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INDY’S CHILDCAMP FAIR

2016

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CAMP FAIR2016

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Summer programs at UIndy are the perfect way to combine summer fun with valuable learning and skill

development. • UIndy has some of the state’s premier camps and enrichment programs led by renowned

faculty, coaches and mentors. • UIndy programs offer excellent facilities and equipment in a safe and

beautiful campus setting, conveniently located just minutes

from downtown Indianapolis. • It’s affordable summer fun

in an innovative environment. And find out about our ability

to host conferences, too! Learn more at uindy.edu/summer.

Summer Programs @ UIndy

Camps. Conference. Enrichment Programs.

CONTENTS 3D Printing and Design 4Beth-El Zedeck Early Childhood Summer Camp 2016 4Camp Belzer 4Camp Carson YMCA 4Camp Crosley YMCA 4Camp Indy 4Camp Invention 4Camp JCC 5CAMP MANITOWA 5Camp Millhouse 6Camps at BounceU 6Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation 6Carpe Diem Schools 6Camp Cathedral 6Central Indiana Academy of Dance 6Chinese Culture Camp at IUPUI 8Community Healthplex 8Conner Prairie Adventure Camp 8Cookies and Canvas 9CYO Camp Rancho Framasa 9CYT Musical Theater Camps 9Four Willows Farm Summer Horse Camp 9Freetown Village Summer Camp 10Gifted Education Resource Institute- Purdue University 10Goldfish Swim School Jump Start Clinics 10Heritage Christian: Eagle Care Day Camp 11Hi Ho Vacations 11Impact 2818 11Incrediplex Adventure Camp 12Indiana State Museum Summer Camp 12Indianapolis Children’s Choir: Choral Fest 12

Indianapolis Community Tennis Program 12Indianapolis Museum of Art 12Indianapolis Sailing Club Sailing Camp 13Indy Parks Summer Day Camps 13International School of Indiana: A New World in a Week 13IUPUI Day Camps 14JEWEL Summer Enrichment Camp 14Junior Achievement of 14Central IN 14Marian University STEM Summer Camps 14Master Yoo’s Martial Arts Camp 14Missouri Military Academy: Leadership,

Confidence and Academic Camp 14Myart 14Noble Kids Camp 15Park Tudor Summer Experience 15Prep At Brebeuf 16Recreational Gymnastics Camp 16SC-Legends Summer Camp 16School of Rock Music Boot Camps 17St. Richard’s Dragon Day Camp 17SullivanMunce Summer Art Camps 2016 18Summer Art Camps at the Indianapolis Art Center 18Summer Camps at UIndy 18The Children’s House Summer Camp 18The CRUX Climbing Camp 19The Orchard School 19The Salvation Army Day Camp 19Van Buren Youth Camp 20YMCA Camp Kern 20YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Day & Overnight Camp 20Young Actors Theatre 20The Joy of Being a Camp Parent 21

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3D PRINTING AND DESIGNAddress: Various Metro Locations Website: 1stmakerspace.comEmail: [email protected]: (317) 399-5001Gender of Campers: Co-edHours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Dates: Visit website for dates and locationsAges: Entering Grades 4 - 12Activities Included: 3D Printing and DesignCamp Description: 3D Printing and Design Camp is a week-long experience learning about 3D printing and utilizing the design process. Campers will have the opportunity to design and 3D print their own original creations and objective based pieces for camp projects and challenges. Fun, hands-on, problem-solving camper experience.

BETH-EL ZEDECK EARLY CHILDHOOD SUMMER CAMP 2016Address: 600 W. 70th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46260Website: bez613.orgEmail: [email protected]: (317) 259-6854Hours: Flexible hours. Half Days/Full Days. Other Options available: Early drop off as early as 7:30 a.m. and late pick up anytime up until 6:00 p.m./5:30 p.m. on Fridays.Dates: Session 1: June 6 - July 1; Session 2: July 5 - July 29Activities Included: Weekly creative themes, arts and crafts, water fun at the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Aquatic Complex for 3’s, 4’s and 5’s. Water play for 12 months +,18 months + and 2+. Music/Creative Movement, Enter-tainment, Field Trip Fridays for 4’s and 5’s.Camp Description: Our Summer Program “Commotion in the Ocean” is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Our Program recognizes that children learn through play. Play fosters total development and should be interwoven in everything children do. During camp, children will experiment and explore by using all five senses. Our campers will thrive on creativity, exploration, discovery, spontaneity and lots of love.

CAMP BELZERAddress: 6102 Boy Scout Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46226Website: www.campbelzer.orgEmail: [email protected]: (317) 813-7125Gender of Campers: Male and FemaleHours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (5:30 p.m. extended day program)Dates: July 5-8, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29Ages: 6-11Special Needs Offered: Fully wheel chair accessible & accommodating staffActivities Included: Swimming, Rafting, BB guns, Archery, Obstacle Courses, Craft Projects, STEM Instruction, Games, Campfires, Family DayCamp Description: Acclaimed as the world’s greatest day camp, Belzer offers tons of opportunities to Scouts and

non-Scouts in Central Indiana. We have been in operation for nearly 100 years on a 200-acre facility surrounded by forest in the middle of the city. Belzer is the ideal stomping grounds for the youth to grow, play, and learn.

CAMP CARSON YMCAAddress: 2034 Outer Lake Road, Princeton, IN 47670Website: www.campcarson.orgEmail: [email protected]: (812) 385-3597Camp Description: Fly from the zipline, create a clay pot, ride horses or dirt bikes. Build your confidence and self-esteem as you join campers and staff from around the country and the world in a camp family where all kids are Accepted, Challenged, Empowered. ALL new cabins built in 2014.

CAMP CROSLEY YMCAAddress: 165 EMS T2 Lane, North Webster, IN, 46555Website: campcrosley.orgEmail: [email protected]: 574-834-2331Gender of Campers: Co-edDates: 6/5 to 8/6Ages: 6-17 yrs oldSpecial Needs Offered: DiabetesActivities Included: Waterskiing, horseback riding, dirt bikesCamp Description: Camping at its best since 1915. Camp Crosley, the best part of summer.

CAMP INDYAddress: 7702 Indian Lake Rd., Indianapolis, IN, 46236Website: horizonindy.org/campindy/Email: [email protected]: (317) 823-9038Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Extended care 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.)Dates: March 28-30; June 5-July 29Ages: 4-15Activities Included: Outdoor adventure, sports, arts, swimming and moreCamp Description: Your camper will be smiling, laughing, singing, swimming, canoeing, hiking, and more under the guidance of our counselors, who love God. We will help mold and shape them as they create memories for lifetime. Camp Indy sits on 98 acres of wooded property in the Lawrence/Geist area.

