BRINGING SUMMER CAMP TO YOU

We wanted to provide another update regarding our summer camp programs in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

In accordance with the governor’s plan for Back on Track Indiana and recommendations for social distancing in camps, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all of our summer camp programs in 2020. Unfortunately, due to limited classroom space and requirements for social distancing, we are unable to appropriately social distance our campers as recommended by the State of Indiana and the CDC. The safety of our campers, families and staff is our number one priority, and as a result, we have recognized we cannot hold camps this summer.

We are heartbroken to not have our camps, and we appreciate your understanding during these complex times.

Although we are unable to have in-person camps, we are offering several alternatives.

WEEKLY DESIGN CHALLENGES

Each week, we will post a design challenge for your child to create, build, and design using materials they have around their house. Campers will be invited to share their creations on a virtual platform. Challenges will be posted on our Facebook page weekly and online here every Monday. This is a free activity, and all youth are invited to participate.

CAMP IN A BOX

Each kit has all the supplies needed to do five activities while entertaining your campers and continuing to stay safe at home. There will be an activity guide including instructions and additional resources to help further exploration. For your convenience, you can now have your Camp in a Box kit shipped to your home or you can pick them up here at the museum or at any of *nine historic sites located across the state. Camp in a Box theme include:

Students entering grades 1-6 in fall 2020

SUMMER RESET

PIRATE ENGINEERING

DOMINO EFFECT

PLANET MARS

KITCHEN CHEMISTRY

SOLID, LIQUID, GAS

READY, SET, LAUNCH

ARTFUL ANTICS

WILD, WEIRD WEATHER

ART KIT

MEGA CHALLENGE

AMAZING ESCAPE

ETERNAL EGYPT

Children 4-6 years-old (Pre-PreK):

BECOMING ARTISTS CAMP 

Campers can complete these kits on their own schedules, or they can participate on a schedule with other campers and enjoy virtual activities to complement the kits. These activities include optional daily video check-ins for campers to see other campers or ask questions of museum staff, opportunities to share their projects virtually, and a chance to join a virtual camp celebration at the end of the week.

Learn more and order your box by clicking below.

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*Camp in a Box kit can be shipped or picked up at the following locations: Angel Mounds, Corydon Capitol, Culbertson Mansion, Gene Stratton-Porter, Indiana State Museum, Lanier Mansion, Levi & Catharine Coffin, Limberlost, T.C. Steele and Vincennes.