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Campers spend time outdoors at a YMCA summer camp. (Photo courtesy of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis)

YMCA offers camp options, seeks 750 summer employees By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is gearing up for another summer full of camps and aquatic programs and is looking for employees to help run them. “We’ve seen great support in 2020 and 2021 from our families,” said Genevieve Sullivan, communications director for the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. “What has been so incredible, even through all of the pandemic, is how great and how strong camp has continued to be. We’re thrilled to be able to continue to provide it for the families in Indianapolis, and we’re excited for the great program we have coming.” The YMCA will offer Traditional Day Camp and Discovery Camp and may add Outdoor Explorers Camp options. Traditional camp, for ages 5 to 15, is offered at YMCA facilities and includes access to pools, gyms and sports fields. Campers participate in activities such as swimming, crafts, athletics and more. Discovery Camp for ages 5 to 12 takes place at churches and schools and offers STEAM-based activities with optional enrichment programs, such as sports clinics, for an additional fee. The Outdoor Explorers Camp meets at parks and primarily takes place outdoors. Activities include fishing, nature hikes, plant

and animal identification, creek stomping and more. Sullivan said it’s too early to know what COVID-19 precautions will be in place during the camps, but she said camp employees are well-prepared to communicate quickly with parents and manage whatever may come. “We have run day camps through all of COVID,” Sullivan said. “We shut down for one day (in March 2020) before we opened for essential child care, so we are well-versed in always-changing protocols. We will continue to look to CDC and local guidance, as we have the last two summers, to see what’s going on at the time.” The YMCA wants to hire more than 750 employees to help run its summer camp and aquatics programs. Full-time and part-time positions are available. “Just like everywhere else, we are in need of staff,” Sullivan said. “We’re looking for some great staff, making sure that all of our programs have the high-quality staff that we’ve always come to expect.” Many of the YMCA’s summer employees are high school and college students on break, but Sullivan said available positions could be a good fit for parents looking for part-time work, too. YMCA employees receive a free membership in addition to their paycheck. Learn more at indymca.org.

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The Oaklandon Youth Organization is THE place for baseball and softball on the northeastside of Indianapolis. Providing programs for full-time travel, all-star travel and recreational leagues all year long serving more than 1600 ballplayers from more than 1000 families.

University High School English teacher Harry Johnston, a filmmaker, teaches a film production camp. (Photo courtesy of University High School)

Summer U offers seasoned instruction By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Summer U at University High School is different from many other summer camps, UHS summer programs coordinator Nila Nealy maintains. “The ones we run are run by seasoned adult educators, not necessarily camp counselors,” Nealy said. “So, you have adults in the classroom with the students and the ratio is very low (between students and instructors). They are either seasoned educators or they are vetted alumni of University High School. The robotics camp is run by the man who runs our robotics camp (at University), and we’ve been big winners nationally, so that’s fun for kids. “Rocketry is run by a rocket scientist who is a teacher at University. One of our English teachers teaches film production and creative writing.” The camps are open to children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade from June 13 to July 1 and from July 11 through 29. In addition, University has a partnership with Indiana Primetime Sports, and those

camps for third through eighth grade students start a week earlier (June 6-10) than the other camps and end a week later (Aug. 1-5). “Those camps are huge. The kids really love them,” Nealy said. University partners with Indy STEM camp for six Minecraft camps, which Nealy said fill quickly. A popular new camp theme is Summer at Hogwarts, which runs one week in June and two weeks in July for first- through third-graders. Another new camp for first- through third-graders is baking and decorating. “We’ve set it up so kids can stay the whole day if they want,” Nealy said. “We have a supervised lunch and take them out to play or stay in and play games.” UHS has a January term, where students experience different fields. “One of our January terms is being turned into a summer camp called Investigating Indiana,” Nealy said. “They’ll do field trips with that, so it will be a mini-J-term for kids who don’t go (to University).” For more, visit universityhighschool.org/ summer.

Our recreational league hosts both a spring season starting in March and a fall season starting in August. We also offer popular indoor winter workouts from January to March. What’s more, we also offer paid opportunities for umpires (age 11 and older) and concession stand workers (age 13 and older). Visit the OYO website for the latest programs and opportunities.

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Camp Purple offers variety By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Guerin Catholic High School’s Camp Purple schedule offers a bit of something for everyone. Twenty athletic and 20 enrichment camps are offered throughout the summer for students in kindergarten through eighth grade at the school, 15300 Gray Rd., Noblesville. The athletic camps are conducted by Guerin Catholic coaches. “Some of our most popular camps are basketball, soccer, speed and agility on the athletic side, and cooking, baking, and princess camp on the enrichment side,” said Colleen Ward, director of communications and marketing for the high school. “We also have such a strong fine arts program, so those camps fill up pretty quickly each year as well.” The fine arts camp is called Camp Create a Musical. “We’re continually stunned by the creative abilities of our fine arts students, and this camp will be fun for those younger kids who have a love of the stage,” Ward said. The camps are open for children from

Guerin Catholic volleyball head coach Hailey Brown gives a high-five during Golden Eagle Volleyball Camp. (Photo courtesy of Guerin Catholic)

kindergarten through eighth grade. “Guerin Catholic’s promise statement to ‘love the children first, then teach them’ extends to our Camp Purple programming,” Ward said. “Although we only have a short time with our campers, we intentionally limit our camp sizes, which allows our coaches and moderators to give each child attention and hopefully help them recognize that they are valued and loved.” Ward said registration for Camp Purple will open on the school website March 1, and the camps usually fill up quickly. Dates and times will be announced at that time. For more, visit guerincatholic.org/ summer-camps.

