Summer is often a time when kids long to visit a favorite camp, and Indiana offers a host of choices for campers of all ages. With campuses specializing in computers, spirituality and the great outdoors, the area has something different to offer for all tastes. With so much to choose from, picking an appropriate camp for your child may seem overwhelming. However, with some tips and know-how, selecting the best Indiana camp can be simple and stress-free.
Camp Palawope is a sleepaway camp in Brown County that provides campers an outlet to the great outdoors through camping, horseback riding and water sports. Kids can visit for sessions that range from one week to six weeks throughout the summer, beginning in June. Campers are divided into boy groups and girl groups, and kids ages 8 to 15 are welcome. As of 2010, one week of camp costs about $600, though the weekly rate decreases the longer a camper is scheduled to stay.
Camp Palawopec
3497 N. Clay Lick Road
Brown County, Nashville, IN 47448
812-988-2689
camppalawopec.com
Spring Hill Camp runs a number of camps across Indiana, with both day camps and sleepaway camps. This Christian-based organization combines activities like sports and crafts with spiritual exercises for children of all ages. The Indiana branch includes nine different day camps, in cities like Goshen, Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. The group also offers weekend retreats that campers can enjoy with their parents.
Spring Hill Camp
2221 W. State Road 258
Seymour, IN 47274
812-497-0008
springhillcamps.com
Purdue University in West Lafayette runs a computer camp for kids ages 7 to 17 throughout the summer. Campers are divided by age and experience level; and kids from beginner to computer whiz can participate. The group offers both day camps and overnight camps, with about six students to each instructor. Campers take part in courses like computer game design, Flash animation and video editing.
Purdue University Computer Camp
175 University St.
West Lafayette, IN
765-494-4247?
purdue.edu
