Camps for 8-9-year-olds

Into the Wild, June 24-28

This survival-themed week will introduce campers to wilderness survival. Learn

what animals need to survive and how you could too! Discover a different

basic survival skill each day; such as, plant ID, orienteering, and archery. Put

them to use at the overnight!

9 am-4 pm M-W, Overnight is 9 am TH to noon F, #18537, $160

Bump in the Night, July 8-12

Campers will learn all about amazing nocturnal animals, and then test their

nighttime adaptation skills during an overnight.

9 am-4 pm M-W, Overnight is 9 am TH to noon F, #18539, $160

Time Travelers, July 22-26

Go back in time to discover what kinds of prehistoric creatures lived in

Indiana thousands of years ago. by learn about fossils, examine bones,

and explore the park!

9 am-4 pm, M-F, #18541, $150

Counselor in Training, for 13-15-year-olds

Various weeks May 28-August 2

Do you love Holliday Park’s day camps, but are

too old to attend and too young to be a staff

member? Become a Counselor in Training!

Build your camp-counselor skills by helping

the lead counselors with crafts, activities,

games, and hikes.

Application and interview required.

Call (317) 327-7230 to apply.

Spots not guaranteed. $75 per week.

Counselor in Training (CIT)

Trail Blazers, June 24-28

Here is your chance to test your own survival skills at Holliday Park. Learn

archery, how to navigate through the forest, build a shelter, fish, and cook

over a campfire and then put these skills to the test at the overnight.

9 am-4 pm M-W, Overnight is 9 am TH to noon F, #18544, $160

Camps for 10-12-year-olds

Outdoor Adventures Jr., June 10-14

Are you ready for an adventure? Explore the trails,

creeks, and prairies of Holliday Park. Take some

exciting trips to discover the White River in a raft,

Go Ape at Eagle Creek Park, learn archery, and more!

9 am-4 pm, M-F, #18542, $180

HOLLIDAY PARK NATURE DISCOVERY

CAMPS 2019

Registration begins

January 28th!

6363 Spring Mill Road

Indianapolis, IN 46260

www.hollidaypark.org

www.indy.gov/parks

317-327-7180

Holliday Park Nature Discovery Camps Holliday Park camps offer children a chance to explore nature through hands-on

experiences. Each day includes a nature lesson, hike, healthy snack, and craft.

Experienced camp counselors maintain a safe environment as they encourage

children to enjoy learning and spending time outdoors.

Camps are child-only programs. Children must meet the age requirements by

the start of camp to register. More detailed information about the camp is

emailed before the beginning of camp (please have a current email address on

file). Call 317-327-7180 with questions or for more information.

Registration Camp registration begins Monday, January 28, 2019.

Register any of the following ways:

Log on to www.indy.gov/camps (opens at 7:59 am on 1/28)

Call Indy Parks Customer Service at 317-327-PARK (opens at 8 am on 1/28)

Call or visit Holliday Park Nature Center at 317-327-7180 (opens at 9 am on

1/28). Leaving a message does NOT mean you are registered for camp.

Fees are due in full upon registration. We accept cash, check (payable to Indy

Parks), or all major credit cards.

No cash, credit card, or check refunds. If a request for cancellation is made more

than two weeks before the beginning of camp, a credit will be issued to your

Indy Parks account, minus a $15 non-refundable registration fee. If the camper is

withdrawn less than two weeks prior to first day of camp, only 50% of your costs

will be credited to your Indy Parks account. A $15 fee will be charged when

transferring from one camp to another.

Scholarships Indy Parks offers limited partial and full scholarships for camp. More information

on eligibility for scholarships can be found at www.indy.gov/camps.

Holliday Park Nature Center

Questions? Contact

the Camp Coordinator at

(317) 327-7230 or

Mallory.Kirby@indy.gov

Camps for 4-5-year-olds

Slippery, Slimy Science, May 28-31

Get dirty exploring the messy side of nature! Campers will discover the ooey-

gooey world of natural science doing experiments inside our “lab” and out

along the trails, pond, and creeks. Camp starts Tuesday.

9 am-noon, Tu-F, #18503 or 1-4 pm #18514, $85.

Five Senses, June 17-21

Learn about nature with all five senses! Campers will use their own senses to

learn about how animals’ senses help them to survive, focusing on a different

sense each day.

9 am-noon, M-F, #18520 or 1-4 pm #18523, $95.

Flying Frenzy, July 1-5

Campers will learn that birds are not the only animals that fly. From insects to

bats, discover a new flying creature each day. No camp on Thursday.

9 am-noon, M-W & F, #18524 or 1-4 pm #18525, $85

Jungle Jamboree, July 29-August 2

This wild week introduces campers to jungle wildlife across the world. Campers

meet the domestic and wild animals up-close, and hike the park trails in search

of wildlife.

9 am-noon, M-F, Group A #18528, Group B #18530, $95.

Insect Safari, June 17-21

Discover the wonderful world of bugs!

Use nets and other tools to catch insects in the pond, creek, and prairie.

9 am-4 pm, M-F, #18533, $150

Make a Splash! July 15-19

Discover all of the aquatic creatures that make water their home. Explore how

the animals in the pond, creek, and river survive and make a splash.

9 am-4 pm, M-F, Group A #18534, Group B #18535, $150

Animal Adventures, July 22-26

Through hands-on exploration, campers will explore the streams, forests,

prairies, and wetlands, using binoculars, bug nets, and microscopes to learn

what makes Indiana animals unique!

9 am-4 pm, M-F, #18489, $150

Camps for 6-7-year-olds

Nature CSI, June 3-7 Become a nature super sleuth! Learn to

use scientific tools, solve mysteries, and

investigate the natural world.

9 am-4 pm, M-F, #18531, $150