Welcome to the 2024 Lafayette Macaroni KID Summer Camp and VBS Guide!
This list of Summer Camps and Vacation Bible Schools in the Lafayette area (and beyond) offers exciting learning opportunities, lots of fun, and unforgettable memories.
Enroll in a Summer Camp or VBS (or both!) and make this summer one your kiddos will never forget!
Please note: We're adding more camps to the 2024 Lafayette Summer Camp Guide frequently, so check back often!
Don't forget to tell them Lafayette Macaroni KID sent you!
This drawing and multi-media class is designed specifically for students who want to expand their knowledge, create a 4H project, start building a portfolio, or just to explore the versatility of various professional mediums in a more serious art environment.
Supply fee of $25 due first day of camp plus $100 class fee due at registration.
06/09-06/13, 9-11am, weekdays
9+yrs
OR
06/09-06/12, 11:30am-1:30pm, M-TH
6-12 yrs
OR
06/16-07/07, 5-7pm, Mondays
9+ yrs
OR
07/14-08/04, 5-7pm, Mondays
9+ yrs
Margerum City Hall room 140
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreFaith Community Adventure Camp (AC) is a summer childcare program that assists parents and children by providing quality childcare for children from 3 yrs - K5 (AC Small) and 1st - 8th grade (AC Big). The camp serves to minister to the campers through daily activities, chapel services, and godly examples from the staff.
Learn More / Register2025 Dates: May 26 to Aug 8
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
Location: East campus
2025 Dates: May 20 to Aug 8
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Locations: East & West campuses
*All campers must register for a minimum of 5 consecutive weeks and must be fully potty-trained
5572 Mercy Way
Lafayette, IN 47905
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1920 Northwestern Ave
West Lafayette, IN 47906
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Explore what humans and animals must have to survive in space and on Mars. Create and launch a rocket, design a pet's spacesuit, and watch a cricket take a ride in a model rocket. Explore space in a whole new way!
Ages 5-7: 9am-12pm
Ages 7-9: 1pm-4pm
Animals in Space Camp | OFFICIAL WEBSITE
$75-85
600 N 4th St, Lafayette, IN Read MoreHowdy, partners! Welcome to Wonder Junction! There’s no greater joy than to praise the name of the Lord all day long. But how can yer kids do that if they don’t know who Jesus is or what he’s done for them?
Here at Wonder Junction, we marvel at Jesus and live for his glory.
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2430 E 600 N, West Lafayette, IN Read More
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Sponsored Broadway Bound: Wicked
Does your young performer long for "One Short Day" in the Emerald City? Or maybe they'd like to be the most "Popular" student enrolled at "Dear Old Shiz"? In this one week musical camp, students will get to experience the music and characters of the ever popular musical, "Wicked," through song, dance, and scenes. "Thank Goodness" the week culminates in a showcase that will leave you "Dancing Through Life." Students get to choose their favorite character for the week and portray them in our showcase. A perfect camp for budding performers, music lovers, and kids who can't stop singing! No previous experience needed--just bring your enthusiasm and love of the musical "Wicked!"
There will be a special performance for family and friends on June 27th!
Teaching Artist: Julie Baumann
Ages: 5-9
WHEN: June 16th - June 20th, Monday - Friday, 9am - 12pm
WHERE: Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette
COST: $150
Lafayette, IN Read MoreSummer Break at Flourish!
Join us for a summer filled with creativity, exploration, and fun! Each week brings a new theme packed with exciting projects and hands-on creative experiences. As always, our camps are rooted in process art, encouraging young artists to experiment, explore, and create in their own unique way!
🔹 Flexible Enrollment: Choose to sign up for the full week or drop in for a single day.
🔹 Built-in Discounts: Sibling and multi-day discounts are automatically applied.
🔹 Exclusive Camp T-Shirts: Designed by our very own artists at Flourish, this special camp tee is your camper’s invitation to our End-of-Summer Tie-Dye Bash on Saturday, August 9th- a celebration where campers can bring their shirts to life with vibrant tie-dye fun!
Builder DIY Summer Camp 🔨🛠️
Welcome to Builder DIY Summer Camp—the ultimate camp for creative minds who love to build, sculpt, and create with their hands! Each day is packed with exciting hands-on projects where campers will work with a variety of 3D mediums to bring their ideas to life. From cardboard creations to building with wood and clay, this camp is all about exploring the world of sculpture and DIY building in the most fun and creative ways possible!
Camp Details:
📅 Dates: July 28th - August 1st, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
🎨 Ages: 8-12 years old
🎟 Drop-In Flexible Schedule—Sign up for any or all days of the week!
🥪 What to Bring: A packed lunch and refillable water bottle
🌞 Outdoor Fun! Weather permitting, lunchtime will include activities like sidewalk chalk, bubbles, a short walk, or free play in the community garden. Sunblock, hats, or sunglasses are encouraged!
What They’ll Explore:
📦 Monday – Cardboard Creations
🧱 Tuesday – Lego Masterpieces
🪚 Wednesday – Woodworking Wonders
🎨 Thursday – Clay Sculpting
🖼 Friday – Paper Sculptures & Collage Art
Important Details:
✅ Drop-in Flexibility—Sign up for individual days or join us all week for a full building experience!
✅ Ages: 8-12 years old.
✅ What to Bring: A packed lunch, refillable water bottle, and clothes that can get messy.
Campers will leave with their personal sculptures and creations made from all the exciting materials they explored. Most importantly, they’ll take home a newfound love for building, sculpting, and creating in 3D! 🛠️✨
Payment Plans Available: We understand that summer planning takes flexibility, so we’re offering payment plan options to make camp accessible to more families! Payment plans must be set up over the phone or in-person, so please reach out, and we’ll be happy to assist.
We can’t wait for a summer of creativity and fun with your little artist! 🎨✨
C3 KidzCamp 2025
C3 KidzCamp 2025!
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at C3 KidzCamp - Kids ages 6–12 are invited to three days of fun, games, and activities: July 24 and 25, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and July 26, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Activities will include Tropicanoe Cove, the Igloo, bounce houses/inflatables, shaved ice, and more! Breakfast and lunch are provided each day. The cost is $60 per child to cover all activities. *Use code SAVE10 if you are registering more than one child for the multi child discount!
Use the provided buttons to register a child or sponsor a child for the C3 Kidz camp!
C3 KidzCamp 2025 - Crestview Community Church
1400 Ortman Lane
Lafayette, IN 47909
1400 Ortman Lane, Lafayette, IN Read MoreJoin us for Calvary's VBS 2025: UPWARDS!
A fun-filled week of crafts, music, games, snacks, and Bible lessons that will help us learn the truth that we were made to live a life of worship--to live UPWARDS!
Kids ages 5 years to finished 4th grade ('24/'25 school year) are invited to attend the best week of their summer!
Monday, June 9-Thursday, June 12; 8:50 am-12 pm daily
Completely free and open to the community.
310 Kalberer Rd, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreSummer Break at Flourish!
Join us for a summer filled with creativity, exploration, and fun! Each week brings a new theme packed with exciting projects and hands-on creative experiences. As always, our camps are rooted in process art, encouraging young artists to experiment, explore, and create in their own unique way!
🔹 Flexible Enrollment: Choose to sign up for the full week or drop in for a single day.
🔹 Built-in Discounts: Sibling and multi-day discounts are automatically applied.
🔹 Exclusive Camp T-Shirts: Designed by our very own artists at Flourish, this special camp tee is your camper’s invitation to our End-of-Summer Tie-Dye Bash on Saturday, August 9th- a celebration where campers can bring their shirts to life with vibrant tie-dye fun!
CandyLand Summer Camp 🍬🍭
CandyLand Camp is back for its 3rd year, and it’s sweeter than ever! Last year, it was our fastest-selling camp, and we can’t wait to bring the magic of candy-inspired creativity to your campers again! This year, we’ll combine art, design, and candy magic for a truly delicious experience. Campers will be designing board games, building candy sculptures, painting candy art, and best of all, we’re heading to McCords Candies each day to be inspired by the sweetest candy shop around! Inspiration will flow as we explore the candy shop’s whimsical displays, play iSpy in the windows, and learn what it’s like to be a real-life Willy Wonka—with a visit each day!
Camp Details:
📅 Dates: August 4th- 8th, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
🎨 Ages: 6-10 years old
🎟 Drop-In Flexible Schedule—Sign up for any or all days of the week!
