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Summer Days Camp Sites
(click below for site-specific info)

Decatur Township

Blue & Gold
Academy

Indianapolis Public Schools

Click for
Details

Washington Township

Willow Lake
Elementary

*AYS will be closed on June 19 for Juneteenth and July 4 for Independence Day.*

Interested in working at one of our summer camps?

Learn More and Apply!

Summer Days Field Trips

Camptown

Natural Wonders Day Camp at Ft. Benjamin Harrison State Park
AYS Decatur and Washington Township campers will have the opportunity to take a FREE field trip to Camptown, where they will be able to participate in hiking, canoeing, fishing, and outdoor games! For more details, click on a camp site above!

The Learning Curve

The Learning Curve Field Trip at The Indianapolis Public Library
AYS Decatur and Washington Township campers will have the opportunity to take a FREE field trip to the library, where they will participate in robotics, engineering, coding, and more in The Learning Curve! For more details, click on a camp site above!

The Rivi

Swimming at The Riviera Club
AYS campers will have the opportunity to take a FREE field trip to The Rivi this summer, where they will be able to participate in swimming, gym games, and playground time, as well as learn the ins and outs of water safety! For more details on this field trip, click on camp site above!

Piney Acres Farm

Outdoor Fun at Piney Acres Farm
AYS campers will have the opportunity to take a FREE field trip to Piney Acres Farm, where they will participate in a tour of the farm, hayride, visiting with animals, gem mining, planting, and other outdoor activities! For more details, click on a camp site above!

    Things to Know

    Daily Safety Precautions
    Parent
    Handbook
    Registration
    Instructions

    What to Bring

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    Sack Lunch
    Sunscreen
    (SP30 or higher)

    Lightweight
    Play Clothes
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    Clean Mask
    (optional)
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    Water
    Bottle
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    Tennis
    Shoes
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    Empty Sealable Bag w/ Name
    (optional)
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    Medications (permission slips & instructions must be on site)
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    Sun Visors, Sunglasses, Hat,
    Rain Gear, etc. (optional)

    Summer Camp Activities

    • Field trips
    • Active games
    • STEM activities
    • Hands-on projects
    • Literacy/reading time
    • Free play with friends
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    Our Focus Areas

    • Health
    • Literacy
    • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
    • Social Enrichment

    Summer Camp Goals

    • Make new friends
    • Learn through active and engaging experiences
    • Increase physical fitness
    • Have fun in a safe and healthy environment
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    Summer Camp Activity Schedule

    ✔ Independent Time

    ✔ Small Group Time/Social Enrichment

    ✔ Morning Snack

    ✔ Group Activities

    ✔ Lunch Break

    ✔ Physical and/or Outdoor Activities

    ✔ Enrichment Programming – Writing, Art, Phonics, Science, Social Studies, Music

    ✔ Afternoon Snack

    ✔ Enrichment Activities – Outdoor Time, Physical Fitness, and Games

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    Highly-Trained Staff

    AYS hires staff who have experience and a passion for kids, and complete a drug test, TB test, and several criminal background checks. Staff also receive training in First Aid, CPR, child development, conflict resolution, team building, and safety to ensure your child has a great experience.

    AYS reserves the right to cancel any program if minimum enrollment is not reached.
    A wait list will be applied to any program that reaches capacity.

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    AYS Office

    4701 N. Keystone Ave. Suite 475
    Indianapolis, IN 46205
    (317) 283-3817
    Office Hours – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Our Mission

    Create an accessible, reliable, enriching community where every child and family thrive beyond the school day.

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