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P L A N A S U M M E R O F F U N A L L I N O N E D AY !
INDY’S CHILD
CAMP FAIR
2018
I N D Y ’ S C H I L D M A G A Z I N E ’ S 2 9 TH A N N U A L
CAMP FAIR
2018
PRESENTED BY
GOLD SPONSORS
Camps
@UIndy
FIND YOUR FUN THIS SUMMER!
Combine summer fun with learning and skill development by enrolling
in a University of Indianapolis summer camp. UIndy offers programs for
kids in elementary through high school, and options include music, sports,
theatre, STEM and other enrichment subjects.
With UIndy summer camps, you can expect:
• High–quality programs led by renowned faculty and experienced coaches
• Affordable options & convenient location just 10 minutes from downtown
REGISTRATION OPEN AT CAMPS.UINDY.EDU
table of CONTENTS Anderson University Summer Camps 4 Indianapolis Children’s Choir 11 Beth-El Zedeck Early Childhood Preparing Happy Campers 12 Center “Dog Days of Summer” 4 Indianapolis Community Booth Tarkington Civic Tennis Program 14 Theatre Jr. Civic Summer Camp 4 JEWEL Summer Enrichment Camp 14 Bradford Woods - Camp Riley 4 Marian University STEM Butler Community Arts School 4 Summer Camps 14 Camp Belzer 6 Master Yoo’s Tae Kwon Do Camp Carson YMCA 6 & Character Development 14 Camp Crosley YMCA 7 Missouri Military Academy 14 Camp Invention 7 Myart 15 Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation 8 Purdue GERI 15 Central Indiana Academy Summer Camps at UINDY 15 of Dance/CIDE 8 Summer U at University Confucius Institute Chinese High School 15 Culture Camp 8 The Children’s House Conner Prairie Summer Day Camps 8 Summer Camp 15 Culver Summer Schools & Camps 8 The Etiquette and Leadership CYO Camp Rancho Framasa 10 Institute of Indiana 16 Goldfish Swim School 10 Think Forward Foundation- Heritage Day Camps 10 Lemonade Day Greater iD Tech 10 Indianapolis 16 Indiana State Museum WeHaKee Camp for Girls 16 Summer Camp 10 Where Art Meets Heart 16 Indianapolis Art Center Wright’s Summer Camps 2018 16 Summer Art Camps 11 YMCA of Greater Indianapolis 18 INDYSCHILD.COM 3
Anderson University Summer Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Jr.
Camps Civic Summer Camp
Address: 1100 E. 5th Street, Anderson, IN 46012 Address: Civic Theatre, 3 Center Green, Carmel, IN
Website: www.anderson.edu/summer 46032
Email: kjgoodwin@anderson.edu Website: www.civictheatre.org
Contact: Jill Goodwin Email: karaline@civictheatre.org
Phone: (765) 641-4144 Contact: Karaline Feller
Dates: June and July Phone: (317) 853-6327
Ages: 3-18 Dates: 6/25-6/28 & 7/23-7/26
Type of Camp: Day + Residential Hours: Times vary by class
Gender of Campers: Co-ed Ages: 4-5 & 6-7
Activities: Explore our summer camps in basketball, Special Needs Offered: No
design, dance, filmmaking, football, music business, Type of Camp: Day
music education, musical theatre, soccer, string instru- Gender of Campers: Male & Female
ments, STEM, and volleyball. Camp Description: Musical Theatre Mini: Musical
Camp Description: Summer camps at Anderson Theatre Camp in a compact package perfect for
University have been a tradition for more than budding young actor/singer/dancers! Curriculum
20 years. We strive to provide exciting summer includes abbreviated instruction in all three areas
enrichment opportunities for kids of all ages, offering with lots of fun along the way. Superhero: Dunh-
athletic camps for boys and girls from ages 3-18 as well dunh-da-dunh! Always wanted to be a superhero?
as pre-college experiences in music, dance, design, Campers will create their very own superhero
STEM, and filmmaking for high school students. We character as they jump into the complex world of
hope to be a part of your family summer plans! dramatic storytelling.
