The range and type of summer camps available for our children offer many experiences and learning opportunities. Camps give our children a chance to make new friends, try new things, and gain a greater sense of independence.
They also learn real life skills, bolster their self-esteem and learn about being part of a larger community. Most of all they are creating memories that will last a life time.
Types of Camps Available
Purdue University’s Human Resources group has compiled a list of summer camp options for the Greater Lafayette area. Although Purdue does not endorse any of these organizations, the work they have done to identify these camps provides parents with a wide variety of choices. They recommend that parents contact providers directly to confirm location, programs, and rate information.
Animal Interests Camps
These camps give participants work enjoy being with animals a chance to explore their interests in horses, wildlife and even what it takes to become a veterinarian or veterinary technician.
- Boiler Vet Camp
- Camp Tecumseh YMCA Outdoor Center
- Camp Tecumseh | Equestrian Camp
- Columbian Park Zoo Discovery Camps
- Therapeion’s Summer Camp Program
- Wild About Horses Equestrian Center
- Wolf Park / Day and Overnight Camps
Arts and Theater Camps
Arts and Theater camps allow campers to express their creativity in a variety of ways including crafts, singing, acting and dancing.
- All Fired Up Summer Camp
- Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette
- Dance Moves & Gymnastics Summer Camps
- Lafayette Children’s Choir
- Lala Gallery & Studio Summer Clay Camp
- Summer Camp for Writers and Illustrators
Educational Camps
Engineering, science, computer science and other educational programs are available for all age groups. If your child has an interest in STEM subjects, or just wants to learn about something new, there is a camp for them.
- Access Engineering
- Bricks 4 Kidz
- College of Science – Adventures in Computer Science Summer Camp
- Duke Energy Academy at Purdue (Note: Registration Closed)
- Engineering FYI: For Your Imagination
- ID Tech Camps
- Lafayette Urban Ministry / Fifth Quarter -Summer Learning Program
- Purdue University – Academic Boot Camp (STEM ABC)
- Purdue University- Adventures in Computer Science Summer Camp
- Purdue University College of Science – ScienceScape
- Purdue University Diversity Initiatives Office / College of Education / EXCITE
- Purdue University Gifted Education Resource Institute – Summer Camp
- Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences C.A.M.P.
- Purdue University – Minority Engineering Program Camps
- Purdue Research Park Entrepreneurship Academy
- Purdue University – Seminar for Top Engineering Prospects (STEP)
- Purdue University – Technology Expanding All Minds (TEAM)
- Purdue University – Technology Advanced Girl Scouts (TAGS)
- Purdue University College of Technology Summer Camps
- Purdue University – Tuned Onto Technolgoy and Leadership (TOTAL)
- Sylvan Learning Center in Lafayette / Summer Camps
General Camps
These camps offer traditional camp experiences, as well as an opportunity to try new things in a fun and safe environment.
- Boiler Kids Camp
- Boy Scouts of America – Sagamore Council – Summer Camps
- Burgett’s Learning Center Summer Camps
- Camp Tecumseh YMCA Outdoor Center / Online Registration
- Camp Wack Water Adventure Camp
- Columbian Park Zoo Summer Camp
- Faith Community Ministries / Adventure Camp
- Follow the Child Montessori School
- Girls Scouts of Central Indiana
- Greater Lafayette YWCA Summer Camp
- Hanging Rock Christian Assembly, Inc. Summer Camp
- Just Us Kids
- Kinder Care Learning Center / Camps
- Lafayette Family YMCA / Straight Arrow Day Camp
- McAllister Parks & Recreation Camps
- Otterbein United Methodist ChurchSummer Camp
- Purdue Athletes Life Success Program (PALS)
- Purdue University Summer Camps for Kid
Sports Camps
Kids looking for opportunities to develop their skills and have fun can pick from a variety of camps geared to different sports.
- Dance Moves & Gymnastics Summer Camps
- Lafayette Area Gymnastics / Camps
- McCutcheon high school Athletics Summer Camps
- Purdue Coaches Golf School
- Purdue Athletics – Dave Shondell Volleyball Camps, LLC
- Purdue Athletics – Matt Painter Basketball Camps
- Purdue Athletics – Sharon Versyp’s Basketball Camps
- Purdue Athletics – Black and Gold Swim Camp
- Purdue Athletics – Wrestling Camp
- Purdue Track and Field and Cross Country Camp
- Purdue Pawel Gajdzik Tennis Academy
- Harrison Hills – Junior Golf Camp
- Purdue Women’s Soccer Camps
- Harrison High School Summer Camps
How to Choose a Summer Camp
Choosing a summer camp program for your child involves some important research. Visit the American Camp Association’s How to Choose a Summer Camp web site for information on key factors to consider when making a well-informed choice of a camp.
