The Best Indianapolis Summer Camps
It’s time to find the best summer camp for your kids and we have our favorite summer camp locations all listed in one place! If we missed your favorite, drop it in a comment below!
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Evolve Youth E-Sports
Evolve offers youth esports leagues and camps for boys and girls ages 9-14 with any skill level. We encourage healthy competition and we do keep score, but our goal is helping kids to understand that how you play a game is just as important as the score. It’s not just about the games, it’s about community.
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Aqua-Tots Swim School
Aqua-Tots Fast Track Program is designed specifically for such misconceptions. Our Fast Track Program is a scheduled 8-day, 2-week, session-based swim program, accelerating the learning process when time is a factor.
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
We’re your summer camp destination! We offer full-day camps around themes like theatre,
sports, nature and more. Campers will participate in hands-on, theme-based activities, field
trips, and visits to The Waterpark every week. Visit carmelclayparks.com/summer-camps.
NinjaZone
Run, jump, kick, and flip off a wall in this FUN camp opportunity at the state of the art NinjaZone Academy. Campers, turned Ninjas, will participate daily challenges, learn some awesome skills straight from Ninja Sport, and experience The Rig – the one of a kind obstacle course system. Ages 3-11.
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Snapology LEGO & Robotics Camps
Snapology offers the best summer camps the surrounding area. We offer camps and workshops year-round, including spring break camps, summer camps, holiday break camp and camps during teacher in-service days. Your kids will love our fun camp topics and themes. Shh, don’t tell them it’s educational! Plainfield, Whitestown, Zionsville, Brownsburg, Danville, Avon and West Indianapolis schools and recreation centers.
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Camp AYS
Being a parent can sometimes feel like being a superhero. Your kids depend on you to look out for them, protect them, and help them when they’re down. We understand that being a superhero can be tiring, especially when it’s summertime and your kids are out of school. That’s where Camp AYS comes to the rescue! We empower your kids to make them feel like superheroes. We challenge them to be brave, try new things, and learn through their experiences. So remove your cape and take a breath this summer. We’ve got your back!
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Summer Youth Workshops at Indiana Repertory Theatre
IRT brings theatre to life for your child! With four-week, two-week, and one-week options, there’s something for everyone. Summer Workshops allow young actors of all experience levels to immerse themselves in work alongside IRT artists. Some programs require auditions; see web for details. Scholarships are available.
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Kids Dance Outreach
Ages 8-11, tuition free program ($25 one-time registration fee to reserve spot). The KDO program uses unique dance styles along with live music, allowing students of every level to succeed! Space is limited and will be on a first come first served basis. *No previous dance experience necessary.
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The Little Gym
Day camp at The Little Gym of Carmel gives your kid the summer camp experience without the bug bites, poison ivy and week-long commitments. Combining fun physical activity, games, and arts & crafts, we’ll help your child beat the summer heat by staying cool at The Little Gym.
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Prancing Ponies Down on the Farm
Children will participate in farm activities including egg collecting, grooming and riding ponies, pig walking, sheep shearing and crafts.
Starting Line Preschool Camp
Monday – Thursday, 9am – 1pm.
Academic Preschool for children ages 2-PreK. All camps include structured activities, arts & crafts, group and independent learning fun.
Ages 2-6 years old.
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Camp Delafield
The Dyslexia Institute of Indiana’s Camp Delafield combines a rigorous academic program with a diverse arts and recreational program for youth ages 7-12 with dyslexia. Dii utilizes the structured, multisensory Orton-Gillingham approach to tutoring.
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The Rock Camp
The Rock Camp is an all-summer, all-day camp for kids entering grades 1-5. We mix educational experiences with high energy environments packing everyday with fun, noise, and learning. As a ministry of Community Church of Greenwood, The Rock Camp is not another daycare alternative but a safe, creative, and dynamic summer experience.
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Summer Camp at the University of Indianapolis
Summer is a great time to learn — and have fun while doing it. UIndy offers a variety of fun, engaging and most importantly, educational summer camps for kids from elementary through high school.
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Sprouts Cooking School
During our 4-day specialty themed camps, your child will learn a variety of cooking skills and will create a total of 10-12 delicious recipes and two crafts. On Thursday of each camp, “family dinner” will take place during the final hour, 1-2 guests are invited to sample some of the food their student has learned to prepare during camp.
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Camp Invention®
Imaginations will soar in the all-new Camp Invention® program, Elevate! Campers will collaborate in hands-on STEM activities exploring concepts of flight, Earth’s ecosystems, and sports innovations! Use promo code LOCAL25 to save $25 (expires 3/31) or LOCAL15 to save $15 (expires 5/12).
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Forever-Fit Summer Camp
Our six-week, summer day camp for kids struggling with weight issues (ages 8-12) is at our 24-acre Fitness Farm—with pool, gardens, much more. Now enrolling for the 2020 session. 2525 West 44th Street, Indianapolis. June 8-July 16.
Summer Camps at the Center
This year’s summer camps at the Center for the Performing arts include:
- Jungle Jams, June 8-12: Fundamentals of rhythm and music for ages 5-7
- Anyone Can Dance, July 20-24: Intro to movement for ages 5-8
- Hip-Hop Dance Camp, July 27-31: Cool street moves for ages 6-18.
I’ve got a couple of LEGO fans who would love the LEGO camp + I love the work that KDO does. What a great list!
These all sound so fun! I wish I would’ve gone to some like this when I was a kid.
This is such a great resource! I’m especially interested in the robotics camp for my stepson. Thanks for the list!
I don’t think this seems like a good list…..a google search yields better results. ??
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