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Summer Days main graphic with girl looking into distance shielding her eyes from the sun with headline that says "Shine through the summer."

Summer Days are on their way, and we couldn’t be more excited! After a few years of hosting camps with a different look and feel, we’re happy to get back to a camp experience with more field trips and more fun. Come capture the sunshine and positive vibes to help you shine through the summer!

Registration Periods

Current & Waitlisted AYS Families: January 25 – May 30
Open Registration: March 1 – May 30

Register Now!

Promotional Offer

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Register by February 28 to save $100 per child!
Promo is prorated as a $16.67 discount per week
AYS Families EligiblePromo Period
Current & WaitlistedJanuary 25 – February 28

Financial Assistance Options

Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Vouchers
AYS accepts CCDF vouchers and recommends that families who meet the guidelines for CCDF vouchers, apply. Click here for information on the voucher application process.

AYS Financial Assistance*
AYS provides limited financial assistance to families who are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and uses the FSSA Child Care Income Eligibility Determination & Fee Schedule to determine assistance eligibility. As you complete your child’s enrollment application, you will have the option to submit a financial assistance application.

*Families are required to apply for CCDF vouchers or Build, Learn, Grow scholarship before applying for AYS financial assistance.

AYS Summer Days graphic that says "Locked-in Pricing: No increase through 2026"

Beginning this year, AYS will be moving to a flat-rate weekly price for summer camps, with no drop-in or single day options. This change will allow us to create a more consistent and beneficial program for children as a high quality, fun, and enriching week-long camp, with weekly themed projects and activities that span multiple days to a full week, while also allowing us to better anticipate staffing needs and hire high quality staff to serve our families.

As a mission-based, non-profit organization, we strive to maintain a consistent pricing structure for families while also sustaining enough income to cover operating costs. Therefore, to help provide peace of mind for our families, we are locking in our prices for the next three years, so you know what to expect.

Pricing

ServiceHoursWeekly Price Per Child
Full Day7:00am – 6:00pm$200

Registration closes on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

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

Decatur Township

Blue & Gold
Academy

Indianapolis Public Schools

Stay tuned for details!

Washington Township

Willow Lake
Elementary

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

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
group of kids outside at summer camp
girl holding craft project of colorful fish made of paper plates

Our Focus Areas

  • Health
  • Literacy
  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
  • SEL (Social & Emotional Learning)

Summer Camp Goals

  • Make new friends
  • Learn through active and engaging experiences
  • Increase physical fitness
  • Have fun in a safe and healthy environment
firemen showing kids inside of firetruck

Summer Camp Activity Schedule

✔ Independent Time

✔ Small Group Time/Social-Emotional Learning

✔ 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

AYS summer staff member making turtle craft made of paper plates with kids


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 waitlist 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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