🥪 What to Bring: A packed lunch and refillable water bottle🌞 Outdoor Fun! Weather permitting, lunchtime will include activities like sidewalk chalk, bubbles, a short walk, or free play in the community garden. Sunblock, hats, or sunglasses are encouraged!
What They’ll Explore:
🍬 Monday – Candy Creations & Board Game Design
🍫 Tuesday – Building Candy Sculptures
🍭 Wednesday – Painting Candy Art
🍬 Thursday – Candy-Inspired Sensory Creations
🍫 Friday – Willy Wonka-Inspired Creations
Important Details:
✅ Drop-in Flexibility—Sign up for individual days or join us all week for the full candy-filled experience!
✅ Ages: 6-10 years old.
✅ What to Bring: A packed lunch, refillable water bottle, and clothes that can get messy.
This is our last camp of the summer, so don’t miss out on the sweetest end-of-summer adventure yet! Campers will leave with their candy art creations, board games, sculptures, and lots of memories that will last long after the summer ends. 🍬✨
Payment Plans Available: We understand that summer planning takes flexibility, so we’re offering payment plan options to make camp accessible to more families! Payment plans must be set up over the phone or in-person, so please reach out, and we’ll be happy to assist.
We can’t wait for a summer of creativity and fun with your little artist! 🎨✨
Christ United Methodist Church VBS
VBS 2025 Registration (Lafayette, IN)
4 years old – 4th grade
Register as grade just completed
June 23rd – June 27th
9a – Noon
Join us this summer for TRUE NORTH: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World.
Our annual Vacation Bible School is FREE for children 4yo - 4th grade. During this week we learn about God, establish new friendships, and have a great time!
Learning Adventures: Ages 5-7
Learning Adventures: Ages 8-11
Learning Adventures: Ages 12-14
Children must meet the minimum age requirement by the first day of camp in order to participate.
All fees are per child, per camp. Some camps may have fees different than standard fees listed above due to proration for an adjusted schedule or specialty program fees. "Member" denotes the discounted fees available to Zoo Members. Full payment is required at the time of registration.
Included in your fee: all materials and supplies, keepsake photo, daily snack, and workbook.
An optional Extended Care service is available for Learning Adventures camp sessions only. Morning care: 7:30-9:00am Afternoon care: 4:00-5:30pm. A flat fee of $30 per child, per week applies to full day camps and includes both morning and afternoon sessions. Half-day camps offer morning-only or afternoon-only care for $15 per child, per week. Extended Care provides supervision only and is not instructional time. Once selected the service can be used as much or as little as needed.
All camps have home base in the DeFouw Education Center on Zoo grounds. Drop-off and pick-up is via a car line system in the Wallace Avenue parking lot. During a typical camp day, participants will take excursions outside to visit zoo exhibits, go behind-the-scenes, and take advantage of the beautiful Columbian Park setting.
A daily snack will be provided for all camps and may include crackers, pretzels, fruit, or other similar items, along with water.
You may choose to pack an alternate snack. Parents of full-day campers are expected to pack a lunch for their child daily. Please avoid including nut-based food items due to allergy concerns. Refrigeration and reheating are not available. We encourage children to bring a litterless lunch and a reusable plastic cup or water bottle.
A Zoo Health Advisory and Accommodations Form is required to be on file prior to the start of camp. This form is attached to your registration receipt, or available by download here. We also invite you to discuss any allergies or functional needs your child may have with the Education Team prior to registering, so that we may answer any questions you have and learn how we can best set up your child for a successful camp experience. It is always our goal to be as inclusive as possible. We believe the first step to achieving this is open and transparent two-way communication.
Please note that Zoo facilities are NOT peanut-free, tree nut-free or latex-free. Despite our best efforts, we cannot guarantee your child will not be exposed to an allergen. Although contact allergies with zoo animals are rare, please discuss any known animal-related allergies with Zoo staff prior to camp.
If your child requires medications to be administered during camp hours, or travels with an Epipen, rescue inhaler or other critical care medication, please review our Medication Policy found in the Education Programs Participation Agreement.
Summer Camps | Lafayette, IN - Official Website
20 N. 6th st, Lafayette, IN Read More
Community Reformed Church VBS
Community Reformed Church 2501 S 18th St. Lafayette VBS June 2-5th Monday-Thursday 6-7:30 pm. A short program will follow after 7 on Thursday night, after the last night of the week. There will be free ice cream after the program on Thursday!
2501 S 18TH ST, Lafayette, IN Read MoreWe are excited to be running a children's sports camp from June 2nd to June 5th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm! Children entering kindergarten to 5th grade are welcome to join us and learn sportsmanship, teamwork, and sports related skills.
Join us Monday through Thursday, as your children learn skills related to Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, and Football. No skills required, we are just going to have a TON of fun!
This is a FREE Event!
2400 Edgelea Dr, Lafayette, IN Read MoreThis course introduces students to Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and DALLE. They'll explore how AI creates text and images, while learning to think critically and create responsibly with AI.
NEED laptop or tablet (not provided)
$200
06/23-06/27, 1-4 pm, weekdays
Margerum city hall room 126
222 N Chauncey Ave, Room 126, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreThe exploration of various art mediums and craft techniques. Students can expect to draw, paint, or use materials to create a more 3D piece of art. All sessions will differ in some ways, so you may take as many sessions as desired.
Supply fee of $25 due to instructor on first day of camp plus $100 class fee due at registration
06/2-6/6, 9-11am, weekdays
5-12 yrs
AND/OR
06/02-06/05, 11:30am-1:30pm, M-TH
8+ yrs
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreStudents will engage in a comprehension study of the fundamentals or drawing and a variety of painting techniques. All levels of experience are welcome as students learn how to see with an artistic eye and how to use different mediums to create fine art.
$20 supply fee, $90 class fee
06/19-07/10, 4:45-6:45pm, Thursdays
6-12 yrs.
OR
07/17-08/07, 4:45-6:45pm, Thursdays
6-12 yrs
Margerum City Hall room 140
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN Read More
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Young performers will:
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- Be part of an unforgettable full-scale production
Aftercare available until 5pm (limited spaces available, email Benji@lafayettecivic.org to reserve aftercare space)
Teaching Artist: Benji Braswell
Ages: 8-17
WHEN: June 30th - July 26th
9am - 3pm
WHERE: Jefferson High School
COST: $1000
Lafayette, IN Read More6/23 - 6/27 & 7/21 - 7/25
Boiler Juniors Volleyball Center
Lafayette, IN Read MoreJoin us at the Dennis Wellness Center Summer Camp, where your child will experience a fun-filled summer packed with exciting activities and endless opportunities for growth and development. With our carefully planned program, your child will have the chance to connect with new friends, discover new passions, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Activities include games, sports, arts and crafts, field trips to exciting destinations, engaging guest speakers, and refreshing swimming sessions. Our experienced staff is dedicated to ensuring that your child has a safe, enjoyable, and enriching experience at our camp. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to give your child the summer of a lifetime!
Click here to see the 2025 Summer Camp Guide for information and details.
Dates: May 27-August 8 (No camp May 26 or July 4)
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Before & After Care (Included): 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Registration Opens: February 1 at 8:00 a.m. (Registration is all online; no paper packets needed.)
Camp Location: John R. Dennis Wellness Center
1101 Kalberer Road West Lafayette, IN 47906
Last Day to Finalize Dates: April 15
All registration adjustments or cancellations must be made in writing to Haley Grizzle.
1101 Kalberer Rd, Lafayette, IN Read MoreSummer Break at Flourish!
Join us for a summer filled with creativity, exploration, and fun! Each week brings a new theme packed with exciting projects and hands-on creative experiences. As always, our camps are rooted in process art, encouraging young artists to experiment, explore, and create in their own unique way!
🔹 Exclusive Camp T-Shirts: Designed by our very own artists at Flourish, this special camp tee is your camper’s invitation to our End-of-Summer Tie-Dye Bash on Saturday, August 9th- a celebration where campers can bring their shirts to life with vibrant tie-dye fun!
Dollhouse Designer Summer Camp 🏠✨
A timeless tradition at Flourish Studio! Dollhouse Designer Summer Camp is back for its 7th year, and it’s as exciting as ever! Campers will spend the week planning, designing, and building their very own miniature dollhouses exactly as they imagine them. From the foundation to the tiniest details, this camp allows artists to express their creativity while developing their design and construction skills.