Choose from weekly themes like Dinosaurs, S.T.E.A.M., Fun and Fitness, Art, Cooking, and much more. Kids Camps are available for potty-trained children from ages 3 - Kindergarten and Elementary Kids Camp is for students from 1-6th grade. Camps are offered beginning in June and ending in August.

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Camp Cathedral a ‘build-your-own experience’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Parents can find plenty of options for their children to explore at Camp Cathedral. “Camp Cathedral is a build-your-own experience,” said Anthony Ernst, director of summer programs. “We have athletic camps and enrichment camps, all of which are half-day experiences.” Parents can choose morning or afternoon options. “They can choose both and create an all-day experience,” Ernst said. Ernst said approximately 35 different athletic camps and 50 different enrichment camps are offered during the summer for kindergarten through eighth grade students. All camps are weeklong. Ernst said there are different levels in the enrichment camps from kindergarten through third grade and fourth through sixth grade. “There is overlap because we have some camps for the fifth- through eighth-grade range,” Ernst said. “The enrichment camps vary in theme. There are creative workshops where little kids can explore their creativity with themes like Disney dreams, fairy tales and story writing. We also offer a middle school leadership retreat for young men and women.” The Civil Air Patrol flight engineering and aviation camp is popular, Ernst said.

Children enjoy one of Camp Cathedral’s creativity camps. (Photo courtesy of Cathedral High School)

“A lot of the enrichment programming is put on by Cathedral educators as well as Cathedral college-age alumni who come back to work the camp,” Ernst said. Several STEM camps are offered. “We have six Minecraft camps we offer during the summer, and every single one sells out,” Ernst said. Filmmaker and drama camps are offered. Ernst said most of the camps usually operate between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. “All of our enrichment camps are in that time frame,” Ernst said. Some of the athletic camps might have different time

Participants pet a rabbit during Cathedral’s safari camp in 2021.

schedules. Ernst said nearly all of the major sports at Cathedral offer a camp at multiple age levels. The speed and agility camp is a popular one, Ernst said. The camps are led by Cathedral varsity head coaches and staff. “Some of the camps offer two weeks of sessions you can choose from,” Ernst said. “We have sports camps as low as $85. Our price range is from $85 to $200 for a week of camp.” Summer camps start June 6 and run through July 29. There are no camps from July 4-8. Registration is open. For more, visit campcathedral.com.

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Strengthen academic skills this summer at Mathnasium By Chris Bavender editorial@youarecurrent.com When it comes to summer camp, math likely doesn’t come to mind. But at Mathnasium, children in grades 2 through 12 can sharpen their academic skills in a fun environment tailored to meet their individual needs. “It’s been statistically proven that math skills diminish over the summer,” said Brett Baltz, center director and franchise owner

of Mathnasium of Carmel. “Keep sharp, have ules, and they can hit the grocery store or fun and return to school in the fall the Starbucks while their kids are at Mathnasium.” with your math skills intact.” Baltz said summer is an “amazing Mathnasium offered summer time” to be at Mathnasium. programming in 2021 with COVID-19 “It’s 100 percent Mathnasium 100 safety protocols in place. Baltz said percent of the time without the it’s too early to know what COVID-19 precautions will be in place this distractions of schoolwork. Kids love it because there are games, summer and that they may differ by Baltz prizes, cool instructors, and it’s air location. conditioned,” Baltz said. “Parents love it Campers at Mathnasium summer probecause it works around their busy schedgramming will be assessed for math skills and go from there. “We meet them where they are with their math skills,” Baltz said. “They’ll start with an assessment, then fly through fun, individualized lessons each day.” Feedback has been positive, Baltz said. “Parents love the flexibility. Kids love that it’s a short, fun burst of math,” he said. “Everyone loves the increased confidence, and their results in the fall prove our method works.” Baltz said parents also like that the camp is a good way for students to avoid summer “brain drain.” “We have a proven method that helps

students retain what they’ve learned and also advance,” he said. “So, not only do they avoid ‘brain drain,’ but they return to school more math-savvy than when they left in May.” Parents can register children for the Mathnasium programming online or by stopping by the center. They can bring their kids to Mathnasium when it’s convenient several times each week during the summer. The number of students that can be accommodated varies by center, but the instructor-to-student ratio is never more than 1-to-4, according to Baltz. Mathnasium is offered in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Zionsville. There is a monthly fee. For more, contact: • Mathnasium of Carmel: carmel@mathnasium.org • Mathnasium of Fishers: fishers@mathnasium.org • Mathnasium of Noblesville: Noblesville@mathnasium.org. • Mathnasium of Zionsville: zionsville@mathnasium.org, Register online at mathnasium.com/indy.

