All News & StoriesThe 2026 summer camp season is almost upon us! This year has an impressive variety of options, ranging from high-energy sports and equine camps to specialized STEM and multicultural immersion programs. Whether you prioritize a convenient location in your home county or a specific price point, this year’s lineup includes everything from premium enrichment experiences to entirely free community initiatives and generous sliding-scale scholarships.
Securing the perfect summer experience for school-aged children requires early planning, as popular programs across central Indiana often fill their rosters months in advance. Exploring these diverse regional opportunities now ensures your student lands a spot in a program that matches their unique interests and your family’s summer schedule.
Look for the starred (*) options below for programming that is free, subsidized, or includes sliding scale options or scholarships.
Marion County
General/multi-option camps
- Indy Summer Learning Labs*: Free options at over 54 locations providing math and reading instruction. More…
- Indy Parks*: Offers a wide variety of day camps across the city. More…
- Jameson Camp*: Provides inclusive outdoor experiences with a sliding fee scale. More…
- Indiana State Museum*: Features over 30 options for pre-K through eighth grade. More…
- Brightwood Community Center (S.P.A.R.K.)*: A six-week program for ages six to 13 that includes meals and transportation. More…
- YMCA of Greater Indianapolis*: Offers various traditional day camps throughout the county. More…
- Kamp K*: Trinity Church offers opportunities through the summer for first through fourth graders. More…
- Indianapolis Healthplex*: Options available through out the summer for ages five and up. More…
- JCC Indianapolis*: Day camps for kids in kindergarten through ninth grade. More…
- Girls Inc. Summer Camps: Girls ages five to 18 can attend camps focused on creativity, STEM, or leadership. More…
- IU Indianapolis: Offers full-day camps for ages five to 12 with free before and after care. More…
- Newfields: Art and nature day camps for kids ages six to 14. More…
- Camp Cathedral: Dozens of options throughout the summer, from Disney to speech camp to show choir. More…
- Camp Belzer: Day camp opportunities for both cub scouts and all kids. More…
- Park Tudor: The Summer Experience at Park Tudor starts as young as age three with a wide variety of options throughout the summer. More…
- International School of Indiana: Sports and language camps running weekly from June 8 to August 7. More…
Creative arts camps
- Kids Dance Outreach*: Tuition-free morning camp program for kids ages eight to 11 taking place June 1-12. More…
- Indianapolis Children’s Choir*: Day camps June 8-11 or July 20-23 for kids entering grades one through eight. More…
- University of Indianapolis Music Camps*: Camps throughout June for kindergarteners and up. More…
- Indy Art Center*: Opportunities available throughout the summer for ages four and up. More…
- Girls Rock!*: Day camp for girls, non-binary, gender expansive, and trans youth ages six to 16. More…
- Indianapolis School of Ballet: Intensive programs for ages 10 and up and summer camps for dancers ages five to 10. More…
- Iibada Dance Company: Offers a one-week dance camp and a two-week dance intensive. More…
- React Theater Camps: Options to perform a number of plays throughout the summer. More…
- The Wit Theater: Improv camps in June for fourth through eighth graders. More…
Science and nature camps
- EarthCharter Indiana*: Climate camps and social-emotional learning from Peace Learning Center. More…
- The STEM Connection*: Outdoor STEM-focused camp for grades K–6. More…
- Mother’s Love Garden Camp*: Farming camp for ages nine to 12 where kids get a $50 stipend. More…
- iDTech Camps: One-week day camps focusing on STEM on Butler University’s campus. More…
- Camp Invention: National Inventors Hall of Fame camp options at St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Roch, Abraham Lincoln Elementary. More…
- Indianapolis Zoo: Five, three, and single day camps available through the summer. More…
Sports camps
- Freewheelin’ Community Bikes*: Day camps for youth ages eight to 18. More…
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Various racing-focus camps throughout the summer. More…
- Indy Sailing Club: Learn how to sail on Geist reservoir. More…
- Butler University Sports Camps: Enroll in a wide variety of camps specialized on a particular sport. More…
- Q Skatepark: Skateboarding camps for ages five and up. More…
Other Specialty Camps
- Indy’s Global Village*: A free “Global Explorers” program for ages seven to 12 focusing on world cultures. More…
- Indy Chess*: Day camps at varying locations throughout the summer. Free tuition for families on public assistance. More…
- Camp Delafield*: Day camps designed for students with dyslexia, ages seven to 12. More…
- Junior Achievement Biztown: Camps in June for kids ages nine through twelve. More…
Hamilton County
General/multi-option camps
- Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation*: Features 13 different camp options for ages five to 15 with scholarships available. More…
- YMCA of Greater Indianapolis*: Offers various day camps throughout the county. More…
- Kamp K*: Trinity Church offers opportunities through the summer for first through sixth graders in Fishers. More…
- Fishers Parks: Registration is open for camps at the Fishers Community Center and Fishers Art Center. More…
- Fishers Community Center: Full day camps for ages five and up with half-day options for three- to five-year-olds. More…
- Hamilton County Parks: Programs include the Koteewi Adventure Camp and Cool Creek Camp. More…
- Learning Grove Academy: Programs available for toddlers through school age. More…
- University High School: Summer U enrichment camps offer everything from Minecraft to musical theater to multi-sport options. More…
Creative arts camps
- Fishers Art Center: Week-long camps for ages two to 18. More…