Camp Details:
📅 Dates: July 14th - 18th, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
🎨 Ages: 6-10 years old
🎟 Full-Week Enrollment Only—This is a course, so artists are encouraged to sign up for the whole week to complete their dollhouse project!
🥪 What to Bring: A packed lunch and refillable water bottle
🌞 Outdoor Fun! Weather permitting, lunchtime will include activities like a short walk, or free play in the community garden. Sunblock, hats, or sunglasses are encouraged!
What They’ll Explore:
🏰 Monday – Design, Plan, Build
🖌 Tuesday – Building the Structure
🎨 Wednesday – Designing the Interiors
👩🎨 Thursday – Peg People & Personal Touches
🏡 Friday – Dollhouse Village & Final Showcase
Important Details:
✅ Drop-off camp: Check-in/out within 5 minutes of start and end times.
✅ Ages: 6-10 years old.
✅ Full-week enrollment required—This is a collaborative project, so participation all week is encouraged!
✅ What to Bring: A packed lunch, refillable water bottle, and clothes that can get messy.
Artists will leave with their fully completed dollhouses, but the most cherished memories will be of the fun they had designing, building, and playing with their creations! 🏠✨
Payment Plans Available: We understand that summer planning takes flexibility, so we’re offering payment plan options to make camp accessible to more families! Payment plans must be set up over the phone or in-person, so please reach out, and we’ll be happy to assist.
We can’t wait for a summer of creativity and fun with your little artist! 🎨✨
Focused on development of personal skills, creative expression, and artistic comprehension.
$20 supply fee plus $90 class fee
06/24-07/15, 4:30-6:30pm, Tuesdays
5-10 yrs
Margerum City Hall Room 140
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreThis session will focus on improving drawing and painting skills, as well as explore different mediums and their application (watercolors, acrylics, pastels, mosaic, etc.) All sessions will differ in some way, so take as many as you'd like.
Supply fee of $25 paid first day of class Plus $100 class fee paid at registration
06/23-06/27, 9-11am, Weekdays
7+ yrs
AND/OR
06/23-06/26, 11:30am-1:30pm, M-Th
10+ yrs
Margerum City Hall room 140
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreThe exploration and integration of various art mediums.
$20 supply fee paid on first day of class plus $90 class fee paid at registration.
06/04-06/25, 4:30-6:30pm, Wednesdays
10+ yrs
OR
07/02-07/23, 4:30-6:30pm, Wednesdays
10+ yrs
Margerum City Hall room 140
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreGrades listed apply to the upcoming school year:
* Children must be potty-trained to participate
June 16-20, 2025 | 6-8 PM
Location
Faith Church’s east campus [directions]
Registration & Check-in
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Location
Faith Church’s north campus [directions]
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Faith Church’s west campus [directions]
Registration & Check-in
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Plan now to join us at the Federated Church
June 2-6, 2025
8:30 AM - 11 AM
Vacation Bible School
True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World
(20+) True North | Facebook
202 S. Wood St, Lafayette, IN Read More
Grace Lutheran VBS
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a week of fun where we explore what God has done for us! This year, we'll be traveling to the Alaskan wilderness, where we will see some amazing wildlife as we learn how to trust Jesus in this wild world!
Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13
9:00am - 11:30am
Anyone that is 3 years (though potty-trained) through those who just finished 5th grade.
If you are someone older who has enjoyed VBS here throughout the years, we would love your help! Email our DCE to learn more!
Because of construction this year, we will be joining forces with St. James Lutheran at their place (which is, appropriately enough, farther north than we are!). Here is the address:
St. James Lutheran Church
800 Cincinnati St.
Lafayette, IN 47901
Grove Covenant Church VBS
Guide kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. As kids trek the tundra, they’ll explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today. Pointing them toward Jesus, True North VBS shows them that he is a faithful friend we can always trust. He’s our True North!
June 3, 2025 — June 5, 2025
6:00pm (EDT) to 8:00pm (EDT)
700 S. 4th StreetJune 13-16, Grades 3-6, $45, 1:30-3pm
July 11, 14, 18, 21, grades 7-8, $59, 6-8pm
5701 N County Road 50 W, Lafayette, IN Read MoreGrades 1-8
June 20-24th, 4-5:30pm
$56
June 2-4, 6:30-8PM
Grades 1-8
$39
Co-Ed
5701 N County Road 50 W, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreJune 13-16
Grades K-4, $37, 3-4:15pm
Grades 5-8, $52, 4:45-6:30pm
5701 N County Road 50 W, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreJune 3
Grades 5-8
7:30-10:30
$57
Coyote Crossings Golf Club
5701 N County Road 50 W, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreGrades 2-8
June 16-19
6:30-8pm
$52
June 2-6: Grades 6-8, 1-1:50pm, $86
June 9-13: Grades 1-2, 2-2:50pm, $86
2week camp: Grades 3-5, 3-3:50pm, $86
Co-Ed
Co-Ed June 2-5
Grades 2-5: 1-2:15pm, $43
Grades 6-9: 2:30-4PM, $52
5701 N County Road 50 W, West Lafayette, IN Read More6/23 - 6/26
Boiler Juniors Volleyball Center
Lafayette, IN Read More7/28 - 7/31
Boiler Juniors Volleyball Center
Lafayette, IN Read More06/18-07/16, 5-5:30pm, Wednesdays
6+ Years
$50
Margerum City Hall room 126
222 N Chauncey Ave, Room 126, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreThis year (2025), Holy Trinity will be offering Vacation Bible School (VBS) for the Whole Church!
Come out to HTLC on a designated Wednesday night this summer to enjoy a meal, bible study and great fellowship with your church family in a relaxing, outdoor setting (weather permitting).
*Note: In the event of inclement weather, we will still have Whole Church VBS, it will just move inside HTLC.
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Read MoreJoin us for a 2 day Sports camp June 24 & 25 from 6-8pm. We will have coaches and student athletes from Jeff High School. The 24th will be baseball/ softball. the 25th will be soccer. This event is free and open to all kids age 5-12. Space is limited so sign up soon.
1526 S 18th St, Lafayette, IN Read MoreJoin us for VBS at Immanuel. July 13-17 from 6-8pm. We will have games, crafts, music, snack, science, Bible stories and more. This event is free and open to all kids age 3 - grade 6. We will also have a class for adults. Sign up is required.
1526 S 18th St, Lafayette, IN Read MoreIt's Camp Time! Camp is a great way for your teen/kid to work on their personal relationship with Christ while walking along side like-minded individuals to help guide through some of the harder questions. Camp Hickory is located @ Ingleside, IL and is a little over 3hrs away.
Kids Camp is for kids going into 2nd-6th is on June 23rd-27th
Youth Camp is for teens going into 7th-12th is on July 7th-11th.
Sign up HERE (https://bit.ly/ICSummerCamp25) for more information and registration links in the coming months! Also keep an eye out for opportunities to earn money as camp as it is $300 a student.
2502 Mondavi Blvd., Lafayette, IN Read MoreLearn to Code with Object-oriented programming. This course teaches the fundamentals of Java programming including variables, Loops, and object-oriented concepts. Students will build real programs while developing logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and coding confidence.
$200, Supplies: Laptop or tablet (not provided)
06/09-06/13, 1-4pm, Weekdays
11+ yrs.
OR
07/07-07/11, 1-4pm, Weekdays
11+ yrs.
Margerum City Hall, room 126
222 N Chauncey Ave, Room 126, West Lafayette, IN Read More7/21 - 7/24
Boiler Juniors Volleyball Center
Lafayette, IN Read More7/7 - 7/10
Boiler Juniors Volleyball Center
Lafayette, IN Read More6/16 - 6/19
Boiler Juniors Volleyball Center
Lafayette, IN Read More
Sponsored June Detective Academy: Mystery Theatre Advanced Division
Step into the shadows of mystery theatre in this unique one-week intensive workshop! Teens will dive deep into the art of mystery storytelling as they craft compelling whodunits from the ground up. Learn the secrets of building suspense, creating complex characters, and laying down false trails that keep audiences guessing. Students will explore technical theatre elements like atmospheric lighting and sound design while developing their own original mystery production. From crafting evidence and constructing alibis to mastering the art of interrogation scenes, participants will gain hands-on experience in every aspect of mystery theatre. Perfect for aspiring writers, actors, and anyone who loves a good mystery. The week concludes with a full performance where audience members become part of the investigation. Join us for a thrilling week of deception, detection, and dramatic revelation! No previous theatre or mystery-writing experience needed – just bring your creativity, ideas for a character and curiosity to solve the case! here will be a special mystery performance for friends and family on June 6th!
