ORCHARD SUMMER CAMPS: Something for every age and interest.
Basic Camp Info
Address: 615 W. 64 Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Phone: (317) 251-9253
Email: [email protected]
Website: orchard.org/extracurricular/summer-camp
Gender of Campers: Co-ed
Ages: Rising preschool to 8th grade
Dates: June 1- July 24, 2026
Hours: 9:00-12:00, 1:00-4:00, 9:00-4:00
Q & A with The Orchard School Summer Camp
What makes The Orchard School Summer Camp unique?
The Orchard School’s Summer Camp offers a vibrant mix of creativity, outdoor adventures, sports, STEM exploration, cultural discovery, and leadership activities for preschool through eighth grade. With themed weeks, hands-on crafts, outdoor expeditions, and engaging performances, there’s something for every child to learn, play, and create.
The majority of Orchard summer camps are taught by Orchard teachers. Community. Adventure. Memories. Progressive Education. Only at Orchard.
What activities are offered?
Academic enrichment, arts and crafts, basketball, chess, circus, cooking, creative writing, cricket, dance, day trips, drawing, early childhood camps (some include nap/rest), fencing, field hockey and lacrosse, fishing, games, gymnastics, hiking, imaginary play, karate, Lego robotics, makerspace (woodworking), nature fun, overnight at Orchard, performing arts (musical theater, show choir, band), pottery, puppetry, sewing, soccer, test prep, theater, volleyball.
What is the camper-to-counselor ratio?
1:4
How much time do campers spend outside?
Some camps take place outdoors for much of the day, and all camps include recess time.
Does the camp provide lunch/snacks, or do parents need to provide them?
The Orchard School provides snacks each day. Campers attending on-campus camps for the full day may either purchase lunch or bring one from home. From 12:00–1:00 p.m., campers have lunch and recess.
What is the typical daily schedule?
Students may enroll in a morning session (9:00–12:00), an afternoon session (1:00–4:00), or a full-day camp (9:00–4:00). Because camps are specialized, instructors determine their own daily schedules. All camps include recess and snack time. All-day campers have lunch and recess from 12:00-1:00.
How old are the counselors and how are they trained?
The Orchard School hires junior counselors (ages 14–17) and counselors (18+). The majority of counselors are Orchard graduates or members of Orchard’s after-school programming staff. All counselors participate in a mandatory two-day training prior to the start of camp.
What accommodations are made for campers with special needs?
The Orchard School aims to support campers with a wide range of abilities. Because camps are specialized and group-based, the level of support available varies by program. Families are encouraged to reach out in advance to discuss a child’s needs so the team can determine appropriate accommodations and help ensure a successful camp experience.