Beth-El Zedeck Early Childhood Bradford Woods - Camp Riley
Center “Dog Days of Summer” Address: 5040 State Rd 67 N, Martinsville, IN 46151
Address: 600 West 70th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 Website: www.bradwoods.org/campriley
Website: www.bez613.org Email: nyhunter@indiana.edu
Email: jwaldman@bez613.org Contact: Nicholas Hunter-Shields
Contact: Joanie Waldman Phone: (765) 349-2915
Phone: (317) 259-6854 Dates: Sessions offered May-July
Dates: Session 1: June 4 - June 29; Session 2: July Ages: 8-18
2 - July 27 Special Needs Offered: For children with physical
Hours: Flexible hours. Half Days/Full Days Early drop and/or cognitive disabilities
off as early as 7:30 am and late pickup anytime up until Type of Camp: Residential
6 pm/5:30 pm on Fridays Gender of Campers: Co-ed
Ages: 12 months+ through 5 years+ Activities: Horseback riding, climbing tower, alpine
Type of Camp: Day tower, canoeing, boat rides, nature, creative arts,
Gender of Campers: Co-ed music
Activities: Weekly creative themes, arts and crafts, Camp Description: Camp Riley empowers children
water fun at the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Aquatic with physical disabilities by providing enriching,
Complex for 3’s 4’s and 5’s. Water play for 12 months life-changing experiences in a traditional camping
through 2’s. Music/Creative Movement, Entertainment, environment tailored to their individual needs. For 62
Field Trip Fridays for 4’s and 5’s. years, campers have shattered perceived limitations,
Camp Description: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Our met new friends and reached higher achievements,
Program recognizes that children learn through allowing them to return home with an increased
play. Play fosters total development and should be sense of independence and confidence.
interwoven in everything children do. During camp,
the children will experiment and explore by using Butler Community Arts School
all five senses. Our campers will thrive on creativity, Address: 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
exploration, discovery, spontaneity and lots of love! 46208
Website: www.butler.edu/bcas/summer-camps
Email: bcas@butler.edu
4 2018 SUMMER CAMP FAIR
Explore
our summer camps
in basketball, design,
dance, filmmaking, music
business, music education,
musical theatre, soccer,
2018 string instruments,
STEM, and
volleyball.
Register online today!
anderson.edu/summer
Summer Camps:
(Most camps serve ages 7–11 and 12–18)
Are you or your child Arts Camp
Ballet Summer
Intensive
interested in music? Bass Camp
Brass Camp
Guitar Camp (NEW!)
The Butler Community Arts Jazz Camp
School is the place for you. Percussion Camp
Serving children as young as 5 to Piano Camps
adults, the school offers summer Snare & Tenor Camp
camps, private lessons, and group Strings Camp
classes String Scholars Camp
—all at an affordable price. Theatre Camps
Instruction is held on the Butler Voice Camp
campus by trained Jordan Woodwind Camp
College of the Arts students.
For more information, visit
www.butler.edu/bcas
or email bcas@butler.edu.
INDYSCHILD.COM 5
Phone: (317) 940-5500 Special Needs Offered: Wheelchair accessible,
Dates: June 8-July 28 behavioral support team
Ages: 7-18 Type of Camp: Day
Type of Camp: Day + Residential Gender of Campers: Boys & Girls
Gender of Campers: Co-ed Activities: Swimming, Archery, BB Guns, Obstacle
Activities: Arts and Music Camps Courses, Crafts, STEM, games, outdoor learning
Camp Description: BCAS Summer Camps for ages Camp Description: Acclaimed as the world’s
7-11 & 12-18: June – Bass, Brass, Guitar, Percussion, greatest day camp, Belzer offers tons of opportu-
Piano, Snare & Tenor, Strings, Theatre, Woodwind; nities to the Boys and Girls of Central Indiana. 100
July — Ballet Intensive, Jazz, Theatre: Focus on years in operation on a 200 acre facility surrounded
Shakespeare, Voice, Arts, Piano, Strings. See website by forest in the middle of the city. Belzer is the ideal
for details and registration. Commuter and residential stomping grounds for the youth to grow, play, and
options are available for age 12-18 camps. Need- learn. It is our goal to provide new experiences of the
based scholarships available. highest quality for every child who enters our gate.
