MISSION VISION. Registration starts on January 28 at 8 a.m. Register by calling (317) or online. by visiting indyparks.

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1 Registration starts on January 28 at 8 a.m. Register by calling (317) or online by visiting indyparks.org Join the Indy Parks team with more than 400 summer jobs. Apply online at indy.gov/jobs (seasonal jobs). MISSION We connect communities by providing places and experiences that inspire healthy living, social engagement, and a love of nature. VISION With over a century of history advancing the value of parks, Indy Parks is committed to protecting and enhancing the community s assets for the future. We will be a leader in making Indianapolis a vibrant, happy, and healthy place to live. By providing premier greenspaces and recreational opportunities, we will connect all residents to nature, to the community, and to themselves. Our work is vital to contributing to the economic, social, and environmental health of our city.

2 DID YOU KNOW? Indy Parks offers: 211 parks, 11,254 acres, 125 playgrounds, 155 sports fields, 135 miles of trails, 23 recreation centers and nature centers, 19 aquatic centers, 22 spray grounds, 13 golf courses and 4 dog parks, rental facilities (meetings, parties, and special events), more than 2,400 programs annually, and so much more. Each year, Indy Parks serves approximately eight million individuals, children and families. General Information The 2019 Indy Parks and Recreation summer day camp program offers a wide variety of opportunities including swimming, arts, nature, science, and sports and recreation. All camps follow a set of high program standards and are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Limited scholarships are offered based on financial need. Download camper registration forms online at indy.gov/camps Broad Ripple Park 1550 Broad Ripple Avenue Frederick Douglass Park 1616 E. 25 th Street Eagle Creek Ornithology Center 6515 Delong Road 2019 Summer Day Camp Sites Christian Park 4200 English Avenue Eagle Creek Earth Discovery Center 5901 Delong Road Ellenberger Park 5301 Saint Clair Street FREDERICK DOUGLASS PARK Summer Day Camp (Ages 6-13) Summer adventure awaits at Frederick Douglass Park! Our 7-week day camp promises excitement, exploration, and daily adventures. Our combination of weekly themes, field trips, guest presenters, art, sports & fitness guarantees a summer your child won't forget. Our highly qualified staff will make sure that your child has a safe and unforgettable summer experience. This camp is not eligible for the early bird discount. Register multiple children and save $10 for each additional child /17-6/21 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $30/wk* /24-6/28 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $30/wk* /1-7/5 7:30am-6:00pm M,Tu, W, F $25/wk** /8-7/12 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $30/wk* /15-7/19 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $30/wk* /22-7/26 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $30/wk* /29-8/2 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $30/wk* Garfield Park Arts Center 2432 Conservatory Drive Holliday Park 6363 Spring Mill Road Rhodius Park 1720 W. Wilkins Street Thatcher Park 4649 W. Vermont St Garfield Park Burrello Family Center 2345 Pagoda Drive Krannert Park 605 S. High School Road Riverside Park 2420 N. Riverside E. Drive Southeastway Park 5624 S. Carroll Road

