We know that finding summer camps in Indy is on the top of every parent’s list of things to figure out. While summer in Indianapolis can be truly magical we KNOW as parents that it can also be a frustrating time where you are struggling to piece together childcare and entertainment week by week and month by month. We hope that this guide to Indianapolis Summer Camps provides the insight that you need to plan a fun and stress free summer for all!
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Spark your child’s curiosity and creativity with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Discover! This summer, campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends to take on fun, hands-on STEM challenges. From creating their own claw machine to designing awesome optical illusions, each experience adds up to an imagination-stretching, confidence-boosting summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Use promo code MYCAMP25 to save $25. Payment plans available.
Various locations around the city
Camp Cathedral is dedicated to providing every camper with a safe environment where he/she can learn, discover, and have lots of fun! They offer more than 50 enrichment camps, including theatre, music, art, civil air patrol, Minecraft, and community service. Their popular sports camps offer the opportunity to be coached by their state championship winning coaches. The camps are for Kindergarten through 9th graders, and both before-and after-camp care is available. Camps fill up quickly, so register today!
The Cincinnati Reds Baseball Camps are back for their 14th summer! These weeklong camps provide youth ballplayers with the ultimate Reds experience. Campers will receive 30 hours of baseball instruction, a full Reds uniform, 4 tickets to a Reds game, VIP trip to Great American Ball Park, and a Q&A with a current Reds player. Camp is for ballplayers ages 6-14 and runs M-F, 9-3pm.
Plan for musical fun this summer with the Indianapolis Children’s Choir Summer Music Camp! This enriching experience offers children in grades 1-8 a hands-on glimpse into the world of choral music with the renown ICC through part-singing, instruments, musical games, movement, and more. There’s a place for your child, whether they are a beginner or already love music! Two sessions are available, choose from June 2-5, 2025 or July 21-24, 2025.
This summer ballet, music, and art join forces for a dynamite day camp! This summer, our Ballet & Camp will be themed around Swan Lake. Located conveniently in downtown Indianapolis, campers will be immersed in ballet, tap, art, and music classes aimed to spark creativity, build confidence, and strengthen dance skills.
Can you please separate the religious camps into a separate group?