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Wright’s camps offer more than gymnastics By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Wright’s Gymnastics/NinjaZone marketing director Lauren Lofgren knows kids just want to have fun. “While it’s a gymnastics facility, they get to learn and grow in different aspects,” Lofgren said. “Movement is very important. We want to keep them active. Our goal is they leave learning a skill. We try to get them outside an hour or two a day, weather permitting.” Although the theme camps include some gymnastics training and NinjaZone movement, Lofgren said the emphasis is on fun. “We have Blaster Battle, which are Nerf guns, and the kids love that,” Lofgren said. “We set up mazes and target practice. The kids are crazy for that one.” There are six locations, and each is hosting seven to eight weeks of camps. There are Wright’s Gymnastics/NinjaZones in Westfield, 1021 Kendall Court; Noblesville, 1708 Pleasant St.; and NinjaZone Academy at Geist, 11464 Lakeridge Dr., Fishers. There are three in Greenwood. The new location at Grand Park in Westfield should open in late spring and is expected to be available for camps. Two new summer camps are Wright’s Wild West and Wright’s Water Works. “The Wild West camp will feature a little

rodeo and cowboy and cowgirl activities,” Lofgren said. “The Water Works is going to be water balloon fights and squirt guns. Some of our locations have a water slide.” Three time options are available for camps: full day (9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), morning half-day (9 a.m. to noon) and afternoon halfday (12:30 to 3:30 p.m.). “One of our popular ones is just called Wear My Kid Out!,” Lofgren said. “We’re keeping them moving nonstop so they’re all obstacle courses and relay races and playing extra sports. Even though it’s gymnastics camp, they can do other things like crafts and playing outside.” Flip ’N Fun is the only camp that centers on gymnastics. Other camps include SuperFLY, Pirates & Pixies, Become a Ninja, Wright’s Time to Party and Wright’s Gets Weird. SuperFLY is a tribute to superheroes. Pirates & Pixies hunt for hidden treasure. The Wright’s Gets Weird program attempts to make kids squeal and squirm with bizarre, messy, gross and fun challenges. Lofgren said each location attempts to offer the same theme in the same week. The camps range from ages 3 (fully potty trained) to age 13. The camps start May 31 at Westfield and Geist and June 13 at Noblesville. For more, visit wrightsgymnastics.com/ camps.

Patrick Hall plays in the water at Wright’s Gymnastics camp. (Photo courtesy of Wright’s Gymnastics)

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DISPATCHES Summer technology camps — The IUPUI School of Informatics and Computing will host Summer Tech Workshops for high school students in July. Participants can learn about game, web or character design; data analytics; 2D animation; AI and bot development; mobile apps; and social media content creation. Cost is $229 per camp. Learn more at go.iupui.edu/soic-camp. Jameson Camp options — Jameson Camp will offer day and overnight camps in Indianapolis for children age 7 to 17 with ADHD, autism and other social-emotional challenges. Camp activities include swimming, crafts and adventure programming. Learn more at JamesonCamp.org. Performing arts camp — First Presbyterian Church, 1207 Conner St. in Noblesville, is offering a creative and performing arts camp from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 6 to 9. Cost is $50 for the first child registered per family and $25 for additional registrations. Lunches and snacks are provided. Learn more and reigster by May 6 at fpc-noblesville.org. Montessori academy camps — Indiana Montessori Academy, 2925 W. 146th St. in Carmel, is offering summer camp sessions May 31 to June 24 and June 27 to July 29. Activities include baking, crafts and much more. Half- and full-day options are available. The camp is for children age 3 to 9. Learn more at indianamontessoriacademy. org or by calling 317-569-1290. Camp Invention locations — Camp Invention is available for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. Local educators will help participants build their own creative inventions. Local camps will be offered June 21 to 24 at Eagle Elementary School, 350 N. Sixth St. in Zionsville, and July 11 to 15 at St. Louis De Montfort School, 11421 Hague Rd. in Fishers. Learn more at invent.org/local. Art Lab camps — The Art Lab will host weekly summer camps in the Turner James building, 1030 S. Range Line Rd. in Carmel. Camps for children 5 to 8 years old will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Monday to Friday. Visit artlabindy.com for details about additional camps for children age 7 and older. Camps will not meet the week of July 4.

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TPCS offering Summer Experience Camp options in June, July Compiled by Zach Swaim zach.swaim@youarecurrent.com Traders Point Christian School will provide several options for children ages 3-12 at Summer Experience Camp 2022. Offering dozens of options for half-day camps through a span of six weeks through June and July, camp themes include STEM, fine arts, outdoor activities, summer fun, culinary and athletics. All camps are led from a biblical worldview. Camps include: JUNIOR CHEF — 1-4 p.m. TPCS has cooked up a fun way for kids to spend this week. In this hands-on camp, kids will experience the world of cooking up close. From baking to sautéing, these campers will learn essential kitchen skills • Dates: June 6-10 • Ages: 5-9 • Price: $175 SUPER HERO ACADEMY — 9 a.m.-noon Campers will begin by creating their own unique superhero identity and designing a logo that will go home with them on a

• Dates: June 20-24 • Ages: 5-9 • Price: $155

superhero cape. Kids will also create their own book with pictures detailing their superhero hideout, gadgets and more. This camp will focus on engineering and critical thinking skills. • Dates: June 13-17 • Ages: 5-9 • Price: $155

CREEPY CRAWLERS — 1-4 p.m. This camp is all about bugs and the world of insects. Campers create bug habitats, make treats and collect insects. • Dates: June 20-24 • Ages: 5-9 • Price: $155

JEDI UNIVERSITY — 9 a.m. to noon Join forces with heroes of the universe and take down the darkest evil ever faced. The week will include training in the ways of the Jedi and include challenging missions. • Dates: June 13-17 • Ages: 5 to 9 • Price: $155

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BOYS BASKETBALL — 9 a.m.-noon With more than 25 years of experience, TPCS boys varsity basketball coach Shaun Busick will lead the camp to sharpen campers’ shooting ability, speed, agility and defensive fundamentals. Participants will go through daily instructions, drills, skill stations and pick-up games.