3 RIVERSIDE PARK Summer Day Camp (Ages 6-13) Riverside Park offers campers a waterpark, the Colts Fitness Park, and lots of indoor and outdoor space to experience camp activities. Trained staff will facilitate weekly field trips, along with arts and crafts, sports and nature activities in beautiful Riverside Park /10-6/14 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $90/wk* /17-6/21 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $90/wk* /24-6/28 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $90/wk* /1-7/5 7:30am-6:00pm M,Tu, W, F $72/wk** /8-7/12 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $90/wk* /15-7/19 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $90/wk* /22-7/26 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $90/wk* /29-8/2 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $90/wk* Registration Information Registration begins Monday, January 28, 2019 There are three easy ways to register: (1) Register online at: (2) Contact your camp location directly (3) Call PARK or Visit Customer Service Indy Parks Customer Service Center 1720 Burdsal Parkway, Indianapolis, IN Phone: PARK (7275) IndyParksCS@indy.gov Hours: Monday Thursday 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. & Friday: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. All registrations accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Accepted forms of payment: Cash, Check (payable to Indy Parks), Visa, MasterCard, American Express/Discover. To secure your camper s spot, you must complete all registration forms and pay a $15 non-refundable registration fee per registered week per child at the time of registration. The remaining balance will be due by 6 p.m. on Wednesday before the week of camp begins. Failure to meet the Wednesday payment deadline will result in your child s name being removed from the registration list. *Some specialty camps require payment in full at registration. Day Camp Refund Policy Indy Parks will issue a full refund if the camp is cancelled. If a camper is withdrawn from a camp at Garfield Arts Camp, Southeastway, Eagle Creek, or Holliday notice must be received two weeks prior to the first day of camp. A refund will be given minus $ The $15 fee is not refundable or transferable. If the camper is withdrawn less than two weeks prior to first day of camp the refund will be 50%. If a camper is withdrawn from a traditional camp or GATHER a refund will be given minus $15. The $15 fee is not transferable or refundable. If a camper has to transfer to another week of camp, there will be a $15.00 per camper, per camper for all camps If a medical emergency occurs after the two-week deadline. A refund minus the $15 fee will be issued. A written note is required from a physician for medical emergencies. All refunds could take up to six weeks. Counselors All Indy Parks Day Camp Counselors have received more than 30 hours of camp programming training prior to camp, and are over the age of 16. All counselors are certified in CPR and First Aid, and have been screened through a complete background and criminal history check. All staff have been selected for their experience, special talents, sensitivity, and creativity.

4 ARTS GARFIELD PARK ARTS CENTER Camp CLAY (Ages 9-13) Get ready to play with mud during this week of clay hand building projects. Learn various techniques for creating pottery, sculptures, masks, and more! Work with an artist instructor to learn more about the art of clay hand building to create one-of-a-kind projects. In addition, the session ends with an art exhibit that friends and family are welcome to come and enjoy! Our trained and qualified staff will provide a fun, safe, quality experience for each camper. Take advantage of our sibling discount and early bird rates until 3/29/ /17-6/21 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $150* Camp PAINT-A-PALOOZA (Ages 9-13) Indy s favorite paint camp returns for its 8th summer! Messy, educational and fun, this camp will explore how to get the most out of painting. In addition, the session ends with an art exhibit that friends and family are welcome to come and enjoy! Dress for a mess. Take advantage of our sibling discount and early bird rates until 3/29/ /24-6/28 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $150* KRANNERT PARK Summer Day Camp (Ages 11-13) /3-6/7 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /10-6/14 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /17-6/21 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /24-6/28 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /1-7/5 7:30am-6:00pm M,Tu, W, F $92/wk** /8-7/12 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115 /wk* /15-7/19 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /22-7/26 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* 1 * Early Bird Discount $10 off per child per week available until March 29th 20

5 ARTS KRANNERT PARK Summer Day Camp (Ages 6-7) There is so much to do at Krannert Park. Campers will experience weekly adventures at the water park along with fieldtrips. Trained staff will lead campers in carefully crafted activities such as arts and crafts, sports and outdoor adventures /3-6/7 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /10-6/14 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* GARFIELD PARK ARTS CENTER Camp CREATE (Ages 6-8) Discover your favorite art medium! Draw, paint, print, sculpt, and more during this fun week of art camp. Creativity will be emphasized as we explore different types of art, artists, and techniques throughout the week. This is a great camp for younger artists to learn about and try their hand at a variety of art mediums. In addition, the session ends with an art exhibit that friends and family are welcome to come and enjoy! Our trained and qualified staff will provide a fun, safe, and quality experience for each camper. Take advantage of our sibling discount and early bird rates until 3/29/ /8-7/112 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $150* /17-6/21 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /24-6/28 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /1-7/5 7:30am-6:00pm M,Tu, W, F $92/wk** /8-7/12 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115 /wk* /15-7/19 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /22-7/26 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* Summer Day Camp (Ages 8-10) /3-6/7 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* Camp PERFOMANCE ART (Ages 9-13) Music, dance, and acting will all be part of this fun camp. Spend a week learning new moves, or how to sword fight on stage. Show off the performer in you! The camp will have a performance that family and friends are encouraged to watch. Our trained and qualified staff will provide a fun, safe, quality experience for each camper. Take advantage of our sibling discount and early bird rates until 3/29/ /15-7/19 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $150* /10-6/14 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /17-6/21 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /24-6/28 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /1-7/5 7:30am-6:00pm M,Tu, W, F $92/wk** /8-7/12 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115 /wk* /15-7/19 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /22-7/26 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* 19 * Early Bird Discount $10 off per child per week available until March 29th 2