CAMP INVENTIONAddress: Locations in the greater Indianapolis areaWebsite: www.campinvention.orgEmail: [email protected]: (800) 968-4332Gender of Campers: Co-edHours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Times May Vary - Based on Location

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Dates: Varies per location, see our website for listingsAges: Grades 1-6Camp Description: Since 1990, Camp Invention has taken summer fun and transformed it from ordinary to extraordi-nary! Local educators lead the week of hands-on activities created especially for elementary school children entering grades 1-6. Boys and girls will spend their time construct-ing and personalizing a DIY solar-powered cricket with a unique habitat, playing high-energy games and building original prototypes using real tools and components found in everyday devices. Lessons explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation. Don’t miss out on brand new challenges. Discounts are available and spaces are limited, so sign up today!

CAMP JCCAddress: 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46032Website: JCCindy.orgEmail: [email protected]: (317) 251-9467Gender of Campers: male and femaleHours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; extended care available 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.Dates: May 31-July 22, 2016Ages: 3-13Special Needs Offered: call for informationActivities Included: Water Park, Bricks 4 Kidz, tennis, soccer, Eric Gordon basketball, baseball, equestrian, fencing, golf

Camp Description: The JCC is a top choice for summer camps, offering traditional day camps, pre- and post-camp care and specialty camps like science and engineering-themed Bricks 4 Kidz, Eric Gordon basketball camp, tennis, soccer, and many other sports. A camper fav is daily use of our 70, 000 square-foot Eskenazi Water Park with two slides and a 300-ft lazy river. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

CAMP MANITOWAAddress: 12770 North Benton Road, Benton, IL, 62812Website: www.campmanitowa.comEmail: [email protected]: (314) 348-6412Gender of Campers: Girls & BoysDates: June 13 - August 7Ages: 7-15Special Needs Offered: Campers with special needs offered individual accommodations.Activities Included: Water sports, ropes course and zip line, outdoor adventure and education, arts & crafts, sports, fire building, theater, biking, hiking, musicCamp Description: Camp Manitowa is a small, private, traditional camp located in Southern Illinois about 3.5 hours from Indianapolis. We offer a wide range of water activities, sports, ropes course, arts, outdoor adventure and more. Our counselors take care with each individual camper to ensure they’re having an awesome experience!


CAMP MILLHOUSEAddress: 25600 Kelly Road, South Bend, Indiana, 46614Website: www.campmillhouse.orgEmail: [email protected]: (574) 233-2202Gender of Campers: male and femaleHours: Residential and Day Camp: Sunday thru Thursday or Friday depending on the week.Dates: Summer (co-ed): 6/19-6/24, 6/26-6/30, 7/3-7/8, 7/10-7/15, 7/17-7/22, 7/24-7/29. Spring & Fall weekends: April 23-24 (boys), May 14-15 (girls), August 27-28 (boys), Sept 10-11 (girls)Ages: 7 to 70+ (we have no age limit)Special Needs Offered: All except respiratory (trach, oxygen, etc)Activities Included: Arts & Crafts, Recreation, Music, Aquatics (in-ground heated, fully-accessible pool), low ropes challenge course, dances, and much more!Camp Description: Camp Millhouse is a residential summer camp for people of all ages with varying dis-abilities. We have 24-hour on-site nursing w/medication management. Low camper to staff ratios. Questions and pre-camp tours welcome. (574) 233-2202; www.campmill-house.org.

CAMPS AT BOUNCEUAddress: 9715 Kincaid Drive, Suite 800, Fishers, IN, 46037Website: www.bounceu.com/fishers-inEmail: [email protected]: (317) 567-2129Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. dailyDates: June 2016-August 2016Ages: 4yr-12yrActivities Included: Bouncing, games, crafts and more!Camp Description: BounceU is offering 2 GREAT summer camp programs! Choose from our Create & Bounce Art Camp or our Create & Bounce Technology Camp. Art Camp gives your budding artist a great way to express themselves through theme-based lessons using all types of materials to bring their art to life! Technology Camp (7yr-13yr) features Robotics with LEGO Mindstorms. Learn to design, build and program robots! Both camps include different daily projects, games & structured activity, daily snacks & treats, plus PLENTY of bouncing!

CARMEL CLAY PARKS & RECREATIONAddress: 1235 Central Park Drive, East Carmel, IN, 46032Website: carmelclayparks.com/summercampseries/Email: [email protected]: (317) 573-5240Gender of Campers: Male and FemaleHours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.Dates: May 31-July 29, 2016Ages: 5-15Special Needs Offered: YesActivities Included: arts, theatre, science, sports, nature, swimming, field trips

Camp Description: The Summer Camp Series with Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is a fun and exciting experience for kids. We offer 12 different camps for ages 5-15 that focus on arts, theatre, science, sports, and nature. We hope you will joy us for some fun this summer!

CARPE DIEM SCHOOLSAddress: 2240 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208Website: www.CarpeDiemSchools.comEmail: [email protected]: (317) 400-1983Camp Description: Carpe Diem schools are tuition-free charter schools educating students in grades 6-12 using a proprietary blended learning model of digital curriculum plus high quality, personalized instruction and high expec-tations.

CAMP CATHEDRALAddress: 5225 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46226Contact: Anthony Ernst, Director of Summer ProgramsPhone: (317) 968-7413Email: [email protected]: CampCathedral.comGender of Campers: Co-edType of Camp: DayBasic Category: Enrichment and SportsSpecific Categories: ArtsHours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.Dates: June and JulyAges/Grades: K-9Cost: Varies, avg. $75 to $125Activities Included: Varies by campCamp Description: Whether you want your student to improve academic performance, train for the “A” team, get more playing time, master a new skill, or just have a great summer, Camp Cathedral gives you all the options. With more than 53 enrichment camps plus 39 sports camps coached by Cathedral’s championship coaches, no matter what the interest, you can find it at Camp Cathedral.

CENTRAL INDIANA ACADEMY OF DANCEAddress: 14950 Greyhound Ct., Suite #4, Carmel, IN, 46032Website: www.ciaodance.comEmail: [email protected]: (317) 581-2423Hours: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Dates: June - JulyAges: 3-18Activities Included: DanceCamp Description: There’s something for everyone this summer at Central Indiana Academy of Dance!! The summer starts off June 4th with our popular young dancer day camps, featuring themes such as Frozen and Sofia the First for ages 3 -6!! Themes change each week, as do the crafts, and each camp features a studio performance


Register at carmelclayparks.com or call 317.573.5240 or 317.843.3864.