Campers will spend the week visiting area water parks, splash pads and pools to pass the time and cool down in the hot summer months. Parks include Seashore Water Park in Lebanon, Splash Island in Plainfield and The Waterpark at the Monon Community Center in Carmel. • Dates: June 13-17, June 27 – July 1 and July 11-15 • Ages: 9-12 • Price: $325 MINECRAFT — 9 a.m.-12 p.m. This is a perfect camp for those who love

Minecraft, as campers will be able to use their creativity and imaginations to build their own cities, landscape and worlds. Children will take on the roles of engineers as they work with each other to design a blueprint and build structures. Campers should bring their own devices with Minecraft installed. • Dates: July 5-8 • Ages: 5-9 • Price: $155 AMERICAN GIRL — 9 a.m.-noon Campers will bring their favorite doll and spend the week meeting new friends who share their love of American Girl dolls. Each day campers will make a craft and share snacks while exploring the history of some of the American Girl dolls. The week will end with a fashion show and a tea party. • Dates: July 11-15 • Ages: 5-9 • Price: $155 Listings are adapted from the TPCS camp catalog. For more, call 317-769-2450 or email at summer@tpcs.org.

Spend Your Summer in Oz Wizard of Oz Musical Theater Day Camps Grow your dancing, singing and acting skills while enjoying fun theater games and activities with this Wizard of Oz-themed day camp. Ages 4-6 (Half Day) • Ages 7 - 12 (Full Day) June 13 - 17 & June 27 - July 1

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Journey over the rainbow with Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow and more as you audition, rehearse and perform a musical, all in one week! (Ages 8- 12) June 20 - 24 (Ages 12- 18) July 11 - 15 • July 18 - 22

Play in a Day Camp: Murder Mystery Be a Part of a Complete Production, Start to Finish in One Day! @ The Cat, Carmel Ages 8 - 12 Mon., July 18

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Variety of art camps offered at SullivanMunce Compiled by Zach Swaim zach.swaim@youarecurrent.com

• Dates: July 25-29 • Ages: 7-11 • Price: $275/$325 (member/nonmember)

The SullivanMunce Cultural Center is offering artistic summer camps for youth and teens in June and July that will be taught by professional artists and cover a wide range of subjects. The camps will study famous artists through art projects based on their work. There are half-day options from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. for most youth camps and full-day options from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Below are a few camps that SullivanMunce has to offer this year.

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Youth Art Camps: OCEAN ADVENTURE ART/CLAY COMBO CAMP: Kids will get creative and explore the sea while learning a variety of art techniques, including crayon and watercolor batik, Japanese fish painting and fish kites, ocean dioramas and more. • Dates: June 20-24 • Ages: 7-11 • Price: Half day Morning: $150/$200 (member/nonmember) Half day Afternoon: $180/$230 (member/nonmember) Full day: $300/$350 (member/nonmember) IT’S 3-D BABY! ART/CLAY COMBO CAMP: Participants will create 3-D modern sculptures, faces, animals, and more, and by the end will learn to see shapes

Children paint a sidewalk during a SullivanMunce Cultural Center art camp. (Photo courtesy of SullivanMunce Cultural Center)

from different perspectives. • Dates: July 18-22 • Ages: 7-11 • Price: Half-day Morning: $150/$200 (member/nonmember) Half-day Afternoon: $180/$230 (member/nonmember) Full day: $300/$350 (member/nonmember) ART DETECTIVE ART/DRAMA CAMP COMBO: Kids who attend this camp will nurture creative thinking by sketching, painting to music, and combining materials in new ways.

TEEN CLAY CAMP: Campers will get the chance to express their creativity in the selection and application of glazes and learn how to throw. • Dates: June 13-17 or July 11-15 • Ages: 12-17 • Price: $180/$230 (member/nonmember) TEEN MASK AND MIXED MEDIA WALL HANGING CAMP: Teens will think outside the box as they start with a mask and foam board, then use drawing, painting, mixed media and assembly to create a unique composition. • Dates: July 5-8 (4-day camp) • Ages: 12-17 • Price: $170/$195 (member/nonmember) PEN & INK WITH WATERCOLOR CAMP: Combining drawing with watercolor washes, this camp will begin with teens practicing with the pen and inkwell for various textures and will finish by creating their own composition. • Dates: July 11-15 • Ages: 12-17 • Price: $170/$195 (member/nonmember) Anyone interested in registering for camp or learning more information can contact SullivanMunce Cultural Center at 317873-4900, info@sullivanmunce.org or SullivanMunce.org.