6 Five Senses (Ages 4-5) HOLLIDAY PARK Slippery, Slimy Science (Ages 4-5) Get dirty exploring the messy side of nature! Investigate the ooey gooey world of natural science. Campers will have lots of messy science fun in our lab and out exploring the trails, pond, and creeks. Camp will meet Tuesday- Friday /28-5/31 9:00am-12:00pm T, W,Th,F $ /28-5/31 1:00pm-4:00pm T, W,Th,F $85 Learn about nature with all five senses! Campers will use their own senses to learn about how animals senses help them to survive, focusing on a different sense each day /17-6/21 9:00am-12:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $ /17-6/21 1:00pm-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $95 Flying Frenzy (Ages 4-5) Campers will learn that birds are not the only animals that fly. From insects to bats, discover a new flying creature each day. Camp will not meet on Thursday /1-7/5 9:00am-12:00pm M, T,W,F $ /1-7/5 1:00pm-4:00pm M, T,W,F $85 Summer Day Camp (Ages 6-11) Campers will have fun exploring historic Garfield Park with our trained staff! This experience will include everything Garfield Park has to offer including a combination of swimming, nature, crafts, sports and a weekly fieldtrip. This camp will be held at the Burrello Family Center. GARFIELD PARK /17-6/21 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $90/wk* /24-6/28 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $90/wk* /1-7/5 7:30am-6:00pm M,Tu, W, F $72/wk** /8-7/12 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $90 /wk* /15-7/19 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $90/wk* /22-7/26 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $90/wk* /29-8/2 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $90/wk* Jungle Jamboree (Ages 4-5) This wild week introduces campers to jungle wildlife across the world. Campers meet domestic and wild animals up close and hike the park trails in search of wildlife Group A 7/29-8/2 9:00am-12:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $ Group B 7/29-8/2 9:00am-12:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $

7 ELLENBERGER PARK HOLLIDAY PARK Summer Day Camp (Ages 6-12) Campers at Ellenberger Park will experience the best summer yet! With each week themed for adventure and fun; from swimming and games, arts and sports, plus a weekly fieldtrip. Our trained staff will guide campers thru an exciting summer /10-6/14 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $100/wk* /17-6/21 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $100/wk* /24-6/28 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $100/wk* /1-7/5 7:30am-6:00pm M,Tu, W, F $80/wk** /8-7/12 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $100/wk* /15-7/19 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $100/wk* /22-7/26 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $100/wk* Nature CSI (Ages 6-7) Become a nature super sleuth! Learn to use scientific tools, solve mysteries, and investigate the natural world /3-6/7 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $150 Insect Safari (Ages 6-7) Discover the wonderful world of bugs! Use nets and other tools to catch insects in the pond, creek and prairie /17-6/21 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $150 Make a Splash! (Ages 6-7) Discover all of the aquatic creatures that make water their home. Explore how the animals in the pond, creek, and river survive and make a splash Group A 7/15-7/19 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $ Group B 7/15-7/19 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $150 Animal Adventures (Ages 6-7) Through hands-on exploration campers will explore the streams, forest, prairie and wetlands. Using binoculars, bug nets and microscopes to learn what makes Indiana animals unique! /22-7/26 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $

8 Into the Wild (Ages 8-9) HOLLIDAY PARK This survival themed week will introduce campers to wilderness survival. Learn what animals need to survive and how you could too! Discover a different basic survival skill each day, such as plant ID, orienteering, and archery. Put them to use at the overnight. The overnight is scheduled for 9:00am on Thursday noon on Friday /24-6/28 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $160 CHRISTIAN PARK Summer Day Camp (Ages 6-13) Under the leadership of the Christian Park staff, your child will spend time exploring the great outdoors, trying new activities, and having fun. This camp provides a safe, fun and active environment in which children will develop new skills and create new friendships. The campers will spend the week participating in age appropriate activities and attending fun weekly field trips such as swimming, skating, and bowling. Bump in the Night (Ages 8-9) Campers will discover amazing nocturnal animals and then test their nighttime adaptation skills during an overnight. The overnight is scheduled for 9:00am on Thursday noon on Friday /8-7/12 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $160 Time Travelers (Ages 8-9) Go back in time to discover what prehistoric creatures lived in Indiana thousands of years ago. Learn about fossils, examine bones, and explore the park! /22-7/26 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $ /17-6/21 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $90/wk* /24-6/28 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $90/wk* /1-7/5 7:30am-6:00pm M,Tu, W, F $72/wk** /8-7/12 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $90 /wk* /15-7/19 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $90/wk* /22-7/26 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $90/wk* /29-8/2 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $90/wk* Did you know? All of the Traditional Indy Parks Day Camps participate in the USDA Summer Food Program. This program provides a healthy, well balanced lunch to all children in attendance each day. Menu items change each week and include a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, milk and a sandwich, wrap or cold cut sub. All meals are free of charge and there is no additional registration needed to participate. For more information or to see a sample menu, please contact your family center. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider. 3 16

9 BROAD RIPPLE PARK HOLLIDAY PARK Summer Day Camp (Ages 8-10) /28-5/31 7:30am-6:00pm Tu-F $92/wk** /3-6/7 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /10-6/14 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /17-6/21 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /24-6/28 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /1-7/5 7:30am-6:00pm M,Tu, W, F $92/wk** /8-7/12 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115 /wk* /15-7/19 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /22-7/26 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* Summer Day Camp (Ages 11-13) /28-5/31 7:30am-6:00pm Tu-F $92/wk** /3-6/7 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /10-6/14 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /17-6/21 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /24-6/28 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /1-7/5 7:30am-6:00pm M,Tu, W, F $92/wk** /8-7/12 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115 /wk* /15-7/19 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /22-7/26 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* Outdoor Adventures Jr. (Ages 10-12) Are you ready for an adventure? Explore the trails, creeks, and prairie of Holliday Park. Take some exciting trips to discover the White River in a raft, Go Ape at Eagle Creek Park, learn archery and much more! /10-6/14 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $180 Trail Blazers (Ages 10-12) Here is your chance to test your own survival skills at Holliday Park. Learn archery, how to navigate through the forest, build a shelter, and cook over a campfire and then put these skills to the test at the overnight. The overnight is scheduled for 9:00am on Thursday noon on Friday /24-6/28 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $160 Counselor in Training (Ages 13-15) Counselor in Training, Various weeks May 28-August 2 Do you love Holliday Park s day camps, but are too old to attend and too young to be a staff member? Become a Counselor in Training (CIT)! Build your camp counselor skills by helping with crafts, activities, games, and hikes. Application and interview are required. Call (317) to apply. Spots are not guaranteed. Various dates 9:00am-4:00pm M,T, W, Th, F $75 Roberts Photography Camp (Ages 11-16) Discover the fundamentals of photography in a week-long camp at Holliday Park, run by instructors from Roberts Camera. This camp introduces your child to basics photography concepts and camera settings. It will also allow for lots of indoor and outdoor shooting time within the park! Campers must bring their own camera (DSLR and Mirrorless camera's only). One of the main goals is to help campers understand the relationship between shutter speed, aperture and ISO, in which case iphone cameras are not permitted. We want your child to get excited about photography and teach them to get more out of their camera. This camp is not eligible for a scholarship /8-7/12 9:00am-12:00pm M,T, W, Th, F $ /15-7/19 9:00am-12:00pm M,T, W, Th, F $145 4