MAY 31-JULY 2912 Types of Camps…1 Place To Be!7a-6p (varies by camp) | $180/wk

Ages 5-15

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CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!(317) 567-2129

WWW.BOUNCEU.COM/FISHERS-IN • 9715 KINCAID DR #800, FISHERS, IN 46037

pre-k and play campSummer Camp Session:

JUNE - AUGUST 2016 • 9AM - 5PMfor ages 4-12 years old

BounceU is offering 2 great summer camp programs! Create & Bounce Art Camp or

Create & Bounce Technology Camp.

Bouncing, games, crafts & more!

Both camps include different daily projects, games & structured activity, daily snacks & treats, plus PLENTY of bouncing!

Summer Dance Camps for 2016

for ages 3-6 for ages 7-9

for ages 10 & up

For the most up to date information


at the end of the week! And don’t forget to join us for our Youth Dance Camp June 20th -24th, for ages 6-10, and Central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s annual Summer Intensive, for your experienced dancer, July 18th -July 29th!

CHINESE CULTURE CAMP AT IUPUIAddress: IUPUI Indianapolis, IN, 46202Website: www.iupui.edu/~china/courses/summer-campEmail: [email protected]: (317) 278-7900Gender of Campers: Male and FemaleHours: 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.Dates: June 13 - July 15, 2016Ages: 5-13Activities Included: Chinese martial arts, language, cal-ligraphy, crafts, sports and moreCamp Description: For language learning, the younger the better. To better prepare our children to learn the Chinese language, the Confucius Institute in Indianapolis offers a Chinese Culture summer day-camp for K-8 students. The camp is held on the IUPUI campus, and lasts for one to five weeks.

COMMUNITY HEALTHPLEXAddress: 3660 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46222Website: ecommunity.com/healthplex/Email: [email protected]

Phone: (317) 920-7412Hours: 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.Dates: May 26- August 5Ages: 3-12 yearsActivities Included: swimming, tennis, indoor and outdoor activitiesCamp Description: PRESCHOOL CAMP (ages 3-5): Come join us as we focus on a different letter or number each day! Activities include swimming, crafts and games!YOUTH CAMP (ages 6-12): We offer weekly sports and enrichment themes to choose from! Each week, campers will be able to participate in swim lessons and tennis lessons! Field trips are also included. COUNSELOR IN TRAINING CAMP (ages 13-15): Is your school aged child growing out of camp? Join us to get hands-on work experience while getting certified in CPR, First Aid and Safe Sitter!

CONNER PRAIRIE ADVENTURE CAMPAddress: 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, 46038Website: www.connerprairie.orgEmail: [email protected]: (317) 776-6000Gender of Campers: co-edHours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (early drop off and late pick up available for additional fee)Dates: June 6-Aug 12, 2016Ages: 5-15 Years

Preschool Camp: Ages 3-5

Youth Camp: Ages 6-12

Counselor in Training: Ages 13-15

Visit eCommunity.com/Healthplex to download a registration

form or for more information. Questions? Call 317.920.7412 or

email [email protected].

eCommunity.com/Healthplex

May 26 to August 5 I 7 am to 6 pm

2016

3660 Guion Road I Indianapolis


Activities Included: backyard zip line, swimming, water fun, canoeing, fishing, line-led horse riding, crafts, hiking, challenge course, tire tower, archery and more!Camp Description: Conner Prairie Adventure Camp provides a great outdoor, action-packed experience! Enroll your child in Adventure Camp for a week’s worth of fun and excitement in a unique environment staffed with skilled counselors. You have 10 weeks to choose from.

COOKIES AND CANVASAddress: 3969 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis, IN, 46240Website: www.wineandcanvas.comEmail: [email protected]: (317) 345-1567Hours: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Dates: June 27-19 and July 11-13, 2016Ages: First Grade +Camp Description: Camps being offered at both Cookies and Canvas studio locations, Indianapolis and Greenwood. Each week will feature a different theme in which young artists will be creating a 4-panel collage-mural. On the final day of each camp we will have the Camp Art Show to celebrate your child’s beautiful artwork! Each child receives a ribbon and has the opportunity to talk about their work. All supplies, lunch, and snacks included with registration. For further information, please contact our studios at (317) 345-1567 (Indy)/[email protected] or (317) 914-2806 (GW)/[email protected].

CYO CAMP RANCHO FRAMASAAddress: 2230 Clay Lick Road, Nashville, IN, 46202Website: www.campranchoframasa.orgEmail: [email protected]: (812) 988-2839Hours: 24/7Dates: June 5 - July 29Ages: Kdg - AdultSpecial Needs Offered: Inclusive campActivities Included: Horseback riding, climbing wall and high ropes, archery, swimming, canoeing, arts & crafts, drama, outdoor skills, sports & games, campfires, cooking out, teen programsCamp Description: ACA accredited, established 1946. Located in Brown County, Indiana. Residential recreational programming. Core Values - Camper-Centered; Inclusive; Staff Development; Catholic; Humility; Stewards of the Earth.

CYT MUSICAL THEATER CAMPSAddress: 17437 Carey Rd, Suite 116, Westfield, IN, 46074Website: www.cytindy.org/camps/Email: [email protected]: (317) 661-1298Gender of Campers: Co-edHours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Jr. campers leave at noon except on FridayDates: June 13-July 29, 2016Ages: Youth camps 4-12, Teen Camps 12-18Special Needs Offered: YesActivities Included: Acting, singing, dancing and indoor/outdoor games, themed days and a special Showcase presentationCamp Description: CYT Musical Theater Summer Camp is one of the most affordable quality musical theatre camps in the area. In the morning, campers rotate with their team to a variety of theater classes including dance, drama & voice taught by qualified instructors. After lunch, summer campers play exciting outdoor games before they come together with all the teams for showcase rehearsal. Our Jr. campers enjoy a fast-paced, condensed structure to keep them engaged while learning theater basics. All campers perform in the musical theater showcase at the end of the week, featuring a variety of songs, dances and drama. Family and friends are welcome to attend the final presentation!

FOUR WILLOWS FARM SUMMER HORSE CAMPAddress: 1213 N. Franklin Road, Greenwood, IN, 46143Website: www.fourwillowsfarm.comEmail: [email protected]: (317) 862-4691Hours: Mondays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Wednesday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Dates: Beginning June 6: Mondays (11 yrs & older), Tuesdays (7-10 yrs of age); Wednesdays (4-6 yrs of age)Ages: 4 - 17 years of age


Activities Included: Horseback riding, grooming, equine education, horse crafts, barn activitiesCamp Description: Monday and Tuesday Campers will ride twice each day; Mini Campers on Wednesday will ride once! Beginner riders and kids who know how to ride are welcome! We’ll ride in our indoor arena, groom and tack horses, learn fun things about horses and do lots of horse activities! Full day campers should bring a sack lunch – we’ll supply the drinks and snacks. Helmets are provided!

