Registration for Winter Days 2025 is now open.

Full-Day Winter Break Camp

Step into our Winter Wonderland!

During Winter Break,  AYS campers will have the opportunity to kick off the Winter season with fun winter-themed activities.

These activities—centered around some of our core curriculum components such as STEM, Literature and SEL—will also give campers the opportunity to meet new friends, participate in new activities, make cookies, and drink some warm hot cocoa. With all the goodness that will be happening during Winter Break, we can't forget about those who may not be home for the holidays. Campers will be making holiday cards for the children’s hospital and nursing homes.

Campers may also have a special visit by the animals of the North Pole to see and learn about the life, climate, and seasonality inside the Arctic Circle. (Tentative)

Winter Days Sites

Financial Assistance Options

AYS offers limited financial assistance through the Ellen Clippinger Fund on a first come, first served basis. Families are required to complete the following steps to determine eligibility:

  • Apply for CCDF at tinyurl.com/yewyksam
  • Screenshot the response that pops up immediately after the application is submitted. You will need this for the AYS Financial Assistance Application.
  • Complete the AYS Financial Assistance Application at tinyurl.com/3vvuc8hm
  • An AYS representative will assess your application and follow up with you

Things to Know

What to Bring

Sack Lunch
(except Decatur)

Water Bottle

Medications (permission slips & instructions must be on site)

Outdoor
Clothing

Tennis Shoes

Sunglasses, Hat, Rain Gear, etc.(optional)

What We Provide

  • Field Trips
  • Active games
  • STEM activities
  • Hands-on projects
  • Literacy/reading time
  • Morning and afternoon snacks

Our Focus Areas

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

Winter Days Goals

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

Winter Days Activities

✔ 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

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.

4701 N Keystone Ave
Suite 475
Indianapolis, IN 46205

(317) 283-3817

info@ayskids.org

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8:30am – 5:00pm

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