Aftercare option available until 5pm (spaces limited, email Benji@lafayettecivic to reserve)
Teaching Artist: Benji Braswell
Ages: 12-17
WHEN: June 2nd - 6th, Monday-Friday, 9am - 3pm
WHERE: Civic Theatre
COST: $325
Lafayette, IN Read More
Sponsored June Detective Academy: Mystery Theatre Workshop Junior Detective Division
Calling all junior detectives!
Join us at Junior Detective Academy for an exciting week of mystery-solving theatre! Your young sleuth will create their own detective character, learn real investigation techniques, and work with fellow detectives to solve silly and surprising mysteries. Through games, crafts, and theatrical fun, students will develop observation skills, creative thinking, and confidence while putting together an original mystery performance. From creating evidence to questioning suspects, every day brings new clues and adventures! The week culminates in a special performance where families can watch our junior detectives crack the case. Don't miss this unique blend of theatre arts and detective work that makes learning an exciting adventure! Perfect for curious minds and creative spirits. No previous theatre experience required – just bring your imagination and detective spirit!
There will be a special mystery performance for friends and family on June 6th!
Aftercare options available until 5pm (limited spots available, reserve with Benji Braswell at Benji@lafayettecivic.org)
Teaching Artist: Benji Braswell
Ages: 6-11
WHEN: June 2nd - 6th, Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm
WHERE: Civic Theatre
COST: $325
6/9 - 6/12
Boiler Juniors Volleyball Center
Lafayette, IN Read MoreChildren ages 13-15 are invited to apply for our Junior Counselor program!
Participants will have the opportunity to participate in the fun of summer camp while also learning valuable leadership skills in preparation for their 1st job!
Click here to see the 2025 Junior Counselor Guide for more information and details.
Please fill out the application below and submit to the front desk at the John R. Dennis Wellness Center or email to the Assistant Youth Development Coordinator, Makayla Nehrt at mnehrt@westlafayette.in.gov.
2025 Junior Counselor Application
Dates: May 27th-August 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (participants must attend at least 6 weeks)
Location: John R. Dennis Wellness Center 1101 Kalberer Road West Lafayette, IN 47906
Last Day to Submit Applications: April 11th, 2025
Please email Makayla with any questions at mnehrt@westlafayette.in.gov
Sponsored Label Daddy
Label Daddy provides premium, peel and stick, customized, and washable labels to keep personal items organized and out of the Lost and Found — perfect for summer camp and beyond.
Read More2025 Learning Adventures (ages 12-14) Camp Schedule:
*Please note, while we try to keep this schedule and open/closed status as current as possible, there may be delays in website updates. Please see our registration portal for current availability
| Camp Title | Dates | Times | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who Wants To Be a Zookeeper? | June 23-27 | 9:00am-4:00pm | WAIT LIST |
This camp is unlike other Zoo Camps. A portion of each day will be spent in the classroom with Zoo Educators, learning about the zoo industry. Campers will also rotate through some opportunities to work alongside zookeepers on safe animal husbandry tasks such as enclosure cleaning, diet preparation, etc. Campers will also be expected to speak publicly to small groups of zoo visitors about the animals in our care.
Zookeepers work in all weather conditions and campers will be expected to complete outdoor activities unless a severe weather situation arises. Campers will get hot, sweaty and will be exposed to dirt, animal feces/urine, hay/straw, other allergens, and cleaning chemicals. Personal protective gear, such as gloves and masks, will be provided as appropriate and must be worn as directed. In addition, campers are expected to work cooperatively within small groups on various activities throughout the week.
A reusable water bottle, packed lunch, a long pair of socks (to wear under provided rubber boots), and a great attitude!
20 N. 6th st, Lafayette, IN Read More| Camp Title | Dates | Times | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| What's For Dinner? | June 2-6 | 9:00am-12:00pm | FULL |
| Habitat Safari | June 9-13 | 9:00am-12:00pm | 1 Seat Open! |
| Grossology | June 16-20 | 9:00am-12:00pm | WAIT LIST |
| Herp, Herp, Hooray | June 30-July 3 - 4 DAYS | 9:00am-12:00pm | WAIT LIST |
| Down on the Farm | July 7-11 | 9:00am-12:00pm | WAIT LIST |
| Mathimals | July 14-18 | 9:00am-12:00pm | WAIT LIST |
| Senses and Defenses | July 21-25 | 9:00am-12:00pm | WAIT LIST |
| Tails & Tales | July 28-August 1 | 9:00am-12:00pm | WAIT LIST |
Sponsored Legacy Courts Summer Break Camp
Lafayette, IN Read More
It’s time for an outdoor adventure! Our Lilly Nature Camp has weekly themes all centered around nature. From crawling critters to aquatic habitats, there’s so much to explore! Activities will consist of hands-on experiments, daily hikes, crafts, games, and guest speakers related to each week’s theme. An afternoon snack, bug spray, and sunscreen are provided. Campers will need to pack a lunch and a water bottle daily.
Dates: May 27 to August 1 (No camp the week of June 30-July 4 or on Memorial Day)
Hours: 9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.
*There is no before/after care services offered for the Lilly Nature Center Camp
Registration opens: February 1 at 8:00 a.m. (Registration is all online; no paper packet)
Camp Location: The Lilly Nature Center & Celery Bog Nature Area
1620 Lindberg Road West Lafayette, IN 47906
Last Day to Finalize Dates: Friday, April 11
All registration adjustments or cancellations must be made in writing to Kyle Gebhart, Parks Naturalist.
Click here to download the PDF with all the LNC camp information
1620 Lindberg Rd, Lafayette, IN Read More2025 Summer Camp: All Sports Camp Single Student Registration
(Grades K-8)
$150
**LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED**
Single Student cost $150 (if you have multiple students in the same household, please complete the form titled: All Sports Camp: Multiple Student Registration)
Registrations - Mav PRIDE:
BASEBALL CAMP
2025 Summer Camp: Boys Basketball
2025 MDT Summer Clinic Information:
Clinic information:MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL CAMP
Registrations - Mav PRIDE:
2025 Summer Camp: Girls Basketball Camp (Grades 2-4) $50
Girls Basketball Camp
Dual Camp Registration: Volleyball & Girls Basketball Camps
Contact Girls Basketball: Jeff Knoy: jknoy@tsc.k12.in.us
Contact Girls Volleyball: Sara Sutter: ladymavsvb@gmail.com
Location: McCutcheon High School Gym
4951 Us Highway 231 S, Lafayette, IN Read More2025 Summer Camp: Combined Volleyball & Girls Basketball
(Camps Grades 5-8) $80
Dual Camp Registration: Volleyball & Girls Basketball Camps
Basketball Contact: Jeff Knoy: jknoy@tsc.k12.in.us
Volleyball Contact: Sara Sutter: ladymavsvb@gmail.com
4951 Us Highway 231 S, Lafayette, IN Read MoreRegistrations - Mav PRIDE:
2025 Summer Camp: Girls Volleyball Camp (Grades 2-4) $50
2025 Summer Camp: Girls Volleyball Camp (Grades 5-6) $50
2025 Summer Camp: Golf
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPEED & STRENGTH TRAINING
2025 Summer Camp: Girls Volleyball Camp (Grades 7-8) $60
2025 Wrestling Summer Camp:
2025 Summer Camp: Maverick Running Camp (Grades K-8) $60
Registrations - Mav PRIDE:
- Incoming Grades: Pre-K to 8th. (Ages 3 to 14).
- Dates: June 17-19 2025
- Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- Cost: $45 per child
- Location: McCutcheon Soccer Complex
- Equipment: Campers should bring their soccer ball, shin guards and water bottle to each session.
- Please register by June 7, 2025 so camp t-shirts can be ordered. Late registrations will be accepted on the camp dates and check or cash payment can be made at the main soccer gate, however t-shirts will not be included.