FREETOWN VILLAGE SUMMER CAMPAddress: 5950 E. 46th Street Indianapolis, IN, 46226Website: www.freetownvillage.orgEmail: [email protected]: (317) 631-1870Gender of Campers: CoedHours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Dates: June 13 - July 22, 2016Ages: 5 - 14 (K-8th)Activities Included: Academic enrichment (math/language arts/social studies), arts and crafts, theater, hands-on activities, manners and etiquette lessons, team building, games, weekly field trips.Camp Description: Six weekly sessions of learning and fun! Our camp fosters discovery, appreciation of the arts, and personal growth. Highlighting Indiana and African American history and culture, campers will develop a stronger sense of purpose, while learning about

themselves and their community. Each week ends with a performance showcase of the activities.

GIFTED EDUCATION RESOURCE INSTITUTE- PURDUE UNIVERSITYAddress: 100 N University, Street West Lafayette, IN, 47907Gender of Campers: male/femaleDates: July 3-30Ages: 5th to 12th gradesCamp Description: Purdue University’s GERI program offers academic enrichment camps for gifted students in grades K-12.

GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL JUMP START CLINICSAddress: 11581 Geist Pavilion Dr., Suite 114, Fishers, IN, 46037Website: carmel.goldfishswimschool.com/programs/jump-start-clinics/Email: [email protected]: (317) 810-0790Gender of Campers: Co-edDates: June - AugustAges: 6 months - 12 years oldSpecial Needs Offered: Yes - All are welcomeActivities Included: Swim Lessons


Camp Description: The Fastest Way to Achieve Your Goals. Goldfish Swim Schools’ unique Jump Start Clinics are specially designed for families looking to get their kids water-ready in a hurry. They’re a great way to introduce kids to the fundamentals of water safety, take full advantage of school vacations, get peace-of-mind before a water-centric vacation or even start the journey to an Olympic gold medal. Jump Start Clinics include five consecutive days of 30-minute swim lessons that focus on everything from the teaching the fundamentals of water safety to fine-tuning stroke technique. These clinics are so effective, we guarantee you’ll see significant improvement in your child’s swimming skills in just five short days!

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN: EAGLE CARE DAY CAMPAddress: 6401 E 75th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46062Website: hcsconnect.net/signup/Email: [email protected]: (317) 849-3441Hours: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Dates: May 31-July 29Ages: Entering Kindergarten through Entering 5th gradeActivities Included: Worship, Singing, Art projects, Hands on STEM activities, Group Games, Field Trips off campusCamp Description: Eagle Care Day Camp is open to all entering Kindergarten through entering 5th grade students on the campus of Heritage Christian School.

Campers can choose to attend 1 week or all summer with different themes and activities offered each week. Camp includes STEM hands on activities/experiments, art projects, crazy camp activities and games, field trips off campus during some weeks, and daily corporate worship and devotions.

HI HO VACATIONSAddress: 403 East North Street, Greenfield, IN, 46140Website: www.hihovacations.comEmail: [email protected]: (317) 586-4002Gender of Campers: FamilySpecial Needs Offered: Yes

IMPACT 2818Address: 301 Pennsylvania Parkway, Suite 300, Indianapo-lis, IN, 46280Website: www.BeACamper.comEmail: [email protected]: (888) 628-2818Gender of Campers: boys + girlsDates: variety of events throughout the year with a focus on summer week-long eventsAges: younger elementary | elementary | middle school | high school | family | adults with special needsSpecial Needs Offered: unique events for adults with special needs

REGISTER NOW!!incrediplex.com

For more information about our summer camp, contact our camp director

[email protected] | (317)823-9555

• Basketball• Laser Tag• Video Games• Euro Bungy• Bowling• Soccer

• (4) Large Inflatables• Dodgeball• Volleyball• Rock Climbing• Kickball• Water Days. . . more!


Activities Included: spiritual discipleship and evangelism, character building activities, community development features, high adventure elementsCamp Description: Impact 2818 is the camping ministry of the Indiana Conference UMC with 7 camp locations in Indiana. We invite your children and family to join a camp experience that has an eternal value developing spiritual identity, life-long impact building character and personal-ity, and opportunities for adventures, firsts, accomplish-ments, and victories.

INCREDIPLEX ADVENTURE CAMPAddress: 6002 Sunnyside Road, Indianpolis, IN 46236Website: www.incrediplex.comEmail: [email protected]: (317) 823-9555Gender of Campers: Co-edHours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.Dates: May 31st - August 12thAges: 6 years old - 14 years oldActivities Included: Laser Tag, Bowling, Euro Bungy, 4 Large Inflatables, 4 Story Obstacle Course, Rock Climbing, Giant Soccer, Capture the Flag, Under the Net Dodgeball, Basketball, Nukem, Chaos, Volleyball, Kickball, Four Square, Crafts, and much more...Camp Description: For ages 6-14, this action packed camp includes almost every activity imaginable! Our summer camp offers almost every sport along with a huge variety of active childhood games and our newly renovated attractions including laser tag, bowling, rock climbing, inflatables, and more! Full and half day camp is available. Additional children in the same immediate family will receive a discount when registering for a full week of camp. Register today!

INDIANA STATE MUSEUM SUMMER CAMPAddress: 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, 46204Website: indianamuseum.org/Email: [email protected]: (317) 234-5122Gender of Campers: Male and FemaleHours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Dates: May 31 - July 29, 2016Ages: 6 - 14Activities Included: CSI, culinary, sewing, nature, archaeol-ogy, circus, and architectureCamp Description: Camps begin on May 31st and each week will deliver new adventures based on the museum’s outstanding exhibits and collections. Campers will be in a safe and educational environment while engaged in topics such as forensic science, archaeology, fashion, nature, architecture, history, culinary arts, and the circus.

INDIANAPOLIS CHILDREN’S CHOIR: CHORAL FESTAddress: 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46208Website: www.icchoir.orgEmail: [email protected]: (317) 940-9640Gender of Campers: Male and FemaleHours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Dates: June 13-17 and July 25-29Ages: Entering grades 1-8 in Fall of 2016Special Needs Offered: YesActivities Included: Singing, movement, playing instru-ments, performing in a public concertCamp Description: For over 30 years, the Choral Festival has brought together kids who love to sing for a week of music making and fun! Kids will learn, laugh, and sing together in a vigorous, fast-paced environment. Activities include: Learning songs from a variety of cultures, Vocal development in every choral rehearsal, Games designed to develop rhythm, music reading, and harmonic skills, Drumming, movement, recorder, and Orff Ensemble, Performing in a public concert with the Indianapolis Children’s Choir!