10 SOUTHEASTWAY PARK Summer Day Camp BROAD RIPPLE PARK Wiggle Worms (Ages 4-5) Wiggle Worms is a nature camp for your wiggly preschooler! Campers will hear stories, make crafts, catch bugs, go on a creek stomp and lots more /28-5/31 10:00am-12:00pm T,W,Th,F $65 Indy Parks will focus on making this the best summer ever. Each week is carefully themed for adventure and fun. Our combination of swimming, arts, nature, crafts, games, sports, and a weekly field trip will promise to be a summer your child will not forget. Our trained staff will provide fun, safe, quality experience for each camper. Trail Stompers (Ages 6-7) Bring your Trail Stomper for a day of nature exploration. Each day is filled with games, stories, hands-on activities, and some trail-stomping fun! Bring your hiking boots and prepare to get messy! /3-6/7 10:00am-2:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $ /22-7/26 10:00am-2:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $115 Nature Explorers (Ages 8-9) Explore our forest, prairie and pond through this active nature camp. We will be hiking, playing games and investigating different habitats each day. Have fun catching insects in our prairie, exploring a creek bed and hiking in the forest /10-6/14 9:00am-3:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $ /15-7/19 9:00am-3:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $125 Survivor (Ages 10-12) Ever eat insects? Can you build a fire? Can you find your way with a compass? You will have a chance try this and more at Survivor Camp. Come have a blast learning outdoor survival skills and natural history through games, activities and exploration. Be prepared to be adventurous and competitive. The night session is Thursday from 4 to 10 p.m. Ages /28-5/31 7:30am-6:00pm Tu-F $92/wk** /3-6/7 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /10-6/14 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /17-6/21 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /24-6/28 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /1-7/5 7:30am-6:00pm M,Tu, W, F $92/wk** /8-7/12 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115 /wk* /15-7/19 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /22-7/26 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /17-6/21 9:00am-3:00pm M,T,W,F $135 4:00pm-10:00pm Th /8-7/12 9:00am-3:00pm M,T,W,F $135 4:00pm-10:00 pm Th 5 14

11 THERAPEUTIC Camp Gather (Ages 6-13) RHODIUS PARK Camp GATHER is a therapeutic recreation camp for youth, ages Camp GATHER is one of a few summer day camps in Indianapolis that provides comprehensive services to children who have physical and/or intellectual disabilities. Camp is offered for six weeks and campers can sign up for one or all weeks. Campers will participate in daily swimming, nature walks, large and small motor skills activities, life skills workshops, and weekly art projects. Camper to counselor ratio is 3: /17-6/21 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /24-6/28 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /1-7/5 7:30am-6:00pm M,Tu, W, F $92/wk** /8-7/12 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115 /wk* /15-7/19 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /22-7/26 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* Camp GATHER on the MOVE (Ages 14-18) Camp Gather on the Move is a therapeutic recreation camp for youth, ages 14 to 18. Gather on the Move is one of a few summer day camps in Indianapolis that provides comprehensive services to teen and young adults who have physical and/or intellectual disabilities. Gather on the Move campers will take part in activities that will help them become more self-sufficient in their daily living. Activities include home life skills, community programs and building daily communication skills. Campers will also participate in daily swimming, nature walks, large & small motor skills activities, life skills workshops, and weekly art projects. Camp is offered for six weeks and campers can sign up for one or all weeks. Camper to counselor ratio is 3: /17-6/21 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /24-6/28 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /1-7/5 7:30am-6:00pm M,Tu, W, F $92/wk** /8-7/12 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115 /wk* /15-7/19 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* /22-7/26 7:30am-6:00pm M-F $115/wk* SOUTHEASTWAY PARK Outdoor Adventure (Ages 13-15) Adventure seekers please apply. Campers will go on several outdoor adventure trips and learn basic outdoor living skills. This camp may feature an overnight camping trip at Bradford Woods, a canoe trip on the Driftwood River and a day on the Go Ape tree tops ropes course at Eagle Creek. Campers will learn how to build a shelter, cook over a fire, work a Coleman stove, paddle a canoe and more. Start and end times of each day may vary. Thursday night is the overnight camping trip (weather permitting) /24-6/28 9:00am-3:00pm, approx. M,T,W,Th,F $230 Counselor in Training (Ages 13-15) Counselor in Training, Various weeks May 28-June 14; July 15-July 26 Do you love Southeastway s day camps, but are too old to attend and too young to be a staff member? Become a Counselor in Training (CIT)! Learn first-hand skills it takes to be a counselor. Assist by helping with crafts, story time, games, and hikes. Application and interview are required. Call (317) to apply. Spots are not guaranteed. Various dates 9:00am-4:00pm M,T, W, Th, F $

