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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Camp Invention® is coming to curious kids near Indianapolis this summer! Rising K-6 campers will jump into hands-on STEM challenges that spark creativity, build teamwork and bring their big ideas to life. They’ll ride the waves of entrepreneurship, team up with robotic capybaras, build a DIY space rocket and more! Spots are limited and going fast, so visit invent.org/save/summer-camp and secure your spot today! Use promo code MYCAMP25 to save $25. Payment plans are available.
Various locations around the city
Sycamore Summer Programs
Sycamore Summer Program offerings are designed to help students discover and explore new topics and interests, build confidence and creativity, and keep their academic skills sharp. With the instruction of many Sycamore faculty and staff members, as well as their trusted community partners, students will grow, learn, and have an awesome time during camps and classes that are not to be missed.
1750 W 64th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46260
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.
Summer Camp 2026 is here! Girl Scouts of Central Indiana is excited to introduce several new camp sessions and continue the tradition of camp favorites too. And guess what – You don’t need to be a Girl Scout to attend camp. Campers enjoy the great outdoors, go swimming, hike, ride horses, and even throw a hatchet! Families can go to camp too! They will spend time off the grid, around the campfire and be able to grab some much needed time together.
BEZ Summer Camp runs from June 1st through July 24th and offers a fun, engaging summer experience built around weekly themes that keep children excited and curious all season long. Each week features hands-on activities, creative projects, outdoor play, and opportunities for exploration and friendship.
Club SciKidz Central Indiana offers exciting, hands-on science and technology camps designed to spark curiosity and creativity in kids ages 4–14. With a wide variety of themed programs—ranging from robotics and video game design to veterinary science and space exploration—each camp combines fun activities with real scientific concepts to inspire the next generation of innovators. Held in convenient locations around Central Indiana, Club SciKidz provides a safe, engaging environment where kids can learn, explore, and discover the wonders of STEM.
IE Summer Fun Camp with Cheer is a high-energy, themed camp experience packed with fun, creativity, and nonstop activity. Each day features an exciting highlight— Glow Party, Karaoke, Talent Show, and Dress-Up Runway Catwalk. Through daily cheer instruction, campers learn a routine to perform in a final Parent Showcase, complete with a camp t-shirt and bow for every participant. With lunch and snacks included daily, plus flexible scheduling options like early drop-off and late pick-up, Indiana Elite is an ideal choice for busy families.
Can you please separate the religious camps into a separate group?
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