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Culver offering 3 camps By Isabella Simons editorial@youarecurrent.com Culver Summer Schools and Camps is offering overnight summer camps for children ages 7-17 through the Junior Woodcraft, Woodcraft and Upper School experiences. All campers stay on the Culver campus near Lake Maxinkuckee in Marshall County. Woodcraft (ages 9-14) has more than 80 elective courses to help develop leadership skills. In the six-week camp, participants live in cabins with counselors. Each group has a unit, which includes a head counselor and two to three assistant counselors. Junior Woodcraft (ages 7 to 9) offers many of the same experiences as the Woodcraft camp but through a four-day experience.

For the Upper School, (ages 14-17), a military-structured experience is offered. through the course of three summers. There are several electives to chose from, including algebra, public speaking, sailing and photography. Campers can choose from programs that include sailing, horsemanship and aviation. Most Upper School classes are two weeks, with some meeting for six weeks. Dates for camp are: • Junior Woodcraft Camp, June 8-11 • Woodcraft Camp, June 17-July 30 • Upper School, June 17-July 30 Learn more at culver.org/summer/applyto-camps or contact the Summer Admissions Office at 574-842-8300 or by email summer@culver.org.

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13 beautiful acres on Geist Reservoir is the perfect place for your child to learn to sail. The camp for novice to advanced sailors ages 8-16 is designed to teach basic sailing & water safety for beginners and more advanced sailing and racing to veterans. Camp is divided by age and ability. Camp runs every day rain or shine with lots of sailing, swimming, instructional videos, on/off water coaching and educational games.

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DISPATCH Geist Christian Church programs — Geist Christian Church is offering summer programs for children age three through sixth grade. Weekly themes include dinosaurs, STEAM, art, cooking and more. Camps begin in June and end in August. They are offered in Fishers at the Promise Road Campus, 12756 Promise Rd., and in Indianapolis at the Mud Creek Campus, 8550 Mud Creek Rd. Learn more at geistwdm.org or by calling 317-578-4591.

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Christian Youth Theater campers rehearse “Mary Poppins” at a 2021 camp. (Photo courtesy of CYT)

In-person performances expected to return to CYT camps By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Christian Youth Theater Artistic Director Laura Baltz understands an enjoyable part of the CYT summer camp experience has been absent the past two years. In 2020, the camps were reduced to 50 percent capacity to accommodate social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, the camps returned to normal size but there were no in-person showcases at the end because of the pandemic. Baltz is confident that will not be the case this summer. “Parents usually are able to come at the end of camp and see the kids perform, which I know is a highlight for the families and the kids,” Baltz said. “We’ve not done that for two summers. We’re really excited this year to bring families, friends and grandmas and grandpas back in to do a showcase for them at the end of camp. “At the end of the week, the kids want to show off what they’ve learned.” The four camp sites are at Carmel United Methodist Church, CrossRoads Church in Westfield, Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Noblesville and St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Zionsville. The camps are offered different weeks at each site. “The Wizard of Oz” will be a theme in all the camps and will be the show performed in the Musical in a Week camps. The students with the most experienced theater backgrounds can participate in a Musical in a Week camp, where they arrive

Monday morning, then spend the week auditioning, learning lines and vocals, rehearsing, then performing a musical on Friday. It started as a camp only for teens in 2019. “They come knowing it’s going to be quick-paced and they are going to have to work in the evenings,” Baltz said. “This is an intensive program for our more experienced campers. Last year was the first year we added a Musical in a Week camp for our younger kids (ages 8 to 12). It went really well.” For the second year, CYT is offering Play in a Day camps. Baltz said students arrive at 9:30 a.m., learn and rehearse the show, then perform at 4 p.m. for a small audience of family and friends. Baltz said fast-paced, intensive experience allows student actors to grow their performance skills. This summer, campers will perform the murder mystery “Employees Must Wash Hands Before Murder” by Don Zolidis, whom Baltz said has written many of CYT’s most popular plays. Baltz said students between the ages of 4 and 12 who are looking for a traditional theater day camp experience have the option of a half-day camp for younger students (ages 4-6) and full-day camp for older students (ages 7-12). Baltz said the camps are made possible for CYT, a nonprofit, thanks to funding from the City of Carmel arts grant and partnerships with The Cat and local churches. For more, visit cytindy.org.

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Civic Theatre camps a ‘well-oiled machine’ By Chris Bavender editorial@youarecurrent.com For the past 13 years, the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre has offered a Musical Theatre Camp. Now, it is gearing up for a 14th session. “We serve 180 students over the course of four weeks in June and July each year in four different camps. (The) age range is 4 to 14,” said Brent Marty, the theater’s director of music Marty and education. “Each camp has a theme, and the campers learn not only songs, choreography and scene work, but we also include history, influence and trivia of the American musical theater.” Helping in the endeavor is Education Programs Director Holly Stults. Regardless of a camper’s age, she said, the foundations are the same. “However, it’s adapted to fit each group, so we look at the content and what will appeal to them,” she said. “However, as educators, it is our mission to expose them to shows, choreography and music that they have not experienced. Because their attention span is different, the younger kids have a shorter day.” Stults and Marty developed the curriculum for the camp in 2008 when Civic was at Marian University in Indianapolis. Marty calls the curriculum a “well-oiled machine at this point.” “We are always looking for innovative curriculum to serve our students, and as I think back, we had been talking about a camp for a couple of years prior and just needed to figure out how we would run that,” Marty said. “It has turned out to be one of our most successful programs, and we have since expanded the original camps to include camps for preschool and young elementary-age students as well as an intensive program for our advanced students.” The camp employs local artists as faculty and also college interns who assist in the