INDIANAPOLIS COMMUNITY TENNIS PROGRAMAddress: 1805 East 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46240Website: www.tennisprogram.comPhone: (317) 295-5377Gender of Campers: Co-edHours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Dates: May 23-July 29Activities Included: Tennis, Swimming, Field Games, Board Games, and moreCamp Description: Fun activities offered rain or shine. A minimum of three hours of tennis, table tennis, swimming (certified lifeguard on duty), board games, conditioning. Campers bring own lunch, water jug, swimsuit, and towel. One snack is served. Arthur Ashe Reading Room is open to campers with over 800 books to checkout and read. Healthy lunches are available at our concession stand for reasonable prices. Program tennis shirt for each partici-pant.

INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ARTAddress: 4000 Michigan Road Indianapolis, IN, 46208Website: www.imamuseum.org/class/summercampEmail: [email protected]: (317) 923-1331Gender of Campers: Hours: Mon-Friday, drop off 8:30amDates: June 13 - July 22, 2016Ages: 4-13Camp Description: Campers, ages 4 - 13, experience hands on activities, both inside and outdoors catering to your child’s educational and artistic needs across our 152 acre campus. Campers will experiment with traditional and


nontraditional materials, make a portfolio of work to take home, and be featured in an end-of-the-week exhibition. Register early as camps do sell out!

INDIANAPOLIS SAILING CLUB SAILING CAMPAddress: 11325 Fall Creek Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46256Website: www.indianapolissailing.orgEmail: [email protected]: (317) 335-7385Gender of Campers: Male & FemaleHours: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (8:30-9 a.m. drop off; 4-4:30 p.m. pick up)Dates: Week 1 June 13-17; Week 2 June 20-24; Week 3 June 27-July 1; Week 4 July 11-15; Week 5 July 18-22; Week 6 July 25-29Ages: 8-16Special Needs Offered: LimitedActivities Included: Sailing, knots, games, weather, fun!Camp Description: The camp for novice to advanced sailors is designed to teach basic sailing and water safety. For advanced sailors, racing skills. Both on and off the water each day, weather permitting. Life jackets are required for all campers (to be supplied by campers).

INDY PARKS SUMMER DAY CAMPSAddress: 9437 Nora Lane, Indianapolis, IN, 46240Phone: (317) 327-7275

Gender of Campers: Male/FemaleHours: 7 a.m.-3 p.m.Dates: 5/31/16-7/29/16Special Needs Offered: InclusionCamp Description: The 2016 Indy Parks summer day camp program offers a wide variety of opportunities including swimming, arts, nature, science and sports. All camps follow a set of high standards and are accredited by the American Camp Association.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF INDIANA: A NEW WORLD IN A WEEKAddress: 4330 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46208Website: www.isind.org/life-at-isi/summer-camps/Email: [email protected]: (317) 923-1951Gender of Campers: AllHours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Dates: Week 1: June 13-17/ Week 2: June 20-24Ages: 3yrs.- Grade 11Activities Included: Language, cooking, art, gymnastics, martial arts, chess, games, computer coding, dance, soccer, volleyball, science, SAT prep and more.Camp Description: From immersive art classes and French and Spanish cooking, to sports and cultural experiences and SAT prep, summer camps at ISI provide the chance to play hard, keep learning, and make lifelong friends. It’s a safe and nurturing atmosphere based around ISI’s own philosophies.

CAMP WEEKSJune 13th-17thJune 20th-24th*June 27th-July 1st

July 11th-15th*July 18th-22ndJuly 25th-29th

* Race Camp


IUPUI DAY CAMPSAddress: 901 West New York St, Indianapolis, IN, 46202Phone: (317) 278-3727Email: [email protected]; www.camps.iupui.eduDates: June 6-August 12, 2016Hours: 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Ages: 5-12 year oldsCost: $180 per week + $25 Before/After CareActivities Included: Daily Swim Lessons, Enrichments, crafts, sports, gamesCamp Description: Children ages 5 - 12 will participate in field trips, 11 & 12 year old leadership academy, crafts, games, and a variety of sports. Campers have the option of Jaguar Camp or a list of Enrichment camps. The Summer Day Camp Guide is online to download and includes the entire camp schedule, enrichment camps descriptions, before and after care, camp fees, and other registration information.

JEWEL SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMPAddress: 5750 E. 30th St., Indianapolis, IN, 46218Website: www.easternstarchurch.orgPhone: (317) 591-5050Gender of Campers: Girls and BoysHours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.Dates: June 6 through July 29, 2016Ages: 5/7, 8/9, 10/11, 12/13Special Needs Offered: None at this timeActivities Included: Bowling, skating, canoeing, basketball, dodgeball, soccer, kickball, swimming lessons, arts and crafts, jewelry engineering, painting, choir, community service, bike riding and video truck...Camp Description: For 18 years Jewel Summer Enrichment camp has offered dynamic field trips to museums, state parks, Sky Zone, YMCA swimming lessons, Camptown at Eagle Creek Park, Bat Cave for roller skating, bowling, Incrediplex, Indiana Fever game, Indianapolis Indians games- knot hole members, college tours (12/13 year olds). We have STEM/STEAM academic rotation projects, community service projects, camp choir visits at nursing homes. Breakfast and lunch are free. All transportation buses have seat belts, camp counselors all have CPR certifications. Security on site.

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL INAddress: 7435 N. Keystone Ave Indianapolis, IN, 46240Website: www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-indyEmail: [email protected]: (317) 252-5900Camp Description: The mornings are spent in large and small group sessions devoted to entrepreneurial and philanthropic topics. The afternoons are spent highlighting experiential learning opportunities with the traditional Junior Achievement BizTown Venue.

MARIAN UNIVERSITY STEM SUMMER CAMPSAddress: 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46222Website: marian.edu/EcoLabEmail: [email protected]: (317) 524-7701Gender of Campers: Co-edHours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with optional before and after care availableDates: June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15Ages: Kindergarten - 9th gradeActivities Included: Hands-on, standards-based classroom, lab and outdoor activities and field tripsCamp Description: Marian University STEM Summer Camps are week-long, standards-based, and grade specific academic enrichment adventures on the campus of Marian University. Each week is a different theme and each week a camper attends will be a different experi-ence. Campers are divided into K - 1st, 2nd - 3rd, 4th-5th and 6th-8th grade groups.