- Contact: McCutcheon Boys Soccer Coach Boyd Wheeler (iuwheeler@yahoo.com)
McCutcheon Girls Soccer Coach Tim Wagner (McCutcheonGirlsSoccer@gmail.com)
4951 Us Highway 231 S, Lafayette, IN Read More2025 Summer Softball Camp:
2025 Tennis Summer Camp
YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP
2025 Wrestling Summer Camp:
Bring a laptop or tablet.
This course uses Minecraft to teach game design, creativity and problem solving. Through Building challenges and Redstone logic, they'll explore STEM concepts while developing collaboration, critical thinking and digital skills.
Margerum City Hall, Room 126
Ages 5-11
$200 each session
2 Sessions:
06/02-06/06, 9am-12pm
06/23-06/27, 9am-12pm
Catalog - City of West Lafayette Parks & Recreation
222 N Chauncey Ave, Room 126, Lafayette, IN Read More
Sponsored Model United Nations Institute Summer Camp (Day, Overnight and Virtual Camps)
Model United Nations Institute Summer Camp - Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, enhance your public speaking and debate skills, get daily personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends!
Multiple Locations
Read MoreFirst Lessons in drawing and using various art mediums.
$20 supply fee paid first day of class plus $85 paid at registration
06/30-07/03, 9-10:30am, M-TH
3-6 yrs.
Margerum City Hall room 140
222 N Chauncey Ave, west Lafayette, IN Read More
Sponsored Out of the Box Summer Camp
“Out of the Box Theatre” camp features creative performance opportunities to students with diverse learning needs (including, but not limited to autism). “Out of the Box” offers instruction in a broad range of theatre knowledge, including stage position, characterization, teambuilding, and improvisation. Peer student mentors engage participants in various games, exercises, and scene work that is structured around the group’s unique attributes and strengths and culminates in a performance of favorite games and scenes learned at the end of the final day of camp.
Teaching Artist: Julie Baumann
Ages: 15-22 (please inquire if interested but outside of this age range!)
WHEN: June 16th - 20th, Monday - Friday, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
WHERE: Grant's House
1500 Salem St
Lafayette, IN 47906
COST: Free or pay what you can
Lafayette, IN Read More06/16-07/14
5-5:30pm
Mondays
6-9 yrs
$50
Margerum City Hall room 126
222 N Chauncey Ave, Room 126, Lafayette, IN Read MorePlayer Development Camp is a residential/commuter camp geared towards players entering 6th grade – 12th grade with an emphasis on the sharpening the fundamentals of shooting, ball-handling and passing through repetition, in addition to defense, scenarios, team play, competitions and fun. Expert instruction, constant feedback and individual attention will be provided by current and former Purdue women’s basketball players and staff.
June 16-18
900 N. John R. Wooden Dr, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreIn our Python class, students dive into one or our most popular programming languages used by professionals today. Through Hands-on projects like games, chatbots, and simple apps, they'll learn the fundamentals of coding, problem-solving, and logical thinking in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for beginners, this course builds a strong foundation that prepares students for more advanced programming in the future.
NEED laptop or tablet (not provided)
$160
06/16-06/20, 1-4pm, M,T,W,F
11+ yrs.
222 N Chauncey Ave, Room 126, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreThis course introduces students to game development using Roblox Studio. Through Hands-on projects, they'll learn coding with Lua, and game logic-building creativity, problem solving, and computational thinking skills.
Supplies: Laptop or Tablet (not provided)
06/09-06/13, 9am-12pm, weekdays
5-11 yrs
OR
07/07-07/11, 9am-12pm, weekdays
5-11 yrs
Margerum City Hall Room 126
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreThis camp focuses on the world of manufacturing, engineering and technology. June 2nd-6th from 2-4pm.
$80-90
Robotics Camp | OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Jun 02, 2025, 2:00 PM – Jun 06, 2025, 4:00 PMLafayette, 600 N 4th St, Lafayette, IN 47901, USAKids entering 1st to 5th grade grads 600 N 4th St, Lafayette, IN Read MoreStudents will learn beginner and intermediate chess concepts and activities, starting with piece movements, chess puzzles, basic mating webs, and chess playing.
5-15 yrs.
$30 supply fee plus $200 class fee
Margerum City Hall room 123
06/02-06/06, 9am-12pm, weekdays
06/16-06/20, 9am-12pm, M,T,W,F
07/14-07/18, 9am-12pm, weekdays
07/23-08/01, 9am-12pm, Weekdays
222 N Chauncey Ave, Room 123, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreIn our Scratch class, kids learn to code by creating interactive stories, games, and animations -- building problem-solving skills, creativity, and confidence in a fun, beginner-friendly environment.
NEED Laptop or Tablet (not Provided)
$160
06/16-06/20, 9am-12pm, M,T,W,F
5-11 yrs.
Margerum City Hall, room 126
222 N Chauncey Ave, Room 126, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreBasic Sculpture Techniques in plaster, Styrofoam, Polymer clay, and other materials will be explored. Students may create creatures, animals, and their faces in plaster, or tell a 3D story. Long Sleeves are encouraged as some people experience skin irritation from the plaster.
Supply fee $30, due on first day of class, plus $100 class fee, Due at registration.
5/24-5/30, 9-11am, T,W,Th,F
7+ yrs
OR
06/16-06/20, 9-11am, M,T,W,F
9+ yrs
OR
06/06-06/18, 11:30am-2:30pm, M-W
5-10 yrs
Margerum City Hall room 140
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreStudents should wear loose, comfortable clothing, no jewelry or shoes allowed.
September 8-December 19
Mondays and Wednesdays- All level students, 5-6pm
Fridays- Advanced students, 5-6pm
NO CLASS: Oct 8, 10, 13 and Nov 10, 24, 26 and 28
Margerum city hall room 126
$130
12+years
222 N Chauncey Ave, Room 126, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreSunday, July 06, 2025, 2pm - Friday, July 11, 2025, 2pm
Leader: Danielle Buckley | danielle@andrew-umc.org | 765-497-7755 ext. 804
Summer Camp is a great way for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade to connect with each other and God while having a blast spending lots of time outdoors! (Find info about Sr. High Camp HERE.) St. Andrew offers a 50% scholarship to all St. Andrew Families who wish to attend camp (open to friends), with additional money available based on need. Cost will NOT be a factor in order to attend at this church. Email Danielle for the code to use when you register.
Early Bird Registration is Open Now!
Sunday, June 29, 2025, 2pm - Friday, July 04, 2025, 2pm
Leader: Janée LaFuze | janee@andrew-umc.org | 765-497-7755 ext. 808
Calling all Senior High youth for a fun camp week up north at Epworth Forest in North Webster, IN. We haven't had a camp week for high school students in awhile so we hope to revive this fun experience for youth! This event will be a fun week filled with high ropes, lake time, and amazing worship. There is a 50% scholarship for all youth who sign up, and more is available if needed. Our theme is "All Together". Talk with Janee for the discount code and more details. Make sure to write in St. Andrew UMC so you are in our group!
4703 N County Rd 50 W, Lafayette, IN Read MoreDaily, from 06/16/2025 to 06/19/2025, 5:15pm - 8pm
Leader: Danielle Buckley | danielle@andrew-umc.org | 765-497-7755 ext. 804
VBS at St. Andrew is always a fun week for kids and volunteers alike! Join us this year! Each evening begins with a free dinner for the whole family at 5:15 pm, then VBS runs from 6:00-8:00 pm. Registration will open in mid-April.
4703 N 50 W , West Lafayette, IN Read MoreThis summer we look forward to starting our VBS adventures! This year, we’re taking the spirit of camp – the camaraderie, the daily activities, the immersive nature – and applying it to our theme. Live It Out VBS combines the fun and adventure of camp life with meaningful Bible stories, fun worship songs, and engaging small group activities that teach kids how to love like Jesus. VBS is for kids preschool through fifth grade! VBS will be held Monday, June 16 through Thursday, June 19 from 6:00-8:00 pm at St. Andrew UMC! We will start the night by providing a free meal to all families who attend at 5:15 pm. VBS is a great chance to have an engaging, fun-filled week. We hope you all join in on the adventure to Live It Out and discover how to love like Jesus!
