Ugh, we know: The last couple years of summer camp plans have been ugly at best thanks to COVID. And if you're wondering if anyone is even hosting a summer camp this year we've done the digging for you:

With theCityMoms' Summer Camps in Indianapolis Guide by your side (presented by Indy Parks + Recreation!), we have you covered.

Feature Summer Camp Spotlight: Indy Parks and Recreation

From May through July, children are invited to enjoy camps focused on arts, nature, science, sports, swimming, and more, thanks to Indy Parks and Recreation. Parents and guardians can register a child for an Indy Parks Summer Day Camp by visiting indyparks.org, contacting a camp location directly, or calling the Indy Parks Customer Service Center at (317) 327-PARK. Many camps offer an Early Bird Discount for participants who are registered before March 31, so early registration is encouraged. A limited number of scholarships are available based on financial need. Scholarship applications are available after a payment of $5 per child per week. Initial payments can be made at individual park facilities or through the Indy Parks Customer Service Center.

Locations: Broad Ripple, Brookside, Christian, Frederick Douglass, Eagle Creek, Ellenberger, Garfield, Holliday, Krannert, Rhodius, Riverside, Southeastway and Windsor Village
More details: Call (317) 327-PARK or visit the Camps website

Feature Summer Camp Spotlight: Indianapolis Arts Center

Time to be a kid again! Let your curiosity, creativity, and imagination run wild at the Indianapolis Art Center this summer. The Indianapolis Art Center’s week-long summer camps give youth and teens (ages 4 to 18) the chance to make art, make friends, and make memories. From pencils and paints to plaster and pixels, there's so much to explore! Join us onsite or online for a summer to remember. Sign up today!

Location: Indianapolis Art Center in Broad Ripple, 820 E. 67th Street, Indianapolis
More details: On their website

The Riviera Club

The Riviera Club offers an 8 week camp program from June 6th-Aug 5th. We offer full day camps and half day camps, that involve sports, crafts, and lots of outdoor fun. Our full day camps are for ages 3-10, and for our half day camps the ages vary depending on the camp, from ages 4-14. For more details on our camps we have to offer please click the link below.

Location: The Riviera Club, 5640 N. Illinois Street, Indianapolis
More details: Call (317) 255-5471, email camps@rivi.org or visit their website

Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation

Mark your calendars! Registration for the annual Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation Summer Camps will open on March 1. The Summer Camp Series offers something for every interest and ability, with 12 camp options for ages 5-15 years ranging from arts to science to nature. A fun, safe summer is our top priority. Find the perfect camp for you + your kiddos today. *NEW this summer: Families currently enrolled in ESE will receive early bird registration starting at 8am on March 1. General registration will open at 12pm on March 1.

Locations: Varies
More details: Visit their website

Fashion and Textile Camp with Sewful Cheryl at Fishers Parks and Recreation

Explore the world of fashion and textile arts with Sewful Cheryl. Campers will have hands on experience with hand sewing, machine sewing, draping, and design techniques with various projects. At the end of the week, they will be able to showcase their creations. This new knowledge and skills will empower their fashion voice! Ages: 8-12 will take place 6/6–6/10. Ages: 13+ will take place 6/13–6/17.

Location: Fishers Makers Playground, 8100 E 106th St Ste. 150, Fishers
More details: At their website

Teen & Young Adult Mural Camp with Koda Witsken and Fishers Parks

Public art is more important than ever to beautify spaces, to facilitate community conversations, and to encourage people to pay attention and perceive more deeply the environments they occupy. This is a unique opportunity for teen artists (aged 13 to 19) to learn about outdoor murals and the history of public art from professional muralist and Indy native, Koda Witsken! Each student will create an outdoor mural on the concrete Art Wall at Brooks School Park (40' long x 5' tall) over the course of a week - while also completing art history modules created specifically for this camp by museum professionals – AND while also meeting local professional artists throughout camp. All skill levels welcome.

Location: Brooks School Park
More details: Visit this website

Teen Queer Camp with Indiana Youth Group and Jameson Camp

A new offering this summer for queer teens, Queer Camp is a partnership between Indiana Youth Group (IYG) and Jameson Camp. From July 17-22, teens ages 12-17 can enjoy an overnight summer camp with all the traditional camp experiences (such as archery, arts and crafts, and swimming) combined with the safe space environment and welcoming community that IYG is known for. Meals and snacks are provided, and the camp can accommodate most dietary and allergy requests.

Location: 2001 Bridgeport Rd, Indianapolis 46231
More details: Visit the IYG website to register for Queer Camp, or the Jameson Camp website for general camp info

In addition to our feature options above, here’s a list of other businesses that have previously offered Summer Camps in Indianapolis. Peek their websites to stay up to speed on their 2022 plans:

GENERAL / MULTI THEME

STEM

ART

SPORTS

NATURE

COOKING

ANIMALS

PLEASE NOTE: All details included in this post are valid as of February 2022. Did we miss any of your must-do Summer Camps in Indianapolis? Email us at info@theCityMoms.org.

Summer Camps in Indianapolis - a GUIDE