12 SPORTS EAGLE CREEK PARK THATCHER PARK Little Ducklings (Ages 4-5) Little Ducklings will learn about the world around them through fun natureplay activities. We will use crafts, games, stories, and hikes to discover the wonders of nature! This camp is at the Ornithology Center /15-7/19 9:00am-11:00am M,T,W,Th,F $75 Wildlife Encounters (Ages 4-5) The perfect camp for animal lovers. Each camp will have a new group of animals to explore and fun, hands-on ways of learning about them. Camp will meet at the Earth Discovery Center /10-6/14 9:00am-11:00am M,T,W,Th,F $ /22-7/26 9:00am-11:00am M,T,W,Th,F $75 Stream Stompers (Ages 6-7) Join us as we explore the streams around us! We will be taking a close look at the plants and animals that call these waterways home. This camp is loaded with activities such as creek stomping, hiking, wildlife programs, nature crafts, and so much more. Come prepared to get wet and have fun! Camp will meet at the Earth Discovery Center /10-6/14 12:00pm-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $120 Young Naturalist (Ages 6-7) Become a Jr. Naturalist in this camp as we identify trees, study pond life, and use binoculars to spot birds. We ll go creek stomping as well! Make sure campers wear good walking shoes. Camp will meet at the Earth Discovery Center /22-7/26 12:00pm-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $120 Water Sports Camp (Ages 6-10) Indy Parks is guaranteed to make this the wettest week of the summer during this camp that focuses on activities in or on the water. There is more to water sports than swimming laps. Activities during the week include swim lessons, kayaking, log rolling, relay races, and/or snorkeling. Parents can feel comfortable knowing that the pool will have life guards on duty when campers are in or around the pool. There will be additional fun activities outside of the pool during the week /17-6/21 7:30am-6:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $ /15-7/19 7:30am-6:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $115 Bat & Ball Sports Camp (Ages 6-10) Get ready to batter up and run the bases at this exciting sports camp. This week will focus on sports/activities that are played with a bat/paddle/stick. These include baseball/softball/whiffle ball, cricket, lacrosse, kickball, and/or hurling (the national sport of Ireland, similar to field hockey or lacrosse). Our trained and qualified staff will provide a fun, safe, quality experience for each camper /24-6/28 7:30am-6:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $ /22-7/26 7:30am-6:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $115 Forest Friends (Ages 6-8) 7 Become a friend of the forest! We will learn about different animals each day and how we can help them. We will even get to meet some animals up close! This camp is at the Ornithology Center /3-6/7 12:00pm-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $ /15-7/19 12:00pm-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $120 Early Bird Discount $15 off per child per week available until March 29th 12 14