daily routine. “Each summer we hire college-aged interns who are studying musical theater acting or theater education. Many years, we have past campers return,” Stults said. “This past summer, we had two interns who grew up (artistically) at Civic and came back to intern for a camp that they had previously attended. It is amazing to watch it come full circle. I have been here long enough that I am seeing the children of past Stults students attend camps and classes.” By the end of camp, the goal is for students to have a new knowledge of the songs they learned and the shows they are from. “We encourage the students to research these shows and learn about their place in history as well as the composers, lyricists, playwrights, actors, directors, choreographers and producers who brought them to life,” Marty said. “We also hope each student leaves with a sense of accomplishment, confident in the work they did, knowing that teamwork is an important part of success and (having) a deeper understanding of the world around them. All of those life skills are inherent to the craft of theater.” Civic camps and dates are: • Little Stages Day Camp for ages 3-5 and Musical Theatre Mini Camp for ages 6-7 run June 27-30. • Musical Theatre Intensive Camp (ages 10-14) runs July 5-8. • Jr. Civic Musical Theatre Camp (ages 8-14) runs the weeks of July 11-15 & July 18-22. This is a one-week camp. The curriculum is identical in each week, so students enroll in one week or the other. All of the camps are held at Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The cost ranges from $150-$400, depending on the camp. Information can be found at civictheatre.org.

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Athletic and enrichment summer campS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS IN GRADES K-8

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February 22, 2022

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Rock Band camp a popular choice at Bach to Rock By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Two of Bach to Rock music school’s main beliefs are that playing music should be fun and students are motivated by playing with their peers. Those methods are certainly used in Bach to Rock summer camps. “For ages 7-plus, our Rock Band camps are probably our most popular option,” said Kellie Miles-Fink, a Bach to Rock Fishers co-owner. “Rock Band Camp is a great way for kids from 7 to 17 to try out instruments and have fun learning music, even if they have never played an instrument before. We also see a lot of our current student body use Rock Band Camp as an opportunity to try out a new instrument or advance their skills on their current one.” Miles-Fink co-owns Bach to Rock Fishers with Andy and Jennifer Flickner and serves as the Fishers site director. The Flickners own the Bach to Rock schools in Carmel and Zionsville. The Carmel site opened in 2018 and the other two sites opened in 2021. Miles-Fink said Intro to DJ Camp is also popular for students age 9 and older who want to learn the basics of how to mix and scratch music using the latest DJ technology. For ages 3 1/2 to 7, Bach to Rock offers Rock City World Tour camp. “This camp creates an exciting week for budding musicians, filled with instrument exploration activities and mu-

Bach to Rock campers can try a variety of instruments. Students gather around an instructor to learn how he recorded their band during a session. (Photos courtesy of Bach to Rock)

sic experiences from around the globe,” Miles-Fink said. Bach to Rock is offering Beat Making Camp for the first time this year, which Miles-Fink said is ideal for children ages eight and older. “This camp is designed to help students unlock their creativity to make their own music, even if they’ve never played an instrument,” Miles-Fink said. “Students learn the basics of producing music using instrument loops, sampling and sequencing to build their own beats from scratch.” Camps run weekly beginning May 23 through July 29. Miles-Fink said each week Bach to Rock has morning and

Indiana Montessori Academy

SUMMER CAMP 2022

www.indianamontessoriacademy.org 317-569-1290 2925 West 146th Street | Carmel, IN 46074

Join us for a summer filled with fun, joy, and curiosity! We’ll spend our days baking, creating beautiful art work, running through the sprinkler, sharing popsicles with our friends, and so much more!

TWO SUMMER SESSIONS: May 31 - June 24 and June 27 - July 29 (no camp July 4th and 5th or August 1st-5th)

Ages 3-9

afternoon options for Rock Band, Intro to DJ, Glee Club, Beat Making and Rock City World Tour camps. “Families can also combine a morning with an afternoon camp to create a full day experience for their week of camp,” Miles-Fink said. “The majority of our camps are for students ages 7 and up, but we also offer Rock City World Tour as an early childhood option. Enrolled campers are then grouped together by age to help create an ideal atmosphere for each student.” For more, visit fishers.bachtorock.com. Bach to Rock Carmel and Zionsville both have similar camp options, MilesFink said. The options can be found at carmel.bachtorock. com and zionsville.bachtorock.com.