When you arrive, you and your family are invited to dinner starting at 5:15 pm. After eating dinner make sure to check your children in the Commons (lobby) each day and drop off at the Great Room at 5:50 pm. We will be starting right at 6:00 pm, so please have all kids checked in by then. Kids will be welcomed and assigned to their group for the week, where they will get to engage in lots of fun! We will sing some high energy music, experience Bible stories, engage in various crafts and games and even serve towards a mission project (more info coming soon!). We hope that being part of our VBS will create a space for a fun, memorable week with your kids as they learn these foundational Truths to begin understanding the base of who God is. This year we are encouraging families to download the music from iTunes, Youtube Music, or Spotify playlists. Families and volunteers may register using the buttons below on or after Sunday, April 6th!
VBS is free to everyone! If you are part of St. Andrew and would like to, you are welcome to make a donation.
Learning about and supporting missions during VBS is a St. Andrew tradition. We will have the details as we get closer to VBS
“I give you a new command. Love one another. You must love one another, just as I have loved you.” John 13:34 NIrV
Live It Out VBS will teach kids about:
Registration is now open and closes on June 13 @ 11:30 pm. Registering early helps with planning! If you are looking for registration information past the deadline, please contact Danielle.
VBS | St. Andrew United Methodist Church
4703 N County Rd 50 W, Lafayette, IN Read MoreVBS Sign-up: https://www.osvhub.com/stboniface/forms/vacation-bible-school-2025
May 27-August 8
https://www.starcityearlylearningacademy.org/
201 Veterans Memorial Parkway Lafayette, IN 47905
201 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Lafayette, IN Read MoreSummer is for fun, memories, and active learning! Adventure Station and STEAM Academy offer day camp through age 12, including 11 themed weeks of memorable experiences and field trips for school age children!
May 27 - August 8
Lafayette, IN Read MoreSummer Break at Flourish!
Join us for a summer filled with creativity, exploration, and fun! Each week brings a new theme packed with exciting projects and hands-on creative experiences. As always, our camps are rooted in process art, encouraging young artists to experiment, explore, and create in their own unique way!
🔹 Flexible Enrollment: Choose to sign up for the full week or drop in for a single day.
🔹 Built-in Discounts: Sibling and multi-day discounts are automatically applied.
🔹 Exclusive Camp T-Shirts: Designed by our very own artists at Flourish, this special camp tee is your camper’s invitation to our End-of-Summer Tie-Dye Bash on Saturday, August 9th- a celebration where campers can bring their shirts to life with vibrant tie-dye fun!
Animate + Create Summer Camp 🎬✨
Calling all young creators! Animate + Create is the ultimate summer camp for aspiring animators and storytellers. Based on our popular teen animation course, this camp dives into the exciting world of animation, character design, and digital storytelling. Whether your artist is new to animation or looking to refine their skills, this hands-on camp will help them bring their ideas to life!
Camp Details:
📅 Dates: June 9th - June 13th, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
🎨 Ages: 11-15 years old
🎟 Flexible Enrollment: Pick and choose your dates, but we highly encourage full-week enrollment so artists can build on concepts and techniques each day!
🥪 What to Bring: A packed lunch and refillable water bottle
🎨 Materials Provided, but artists are welcome to bring their favorite animation tools (iPads, styluses, sketchbooks, etc.) to practice with and learn on!
🌞 Outdoor Fun! Weather permitting, lunchtime will include activities like sidewalk chalk, bubbles, a short walk, or free play in the community garden. Sunblock, hats, or sunglasses are encouraged!
What They’ll Explore:
🎥 Monday – The Art of Animation
🖌 Tuesday – Character Design & World-Building
📽 Wednesday – Bringing Characters to Life
🎞 Thursday – Sound & Special Effects
🌟 Friday – Showcase & Mini Film Festival!
Important Details:
✅ Drop-off camp: Check-in/out within 5 minutes of start and end times.
✅ Ages: 11-15 years old.
✅ Schedule: Pick and choose your dates, but full-week enrollment is encouraged to build on skills!
✅ What to Bring: A packed lunch, refillable water bottle, and optional personal animation tools (iPads, styluses, sketchbooks, etc.)
While artists are welcome to attend single days, we encourage joining us for the
full week to experience the complete animation process from start to finish!
This camp is perfect for teens who love art, animation, and storytelling—offering them a chance to develop new skills while bringing their creative visions to life! 🎨📽✨
Payment Plans Available: We understand that summer planning takes flexibility, so we’re offering payment plan options to make camp accessible to more families! Payment plans must be set up over the phone or in-person, so please reach out, and we’ll be happy to assist.
We can’t wait for a summer of creativity and fun with your little artist! 🎨✨
Summer Camp: Animate + Create
514 Main St, Lafayette, IN Read MoreSummer Break at Flourish!
Join us for a summer filled with creativity, exploration, and fun! Each week brings a new theme packed with exciting projects and hands-on creative experiences. As always, our camps are rooted in process art, encouraging young artists to experiment, explore, and create in their own unique way!
🔹 Built-in Discounts: Sibling discounts are automatically applied.
🔹 Exclusive Camp T-Shirts: Designed by our very own artists at Flourish, this special camp tee is your camper’s invitation to our End-of-Summer Tie-Dye Bash on Saturday, August 9th- a celebration where campers can bring their shirts to life with vibrant tie-dye fun!
Castle Creation Summer Camp 🏰✨
A Flourish tradition! For six years, our Castle Creation Camp has been a favorite, and we have no plans of stopping anytime soon! This magical camp is a full-week adventure where young artists will design, build, and bring to life their very own castle.
From the grand exterior to the tiny details inside, campers will craft everything —including peg people, furniture, and decorations—all while playing and storytelling in our kingdom village with their friends!
Camp Details:
📅 Dates: June 16th- 20th, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
🎨 Ages: 6-10 years old
🎟 Full-Week Enrollment Only—This camp is a course, meaning each day builds on the last as we create, construct, and complete our castles together!
🥪 What to Bring: A packed lunch and refillable water bottle
🌞 Outdoor Fun! Weather permitting, lunchtime will include activities like sidewalk chalk, bubbles, a short walk, or free play in the community garden. Sunblock, hats, or sunglasses are encouraged!
What They’ll Explore:
🏰 Monday – Kingdom Planning & Blueprints
🎨 Tuesday – Bringing the Castle to Life
🛋 Wednesday – Interiors & Furniture Design
🧙 Thursday – Peg People & Final Touches
👑 Friday – Kingdom Play & Showcase!
Important Details:
✅ Drop-off camp: Check-in/out within 5 minutes of start and end times.
✅ Ages: 6-10 years old.
✅ Full-week enrollment required—Each day builds on the last as we create and complete our castles!
✅ What to Bring: A packed lunch, refillable water bottle, and optional sun protection for outdoor play.
Everything our campers create, they take home, but their memories of this magical week will last forever! 🏰✨
Payment Plans Available: We understand that summer planning takes flexibility, so we’re offering payment plan options to make camp accessible to more families! Payment plans must be set up over the phone or in-person, so please reach out, and we’ll be happy to assist.
We can’t wait for a summer of creativity and fun with your little artist! 🎨✨
Summer Break at Flourish!
Join us for a summer filled with creativity, exploration, and fun! Each week brings a new theme packed with exciting projects and hands-on creative experiences. As always, our camps are rooted in process art, encouraging young artists to experiment, explore, and create in their own unique way!
🔹 Flexible Enrollment: Choose to sign up for the full week or drop in for a single day.
🔹 Built-in Discounts: Sibling and multi-day discounts are automatically applied.
🔹 Exclusive Camp T-Shirt: Designed by our very own artists at Flourish, this special camp tee is your camper’s invitation to our End-of-Summer Tie-Dye Bash on Saturday, August 9th- a celebration where campers can bring their shirts to life with vibrant tie-dye fun!
Preschool Play Mini Camp
Designed just for our youngest artists (ages 3-5), this 2-hour mini-camp is the perfect introduction to independent art exploration! Through hands-on projects, playful discovery, and sensory-rich experiences, your little one will dive into the magic of colors, textures, and creative discovery in a way that’s engaging and age-appropriate.
🎨 What They’ll Explore:
✨ Color Mixing Magic– Explore hands-on as primary colors transform into brand-new shades right before their eyes!
✨ Water & Oil Wonders– Discover why some materials just won’t mix and create mesmerizing resistance paintings.
✨ Light & Color Science– Explore how light affects color and create art that changes with the sun!
✨ Texture & Sensory Play– Experiment with different materials like smooth clay, rough sand, and fluffy paint to create multi-sensory masterpieces.