Camp Belzer Camp Carson YMCA
Address: 6102 Boy Scout Road, Indianapolis, Indiana Address: 2034 Outer Lake Road, Princeton, Indiana
46226 (IN) 47670
Website: campbelzer.org Website: www.campcarson.org/
Email: info@campbelzer.org Email: campinfo@ymcacampcarson.org
Contact: Jacob Yarling Contact: Mark Scoular
Phone: (317) 546-6031 Phone: (812) 385-3597
Dates: July 2 - July 20th Dates: June 3-July 27
Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm (5:30pm extended day Ages: 7-16
option) Special Needs Offered: Type 1 Diabetes, Camps for
Ages: 6-11
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Type of Camp: Residential
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Gender of Campers: Co-ed Camp Description: For over 100 years Camp
Activities: Horseback riding, dirt bikes, robotics, Crosley YMCA has been strengthening individuals,
nature, arts & crafts, archery, climbing tower, riflery, families and communities through our residential
canoeing, kayaking, sailing, fishing, soccer, basketball, camping, outdoor education and groups and
mountain bikes, mountain boards, woodworking, radio retreats programs. Located on 400 acres on Lake
station and more Little Tippecanoe in northern Indiana, our facilities
Camp Description: Fly from the zipline, create a clay are warm and welcoming and our staff, well trained.
pot, ride horses or dirt bikes. Build your confidence Come to Camp Crosley YMCA. It’s where you
and self-esteem as you join campers and staff from BELONG.
around the country and the world in a camp family
where all kids are Accepted, Challenged and Empow- Camp Invention
ered. ALL new cabins built in 2014.
Address: Multiple locations throughout Indianapolis
Website: campinvention.org/
Camp Crosley YMCA Phone: (800) 968-4332
Website: www.campcrosley.org Email: campinvention@invent.org,
Phone: (574) 834-2331 Dates: Varies by location
Email: info@campcrosley.org Hours: Varies by location
Dates: One week sessions starting June 3 -Aug. 4 Ages: Kindergarten through 6th grade
Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm for the office Special Needs Offered: Yes
Ages: 6-15 Type of Camp: Day
Activities Included: H2Whoa Zone Water Recreation Gender of Campers: Boys and Girls
Area with beach, swimming, log rolling, high ropes Camp Description: Camp Invention’s all-new
course, zipline, climbing wall, canoeing, kayaking, summer curriculum, allows children in grades K-6 to
paddleboarding, fishing, archery, Riflery, field sports, create a vehicle of the future, design a mechanical
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14950 GREYHOUND COURT • SUITE 4 • CARMEL • IN
2018 SUMMER DANCE CAMPS
FOR AGES 3-6 FOR AGES 7-9
JUNE 25-29 ROYAL PRINCESS BALL JUNE 25-29 YOUTH SUMMER BALLET INTENSIVE
Does your child love being a princess? This camp A week of ballet, contemporary and modern instruction.
is perfect for your little dancer!
FOR AGES 10 AND UP
JULY 9-13 MOANA AND MAUI'S ADVENTURES
Based on the movie, "Moana", dancers will enjoy JUNE 11-22 SUMMER BALLET INTENSIVE
tropical themed crafts, dances and learn the im- Two weeks of ballet, contemporary and modern
portance of leadership and finding yourself. instruction.
Sponsored by Central Indiana Dance Ensemble.
JULY 16-20 FAIRYTALE PRINCESSES
Dancers will feel like real princesses as we explore the
stories of all of the Disney princesses through
crafts, activities and dances!
FOR THE MOST
JULY 23-27 MOANA'S ISLAND LUAU
Don't worry if you missed the first week of 'Moana', UP TO DATE INFORMATION
VISIT WWW.CIAODANCE.COM
dancers will enjoy all new 'Moana' themed crafts,
activities and dances!
JULY 30-AUG 3 ELSA & ANNA’S FROZEN ADVENTURE
Dancers will enjoy 'Frozen' and 'Frozen Fever' themed
OR BY PHONE AT 317-581-2423
crafts, activities and dances fit for an ice princess!