SESSION 1: MAY 31 - JUNE 24 8:30-12: $900 8:30-3:00: $1,200 8:00-5:30: $1,600

SESSION 2: JUNE 27 - JULY 29 8:30-12: $1,050 8:30-3:00: $1,400 8:00-5:30: $1,800

February 22, 2022

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Sail into summer with ISC camps on Geist Reservoir By Taylor Dixon editorial@youarecurrent.com

Indianapolis Sailing Club will offer six weeks of camps this summer. (Photos courtesy of the Indianapolis Sailing Club)

Many people might not associate Indiana with sailing. However, the Indianapolis Sailing Club is trying to promote the sport through a camp this summer on Geist Reservoir in indianapolis. The six-week Junior Sailing Camp will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning June 6, excluding the week of July 4. It is open to ages 8 to 18 and has a group for 4- to 7-year-olds for members of the sailing club. Michelle Sarber has operated the Junior Sailing Camp for eight years and has assisted with it for more than a decade. The Indianapolis Sailing Club was founded in 1955. Although it is unclear when sailing camp was first offered, Sarber said it was likely created when members began teaching their own kids how to sail. Sarber has seen kids grow up in the camp, including her two sons, and return annually and eventually become camp instructors. Campers must bring their own life jacket, towel, water resistant shoes and lunch. Weather permitting, campers spend every day on the reservoir learning to sail. Sarber said sailing teaches life skills, from tying knots to learning about weather conditions and how they can affect boat movement. She said sailing is a science that teaches kids through doing, which makes the Junior Sailing Camp a unique experience.

“We have people here at the club who are in their 80s who still sail, and we have some 4-year-olds that are sailing,” Sarber said. “One of the things we really like about how this program works is that it ends up being a lifelong sport for a lot of kids and they learn something that they can use forever.” Registration under way. The camp costs $450 a week for nonmembers and $300 a week for members, with discount rates available for siblings and for booking multiple weeks. Learn more at Indianapolissailing.org

February 22, 2022

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UNPLUG & RECONNECT SUMMER DAY CAMP YMCA OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS

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RoundTripper trains athletes from pre-K to college By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com RoundTripper Sports Academy in Westfield has offerings this summer for youth baseball players of all ages, from those barely old enough to swing a bat to high school athletes and beyond. The training is provided by coaches with college or professional baseball experience, making it “the most experienced staff in the Midwest,” according to Sue Estep, co-owner of RoundTripper. “The thing that sets us apart is our staff and the fact that we’re the only academy in the state that’s taken a player from literally Tiny Tots (pre-kindergarten) to professional baseball,” Estep said. “We’ve had girls that have come through here that started very young and that went on to win every award in college and then play professional softball.” The summer elite programs for athletes in middle school, high school and college are offered during the baseball and softball

SUMMER SPORTS CAMP

“All Day” Day Camp-All Summer Long! Camp Hours: 8:30 am. – 4:30 pm. Extended Hours Available at no extra charge (7:30 am – 6:00 pm). Meals: Lunch and 3 Snacks included! Activities: Soccer, GaGa Pit, Bounce Houses, Waterslide, Basketball, Volleyball, Flag Football,

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Ages: 5 – 13 Cost: $208 per week, Sibling Discount is $3 per day during the same week. 2022 Camp Dates: Starts May 31 - Ends Aug 12 Mon thru Fri Closed July 4th • Walk-ins welcome For more information visit our website

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Former college and professional athletes help teach baseball and softball skills. (File photo)

seasons, so training is tailored to individual player’s needs at each session. The instructional classes are offered for children ages 5 to 12 during morning sessions that begin at 10 a.m. or afternoon sessions beginning at 5 p.m. The six-week program kicks off June 6. The sessions run for three hours, and students have the option of participating the entire time or selecting hour-long blocks to focus on specific skills. Students are grouped by age. “We’re trying to build good habits and build a good foundation so as they get older, they learn proper techniques in how to throw, how to hit and catch,” Estep said. “The focus is building blocks to make sure they don’t have bad habits and they’re learning the game properly.” RoundTripper offers a Tiny Tots program that runs in conjunction with the instructional classes that provide an opportunity for children as young as 2 to try their hand at basic skills. The program is designed primarily for younger siblings of students in the instructional classes. Participants in the Tiny Tots program must be able to wear a helmet and hold a bat on their own. “It’s their first step to listening and following directions,” Estep said. “We’re teaching them to catch and throw, handeye coordination, following rules and taking their turn.” The Tiny Tots program is held in an area where parents can sit nearby and observe. RoundTripper is at 16708 Southpark Dr. in Westfield. Registration is open for all programs. To view specific programs and costs, visit RoundTripper.com and log in or create a free account.

February 22, 2022

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Creative and Performing Arts Camp at FPC June 6-9, 10:00am-2:00pm Sing, act, create, and play your way to a fantastic summer experience! $50 for first child, $25 for each additional child. Lunch and snack provided. Campers play gaga ball at Off The Wall Sports. (Photos courtesy of Off The Wall Sports)

Off The Wall Sports Camp offers more than soccer

Learn more and register at fpc-noblesville.org Register by May 6. Space is limited.