✨ Process Over Perfection– Our young artists will be encouraged to focus on the joy of making, exploring, and discovering rather than a final product!
🌞 Outdoor Fun- Weather permitting, break time will include activities like sidewalk chalk, bubbles, a short walk, or free play in the community garden. Sunblock, hats, or sunglasses are encouraged!
Each session is filled with engaging activities, playful learning, and plenty of take-home masterpieces—but the best memories will be the ones they make along the way!
Important Details:
✅ Drop-off camp: Check-in/out within 5 minutes of start and end times.
✅ Ages: 3-5 years old (must be fully independent in the bathroom).
✅ Schedule: Offered in both morning and afternoon (same lessons each session).
✅ Snack Provided: Dairy-free popcorn (please eat a meal beforehand).
✅ What to Bring: A refillable water bottle.
Payment Plans Available:We understand that summer planning takes flexibility, so we’re offering payment plan options to make camp accessible to more families! Payment plans must be set up over the phone or in-person, so please reach out, and we’ll be happy to assist.
We can’t wait for a summer of creativity and fun with your little artist! 🎨✨
Summer Camp: Preschool Play
514 Main St, Lafayette, IN Read MoreSummer Break at Flourish!
Join us for a summer filled with creativity, exploration, and fun! Each week brings a new theme packed with exciting projects and hands-on creative experiences. As always, our camps are rooted in process art, encouraging young artists to experiment, explore, and create in their own unique way!
🔹 Flexible Enrollment: Choose to sign up for the full week or drop in for a single day.
🔹 Built-in Discounts: Sibling and multi-day discounts are automatically applied.
🔹 Exclusive Camp T-Shirts: Designed by our very own artists at Flourish, this special camp tee is your camper’s invitation to our End-of-Summer Tie-Dye Bash on Saturday, August 9th- a celebration where campers can bring their shirts to life with vibrant tie-dye fun!
The Science of Art Summer Camp 🔬🎨
Where creativity meets discovery! In The Science of Art Summer Camp, young artists will experiment, explore, and create while learning the fascinating connections between art and science. Inspired by our popular Science of Art class, this camp blends hands-on experiments with creative projects to help artists see the world in a whole new way!
Camp Details:
📅 Dates: June 23rd - 27th, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
🎨 Ages:8-12 years old
🎟 Flexible Enrollment—Choose individual days or sign up for the full week! Each day explores a new scientific concept through art.
🥪 What to Bring: A packed lunch and refillable water bottle
🌞 Outdoor Fun! Weather permitting, lunchtime will include activities like a short walk, or free play in the community garden. Sunblock, hats, or sunglasses are encouraged!
What They’ll Explore:
💎 Monday – The Science of Crystals
🎶⚙ Tuesday – Sound Waves & The Physics of Movement
🐚 Wednesday – Biomimicry in Art
🎨 Thursday – The Chemistry of Color
☀️🧪 Friday – Cyanotypes & Chemical Reactions in Art
Important Details:
✅ Drop-off camp: Check-in/out within 5 minutes of start and end times.
✅ Ages: 8-12 years old.
✅ Flexible registration—Pick and choose your favorite days or sign up for the whole week!
✅ What to Bring: A packed lunch, refillable water bottle, and clothes that can handle a little mess! Young artists will take home everything they create, but their biggest takeaway will be a deeper understanding of how science and art combine in amazing ways! 🔬🎨✨
Payment Plans Available: We understand that summer planning takes flexibility, so we’re offering payment plan options to make camp accessible to more families! Payment plans must be set up over the phone or in-person, so please reach out, and we’ll be happy to assist.
We can’t wait for a summer of creativity and fun with your little artist! 🎨
June 02-June 06, 9-11am every M,W,F @ WL Wellness Center
9-12 yrs
OR
June 02-06, 9-11am every T, TH@ WL Wellness Center
6-8yrs
Catalog - City of West Lafayette Parks & Recreation
1101 Kalberer Rd, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreJune 23-27, 9-11am, M,W,F
9-12 yrs
$60
OR
June 23-27, 9-11am, T, TH
6-8 yrs
$40
1101 Kalberer Rd, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreJune 09-13, 9-11am, MWF @ WL Wellness Center
9-12yrs
$60
OR
June 09-12, 9-11am, T,TH @ WL Wellness Center
6-8 yrs
$40
Catalog - City of West Lafayette Parks & Recreation
1101 Kalberer Rd, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreJune 16-20, 9-11am, M,W,F
9-12 yrs
$60
OR
June 16-20, 9-11am, T, TH
6-8 yrs
$40
1101 Kalberer Rd, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreJuly 7-11, 9-11am, M,W,F
9-12 yrs
$60
OR
July 7-11, 9-11am, T, TH
6-8 yrs
$40
West Lafayette Wellness Center
1101 Kalberer Rd, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreJuly 14-18, 9-11am, M,W,F
9-12 yrs.
$60
OR
July 14-18, 9-11am, T, TH
6-8 yrs
$40
WL Wellness Center
1101 Kalberer Rd, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreJuly 21-25. 9-11am, M,W,F
9-12yrs
$60
OR
July 21-25, 9-11am, T, TH
6-8Yrs
$40
West Lafayette Wellness Center
1101 Kalberer Rd, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreChildren’s Ministry – Sunrise Christian Reformed Church
June 16-20 6-8pm
K-5th grade
909 E 500 South, Lafayette, IN Read MoreSummer Break at Flourish!
Join us for a summer filled with creativity, exploration, and fun! Each week brings a new theme packed with exciting projects and hands-on creative experiences. As always, our camps are rooted in process art, encouraging young artists to experiment, explore, and create in their own unique way!
🔹 Exclusive Camp T-Shirts: Designed by our very own artists at Flourish, this special camp tee is your camper’s invitation to our End-of-Summer Tie-Dye Bash on Saturday, August 9th- a celebration where campers can bring their shirts to life with vibrant tie-dye fun!
Teen Public Art Summer Camp 🎨🌆
A camp where art meets impact! In our Teen Public Art Summer Camp, young artists will plan, design, and create a real mural in the heart of downtown! This years mural is going up at a prominent local hub for the arts, Civic Theatre! This hands-on experience will teach them the power of public art, visual storytelling, and collaboration, leaving a lasting mark on their community.
Camp Details:
📅 Dates: July 7th-11th
🕙 Time:10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
🎨 Ages: 12+ years old
🎟 Full-Week Enrollment Only—This is a collaborative project, and each day builds on the last as artists bring their mural to life!
🥪 What to Bring: A packed lunch and refillable water bottle
🌞 Outdoor Fun! Weather permitting, lunchtime will include activities like a short walk, or free play in the community garden. Sunblock, hats, or sunglasses are encouraged!
What They’ll Explore:
🎭 Monday – The Power of Public Art
📐 Tuesday – Design & Planning
🎨 Wednesday – Prep & First Strokes
🖌 Thursday – Bringing It to Life
🌟 Friday – Finishing Touches & Personal Projects
Important Details:
✅ Drop-off camp: Check-in/out within 5 minutes of start and end times.
✅ Ages: 12+years old.
✅ Full-week enrollment required—This is a collaborative project, so participation all week is encouraged!
✅ What to Bring: A packed lunch, refillable water bottle, and clothes that can get messy.At the end of the week, campers will leave behind a permanent public art piece while taking home their own custom stickers, stencils, and buttons—but most importantly, they'll leave with memories of making an impact through art! 🎨✨🌆
Payment Plans Available: We understand that summer planning takes flexibility, so we’re offering payment plan options to make camp accessible to more families! Payment plans must be set up over the phone or in-person, so please reach out, and we’ll be happy to assist.
We can’t wait for a summer of creativity and fun with your little artist! 🎨✨
Sponsored The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Join the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth this summer for rigorous, fresh, and fun in-person academic programs held at 10 locations in California, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. CTY's three-week day and residential programs for advanced learners in grades 2-12 offer 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus social activities like talent shows and dances. CTY challenges students and connects them with an engaged community of learners from around the world. Residential students in grades 5-12 experience learning and living on a college campus. Before and after care is available for day students in grades 2-6 and lunch is included. Online programs in dynamic virtual classrooms are also enrolling.
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Sponsored The Radio Play Project
Welcome to Sound & Story: A Radio Theatre Adventure!
