Six weekly sessions of learning and fun! Our camp fosters discovery, appreciation of the arts, and personal growth. Highlighting Indiana and African American history and culture, campers will develop a stronger sense of purpose, while learning about themselves and their community. Each week ends with a performance showcase of the activities.
General Info:Â
Website:Â www.freetownvillage.org
Email:Â [email protected]
Phone:Â (317) 631-1870
Gender of Campers:Â All
Dates:Â June 6 – July 15, 2022
Hours:Â 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages:Â 5 – 14 (K – 8th grade)
Activities:Â Academic enrichment, arts & crafts, theater, hands-on activities, recreation, weekly field trips
Q&A with Freetown Village Summer Camp:Â
What makes your camp unique?
Our summer camp is designed to provide our campers with 21st century life skills to succeed by instilling a connection to history, a sense of community, and a desire for personal enrichment.
What activities are offered at your camp?
Activities Included: academic enrichment (math/language arts/social studies), arts and crafts, theater, hands-on activities, manners and etiquette lessons, team building, chess, weekly field trips.
What is the camper-to-counselor ratio?
The ratio for most activities is 1:12.
How much time do the campers spend outside?
Weather permitting, our campers will spend 60 – 90 minutes outdoors. There is a morning break (20 minutes), recess (45 minutes), and an afternoon break (20 minutes).
Does the camp provide lunch/snacks or do parents need to provide them?
Unless your child has food allergies or needs to follow a specific diet, lunches and a morning/afternoon snack will be provided.
What is the typical daily schedule for campers?
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE (EXCLUDING FIELD TRIP DAY)
7:00 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. Independent Play
8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Morning Assembly
8:50 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Small Group Activities, Snack/Recreation Break
11:35 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. Lunch and Recess
1:00 p.m. – 3:05 p.m. Large Group Activities
3:10 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. Snack, Afternoon Break
3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closing Assembly
4:00 p.m. – 4:29 p.m. Pick Up
How old are the counselors and how are they trained?
Our lead instructors are active/retired educators with years of professional experience. Classes are co-facilitated with our junior instructors, who are former campers themselves, are high school/college age students.