INDYSCHILD.COM 7
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Email: ciindy@iupui.edu
Contact: Noah Buonanno
Address: 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel, IN Phone: (317) 278-7900
46032 Dates: June 4 - July 27, 2018
Website: www.carmelclayparks.com/summer- Hours: 7:30am - 6pm
campseries
Ages: Grades K-8
Email: bjohnson@carmelclayparks.com Type of Camp: Day
Contact: Ben Johnson Activities: Chinese, Calligraphy, Crafts & Sports,
Phone: (317) 573-5240 Singing & Dancing, Math & Reading
Dates: June 4-August 3 (Monday-Friday) Camp Description: For language learning, the
Hours: 7am-6pm (hours vary by specific camp) younger the better. To better prepare our children to
Ages: 5-15 years (ages vary by specific camp) learn about China, the Confucius Institute in Indianap-
Special Needs Offered: Yes. Contact arich@carmel- olis offers a Chinese Culture summer day camp for K-8
clayparks.com with questions. students (at least 5 years old). The camp is held on the
Type of Camp: Day IUPUI campus, and last for 1-8 weeks.
Gender of Campers: Co-ed
Activities: Themes include: art, theatre, sports,
nature and science.
Conner Prairie Summer Day Camps
Camp Description: The Summer Camp Series Address: 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, IN 46038
themes include art, theatre, sports, nature and Website: www.connerprairie.org
science. Camps run 7am-6pm (Mon-Fri), but vary Email: camp@connerprairie.org
based on camp. Ratios are either 1-to-10 or 1-to-12 Contact: Julie McCarthy
depending on the camp offering. We hope to see Phone: (317) 776-6000
you at camp this summer! Dates: May 29 - August 3, 2018
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm; early arrival and late pick up
Central Indiana Academy of are available for additional fee
Ages: Adventure Camp ages 5-15; Specialty Camps
Dance/CIDE ages 8-12
Address: 14950 Greyhound Ct.,Suite #4 Carmel, IN Type of Camp: Day
46032 Gender of Campers: Male and Female
Website: www.ciaodance.com Camp Description: Adventure Camp includes a
Email: Studio@ciaodance.com backyard zip line, swimming, canoeing, fishing, horse
Contact: Vikki Gauker riding, crafts, hiking, challenge course, archery and
Phone: (317) 581-2423 more! All outdoor action packed fun!
Dates: June - July Specialty Camp activities vary by camp. We offer Art
Ages: 3-18: Camp, Archaeology Camp, Maker Camp, Science
Type of Camp: Day Camp for Girls, Science Camp for Boys, and Photogra-
Camp Description: There’s something for everyone phy Camp. Camps are in a unique environment, with
this summer at Central Indiana Academy of Dance!! well trained, skilled staff.
The summer starts off June 11th with our popular
young dancer day camps, featuring themes such as Culver Summer Schools & Camps
Moana and Frozen for ages 3 -6!! Themes change
Address: 1300 Academy Rd #138, Culver, IN 46511
each week, as do the crafts, and each camp features
Website: www.culver.org/summer
a studio performance at the end of the week! And
Email: summer@culver.org
don’t forget to join us for our Youth Dance Camp
June 25th -29th, for ages 6-10, and Central Indiana Contact: Kelly Rogers
Dance Ensemble’s annual Summer Intensive, for your Phone: (574) 842-8491
experienced dancer, June 11th - 22nd! Dates: June 6-9 and June 15-July 27
Ages: 7-17
Type of Camp: Residential
Confucius Institute Chinese Gender of Campers: Co-ed
Culture Camp Activities: Leadership, aviation, horseback riding,
Address: 425 University Blvd, CA 129, IUPUI, India- water ski, arts and crafts, archery, skeet, scouting,
napolis, Indiana 46202 hockey, ice skating, ceramics, theatre
Website: www.iupui.edu/~china/courses/sum- Camp Description: Founded in 1902, Culver Summer
mer-camp/ Schools and Camps is a fun- filled, naturally beautiful
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Supported by INDYSCHILD.COM 9
1,800-acre setting where over 1,400 young people Dates: June 4, 2018-July 27, 2018
from around the world, ages 7-17, develop positive Hours: 9am-3:30pm
self-esteem through accomplishment and self-disci- Ages: Entering Kindergarten-Entering 5th Grade
