Summer Camp Guide

AYS Summer Enrichment

After a crazy school year, parents deserve to chill. This summer, drop your kids off at Summer Enrichment and we will help minimize their learning loss with fun activities and projects, social-emotional support, and virtual field trips. Then you can just kick back and enter the chill zone. We got you. Register by April 2 for two full days FREE and no registration fee!

Dates: June 1 - July 23 • Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 6:00pm • Ages: 4-12 Locations: Decatur Township, Indianapolis Public Schools, Washington Township; Phone: (317) 283-3817; email: info@ayskids.org;

Beth-El Zedeck Early Childhood Center Summer Camp 2021

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Our Program recognizes that children learn through play. During camp, the children will experiment and explore by using all five senses. Our campers will thrive on creativity, exploration, discovery, spontaneity and lots of love!

Dates: Session 1: June 1– June 25; Session 2: June 28 – July 23 • Hours: Flexible hours (half days/full days) • Ages: 12 months+ through 5 years+ You can pick your days! Activities: Weekly creative themes, arts and crafts, water fun at the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Aquatic Complex for 3’s 4’s and 5’s. Water play for 12 months through 2’s. Music/Creative Movement, Entertainment, Field Trip Fridays for 4’s and 5’s. Activities may be adjusted pending COVID. 600 West 70th St., Indianapolis, IN; Phone: (317) 259-6854; Email: jwaldman@bez613. org; bez613.org, You can register online!

Camp Cathedral

Camp Cathedral is dedicated to providing every camper with a safe environment where he/she can learn, discover, and have lots of fun! We offer more than 50 enrichment camps including theatre, music, art, and community service. Our ever-popular sports camps provide the opportunity to be coached by 10 state championship winning coaches! Have fun and make memories at Camp Cathedral!

Dates: June 7, 2021 - July 30, 2021 • Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Before and after care are available) • Ages: Kindergarten - Grade 9 5225 E. 56th St, Indianapolis, IN; Phone: (317) 968-7352; email: aernst@gocathedral. com; campcathedral.com Camp JCC

From friendship and confidence building to autonomy and trying special interests, CampJCC days are full of fun and social activities that kids love. And parents appreciate that we offer experiences that promote each camper’s personal growth and that are safe. We offer outdoor recreation on our 40-acre campus complete with woods, walking trails, ball fields and, our campers’ favorite, the Eskenazi Water Park. Our trained counselors instill in campers core values like kindness and appreciation. Our tennis camps build skills and emphasize sportsmanship. Non-members welcome. Discount rates for JCC Members, including those with a Summer Membership.

Dates: June 1-July 23 • Hours: 8 am-5 pm • Ages: Grades K-6 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis, IN; Phone: (317) 251-9467; email: info@jccindy.org;

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Summer Camps

This year we're offering full- and half-day camps around themes of art, theatre, sports, nature, science and more. Maintaining the health and safety of our campers and staff is more than a goal; it is a core value of our Summer Camp. Working together with our parents/guardians, we will take every precaution necessary to have a safe, healthy summer. We hope to see your kiddo at camp with us this summer!

Dates: Full-Day: June 1 - July 30, 2021, Half-Day: June 7 - August 6, 2021 • Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (hours vary by camp) • Ages: 4-15 years (ages vary by camp)

Activities: Hands-on, theme-based activities, field trips, visits to The Waterpark, and more! 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel, IN, (317) 843-3865; jlazdins@carmelclayparks. com, carmelclayparks.com/summer-

How to Raise a Young Gentleman

How to Raise a Gentleman Summer Camp is designed to provide a fundamental perspective of Manners and the Rules of etiquette for young gentlemen ages 8 – 15; while engaging in a four-course dining tutorial to practice their table manners. Manners are more important than ever, and when practice, they will help your young gentlemen become successful socially and later professionally.