- MyArt Day Camps: Specialized art instruction for ages five and up in Carmel, Fishers, and Noblesville. More…
- Sullivan-Munce Cultural Center: Half- and full-day camps focusing on art and drama for ages seven to 11 throughout the summer. More…
- Bach to Rock: Music camps for rock, glee, recording arts, DJing, and beat making in Carmel and Fishers. More…
- School of Rock: Music camps for rock, pop, heavy metal, blues, songwriting, and more in Carmel and Fishers. More…
- The Point Theater: Musical theater, play, and improve camps throughout the summer in Carmel for ages four and up. More…
- Civic Theatre: Camps throughout the summer in Carmel starting as young as age four. More…
- Central Indiana Academy of Dance: Summer morning camps for ages three to six a ballet intensive for ages six to nine. More…
- Indiana Ballet Conservatory: Options in June for younger dancers starting at age three with summer intensive options for ages nine and up through July. More…
Science and nature camps
- Club SciKidz*: STEM day camps for ages four and up in Carmel. More…
- Challenge Island: STEAM-based week-long camps for elementary students. More…
- Indy STEM Camps: With a focus on Minecraft, options are available in Carmel, Fishers, and Westfield. More…
- iCode: STEM and coding camps from May to August in Fishers. More…
Sports camps
- Indy Hoops Academy: Summer camps focusing not just on basketball but other sports as well in Fishers. More…
- RoundTripper Wiffle Ball: Kids aged eight to 13 can spend half the day playing wiffle ball and the other half learning baseball skills in Westfield. More…
Other Specialty Camps
- Noble Summer Camp*: Day camps for kids of all abilities in Carmel and Noblesville. More…
- Conner Prairie Adventure Camp: A historic and outdoor experience for ages five through 13. More…
- Camp Invention: National Inventors Hall of Fame day camp for kids entering grades K through six in Fishers. More…
- Sprouts Cooking School: Day camp options throughout the summer in Carmel. More…
Hendricks County
- Town of Brownsburg Parks*: Day camps for ages six through 12 in June and July. More…
- YMCA of Greater Indianapolis*: Offers traditional day camps in Avon. More…
- Brownsburg Police Department: Free police and fire youth summer camp for kids ages seven to twelve. More…
- Hendricks County Parks: Features nature camps at McCloud and W.S. Gibbs Parks. More…
- Brightly Art Studio: Themed art camps for kindergarten through fifth-grade students. More…
- Natural Valley Ranch: Horse-themed camps for ages six and up. More…
- Calvary United Methodist: Host of the popular LEGO Camp for ages four to 11. More…
- Camp Invention: National Inventors Hall of Fame day camp for kids entering grades K through six in Avon. More…
Boone County
- Boys & Girls Club of Boone County*: Registration is now open for summer sessions. More…
- Mother’s Love Garden Camp*: Farming camp for ages nine to 12 in Lebanon where kids get a $50 stipend. More…
- Mental Health America of Boone County*: Provides a summer program in Lebanon for kids entering kindergarten through sixth grade. More…
- Zionsville Community Schools: Z’Camp offers options throughout the summer for preschool though sixth grade. More…
- Z’Eagle Recreation & Enrichment: Wide variety of classes for arts and sports throughout the summer for preschool through high school. More…
- Palette Art Studio: Morning art camps in Zionsville for ages four to 12. More…
- MyArt Day Camps: Specialized art instruction for ages five and up in Zionsville. More…
- Zionsville Parks: Offers specialized early childhood camps like Backyard Explorers and PEEPs. More…
- Camp Invention: National Inventors Hall of Fame day camp for kids entering grades K through six in Zionsville. More…
- Bach to Rock: Music camps in Zionsville for rock, glee, recording arts, DJing, and beat making. More…
- School of Rock: Music camps for rock, heavy metal, songwriting, and rookies in Zionsville. More…
- Sprouts Cooking School: Day camp options throughout the summer in Zionsville. More…
Johnson County
- Boys & Girls Club of Johnson County*: Traditional day camp options for local youth. More…
- Girls Inc. of Johnson County*: Offers full-day programming with daily or weekly rates. More…
- YMCA of Greater Indianapolis*: Offers discovery camps at Southwest Elementary in Greenwood. More…
- Club SciKidz*: STEM day camps for ages four and up in Greenwood. More…
- Johnson County Parks: A massive variety of camps for all interests. More…
- Upaint Pottery: Art-focused sessions for ages five and up. More…
- Greenwood Parks: Summer programs for various age groups in the Greenwood area. More…
- Camp Invention: National Inventors Hall of Fame day camp at Southwest and Center Grove Elementary. More…
- Johnson County Museum of History: Time travelers’ history camp for third and fourth graders. More…
- Franklin College: CampGriz day camp for rising fifth through tenth graders. More…
Hancock County
- Nameless Creek Youth Camps*: Provides nature-based scholarships for the Plug Into Nature camp. More…
- Greenfield Parks (Kids Kamp)*: Day camp for ages six through 12. More…
- Hancock County Boys & Girls Club*: Affordable weekly rates for ages five through 18. More…
- YMCA of Greater Indianapolis*: Offers various discovery camps at New Palestine Elementary. More…
- FCA Sports Power Camp: Sports-themed morning camp June 17-20 in Greenfield for active students. More…
- Camp Invention: National Inventors Hall of Fame day camp in New Pal, Greenfield, and Fortville. More…
- McCordsville Parks and Rec: Various sports-themed day camps throughout the summer. More…
Morgan County
- YMCA Summer Camps*: Features traditional, adventure, and preschool camp options. More…
- Boys & Girls Club of Morgan County*: Summer day camp programming for local children. More…
- Mooresville Parks: Offers recreation and pioneer adventure camps for elementary students. More…
- Camp Invention: National Inventors Hall of Fame day camp for kids entering grades K through six in Brooklyn. More…
- Camp Riley at Bradford Woods: For campers ages eight to 18 with physical and cognitive diagnoses. More…