pline. It is a high challenge-high support environment Type of Camp: Male and Female
for learning leadership skills that improve personal Gender of Campers: Male and Female
confidence. Activities: Academic STEM enrichment activities,
Field Trips office campus
CYO Camp Rancho Framasa Camp Description: June 4-8, Spy Week, June
Address: 2230 Clay Lick Rd., Nashville, Indiana 47448 11-15 Art Extravaganza, June 18-22 Amazing Race,
Website: www.campranchoframasa.org/ June 25-29 Space Week, July 9-13 Spring Hill, July
16-20 Camp Invention, July 23-27 Game Creating,
Email: info@campranchoframasa.org
Before Care is available 7:30-9:00 AM, After Care is
Contact: Lauren Verhiley
available 4:00-5:30 PM. Hands on STEM activities, art
Phone: (888) 988-2839
projects, scavenger hunts, field trips, robot builds,
Dates: June 3 - July 27 and programming, outdoor activities, daily devotions
Ages: 7-19+ and worship.
Special Needs Offered: All programs are inclusive of
all children
Type of Camp: Day + Residential iD Tech
Gender of Campers: Co-ed Address: 910 E. Hamilton Ave, Suite 300, Campbell,
Activities: Horseback riding, Swimming, High Ropes, CA 95008
Drama, Archery, Sports, Games, Arts & Crafts, Website: www.iDTech.com
Firebuilding, Canoeing, Campfires, All Camp Evening Email: info@iDTech.com
Games, etc. Phone: (800) 709-8324
Camp Description: American Camp Association Dates: Varies June - August
accredited camp. Established in 1964, our residential Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm Monday - Friday
camp offers 3 and 6 day sessions in beautiful Brown Ages: 7-17
County, Indiana. Our day camps are located in India- Type of Camp: Day + Residential, Summer Classes
napolis. Operated by the Catholic Youth Organization Gender of Campers: Male and Female
and inclusive of all children of all abilities. A United Activities: Coding, Engineering, Game Design, 3D
Way agency camp. Printing, Sports/Recreation
Camp Description: iD Tech Camps is our flagship
Goldfish Swim School program for students ages 7-17. We offer courses in
Address: Carmel: 271 Merchants Square Dr Carmel, programming, video game design, robotics, virtual
reality, 3D modeling/printing, filmmaking, photogra-
IN 46032 & Fishers: 11581 Geist Pavilion Dr Fishers, IN
phy, and more. These weeklong day and overnight
46037
summer camps include hands-on, personalized
Website: www.goldfishswimschool.com
technology instruction and a variety of fun summer
Email: swimfishers@goldfishss.com
camp activities. Indiana locations include Butler and
Contact: Andrew Joseph Purdue.
Phone: (317) 810-0790
Special Needs Offered: Yes
Type of Camp: Day Indiana State Museum Summer
Gender of Campers: Co-ed Camp
Activities: Learn to swim and Swim Team Address: 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN
Camp Description: Goldfish Swim School provides 46204
Year Round lessons in a state of the art “Shiver Free” Website: www.indianamuseum.org/fami-
environment. We offer Swim Lessons, Jump Start ly-and-camps
Clinics, Stroke Clinics, Swim Team , and Party Rental. Email: KCreagh@indianamuseum.org
Contact: Katy Creagh
Heritage Day Camps Phone: (317) 232-1637
Address: 6401 E 75th St, Indianapolis, IN 46250 Dates: May 29 - July 27, 2018
Website: www.heritagechristian.net/summer Hours: 9am- 4pm
Email: daycamp@heritagechristian.net Ages: 4 - 14
Contact: Carol Williamson Type of Camp: Day
Phone: (317) 849-3441 Gender of Campers: Male and Female
10 2018 SUMMER CAMP FAIRActivities: Geology, History, Fashion Design, Camp Description: Join us for a summer of art
Architecture, Culinary Arts, Nature, CSI, Circus, and making, fun and new friendships! In the Indianapolis
Archaeology Art Center’s Summer Art Camps, campers work with
Camp Description: Is your camper Indiana’s next professional artists to explore new media, improve
fashion star or a budding architect? Are they inter- their artistic skills, express themselves creatively and
ested in crime scene investigations, exploring the gain a deeper appreciation for the visual arts.
natural world and discovering more about Indiana?
