Make this summer unforgettable with AYS Summer Days! 🌞 Our full-day camps offer a fun, enriching experience with engaging activities, arts, exciting field trips, and specialty mini-camps. Open to all families, regardless of the school or district they attend. Secure your child’s spot today!
Address: 4701 N. Keystone Ave., Suite 475, Indianapolis, IN, 46205
Website: ayskids.org/summer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 317-746-6255
Gender of Campers: All
Dates: July 2 – July 18
Hours: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Ages: Rising Kindergarten through Rising 8th Graders
Activities: Field trips, sports mini-camps, art projects, active games, STEM activities, literacy/reading time, free play with friends
Q & A with AYS Summer Days:Â
What makes AYS Summer Days unique?
AYS Summer Days offers an enriching summer experience with diverse activities, immersive weekly themes, and engaging field trips. Each week features a unique theme—Nature, Space, Community, Career, Sports, Culinary, and Talent—guiding hands-on projects, activities, and exciting outings. Campers will design their own custom shoes at Kicasso Sneaker Art Bar, explore college sports at the NCAA Hall of Champions, and cheer on the Indianapolis Indians at a live baseball game, among other exciting field trips and special visitors coming to camp.
In addition to our core program, Summer Days offers specialty camps for kids with specific interests. Art With A Heart Camp at Sidener Academy 59 allows campers to dive into art and theater, while our First Baptist Athletics Camp keeps kids active with sports mini-camps. Our other Summer Days camps at Clarks Creek Elementary, IPS #74, and Valley Mills Elementary offer a variety of fun and engaging hands-on experiences that will make this summer unforgettable!
What activities are offered at AYS Summer Days?
- Field Trips & Outdoor Exploration – Visits to Kicasso Sneaker Art Bar, NCAA Hall of Champions, and Indianapolis Indians games, among other field trips
- STEM & Hands-On Enrichment – Science experiments, creative projects, and problem-solving activities
- Arts & Creativity – Art-based activities, themed crafts, and theater
- Sports & Physical Fitness – Organized games, team sports, and movement-based challenges
- Social Development & Independent Learning – Activities that promote personal growth, teamwork, and leadership skills
- Daily Nourishment & Breaks – Snacks provided, along with structured time for rest and recharging
What is the camper-to-counselor ratio?
1:15 to 1:20
How much time do the campers spend outside?
Pending weather, campers will have a nice mix of outside and inside time.
Does AYS Summer Days provide lunch/snacks or do parents need to provide them?
All Summer Days camps provide morning and afternoon snacks. Parents must provide a sack lunch each day.
What is the typical daily schedule for campers?
✔ Independent Time
✔ Field Trip or Swimming
✔ Small Group Time/Social Development
✔ Morning Snack
✔ Group Activities
✔ Lunch Break
✔ Physical and/or Outdoor Activities
✔ Enrichment Programming – Writing, Art, Phonics, Science, Social Studies, Music
✔ Afternoon Snack
✔ Enrichment Activities – Outdoor Time, Physical Fitness, and Games
How old are the counselors and how are they trained?
Counselors are aged 16+. AYS hires staff who have experience and a passion for kids, and complete a drug test, TB test, and several criminal background checks. Staff also receive training in First Aid, CPR, child development, conflict resolution, team building, and safety to ensure children have a great experience.
What accommodations are made for campers with special needs?
If a child has a special need or requires additional assistance or accommodation, parents/guardians must communicate this information to their Youth Development Leader and include it in their registration. AYS may require a parent meeting prior to the child attending the camp to review the information and develop the best plan for the child. AYS may consult with its special needs consultant for assistance in developing this plan. If anyone has questions, they may call our administrative office at 317-746-6255.
