Summer Camps in the Indianapolis Area
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Indianapolis KidsOutAndAbout Summer Camp Newsletter February 16, 2026 |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Here at KidsOutAndAbout.com, we love promoting summer camps as a way for kids to learn, expand their friendship circles, and have fun without the pressure of grades or consequences. Local summer camps have pulled out all the stops to ensure your kids have a great time.
After getting inspired by the camp descriptions below with programs for preschoolers through teens, head over to
our Week by Week Guide to Summer Camps and what's been posted so far for 2026. Bookmark that main portal page to get where you need to go quickly to search by date or subject. New camps are being added constantly, so check back frequently. I hope you enjoy our special-edition camp
newsletter, and that you forward it to your friends who may also be shopping for summer camps. We'll be back with your regularly-scheduled weekly newsletter on Thursday!
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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Summer camps 2026: week by week Week of May 3, 2026 Week of May 10, 2026 Week of May 17, 2026 Week of May 24, 2026 Week of May 31, 2026 Week of June 7,
2026 Week of June 14, 2026 Week of June 21, 2026 Week of June 28, 2026 Week of July 5, 2026 Week of July 12, 2026 Week of July 19, 2026 Week of July 26, 2026 August 2, 2026 August 9, 2026 August 16, 2026 August 23, 2026 August 30, 2026 Find summer programs by subject!
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Come learn, laugh, sing, and make magical memories with the renown Indianapolis Children’s Choir at Summer Music Camp! It’s ideal for kids in grades 1-8 who love music, no matter their level of experience. This week-long camp is packed with part-singing,
instruments, music games, and crafts, and ends with a concert where campers will present all that they’ve learned. Pick from two camp sessions – June 8-11 or July 20-23. Camp space is limited. Reserve your child’s place today!
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Experience the ultimate summer of discovery with Club SciKidz Central Indiana! With premier locations in Carmel and Greenwood, our STEM.org Accredited™ programs offer an unparalleled hands-on learning adventure for children. Designed for ages 4–15, we
feature over 70 exciting themes—from Battle Bots and Veterinary Medicine to Space Exploration and Lego Engineering. Our award-winning curriculum inspires confidence and creativity through engaging experiments led by expert, background-checked instructors. Whether your child is a budding coder or a future scientist, they will find their passion in a safe, high-energy environment. Join us this summer to ignite curiosity and build real-world skills in every camper. Space fills up quickly!
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Get outside and grow! Spend your summer making life-long memories on amazing adventures. Learn to do something exciting you never thought you’d do. Discover God in the midst of His creation.
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Softball and Baseball Training facility offering summer camps, lessons, machines, birthday parties, and pro shop! At D-BAT Zionsville we host more than 50 Camps, Clinics & Classes each year providing a great opportunity for players to improve while
having fun at the same time! Our Spring/Holiday Break and Summer Camps are very popular with parents who are looking for something constructive to keep their ballplayers busy when school is out. Our specialty clinics — typically focused on one aspect of the game — give athletes a chance to fine-tune established skills or work on problem areas.
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Girls Rock! Indianapolis is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit that hosts a summer camp for female-identified and trans youth ages 9-16 years old, teaching young women positive self-esteem and self-expression through music education and mentoring.We believe in the
transformative and revolutionary power of using creative expression as a means of social change. By providing a supportive environment that offers music instruction as well as a variety of workshops, youth develop their leadership skills, cultivate a network of peers and mentors, and learn about social issues affecting our community.
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Since our start in 1951, Happy Hollow has welcomed more than 45,000 children to experience a camp full of opportunities for learning and adventure. Children ages 7 to 14 from the Greater Indianapolis area make friends, learn about nature and take part in
supervised camp activities that help them see new possibilities for themselves. At Happy Hollow Children's Camp, our mission is to provide an outdoor experience for everyone, especially youth, that encourages human potential through exploration, connection, and self-discovery.
Our vision is to be a place that everyone wants to go for years to come. We make it a priority that everyone is welcomed at camp, regardless of their life circumstances. We offer high quality programming and facilities that engage them in life-changing principles.
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Play all day at the Indiana Repertory Theatre this summer! Students new to theatre can take introductory classes that provide great foundations for the arts, while young actors with more experience can dive into specialties to further develop their skills.
With programs for grades K-12 we hope there is a place for all youth to learn about theatre, meet new friends, and create lasting memories.
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Indy STEM Camps specializes in MINECRAFT themed Camps for elementary and middle-school age children. At Indy STEM Camps we strive to create innovative and engaging STEM based camps that help children develop the problem solving skills necessary for
success in the 21st century STEM world in which we live. We believe that the best kind of learning occurs when you don’t realize that learning is going on which is why our camps are, first and foremost, about creating a fun student-focused atmosphere.
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Transport your children a world away with our Language Summer Camp, hosted in partnership with Indiana University's Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies. Offered in French, Mandarin, Spanish, and Arabic, children will enjoy immersive
language instruction and hands-on activities directed by native experts right here in Indianapolis! Language camps are for rising kindergarten through Grade 6 students, and camps run weekly from 6/22 to 7/13.
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Line+Form Art Center is a process-based, community art studio providing a wide variety of art classes, art camps, birthday parties, and workshops for all ages. We focus on nurturing innate creativity, and encourage curiosity and imagination through art
exploration! At Line+Form the emphasis is on the process of creating rather than the product. Welcome!
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The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of
entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
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