05/06/2025
Summer is approaching quickly, and it's time to start making plans for your children if you haven't already. Camps are a great way to provide your child with an activity that will help them foster relationships and build a variety of skills. Here are some resources of camps in the area that were passed along to me and I wanted to be sure to share!
Boys & Girls Club: Go to Parent Portal to sign up for everything: https://mch-lawrencecountyin.my.site.com/portal/s/login-home
Mitchell Summer Learning Labs
Limestone Unit Summer Camp (see flyer attached)
Bedford Public Library: https://bedfordpl.librarycalendar.com/events/month
Check the link for the library calendar as they have cool stuff going on for all ages. Crafting, cooking, and more.
May 29th 4:30-6:30: Summer Discovery Festival. This is a kick off for the summer reading program which could be good for children to engage in to help fill summer hours.
Mitchell Community Public Library: https://mitchellcommunitylibrary.com/programs-events/
Lots of summer events to engage in such as scavenger hunts, crafts, and lego club.
Bedford Parks Department: https://bedford.in.us/EventCalendar.aspx?DID=6
Pool Opens on May24th. Public hours 12-6, adults $4, Child $3.00. All day slide pass $2.
Summer Running Club: Beginning June 3rd / K-6th , Tues & Thurs , K-3rd (8am-8:45am), 4th-6th(9am-9:45am) Call the office to get signed up!! 812-275-5692
StoneGate -Ivy Tech Arts & Music Camps – runs 9am -12pm or 1pm-4pm depending on class. Scholarship available if they receive free/reduced lunch
Click on StoneGate arts (Bedford) https://www.ivytech.edu/locations/bloomington/special-programs/center-for-lifelong-learning/
Lots of other things are available on the Bloomington Campus such as baking, STEM, theater, music and more.
Camp Invention (STEM day camp @ Lincoln Elementary) https://www.invent.org/program-search/camp-invention/ne41/14080
June 2-6, 9am-3:30. Price $275
Camp Mariposa – youth ages 9-12 with a parent with substance use disorder (active or in recovery). It’s a weekend camp 6 times a year for prevention and mentoring youth affected by the SUD of a family member. https://aaronsplace.org/camp-mariposa/
Summer Camps – Faith Based. Check each site to see if there is scholarship information/availability/dates.
Salvation Army: https://www.hiddenfallscamp.org/camp/
United Methodist Churches of Indiana: https://impact2818.org/events/
Search by location: Camp Rivervale (Mitchell) or Camp Indicoso (Springville). Can also search by grade/state wide.
Spring Mill Bible Camp: https://www.springmillbiblecamp.com/
Indian Creek Baptist Camp: https://www.campindiancreek.com/camp
Camp Challenge: https://gocampchallenge.com/