Dates: July 17 – 18, 2021 • Hours: 10:00 am-4:00 pm • Ages: 8 - 15 The Etiquette and Leadership Institute of Indiana, Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Castleton, 8670 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46250, Phone: (888) 354-4639; email: info@eliindiana.com;

Indianapolis Art Center

Create, Play, Explore! Join the Indianapolis Art Center for a safe summer of creativity, art education, fun, and friendships. Weeklong online and onsite camps for ages 4-18 in art mediums including drawing, sculpture, jewelry, digital arts, glassblowing, and more! Morning and afternoon sessions available. Stay safe, stay creative! Register today! Dates: June 14 - July 30 • Hours: Hours vary by camp • Ages: 4-18 Activities: Painting, Drawing, Glassblowing, Woodworking, Ceramics, and more! 820 E. 67th St., Indianapolis, IN; Phone: (317) 255-2464; email: jnieto@indplsartcenter.org;

Indianapolis Healthplex Camp

Jill G. (Parent) - "The summer camp at Indianapolis Healthplex provides a great environment where a kid can explore several activities. My son enjoys having karate and tennis lessons, and loves swimming every day. Camp counselors are nurturing and provide a fun and safe environment, with lots of physical activity!"

Dates: Spring Break Camp, March 22-26 and March 29-April 2 • Hours: 8am-5pm • Ages: 5-12

Activities: Swimming, Basketball, Tennis, Taekwondo, Fitness, Nutrition, Arts & Crafts, and more! 3660 Guion Rd, Indianapolis, IN; Phone: (317) 920-7400; email: reaston@ indianapolishealthplex.com Park Tudor School

Park Tudor School invites all central Indiana students ages 3-18 to attend its Summer Experience. We have camps for preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, middle school and high school! 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. Whether it's academics, enrichment, STEM, performing arts, athletics, Spanish, or more, you'll find the perfect summer camps for your child at Park Tudor. Experience summer at Park Tudor and discover the magic that happens when summer fun meets great teaching!

Dates: June 7 - July 30 • Hours: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm • Ages: 3-18 7200 North College Ave., Indianapolis, IN; (317) 415-2898; email: sgreiner@parktudor. org; parktudor.org/summer

Summer U at University High School

University’s mission to expand the hearts and minds of students and to nurture excellence through academic, creative, and physical achievement doesn’t go on summer break. Summer U’s enrichment camps, including creative arts, sports, STEM, and more, are led by seasoned educators and designed to provide hands-on, enriching experiences for curious campers.

Dates: June 14-July 2 and July 12-30 • Hours: 9 am-4 pm • Ages: grades 1-12

Activities: art, film, photography, creative writing, languages, sports, robotics, rocketry, programming, study and life skills, and more 2825 W. 116th St, Carmel, IN; Phone: (317) 733-4475; email: nnealy@ universityhighschool.org;

The Children's House Summer Camp

The summer camp offers a relaxed camp environment for campers of all ages. Younger children generally follow and explore the same weekly themed activities as older campers. We offer an environment free of competition. Camp activities include art, music, games, swimming, field trips, and many outdoor activities. Camp is limited to 30 campers each week.

Activities: music, art, swimming, nature field trips, puppets, bird watching, games 2404 W. 62nd. St., Indianapolis, IN; Phone: (317) 253-3033; email: childrenshouse08@ gmail.com; tchindy.org

Wright's Gymnastics & NinjaZone

Wright's loves Camp! With our SIX Wright’s Gymnastics & NinjaZone facilities located throughout the greater Indianapolis area, one is sure to be convenient for you! All camps are open for children ages 3 (potty-trained) to 13 years of age, offering full, half, single day, and aftercare (extra fee). With more weeks and more themes this year, we can't wait to kickoff our Wright's Summer of 202FUN!

Dates: June 1 - August 6, 2021 • Hours: Full Day - 9a-3:30p | Half Day - 9a-12p • Ages: 3 (potty trained) - 13

Activities: Gymnastics instruction, Ninja Instruction, Crafts, Games, Obstacle Courses, Art, Outside Play, Water Games, Theme Specific Activities (baking, fossils discovering, Olympics style games, etc.) YMCA of Greater Indianapolis

The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is a home for all. With over 25 day camp locations open from 6:30am to 6:00pm, a residential overnight camp, and a wide range of program offerings and pricing options available for campers ages 3-17, there is a camp for everyone at the YMCA. Visit indymca.org/camps to learn more!

Dates: Varies by location • Hours: Overnight camps and day camps that are open from 6:30am-6:00pm. • Ages: 3-17

Activities: varies; swimming, sports, arts & crafts, outdoor education

Phone: (317) 266-9622; indymca.org/camps

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