Step into the magical world of audio storytelling where young performers create entire worlds using just their voices and everyday objects. In this unique week-long workshop, students will learn the art of voice acting, discover how to make amazing sound effects (did you know a box of cornstarch can sound like walking through snow?), and create their own radio drama! They'll transform into multiple characters through voice acting, become sound effects wizards, and work together to bring stories to life through sound. The week ends with a live performance and recording session that families can watch and take home to enjoy again and again. Perfect for creative minds, story lovers, and kids who love to make noise with purpose! No previous experience needed – just bring your imagination and voice!
Aftercare available until 5pm (limited spaces available, email Benji@lafayettecivic.org to reserve aftercare space)
Teaching Artist: Benji Braswell
Ages: 6 - 11
WHEN: June 9th - 13th, Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm
WHERE: Civic Theatre
COST: $325
Lafayette, IN Read More
Sponsored The Radio Play Project Teen Edition
Discover the power of audio storytelling in this Radio Theatre Workshop!
In this intensive week-long program, teens will explore the art of radio drama from script to sound design. Learn professional voice acting techniques, create immersive soundscapes, and master foley production. Students will write and produce their own
original radio plays to perform live at the end of the week! From thriller to comedy, science fiction to drama – any world is possible when you have the right sounds! The week culminates in a live performance of student's original radio plays. Perfect for
aspiring voice actors, sound designers, writers, and storytellers of any kind.
No experience necessary – just bring your creativity and willingness to explore! The week ends with a live performance and recording session that families can watch and take home to enjoy again and again. Aftercare available until 5pm (limited spaces available, email Benji@lafayettecivic.org to reserve aftercare space)
Teaching Artist: Benji Braswell
Ages: 12-17
WHEN: June 9th - June 13th, Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm
WHERE: Civic Theatre
COST: $325
Lafayette, IN Read More7/28 - 7/31
Boiler Juniors Volleyball Center
Lafayette, IN Read More06/17-07/15
5-5:30pm
Tuesdays
4-7 yrs
Margerum City Hall Room 126
$50
222 N Chauncey Ave, Room 126, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreJoin us for a joyful week of music, prayer, stories, memory verses, games, crafts, snacks, and more—designed to help children encounter the healing love of Jesus. Through hands-on activities and engaging lessons, kids will explore how Jesus brings healing—caring for bodies, comforting the hurting, and, most importantly, forgiving our sin, making our hearts new, and restoring us to God. Programming runs daily from July 8–11, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, for children who have just completed Pre-K (entering Kindergarten in Fall 2025, age 4+) through those who have just finished 6th grade. At 12:00 PM, after programming ends and children are dismissed to parent care, we invite all registered children and their family members to stay and enjoy lunch together each day.
Children dismissed to parent care at noon daily, but all family members invited to stay and eat lunch at the church at noon daily.
07/08-07/11, 9am-12pm
children who have just completed Pre-K (entering Kindergarten Fall 2025, age 4+) through those who have completed 6th grade.
REGISTER by June 23 at http://faithpresbyterian.org/vbs
Parents of younger children are welcome to stay onsite to be available to their registered child if needed. Family restrooms are available if you have younger siblings with you.
3318 State Road 26 W, West Lafayette, IN Read MoreSign ups end July 7th
Ages 3-12 (will be separated)
Free tshirt for all campers
Outdoor play, *water balloons*, science activities, arts and crafts, music, ice cream social, picnics, learn about healthy habits, and a field trip to Columbian Park Zoo!
*location pending to change based on registration sign ups all parents will be notified in advance
Welcome to WLN KIDS CAMP - a fun-filled adventure for your little ones to learn, play, and make new friends in a safe and exciting environment
447 Sagamore Pkwy W
447 Sagamore Parkway West West Lafayette, IN 47906WLN KIDS CAMP
Come join us for a fun-filled week at WLN KIDS CAMP! Get ready for exciting activities, games, and learning experiences for kids of all ages. Our camp will be held at 447 Sagamore Pkwy W, so mark your calendars and don't miss out on this awesome opportunity. Make new friends, learn new skills, and create lasting memories at WLN KIDS CAMP!
Outdoor play, *water balloons* science activities, arts and crafts, music, ice cream social, picnics, learn about healthy habits, and a field trip to Columbian Park Zoo!
Summer Break at Flourish!
Join us for a summer filled with creativity, exploration, and fun! Each week brings a new theme packed with exciting projects and hands-on creative experiences. As always, our camps are rooted in process art, encouraging young artists to experiment, explore, and create in their own unique way!
🔹 Flexible Enrollment: Choose to sign up for the full week or drop in for a single day.
🔹 Built-in Discounts: Sibling and multi-day discounts are automatically applied.
🔹 Exclusive Camp T-Shirts: Designed by our very own artists at Flourish, this special camp tee is your camper’s invitation to our End-of-Summer Tie-Dye Bash on Saturday, August 9th- a celebration where campers can bring their shirts to life with vibrant tie-dye fun!
Wizard Week Summer Camp ✨🧙♂️
Get ready to unlock the magic at Wizard Week! This brand-new camp is all about magic, potions, and the whimsical world of wizardry. Each day will explore a different magical theme, from casting spells with wands to brewing up potions and slimes, there’s no end to the artful enchantment we’ll create. Come ready to immerse yourself in a world of imagination and fun—where art meets magic!
Camp Details:
📅 Dates: July 21st-25th, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
🎨 Ages: 6-10 years old
🎟 Drop-In Flexible Schedule—Sign up for any or all days of the week!
🥪 What to Bring: A packed lunch and refillable water bottle
🌞 Outdoor Fun! Weather permitting, lunchtime will include activities like sidewalk chalk, bubbles, a short walk, or free play in the community garden. Sunblock, hats, or sunglasses are encouraged!
What They’ll Explore:
🪄 Monday – Magic in the Making
🧙♂️ Tuesday – Hogwarts Huddle
🌞 Wednesday – Sun Magic
🌙 Thursday – Moon Magic
🌿 Friday – The Magic of Nature
Important Details:
✅ Drop-in Flexibility—Sign up for individual days or join us all week to experience every magic-filled project!
✅ Ages: 6-10 years old.
✅ What to Bring: A packed lunch, refillable water bottle, and clothes that can get messy. Campers will leave with magical wands, potions, slimes, and much more, but most importantly, they’ll carry home the memories of an enchanting week of creativity and fun! ✨🌟🧙♀️
Payment Plans Available: We understand that summer planning takes flexibility, so we’re offering payment plan options to make camp accessible to more families! Payment plans must be set up over the phone or in-person, so please reach out, and we’ll be happy to assist.
We can’t wait for a summer of creativity and fun with your little artist! 🎨
Wolf Park’s Science Camps offer young explorers an immersive, hands-on experience with wildlife and ecosystems. From Wonders of Wildlife (K-1st) to Where the Wild Things Were (6th-8th), each camp is designed to spark curiosity about nature, conservation, and coexistence. Campers will discover how animals adapt to their environments, explore biodiversity through interactive games and activities, and learn how they can make a difference in protecting wildlife. With access to Wolf Park’s ambassador animals, campers will witness firsthand how wolves, foxes, and bison play vital roles in their ecosystems. Whether they’re creating habitat models, analyzing predator-prey relationships, or learning about conservation efforts, every camper leaves with a deeper appreciation for the wild world around them.
Wolf Park’s Art & Enrichment Camps blend creativity with conservation, offering young artists a unique way to connect with nature. Campers will explore wildlife and ecosystems through hands-on art projects and interactive activities, from painting Turtle Garden Tiles to designing Birdsavers that protect native birds. They’ll also learn how environmental enrichment benefits animals, gaining insight into how Wolf Park’s ambassador species interact with their habitats. By upcycling materials, crafting advocacy posters, and creating nature-inspired artwork, campers will discover how art can be a powerful tool for wildlife conservation. This two-day camp is perfect for kids who love to create, explore, and make a difference for the natural world!
June 5th & 6th – June 9th & 10th
June 2nd & 3rd
June 12th & 13th – June 19th & 20th
June 16th & 17th
July 7th & 8th
June 23rd & 24th
July 10th & 11th
4004 East 800 North, Lafayette, IN Read MoreJuly 14th-18th & July 28th-Aug 1st
July 21st-22nd
4004 East 800 North, Lafayette, IN Read More7/14 - 7/17
Boiler Juniors Volleyball Center
Lafayette, IN Read More
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