MASTER YOO’S MARTIAL ARTS CAMPAddress: 14765 Hazel Dell Crossing, Suite 700 Noblesville, IN, 46062Website: www.masteryoo.comEmail: [email protected]: (317) 706-8800Gender of Campers: Boys and GirlsHours: VariesDates: All Summer - Open EnrollmentAges: 4-12Activities Included: Martial Arts InstructionCamp Description: Master Yoo’s Martial Arts Summer Camp will increase your child’s FOCUS and CONFIDENCE while they are learning basic Tae Kwon Do skills.

MISSOURI MILITARY ACADEMY: LEADERSHIP, CONFIDENCE AND ACADEMIC CAMPAddress: 240 North Grand Ave Mexico, Missouri, 65265Website: www.missourimilitaryacademy.orgEmail: [email protected]: (573) 581-1776Gender of Campers: MaleDates: Leadership July 10-16; Confidence Camp July 10-16 and July 17-23; Summer Academic Camp June 19-July 15Ages: 8-17Camp Description: Leadership Camp - Boys 12-17; Confi-dence Camp - Boys 8-12; Summer Academic Camp Boys 7-12th grade.

MYARTAddress: Multiply Locations Website: www.myartindy.comEmail: [email protected]


Phone: (317) 443-6831Gender of Campers: Co-edHours: Weekly camps: Mon-Thurs, ages 5 & up (9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.), Mon-Thurs, ages 11 & up (1:30 pm-4:00pm.); One day camps: Fridays, ages 5 & up (9:00am.-12:00 pm)Dates: All Through the Summer, Starting June 6thAges: 5-TeenActivities Included: Creating art through drawing, painting & collagingCamp Description: Cost: 4 day camps -$140 & Friday one-day camps - $40; includes all art supplies. Myart offers weekly and one-day summer art camps for ages 5 and up. Students learn drawing and painting techniques to create amazing art all centered on a specific theme. Weekly camps include Cartooning, Safari & Farm Animals, Fantasy, Star Wars, Around the World, and Surf & Sea. One day camps include Fairies, Dogs, Big Cats & Birds of a Feather. Campers work in a variety of media, including markers, oil and chalk pastels, watercolor, and acrylics on canvas. Every year we offer brand new projects so returning campers are always creating something new and fun!

NOBLE KIDS CAMPAddress: 701 Cirero Road, Noblesville, IN, 46060Website: www.noblesvilleparks.orgEmail: [email protected]: (317) 770-5750Hours: 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m. with extended careDates: June 6-August 5

Ages: K-6 gradeActivities Included: Sports, Games, Arts, Science, & team buildingCamp Description: This day long camp will be an exciting mix of camper and counselor led activities centered on a wide variety of themes including Olympics, Minute to win it, and Camp Carnival.

PARK TUDOR SUMMER EXPERIENCEAddress: 7200 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN, 46240Website: www.parktudor.org/summerEmail: [email protected]: (317) 415-2898Hours: Mornings 9 a.m.-noon; Afternoons 1-4 p.m.Dates: June 6th - July 29thAges: 3-18Camp Description: Looking for a rewarding and enriching academic summer program in Indianapolis? Look no further than Park Tudor, which offers a variety of fun and educational summer classes and camps. Park Tudor School invites all students ages 3-18 to attend its summer programs. In keeping with the mission of Park Tudor School, you will find our summer programs offer small class sizes and varied experiences that will foster creativity and a joy for learning.

WEEKLY SUMMER CAMPS

FULL-DAY CAMPS

Mon. - Fri. from 9:00am – 4:00pmActivities & adventures structured around unique, specific themes.

HALF-DAY CAMPS

Mon. - Thurs. from 9:00am – 12:00pmActivities will include sports, crafts, swimming, and water safety.

CONTACT US TODAY • (317) 773-739915550 Stony Creek Way • Noblesville, IN 46060

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Zionsville 317.490.6625 Carmel, Fishers & Noblesville

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SPRING BREAK &SUMMER CAMPS!

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Weekly and one day art camps!

Draw, paint & collage in our themed artcamps including Kites & Pinwheels, Farm & Safari Animals, Surf & Sea, Cartooning, Around the World, Fantasy & more! REGISTER NOW!


Activities Included: gymnastics, strengthening, tumbling Camp Description: Come get into the Olympic spirit while learning the sport of gymnastics. Our camp will divide children into groups based on their level of experience and age to improve their strength, agility, gymnastics and dance skills during this fun-filled week. No prior experi-ence needed.

SC-LEGENDS SUMMER CAMPAddress: 10601 Cumberland Road Fishers, IN, 46037Website: stonycreekswimcenter.com/programs/summer-camps/Email: [email protected]: (317) 773-7399Gender of Campers: Co-edHours: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Dates: June 6th-July 29thAges: 3-5 years old & 5-13 years oldSpecial Needs Offered: All special needsActivities Included: sports, arts, field trips, crafts, cultural, swimmingCamp Description: SC - Legends offers weekly full-day & half-day summer camps that are designed to keep children active all summer, both physically and mentally. Each camp has activities and adventures structured around unique, specific themes. Activities will include sports, crafts, swimming, and water safety.

PREP AT BREBEUFAddress: 2801 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN, 46268Website: www.brebeuf.org/prepEmail: [email protected]: 317-524-7009Gender of Campers: Co-edHours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Dates: June 13 - July 22Ages: 6-14Activities Included: Potential for field trips, outdoor activi-ties, performances, cross-cultural learning experiences, instruction by elite faculty membersCamp Description: Prep at Brebeuf is an all-encompassing summer camp program that provides academic workshops and athletic camps. These summer workshops will provide middle school students with engaging activities and experiences to enhance their summer vacation. Before and after care will be available.

RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS CAMPAddress: 8070 Georgetown Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46268Website: www.indystars.netEmail: [email protected]: (317) 986-5705Gender of Campers: femaleHours: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., before and aftercare availableDates: 6/27-7/1Ages: K-14

2016SummerThe Orchard School’s

C A M P

Academics • Art • Canoeing • Cooking • Drama • Fun • Hiking • Music Science • Sewing • Sports • The Great Outdoors

Half-Day/Full-Day Camps

Before/After-Care Options

Camps Offered June 6 - July 29, 2016For more information contact Jane Gailey at 317.713.5702 or visit www.orchard.org.

Age 3 - June 6 - Ju l y 29

Grade 8


SCHOOL OF ROCK MUSIC BOOT CAMPSAddress: 11740 Olio Rd Fishers, IN, 46037Website: Carmel.SchoolofRock.comEmail: [email protected]: (317) 848-7625Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Dates: June 13- 17; June 20-24; July 18-22; July 25-29Ages: 8-12 (Beginner); 12-18 (Intermediate/advanced – unless evaluation done for younger than 12)Camp Description: School of Rock Camps are a great way to rock your summer! We have 2 beginner camps and two intermediate/advanced camps (themes are Oasis and Foo Fighters) in Carmel, and two beginner camps and one intermediate/advanced camp (theme is Foo Fighters) in Fishers. Every week ends in a LIVE performance! Indy’s Child readers will receive a 10% discount off of camps. Please use the code INDYSCHILD10 at check out on our site.