This summer we’re offering 13 weeks of camp for Indianapolis Children’s Choir
ages 4 - 14. Book today for a summer adventure of
behind-the-scenes looks, exploring the museum, Address: 4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46208
friend-making opportunities and discovering new Website: www.icchoir.org/
things! Email: skissane@icchoir.org
Contact: Sean Kissane
Phone: (317) 940-8069
Indianapolis Art Center Summer Dates: June 4-7
Art Camps Hours: 9am- 4pm
Address: 820 E 67th Street, ,Indianapolis, IN 46220 Ages: Grades 1-8
Website: www.indplsartcenter.org Type of Camp: Day
Email: CMcquiston@IndplsArtCenter.org Gender of Campers: male and female
Contact: Ciaran McQuiston Activities: Singing, Instruments
Phone: (317) 255-2464 Camp Description: A camp for kids who love music
Dates: June 11-July 27, 2018 from the Indianapolis Children’s Choir! The highest
Hours: 8:30am-6pm quality choral music experience woven in between
Ages: 4-18 fun musical activities and camp friendships! 3rd-8th
Type of Camp: Arts graders will experience movement, recorder, and
Activities: Art, Creativity, Painting, Ceramics, Film, instrument classes! 1st & 2nd graders get musical
Animation, Glassblowing, Woodworking, Jewelry activities tailored toward their age group with plenty
Making and more. of play, a consistent staff, and a nurturing atmosphere!
INDYSCHILD.COM 11Preparing
Happy Campers
Setting your child up for the best possible experience
Word by: Christa Melnyk Hines
S
ummer camp is S’more than just fun
a time-honored
According to the RAND Corporation, a non-profit research
tradition, rich with organization, children who participate in summer programs,
activities, newfound like experiential learning activities offered in an organized
friendships and a lifetime camp, are less likely to experience a significant summer
learning slide.
of memories. Explore a few
ways to make your child’s Camp also enhances a child’s physical and emotional well-be-
ing. Activities build social skills, teamwork and independence,
camp experience smooth which all contribute to stronger self-confidence and leadership
sailing from start to finish. abilities.
12 2018 SUMMER CAMP FAIR“I often hear from parents how amazed they are
when their children return home after spending time
Camp starlight
at camp....about how they seem older and more Overnight camps, typically in an outdoor setting,
mature,” says Doug Berkel, a YMCA senior program can last anywhere from a few days to several
director of Youth Development Services. weeks and are generally offered for children
ages 7 and up. If you aren’t sure your child is
Avoid camp run amok ready, allow him to spend the night at friends’
houses occasionally. Or, as Berkel suggests,
First, together with your child, decide what skills take advantage of a weekend family camping
you want your child to gain and choose a camp that opportunity, usually offered in the fall and spring
fits her needs and interests, as well as your family’s to familiarize campers and their families with the
values. facilities and staff.
Check out safety guidelines in the camp’s parent
handbook. Look for overnight camps accredited Conquer camp blues
by the American Camp Association (ACA). “ACA Preparation and an awareness of what to expect
standards are the most universal and well-known can ease the transition from home to camp.
standards adopted by most camps to ensure a quality Before your child departs, go over a list of every-
and safe program,” Berkel says. thing she will need. Pack a physical connection to
Day and specialty camps should carry a current state home like a favorite sleeping bag, stuffed animal
childcare license. Additionally, staff should be trained or pillow.
in emergency, communication and safety proce- Also, mail a card ahead of time to ensure it
dures, behavior management techniques (including arrives before the end of camp. Tell your child
handling the common bout of homesickness), and how you look forward to hearing her camp
child abuse prevention. stories, but avoid saying how much you miss her
which can trigger homesickness and worry.
