, acting, pottery and much more!
Both camps run June 10 - August 9. Adventure camp is for kids ages 5 to 15 and art camp is for children ages 8 to 15.More »
•Holliday Park Nature Discovery Camps
Holliday Park, located on the north side of Indianapolis on Spring Mill Road, is a 94-acre city park. The park boasts a nature center, great playgrounds and over three and a half miles of trails. Holliday Park offers various youth summer day camps. Included in their programs are Animal Adventures, Creature Features, Wondrous Water, Habitat Investigation, Nature Detectives, Outdoor Adventure, Tales and Trails and much more!More »
•Indiana State Museum Summer Camps
If your kids are a bit older and you'd like them to learn something over the summer, the Indiana State Museum summer camps might be right up your alley. The ISM offers camps for ages 7 to 14 and cover such themes as history, science, paleontology and archaeology, crime scene and even a new one on fashion runway. Camps run from June 2 to July 25.More »
•Indianapolis Art Center Kids Camps
Sometimes it's nice to explore your artistic side and the Indianapolis Art Center's Kids Camps do just that. These camps encourage kids to stretch their imagination and explore their creative sides through art they create. Some of the camps offered include: Art in the Park, Pre-School Picasso, Imagination Studio, Adventures in Cartoon Art, Basic Jewelry Mix and much more.More »
•The Indianapolis Children's Choir Choral Festival
If your child loves to sing, The Indianapolis Children's Choir offers Choral Festival, a special summer camp. The week-long camp will teach songs from a variety of cultures and will focus on vocal development. Children will play games that will help them develop rhythm, music reading and vocal ton and harmonic skills. The week ends with a live performance from the camp. Camps are offered June 16-21, 2014 and July 21-25, 2014.More »
•Indianapolis Museum of Art Summer Camp
Do you have a budding artist in your family? Do your kids love to work on crafts? If so, consider them up for one or more of the Indianapolis Museum of Art's summer camp. Each week, the IMA will offer a different art camp. You can sign up for one, or all of them! Camp themes include "Oh the Places You'll Go", We Bought a Zoo and Imagination Station.The camp runs June 16 - August 1 and is for children ages 5 - 12.More »
•Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens Camps
If you have an animal-lover in your household, consider the Indianapolis Zoo camps. These camps are designed with age appropriate activities and encourage discovery and appreciation of wildlife. As part of the program, campers explore the zoo, participate in games, crafts, tours, shows and learn about the animals and vegetation throughout the zoo grounds. They offer 3 day and 5 day camps for children ages 5 to 14. Each camp is based on a special theme and is different per age group and week. These popular camps fill up quickly so be sure to sign up early if you are interested.More »
•Indy Parks and Recreation
Not only do the Indy Parks programs offer thousands of opportunities for children, but there's also a lot for adults. Indy Parks does offer many day camps throughout the city at various park locations. Their 9-week day camp is full of activities that include games, sports, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips and guest speakers. If you aren't interested in enrolling in a day camp, but would like to give your kids a few extra things to do, the parks offer a multitude of activities including dance classes, nature exploration, swimming lessons, arts and crafts and much more! Indy Parks are located throughout the city and suburbs so be sure to check out their site!More »
•JCC Theater Camp
Your child will shine on stage at JCC Indy day-camps. Partnering with mainstages, a children’s educational theater program that provides all the tools for an amazing camp experience including experienced professional staff, innovative programming, costumes, sets, fun giveaways, and ongoing support to ensure success. This year, choose from two options. The Larry Potter Theater Camp or sharpen your funny bone for the Improve Comedy Camp. Each student will perform a substantial role in the end of camp performance.More »
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