ST. RICHARD’S DRAGON DAY CAMPAddress: 33 E. 33rd Street Indianapolis, Indiana, 46205Website: www.strichardsschool.org Email: [email protected]: (317) 926-0425Gender of Campers: Co-Ed

Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Extended Care Options Available from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Dates: May 31st - August 12thAges: Junior Kindergarten (age 4) - Grade 8Activities Included: Active Outdoor Summer Curriculum, Academic Review and Thematic Learning, Theme Based Crafts and Games, Swimming With Weekly Swim LessonsCamp Description: The goal of SRES summer camp is to provide opportunities for children to try new things, socialize, learn skills, and have fun! We value the indi-vidual interests of each child, allowing each camper a chance at experiencing success. Weekly sessions provide children with enriching activities and a summer spent in a nurturing, and safe environment.

Our summer programs are open to all Central Indiana students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12, and offer a great introduction to the extraordinary opportunities available at Park Tudor.

From Cub Camp for 3 & 4 year-olds to the Innovators Institute for high school students, Park Tudor summer programs offer something for everyone – arts & crafts, sports, performing arts, science, literature, Spanish

language immersion, chess & gaming, and more!

Visit www.parktudor.org/summer for more information.


SULLIVANMUNCE SUMMER ART CAMPS 2016Address: 225 W. Hawthorne St., Zionsville, IN, 46077Website: sullivanmunce.org/Email: [email protected]: (317) 873-4900Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Dates: June, July, AugustAges: 7-17Activities Included: Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Clay, Mixed MediaCamp Description: Looking for a fun and unique experi-ence for your kids during summer break? At the Sul-livanMunce Cultural Center children will gain experience working with a variety of art materials while learning about famous artists. Drawing, painting, sculpture, clay, mixed media, drama and more!

SUMMER ART CAMPS AT THE INDIANAPOLIS ART CENTERAddress: 820 E. 67th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46220Website: indplsartcenter.org/artclasses/camps/Email: [email protected]: (317) 255-2464Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Dates: June 13 to July 31Ages: 4 to 18Activities Included: Art making, creative outdoor play, flexing creative musclesCamp Description: Working with professional artists, our campers will explore new media, improve their artistic skills, learn to express themselves creatively and gain a deeper appreciation for the visual arts.

SUMMER CAMPS AT UINDYAddress: 1400 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227Website: uindy.edu/summer Email: [email protected]: 317-791-5946Gender of Campers: Male and FemaleHours: Both day camps and overnight residential camps Dates: Various camps offerings begin in early June and run through early AugustAges: Camps vary in age from elementary through high school studentsActivities Included: Academic Camps, Sports Camps, Arts CampsCamp Description: Combine summer fun with learning and skill development by enrolling your child in a UIndy summer camp. UIndy offers programs for kids in elemen-tary through high school, and options include music, sports, theatre, leadership, STEM and other enrichment subjects. Check the website often—new camp information will be added as it becomes available.

THE CHILDREN’S HOUSE SUMMER CAMPAddress: 2404 W. 62nd. St., Indianapolis, IN, 46268Website: www.tchindy.orgEmail: [email protected]: (317) 253-3033Gender of Campers: boys and girlsHours: Camp day 9 a.m.-4 pm. Extended hours 7 a.m.-5:45 p.m.Dates: June 13, 2016 to August 19, 2016Ages: 3-12Activities Included: art activities; writing workshops; library reading program; puppetry; theater; swimming; hikingCamp Description: The Children’s House day camp provides weekly themed activities in a relaxing environ-ment free of competition. Day camp activities include arts and crafts, drama, ceramics, recreational swimming, field trips, reading and outdoor games. Enrollment for day camp is limited to 20 children. Our summer preschool program is limited to 15 children.

ONE WEEK, TWO WEEK, & PARTIAL WEEK SESSIONS

LOCATED ON SCENIC GREAT BEAR LAKE12370 45th Street, Bloomingdale, MI 46026

www.vbyc.org | (269) 521-3855

SESSIONS FOR AGES 6-18

Financial Assistance Available

Activities Include:- Canoeing/Kayaking- Crafts- Nature- Target Sports (Archery) AND MANY MORE!!

Mid June - Mid August

“66 YEARS OF AWESOMENESS”


arts, hiking, camping, music and academics. We offer before and after care as well as a special early childhood program for 3-5 year olds. Explore what we have to offer and find a passion of your own.

THE SALVATION ARMY DAY CAMPAddress: 4400 N. High School Road AND 1337 Shelby St. Indianapolis, IN, 46208Website: salvationarmyindiana.org/locations/indianapolis-marion-county-locations-and-programs/Email: [email protected]: (317) 224-1046Gender of Campers: Co-edDates: June 6-July 29Ages: 5-12 for day camp; 6-17 residentialCamp Description: The Salvation Army of Indianapolis offers two summer day camps - Eagle Creek (317-299-4454) & Fountain Square (317-632-0156). For specific Day Camp details, contact the individual sites. We also have opportunities for kids to attend overnight camps at Hidden Falls Camp in Bedford, IN.

THE CRUX CLIMBING CAMPAddress: 7998 Georgetown Rd Ste. 700, Indpls., IN, 46268 Website: camptown.net/crux/Email: [email protected]: 3rd-5th grades AM Sessions; 6th-8th grades PM SessionsDates: 8 .m./12 p.m. (3rd-5th) and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. (6th-8th)Activities Included: Bouldering/Climbing, Speed Wall, Camp GamesCamp Description: Climbing day camp in the CRUX at Camptown! Climb with us on our 1, 200 square foot boul-dering wall. Each day we will cover a climbing principle: Safety, Conditioning, Movements, Routes, and Problem Solving. Morning sessions will be geared for 3rd-5th graders and afternoon sessions will be geared towards 6th-8th graders.

THE ORCHARD SCHOOLAddress: 615 W. 64th St. Indianapolis, IN, 46260Website: www.orchard.orgEmail: [email protected]: 317-713-5702Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.Ages: age 3 - 8th gradeCamp Description: Orchard Summer camp is an oppor-tunity for campers age 3 to 8th grade to play, meet new friends and take part in camps that meet your interests. Orchard Summer Camps include sports, cooking, drama,

EVERY SUMMER HAS A STORY

YMCA OVERNIGHT CAMP (ages 7-17)

at the Flat Rock River YMCA

Just 45 minutes SE of Indy in beautiful St. Paul, Indiana!Kayaking, Zip Line, Horseback Riding, & More!