Camp sunshine Fourteen-year veteran Boy Scout leader, soccer
Day camps are a practical way to introduce children, coach and father of eight, John Whiteside, is a
ages five to 12, to the camp experience. Most center camping pro. Over the years, he and his children
on a theme, like sports, science, nature, technology have participated in multiple camps, including
and the arts. sports, band and weeklong scout camps.
Ann Bowley says that when her stepson, Trevor, was Initial nervousness isn’t unusual. If your child asks
younger, he enjoyed planning out the day camps he to come home, Whiteside says to consider the
wanted to attend each summer. However, as her son situation, but to encourage him to discuss his
got older he grew more apprehensive about starting anxieties with the camp counselor and take it one
over with a new group of kids each week. day at a time.
“We talked to him about it and he never changed his “Tell him ‘Yes, today was hard, but I think it will be
plans. We just looked for school mates that might be better tomorrow’ and usually tomorrow is better,”
in camp with him to help him be more comfortable,” he says.
she says.
While your child may struggle at first, chances
are he’ll come home a happy camper with a
Camp ability heightened sense of self-confidence, memorable
Specialty camps center around one activity like stories and a passel of new friends to boot.
music, art, sports or science. These camps provide
children the space to further explore and develop a
skill that interests them.
Freelance journalist Christa Melnyk Hines
“Specialty camps tend to run...partial days and could
is the mom of two boys who love choosing
be a nice addition to regular day camps,” Berkel says.
day camps each summer. She is the author
of Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected:
Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a
Digital World.
INDYSCHILD.COM 13Indianapolis Community Tennis Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm (optional before and after
care available)
Program Ages: K - 8th grade (5 yrs. is minimum age)
Address: 1805 E. 86th Street, Indpls, IN 46240 Type of Camp: Day
Website: www.tennisprogram.com Gender of Campers: female and male
Email: info@tennisprogram.com Activities: Hands-on, Academic Standards-based
Phone: (317) 259-5377 STEM-related activities.
Dates: May 29 - July 27, 2018. (No class week of June Camp Description: Marian University STEM Summer
25th) Camps consist of 4 one-week camps, each with a
Hours: Varies by camp different theme. Campers are divided into grade
Ages: 7-15 groups: K/1, 2nd/3rd, 4th/5th, and 6th-8th grades.
Type of Camp: Day Daily activities include classroom, lab, and outdoor
Gender of Campers: Co-ed experiences at Marian University. An off-campus field
Activities: Tennis, table tennis, swimming, board trip each week. Licensed teachers lead all activities.
games, field activities, and athletic conditioning Meals provided.
Camp Description: Fun activities offered rain or
shine. A minimum of three hours of tennis, table Master Yoo’s Tae Kwon Do &
tennis, swimming (certified lifeguard on duty), board Character Development
games, conditioning. Campers bring own lunch, water
jug, swimsuit, and towel. One snack is served. Arthur Address: Noblesville: 14765 Hazel Dell Crossing,
Ashe Reading Room is open to campers with over Noblesville, IN 46062 Fishers: 11760 Olio Road,
800 books to checkout and read. Healthy lunches Fishers, IN 46038
are available at our concession stand for reasonable Website: masteryootkd.com/
prices. Program tennis shirt for each participant. Email: indianatkd@gmail.com
Contact: Gina Senerius
JEWEL Summer Enrichment Camp Phone: (317) 706-8800
Ages: 4-12
Address: 5750 E. 30th Street, Indianapolis Type of Camp: Summer Classes
Website: http://www.easternstarchurch.org Camp Description: Give Your Child the Skills to
Phone: (317) 591-5050, Succeed in School and in Life!Better focus and
Email: csinkfield@easternstarchurch.org; concentration skills, The importance of courtesy and
Dates: June 11-August 3 respect, Self-control and cooperation, Coordination
Hours: 7am - 6pm and the benefits of exercise and physical fitness,
Ages: 5-13 How to set and achieve goals, Commitment and not
Activities: Breakfast, lunch, snacks, indoor and giving up when faced with challenges
outdoor activities, STEM/STEAM academic program-
ming, and field trips Missouri Military Academy
Camp Description: JEWEL Summer Enrichment
Camp is an 8-week program for youth, ages 5-17, to Address: 204 N. Grand Street, Mexico, MO 65265