By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com A popular indoor soccer facility with a range of leagues and recreation opportunities for players of all ages, Off The Wall Sports in Carmel also offers something a little extra — a summer camp for kids with more than a dozen activities and games. Open to ages 5 to 13, the Off The Wall Sports Summer Camp runs May 26 through Aug. 10 (with no camp during the week of July 4). Daily and weekly options are available, and cost includes snacks, lunch and an assortment of activities ranging from indoor bounce houses to inflatable waters slides to, of course, soccer. “We provide everything needed,” said Billy Moulton, Off The Wall Sports manager and summer camp director. “(It’s) a fun but busy schedule. (We have) early drop-off and late pick-up times, and a hot lunch are all included.” Besides soccer, bounce houses and water slides, activities include basketball, volleyball, flag football, Wiffle ball, kickball, dodgeball, tag games, relay races and gaga ball, among others. More than 100 games are offered on a rotating schedule. “We have a variety of different sports,” Moulton said. “We have a very flexible schedule and daily rates. You can register

Summer 2022 Camp Offerings

Campers enjoy an inflatable water slide.

for as little as one day or as much as the whole summer. (It’s a) fun, action-packed day for all the kids ages 5 to 13. Kids are grouped by age in groups of 15.” One counselor is assigned to each group of 15 kids. Camp times are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with extended hours available from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at no additional charge. Cost is $52 per day, with a sibling discount of $3 per day. Fridays are free with a full-week purchase. Summer-long options also are available. Off The Wall Sports is at 1423 Chase Ct., Carmel. For more or to register, visit offthewallsports.net/off-wall-summer-camps.

February 22, 2022

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Mural camp for teens coming to Fishers Park By Taylor Dixon editorial@youarecurrent.com Brook School Park in Fishers could see some bright changes later this summer. A mural camp for teens, run by Fishers native and local artist Koda Witsken, in partnership with the Fishers Park Dept., is set for July 18 to 22. Witsken has been painting murals since high school and is excited to share her talent with local teens. She wants to impart the knowledge that art is a valuable career option. “The mural camp can give students the tools to participate in their local cultural narrative as well as give them the foundation to potentially pursue art as a lucrative and stable career, all in a COVID-safe outdoor format,” Witsken said. Through the course of the camp, each participant will receive a section of a 40-by5-foot art wall in the park. Each section of wall will be open to artists’ interpretation and creativity, allowing participants to make their mark on the community. “I think it’ll be a really fun experience for kids to tap directly into Indiana’s public art

Campers work on a mural at Brooks School Elementary during the 2021 camp. (Photos courtesy of Koda Witsken)

culture and become a part of it, all in one camp,” Witsken said. “More art, I think, is always a good thing, and hopefully it will show the community that they can easily get involved in (public art), regardless of how big their space is and get behind kids exploring that, because I think it could create a really unique and engaging part of our community in Fishers.” Up to 16 spots are available in the camp. Cost is $550 for Fishers residents and $825 for nonresidents. Registration is live until July 11. To register, visit playfishers.com/472/ Partner-Camps.

February 22, 2022

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Enrichment, athletic camps offered in Zionsville By Chris Bavender editorial@youarecurrent.com Campers will have plenty of opportunities for summer fun and learning through the Zionsville Eagle Recreation & Enrichment camps. The Eagle Recreation & Enrichment Foundation offers enrichment classes and athletic camps for students in preschool through high school. Many are taught by Zionsville Community Schools faculty and staff, but programs by outside professionals are also offered. Ann Hall, manager of Zionsville Eagle Recreation & Enrichment, said about 3,000 students register for the camps each summer. “Eagle Recreation & Enrichment actually saw our largest enrollment for the 2021 summer,” Hall said. “I think parents and students were confident in our ZCS COVID protocols, which allowed for a very successful summer of camps and classes.” Hall said as the community grows, so does enrichment offerings. “We are able to serve a variety of academics, sports and enrichment programs for not just Zionsville, but surrounding counties,” she said. “Students do not need to be registered in Zionsville schools to attend Eagle Recreation & Enrichment camps/ classes.” Z’Camp provides summer fun for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Weekly activities run the gamut from archery to nature field trips. The camp starts May 31. “Campers can expect weeks of fun activities which can include, but aren’t limited to, campfire safety, archery, fishing, swim lessons, crafts, STEM, tennis, yoga, lacrosse, track & field, golf, gaga pit, song/dance, floor hockey, tee ball, cooking, flag football, other gym games, nature, pickleball, 9 square in the air and others,” said Becca King, rental and GROW program manager. Z’Camp can accommodate approximately 250 students. “We have had as many as 215 campers on one or two days,” King said. “Our numbers were not quite that high last summer due to COVID, but we still managed to average around 175 a day.” Z’Camp for pre-K will offer nine weeks of summer fun and includes visits to several area playgrounds for field trips. Children ages 4 and up will have swim lessons at the Zionsville Community Schools Aquatic Center as well. But it’s not just the younger set who can

Children display artwork from a summer camp offered through Zionsville Eagle Recreation & Enrichment. (Photo courtesy of Ann Hall)

enjoy swim lessons. Children of all ages are welcome. Lisa Brown, aquatics director, said the center gives more than 13,000 swim lessons a year. Swim camp grew last summer, according to Brown, because more times were offered than in previous years. “We want to offer as many options (as possible) for kids to learn to be safe swimmers,” Brown said. “We want them to be safer swimmers, know how to respond to a water emergency and never, ever swim alone.” Register for aquatics camp at zionsvilleaquatics.com/index.cfm. Registration fees depend on the program. Register for Z’Camp at ezchildtrack.com/ zcsgrow/parent. The cost for registration is $35 and the weekly fee for K-6 is $275. The weekly fee for pre-K is $295. Register for enrichment camp at zionsvilleeaglerec.com. Each instructor sets the fee for their individual camp. “We encourage parents to register early,” Hall said. “Classes and camps do fill up quickly. The earlier the better to assure the class still has room.”

February 22, 2022

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