13 THATCHER PARK Court Sports Camp (Ages 6-10) Not sure of your favorite sport or do you like all sports? Then this camp is for you! Each day is carefully themed to a different set of court sports. This week campers will focus on sports that are played on a court. These include basketball, tennis, pickleball, futsal, volleyball, and/or handball. Our trained and qualified staff will provide a fun, safe, quality experience for each camper /3-6/7 7:30am-6:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $ /1-7/5 7:30am-6:00pm M,T,W,F $92** EAGLE CREEK PARK Magical Creatures (Ages 7-10) This Harry Potter themed camp will take your child on a magical adventure through Eagle Creek Park. We will learn about fantastic beasts and where to find them, discover nature through herbology, potions and astrology. Learn how to care for magical creatures that share our world, including owls and the raptor ambassadors at the Ornithology Center. This camp will me at the Ornithology Center /24-6/28 9:00am-2:00pm M, T,W,Th,F $135 SPORTS Field Sports Camp (Ages 6-10) Indy Parks has made the field wide open with this camp. Each day is themed to a different set of field sports. This week will focus on sports that are traditionally played on a grass field or pitch. These include American football, rugby, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and/or Australian rules football or Gaelic (Irish) football. Parents can feel comfortable in knowing that all sports will be minimal or contact free /10-6/14 7:30am-6:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $ /8-7/12 7:30am-6:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $115 Wetland Wonders (Ages 8-9) Join us as we explore all of the wettest places in Eagle Creek Park. We will canoe on the reservoir, take a closer look at pond life, and wade through the waters of the creek. You'll want extra clothes and shoes every day! Camp will meet at the Earth Discovery Center /3-6/7 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $150 Down and Dirty Camp (Ages 8-9) This camp promises some very muddy days, so don't forget your extra clothes and shoes! We will see how down and dirty we can get while exploring fallen logs, creating mud artwork, and participating in a dirty obstacle course. Camp will meet at the Earth Discovery Center /24-6/28 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $150 Strive to Survive I (Ages 8-9) Learn basic survival techniques and wilderness tips to help you on your next outdoor adventure! We will be building shelters, hiking, fishing, canoeing, and swimming! Camp will meet at the Earth Discovery Center /28-5/31 9:00am-4:00pm T,W,Th,F $ /8-7/12 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $150 Early Bird Discount $15 off per child per week available until March 29th

14 EAGLE CREEK PARK Nature Explorers (Ages 9-11) EAGLE CREEK PARK Junior Ornithologists (Ages 12-15) Become an Eagle Creek Park Nature Explorer! We will explore trails and streams, learn how to navigate in the forest, and discover what nature can teach us about survival. Camp will be held at the Ornithology Center /10-6/14 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $ /8-7/12 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $150 Eco-Excursions (Ages 10-12) We will hike to the best prairies, forests, and ponds the park has to explore. Campers will go fishing and canoeing on the reservoir, look for insects in the fields, and much more! Camp will meet at the Earth Discovery Center /17-6/21 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $150 Strive to Survive II (Ages 10-12) This camp covers just the basics of wilderness and outdoor survival. We will learn how to build a shelter, navigate with a compass, practice knot tying, go fishing, wilderness first aid, and most importantly have fun! Camp will meet at the Earth Discovery Center /15-7/19 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $150 Avian Adventure Camp (Ages 12-14) Soar through a 4 - day week of fun adventures! We will learn all about birds while doing activities such as hiking, fishing, canoeing, archery, tree climbing, and the treetop Go Ape course! This adventure camp will meet at the Ornithology Center. Camp will meet Monday-Thursday /17-6/20 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th $175 Become a junior Ornithologist! We will learn how to use binoculars, identify different bird species, and navigate the trails in Eagle Creek park to find different types of birds. Campers will also get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Ornithology Center to see how we take care of our live birds of prey. Camp will be held at the Ornithology Center /22-7/26 9:00am-4:00pm M,T,W,Th,F $150 Eagle Creek Adventure Camp (Ages 12-15) Soar through a 4 - day week of fun adventures! We will hike daily, practice archery skills, climb a tree with a rope and harness, and even do the Go Ape zip line course. Camp will meet at the Earth Discovery Center /1-7/5 9:00am-4:00pm M, Tu, W, F $175 Counselor in Training (Ages 13-15) Counselor in Training, Various weeks May 28-July 26 Do you love Eagle Creek s day camps, but are too old to attend and too young to be a staff member? Become a Counselor in Training! Help with prepping crafts and activities, play games, hike and interact with other campers and be a positive influence on the camp. Application and interview required. Spots not guaranteed. Call to apply. Various dates 9:00am-4:00pm M,T, W, Th, F $