Summer Day Camps
Adventure Camp & Art Camp:
Two great camps in one unique location!
Registration opens for Plus level and up members on February 24.
Open registration begins March 5.
Register online here, or via phone or mail.
$210/week ($195/member)
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View our 2011 Summer Camp Flickrstream to see all the adventurous fun had last summer!
Adventure Camp
June 11-August 10
Monday-Friday; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Ages 5-15
Due to popular demand, we’ve added another week of Adventure Camp! New this year, campers can unleash a barrage of paintballs at targets on the new paintball target course. This exhilarating activity is fun and safe for all campers. After proving your paintball skills, conquer the White River by canoe and inner tube (ages 8-15), pedal boat on the pond (ages 5-7), and get wet on the Rock-It Totters, Water Whoosh and aqua glide platform. Ride a line-led horse and climb, swing and balance your way through the challenge course. Hike the backwoods of Conner Prairie, fish for big-mouth bass, get down and dirty in the 4-way tug-of-war mud pit, fly high in the 1859 Balloon Voyage (weather dependent), take your best shot in archery and much, much more! New for campers ages 12-15, the Leaders in Training group caters to teenagers wanting to learn valuable leadership skills, build confidence, and go behind-the-scenes of camp. All this, in addition to having a blast doing all of the great camp activities of course! With so much land to explore, there’s never a dull moment.
Art Camp
June 11-August 3
Monday-Friday; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Ages 8-14
Let your inner artist shine as each day at Art Camp offers you exciting, creative outlets to show off your imagination and burn some energy. Try your hand at water color painting, acting, drawing, weaving, splat painting, sculpting, and spinning your own pottery in addition to other fun, engaging projects. A returning favorite includes learning about horses and riding a line-led horse. Unlike other camps in the area, Conner Prairie offers hundreds of acres of outdoor inspiration including water play in the pond with Rock-It Totters, a Water Whoosh and aqua glide platform so campers stay active and cool while making new friends and having fun.
Comments from Campers' Parents
“It was our first experience. I was very impressed with the organization, the counselors and the activities.”
“A lot of fun activities were packed into 5 days! It was a whirlwind for my kids and they are pretty tired! I know that they will look back and realize they made many great memories together.”
“My daughter had a great time and I felt that she was safe and learned new things and had great new experiences!”
“Would recommend to everyone! Kids had best time ever! Very organized and the counselors were top notch, very mature and professional! Well worth the money. We will be back next year.”
“Counselors seemed to have a genuine interest in the individual child.”
“Thank you so much! My girls could not stop singing and giggling all the camp songs! We will be back next year!”
Policies & Details
Registration
February 24: Plus members and up
March 5: Open registration
Online:
On this web page, once registration opens: Plus-level mbrs Feb 24; all others March 5
In person:
Guest Services Office: Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
By phone:
317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836
By fax (camp brochure form)
317.776.6014
By mail (camp brochure form):
Conner Prairie
Attn: Guest Services
13400 Allisonville Road
Fishers, IN 46038
Full payment (cash, check or credit card) is required at the time of registration. Registration by phone requires a credit card payment.
Friendly Staff
Your children are guided and cared for by our trained counseling staff, certified in First Aid and CPR. A health specialist is onsite to handle medical needs, along with certified lifeguards to supervise water activities. The counselor to camper ratio is 1:7 for ages 5-9 and 1:8 for ages 10-15.
Lunches & Snacks
All campers bring their own sack lunches (not requiring refrigeration), and drinks and water bottles (to be kept with them all day). Afternoon popsicle snacks are provided. Groups will also cook a snack over a fire and make ice cream.
T-shirts
Our popular tie-dye activity provides each camper their own unique camp t-shirt.
Arrive Early, Stay Late (additional fee)
Campers can arrive as early as 8 a.m. and stay as late as 5:30 p.m. During these hours, counselors and campers play games and make crafts. All early-arrival and late-departure campers must be pre-registered. A $25 fee will be charged for campers picked up later than 5:30 p.m.
Camp Fees and Camperships
The camp fee is $210 per week. Additional children in the same family enjoy a $5 discount. A limited number of camperships are available per session. Call 317.776.6006 for details.
Member Discount
Conner Prairie members pay only $195 for camp. Become a member before April 1 to lock in current membership prices.
Special Needs
For your child’s safety and enjoyment, a caregiver is permitted to attend camp (at no additional charge) with your special needs camper. This person must be listed on the application with your child. Although we make every effort to accommodate persons with physical disabilities, both Adventure Camp and Art Camp are outdoors and involve a lot of walking.
Cancellation Policy
To cancel or reschedule your camp registration and receive a refund, notify Guest Services at least three weeks prior to your camp start date. You will receive a refund minus a $25 administrative fee per camper. No refunds will be given for cancellations without three weeks notice. Conner Prairie reserves the right to cancel any session. In the event of a cancellation by Conner Prairie, you will receive a full refund.
2012 School Break Day Camps
Continue the Conner Prairie Camp fun with our school break day camps:
Spring Break Day Camp - April 5 & 6
Fall Break Day Camp - October 19 & 26