
2025 Indianapolis Summer Camps (Gathering Reviews)
This crowdsourced Indianapolis summer camps list is the ultimate guide for parents who want real-life camp recommendations from fellow moms and dads.
Parents can post personal reviews for every camp included below, or add a new recommendation to help the list keep growing. Please share your experience with any summer camps around Indianapolis that your kids have attended! Your honest reviews will help other families for years to come.
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Myart Summer Camps
Myart summer art camps and classes are full of fun and creativity! Campers will draw, paint and create amazing art centered around a specific theme.
Fishers, IN
Indy Ski School Summer Camps
Indy Ski School can teach your kid what it will take to get them up in the water and having fun skiing behind a boat. Your kids will start instruction on dry land and will soon have the wind in their hair and face!
Indianapolis, INKaleidoscope of Art Studio Summer Art Camps
Children can enjoy creating their own masterpieces at Kaleidoscope of Art Studio's summer camps. Explore the world of art through clay, mixed media, acrylics, 3D art, recycled art, art journaling and more during their 2-hour long morning or afternoon camps.
Fishers, IN
Indianapolis Sailing Club Junior Sailing Camp
All levels of skill and experience are welcome at the ISC Junior Sailing Camp. All campers are divided by age, weight and level of experience, so everyone is welcome to attend! The camp focuses on water safety and increasing skill levels for the novice and advanced sailor in your family.
Indianapolis, IN
Mud Creek Theater Barn R.A.T.S. Summer Camp
Acting, singing, communication, creativity, memorization, confidence and teamwork are all skills taught at the Mud Theatre's Barn RATS (Really Awesome Theater School) Summer Camps. Each Friday, parents, relatives, and friends are invited to a showcase of everything learned during the week.
Indianapolis, INTopgolf Summer Academy
Top Golf's Summer Academy teaches young golfers the rules and etiquette of the game along with skills like chipping, putting, full swing, and more. The camp is taught by Top Golf Teaching Professionals in a low student-to-instructor ratio so each student gets hands-on attention.
Fishers, INIndiana Elite Summer Fun Camp
Indiana Elite offers week-long summer camp sessions that feature cheer and tumbling instruction, free play, crafts, snacks, lunch and loads of fun! Held at Indiana Elite's 27,000 square foot indoor gymnastics and cheer facility, their summer camp programs are offered for girls and boys ages 4 and older. Each camper receives a camp t-shirt. Gym membership not required.
Noblesville, INConner Prairie Adventure Camp
Conner Prairie's Adventure Camp is a week of outdoor fun! Choose from 5 different weekly themes offered throughout 10 weeks, and participate in activities like canoeing, hiking and archery.
Fishers, IN
Indianapolis Children's Choir Summer Music Camp
A summer camp for kids who love to sing! Indianapolis Children's Choir summer camp is a week-long camp that offers fun musical activities, camp friendships and a performance on the last day.
Indianapolis, INSprouts Cooking School Culinary Camps
This culinary camp helps kids learn to cook with hands-on instruction and a different menu every week! Kids will create 10 to 12 recipes per session, plus a few arts and crafts projects. At the end of the week, your kiddo gets to bring home new recipes for the family to enjoy.
Carmel, INJunior Achievement BizTown Summer Camp
At JABizTown Summer Camp, the day is centered around highlighting experiential learning opportunities in business and economics, such as running a business. There will be activities related to philanthropy and entrepreneurship.
Indianapolis, INCool Creek Nature Center Summer Camps
Cool Creek Nature Center offers an engaging summer camp experience for children, focusing on outdoor exploration and environmental education. Camp activities include creek stomping, nature hikes, arts and crafts, and team-building exercises, all designed to foster a connection with nature.
Dawn Denning said: Cool Creek Nature Center is a favorite place for my kids to visit! Tons of animals, artifacts and information for my kids to learn, touch and enjoy during each visit. Luckily, they offer a summer camp for them to attend! Whether it's half days for the younger kids or full days for your tween, Cool Creek will keep them engaged and outdoors! Kids are only allowed to register for 1 week of camp.
Carmel, IN
Indiana Basketball Academy Summer Camps
The Indiana Basketball Academy offers basketball camps in the Carmel & surrounding areas to teach kids the fundamentals of the game, improve their skills and have fun! Kids will be divided into groups based on age and skill level, though friend requests will be honored.
Indianapolis, IN
Central Indiana Academy of Dance Summer Camps
Start your summer with Central Indiana Academy of Dance's popular young dancer day camps featuring themes such as Frozen and Fairytale Princesses.
Carmel, INJungle Jams at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
Jungle Jams at Carmel's Center for the Performing Arts uses music and animals to teach kids about positive character qualities while introducing rhythm and groove through percussion and rhythm activities. Your child will make music, play instruments, sing and actually make 3 instruments to bring home. The week long camp ends with a 30 minute Drum Circle Celebration.
Carmel, INPrimary photo: Annie Spratt on Unsplash
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