YMCA DAY CAMP(ages 3-16)

through the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis

Find yours at www.OurCauseIsYou.org/camp

100+ Popular-themed Camps at 25+ Locations

Convenient Hours for parents

(6:30 am-6:00 pm)

Full-time (3-5 days/week) or Part-time (1-2 days/week)!


VAN BUREN YOUTH CAMPAddress: 12370 45th Street, Bloomingdale, MI 49026Website: www.vbyc.orgEmail: [email protected]: (269) 267-9586Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Dates: Mid-June through Mid-AugustAges: 6-18Activities Included: Canoeing, kayaking, swimming, nature, crafts, target sports (archery/riflery/rock range), low ropes/initiatives, Song/Dance/Drama, daily thought ceremony, flag raising/lowering, stories at snack time, campfire, evening/afternoon free time, camp storeCamp Description: We are a traditional co-ed, residential camp program located on Great Bear Lake in Blooming-dale, Michigan. We specialize in Leadership training and focus on good citizenship and doing your part to make the world a better place. Situated on 100 acres of deciduous woodlands, with nature trails, streams, and natural play areas.

YMCA CAMP KERNAddress: 5291 St., Rt. 350, Oregonia, OH, 45054Website: www.campkern.orgEmail: [email protected]: (513) 932-3756Gender of Campers: Co-edHours: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Dates: June 12 - August 6Ages: 5-16Activities Included: Climbing, Swimming, Canoeing, Zip Lines, Archery, BB Guns, Sports, Campfires, and More!Camp Description: At YMCA Camp Kern, we build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities through programs that teach the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. With all sorts of programs for all types of Kids, Camp Kern is the Summer Camp for your child this Summer!

YMCA OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS DAY & OVERNIGHT CAMPWebsite: www.OurCauseIsYou.org/campEmail: [email protected]: (317) 865-6476Gender of Campers: Co-edHours: vary (6 a.m.-6 p.m. and overnight)Dates: Beginning in May, through AugustAges: preschool - 18Special Needs Offered: yesCamp Description: EVERY SUMMER HAS A STORY. Find yours at the Y! The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis has more than 100 camps at 28 locations around the city for the best adventures in Day Camp, with traditional, arts & crafts, sports, and specialty/enrichment camp options. Looking for an amazing overnight experience? Then the Flat Rock River YMCA Camp is for you! Please consult our brochures or visit www.OurCauseIsYou.org for more information. See you at Y Camp!

YOUNG ACTORS THEATREAddress: 401 E. Michigan St. Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204Website: www.yatkids.orgEmail: [email protected]: (317) 432-8352Gender of Campers: Male and FemaleHours: VaryDates: June 13th - July 30thAges: K-12thSpecial Needs Offered: YesActivities Included: Day camps ending in productions, teen sleep away theatre campCamp Description: YAT offers week-long acting camps ending in original productions for K-7th graders. Themes include Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Goldilocks and more! For teens we have week-long sleep away camps where participants create an original, theatrical piece. Themes include a comedy scary movie and a mockumentary of camp life.


THE JOY OF BEING A CAMP PARENTA Letter From the American Camp Association

Dear Parents,

Welcome! Welcome to the joy of being a camp parent. The greatest gifts that parents can give their children are independence and resiliency, and by choosing to send your child to camp, you have given both.

By choosing to send your child to camp, you are placing them in an intentional environment designed specifically to help develop the life skills needed to be a successful and competent adult — skills like self-confidence, leader-ship, and empathy. Your child will have the opportunity to develop new interests and authentic relationships with mentors and peers — experiences that truly last a lifetime.

Through the camp experience, your child has become a member of a wonderful community — a community where character is built and civility toward each other is nurtured. In a world where interactions with other people have become increasingly impersonal, the ability to relate to another human being — to understand that the world is bigger and more complex than a Facebook profile page — is paramount.-Tomorrow’s leaders will not be those who can type or text with lightning speed, they will be those who can have a face-to-face conversation and articulate their thoughts, ideas, and values. Tomorrow’s leaders will be able to relate globally and find common ground with people who are vastly different from themselves — people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Tomorrow’s leaders will be made and educated by experi-ences like camp.

Camp is one of the oldest and finest community-based ex-periential education and development models in America. With concerns about summer learning loss, it’s important for families to know that camp truly is a classroom without walls — providing fun designed around intentional pro-gramming.

Research tells us that involvement in intentional programs during summer months can help stem the natural summer learning loss that occurs when children are out of school. For 150 years, camp has been the natural extension of traditional education — an intentional, expanded learning environment that provides enrichment and a hands-on ex-periential education like no other.

Camp is the continuation and expansion of a traditional education. It focuses on the whole child — providing physical, social, and developmental growth, all of which are precursors to academic achievement. Camp is an equal opportunity life-changer and provides hands-on experi-ences that allow all children, even those who struggle in traditional educational settings, to feel successful and have a sense of accomplishment.

As the parent of a camper, you will notice amazing changes in your child. You will see growth and maturity and confi-dence when your camper returns home. As a camp parent, I watched my son after he returned from summer camp with wonder. It was obvious that remarkable growth was underway. He was engaged, giving, and confident.

It was then that I “got it” from the parent perspective. Simply viewing camp as a fun experience was somehow to miss the point — it’s more than that. Camp is a place

where children have their mental, personal, emotional, and physical needs nurtured. Where they learn to get along with others, to take safe risks, to deal with conflict in a constructive way that encourages them to be creative, to explore and discover, to learn by actively doing, to try — and sometimes to fail and try again. In the camp community, I find what I intuitively know as a parent — to be a positive, productive adult, one needs the opportunity to truly experience childhood. That

is how genuine growth happens.

Congratulations on the decision to join the ranks of the camp parent. You have joined a contemporary tradition that is 150 years young — one that has strengthened the fabric of America and will continue to do so in the future.

Your fellow parent,

Peg Smith, CEO, American Camp Association

Tomorrow’s leaders will be made and

educated by experiences like camp.


NOTES

Growing up, kids are full of surprises.

And as they (and their taste buds)

evolve, so do their health needs.

That’s why we offer a rotating

schedule of Pediatric Specialty

Outpatient Clinics in a variety

of medical fields, from cardiology

to nutrition. We can even perform

on-site lab tests and imaging.

To learn more about our Pediatric Specialty Outpatient Clinics,

call (317) 528-5265 or visit FranciscanStFrancis.org/pediatrics.

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