PROGRAMGUIDE



When camp concluded in the summer of 2019, we had no way of knowing then about the pandemic that would impact the world.
Now that we're back to a semblance of normalcy, we are thrilled to bring back Jaguar Summer Day Camp to the campus of IUPUI!
Our camp serves youth ages 5-12, and offers a variety of traditional activities as well as fun enrichment options sure to appeal to both the campers and their adults.
Swim lessons will again be included for every camper at no additional cost to the family. We believe that swimming is a life skill, and are proud to offer this as a core component to our day camp.
We look forward to providing your camper with a fun and safe experience this summer!
Children are meant to learn through play. When children are actively engaged in hands-on, interactive learning activities, their creativity flourishes and they show a greater interest in school. At Snapology we help your child grow up with a thirst for knowledge. How do we do it? Snapology engages campers ages 5-12 using LEGO® bricks, K’Nex and technology. While the kids are having fun with familiar toys, we sneak in the educational concepts. Shh, don't tell them it's educational!
the Crouching Tigers LEADERSHIP camp, students will learn fundamental martial arts and self defense techniques as well as confidence and respect. Over the course of the week, students will complete activities in both character development and martial arts while making friends and learning to work within a team. The final hour of camp will include a board breaking ceremony and a chance for students to show off what they have learned.
Survey the world of art by carving totem poles in the Pacific Northwest, crafting Aztec masks in the heart of Mexico and experimenting with the artistic traditions of history. In this thrilling camp, students get creative examining the STEM processes that make art possible, like the delicate balance of water tension involved in Japanese Suminagashi paper or the cultural traditions and paleontology of Chinese -dragons. To develop this camp, PCS Edventures teamed up with an artist and art educator in order to embody the true insight of a creative mind. In Traveling Artist Camp, explore the different cultures of the world through the depth of their history, legacy and incredible works of art!
If you’re interested in becoming a lifeguard one day, then Junior Lifeguard Camp is for you! This enrichment camp is geared towards introducing children to the “real world” of lifeguarding and water safety. Instructors for this course are the Natatorium’s award-winning lifeguards and Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Instructors. Each participant will learn water safety and rescue protocol as well as CPR, first aid, and water surveillance. This course does not provide a CPR certification, but students gain valuable knowledge and experience.
Campers must be 11 – 12 years of age at the start of the camp Each camper will be tested the first day of camp and must be able to: Swim 50 yards using crawl or breaststroke without resting Do a surface dive, retrieve a 10lb brick and bring it to the wall from a depth of 4ft. Swim underwater for 10 feet.
This art enrichment through the Herron School of Art + Design will provide campers with the chance to explore a variety of two and three-dimensional media, contemporary artists, and art supply experiments! Campers can look forward to paint splatters, pendulums that paint with gravity, and watercolor magic. 3-D worlds will be created using 3-D printed forms, found objects, and sustainable materials. Each day, campers will focus on a different experience or project. On Friday, campers will create their own art gallery in Herron, featuring work they created during the week.
Children learn to take their bodies from calm to energized and back again. Campers use animal movements and noises to move and have fun. Music, books, and games are incorporated to engage children and help them connect with yoga across all areas of development. For older children, more advanced concepts are introduced, along with more complicated yoga poses. Classes are designed and adapted for the specific group of children, and are modified as needed to fit the mood and energy level of the campers on any given day.
All cancellation/refund requests must be submitted through the Jaguar Summer Day Camp Request Form
A full refund will be issued if the department cancels any camp session
A full refund, minus a $20 service fee per camp week per participant, will be issued if requested at least 14 days prior to the start of the camp session
Cancellation requests made within 7 to 13 days prior to the start of a camp session will receive a 50% refund, minus a $20 service fee per camp week per participant Jaguar Summer Day Camp will not issue any refunds for requests made with less than 7 days prior to the start of a camp session Camp sessions will not be prorated for vacations or illness
A transfer from one camp program to another will depend on the spots available in the desired program. If the camp is at capacity, a transfer will not be permitted. Transfer requests must be completed at least 7 days prior to the start of the desired camp. If there is a price difference between the two camps, the balance must be paid in full prior to the start of the camp. Please email jagcamps@iupui.edu to request your transfer.
If a camp is full, you can join the waitlist There is no fee associated with the waitlist If a spot opens up in the desired camp, the parent/guardian at the top of the waitlist will be contacted. The parent/guardian will have 24 hours to pay in full for the desired camp. If payment is not received, the next parent/guardian on the waitlist will be contacted about the opening.
The majority of our camps are for 5 to 12 years of age. Some camps have an age restriction based on the enrichment. Campers must be the age required by the start date of the desired camp.
Jaguar Summer Day Camp's expectation is that all campers can take care of their own restroom needs.
Field trips are weather permitting and subject to change without advance notice. Alternative rainy day activities will be facilitated should the field trip be cancelled.