participate in indoor and outdoor activities providing Website: www.missourimilitaryacademy.org
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spiritually. Programming includes a STEM/STEAM Contact: Shera Martin
curriculum, field trips, and more. To register, visit Phone: (573) 581-1776
easternstarchurch.org. Click on the MINISTRIES tab, Dates: July 8 to 21, 2018
then SPORTS & RECREATION. Hours: Residential
Ages: 8-17
Marian University STEM Summer Type of Camp: Residential
Activities: Paintball, Rappelling, Rifle, Leadership
Camps Reaction Course
Address: 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, Camp Description: Our camp program teaches
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Website: www.marian.edu/EcoLab understand the benefits and responsibilities of being
Email: STEM@marian.edu a leader. The activities provide more challenge and
Contact: Janice Hicks Slaughter opportunity for development of advanced team
Phone: (317) 524-7701 building, decision making, and motivational skills -
Dates: June 18 - July 20, 2018 along with self-reflection and evaluation.
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Address: 4 different locations in Carmel, Fishers, Address: 1400 E. Hanna Avenue, Indpls, IN 46227
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Website: www.myartindy.com Phone: 317-791-5946
Email: sylvia@myartindy.com Gender of Campers: Male and Female
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Phone: (317) 443-6831 Dates: Various camps offerings begin in early June
Dates: Every week thru the summer starting June and run through early August
4th - August 2 Ages: Camps vary in age from elementary through
Hours: 9:30-12:00 or 9:00-12:00 or 1:30-4:00 high school students
Ages: For Kids Ages 5 and Up Activities Included: Academic Camps, Sports
Type of Camp: Day, Summer Classes Camps, Arts Camps
Gender of Campers: Boys and Girls Camp Description: Combine summer fun with
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Dates: June 11-29 and July 9-27
Purdue GERI Ages: elementary, middle, and high school students
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Contact: Corinne Green after care is available.
Phone: (765) 494-7243
Dates: Super Summer: June 11-22 and Summer The Children’s House Summer
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Hours: Super Summer 8am-4pm Summer Residential Camp
2-week Address: 2404 W. 62nd. St., Indianapolis, IN 46268
Ages: Super Summer grades K-4 summer Residential Website: www.tchindy.org
grades 5-12 Email: childrenshouse08@gmail.com
Special Needs Offered: Gifted Education/High Contact: Mary Sexson
Ability Phone: (317) 253-3033
Type of Camp: Residential, Day, Summer Classes Dates: June 11, 2018 to August 17, 2018
Gender of Campers: Any Hours: 9am to 4pm (extended hours, 7am - 5:45pm)
Activities: Academic and Social Emotional Enrichment Ages: 3-12
Type of Camp: Day
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Gender of Campers: co-ed
enrichment programs designed to meet the needs
Activities: Art, drama, games, recreational
of academically, creatively, and artistically gifted
swimming, field trips
students from kindergarten through 12 grade, Super
Camp Description: The Children’s House Day Camp
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vironment free of competition. Day, Camp activities
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performing arts, and interdisciplinary studies. field trips and many outdoor activities. Day Camp
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“How to Raise a Lady” etiquette and leadership Where Art Meets Heart
seminar is designed for young ladies learning subjects:
Address: 1927 E. 52nd St., Indianapolis, Indiana
what’s manners, rules of etiquette, facilitating a discus-
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sion among peers, making an amazing introduction,
Website: www.whereartmeetsheart.com
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Email: whereartmeetsheart@gmail.com
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Phone: (833) 488-2787
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Website: www.lemonadeday.org/indianapolis
expression and exploration.
Email: kendrea@lemonadeday.org
Contact: Kendrea Williams
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Gender of Campers: any Phone: (317) 750-8394
Description: Lemonade Day Greater Indianapolis is Contact: Stephanie Clark
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