Extracurricular

Summer Camp

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
The Orchard School

If you do not receive a confirmation email listing your camps, please check your Active account to make sure you are registered. You can also reach out to summercampprogram@orchard.org and we can confirm for you.

At this time, we are no longer accepting applications for junior counselor and counselor positions. Thank you for your interest.
COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER CAMP!


ORCHARD SUMMER CAMPS: SOMETHING FOR EVERY AGE AND INTEREST

List of 11 frequently asked questions.

  • ALL-DAY EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMPS THAT INCLUDE REST/NAP TIME (PRESCHOOL-K)

    June 1: All About Bugs

    June 8: Things that Go: Planes, Trains, Automobiles

    June 8: Little Nature Explorers

    June 15 (4-day week): Getting Messy- Potions and Lotions

    June 22: Little Inventors and Builders

    June 29 (4-day week): Fantasy Camp

    July 6: Beading Fun

  • PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS

    June 1 and 8 (all-day): Annie, Kids!, Grades 2-8

    June 1 (AM): Band - The Blues Journey (bring your own instrument), Grades 6-8

    July 13 and 20: Show Choir, Grades 2-5 (AM session) & Grades 6-8 (PM session)

  • CAMPS THAT INCLUDE AN OVERNIGHT AT ORCHARD

    June 1 (all-day, starts at 8 a.m.): Hiking Camp with a 1-Night Sleepover at Orchard, Grades 3-8

    June 8 (all day): Middle School Madness, Grades 5-8 

    June 22 (all day): Middle School Madness, Grades 5-8 

    July 6 (all day): Middle School Madness, Grades 5-8

    July 20  (all-day, starts at 8 a.m.): Hiking Camp with a 1-Night Sleepover at Orchard, Grades 3-8

  • MAKERSPACE CAMPS

    June 1 (AM): Build It, Ride It: Create Your Custom Skateboard in the Makerspace, Grades 2-8 

    June 1 (PM): Wooden Animals, Grades 2-5 (PM session)

    June 8 (AM): Sword and Shield, (NON-ORCHARD CAMPERS ONLY), Grades 1-4

    June 8 (PM): Sword and Shield (OPEN TO ALL), Grades 2-5

    June 22 (all day): Functional Art, Grades 3-8

    June 29 (AM): Creative Table, Grades 5-8

  • ACADEMIC ADVENTURES

    June 1 (AM): Test Prep (math and literacy), Grades 6-8

    June 8 (AM): Champions in Motion!, Grades 3-4 

    June 8 (AM): Mission Accomplished: Summer Math Packet Review Camp, Grades 5-8

    June 15 (AM): Preschool Readiness: Sharing and Caring, preschool

    June 15 (AM): Viaje por el Mundo Hispano (A Trip Through the Spanish-Speaking World), Grades 5-8

    June 15 (AM): Data Detectives (Google Sheets), Grades 5-8 

    June 22 (AM): Champions in Motion!, Grades 5-8 

    June 22 (PM): Weird Space, Grades 4-8 

    June 29 (AM): Geometric Art and Collage, Grades 5-8 

    June 29 (AM): Viaje por el Mundo Hispano (A Trip Through the Spanish-Speaking World), Grades 5-8

    June 29 (PM): Shipwrecks of History, Grades 4-8

    July 6 (AM): Reading Adventures with Assigned Summer Books, Grades 3-6

    July 6 (AM): Everyday Science, Grades 3-8 

    July 6 (AM): Medieval Warfare, Grades 4-8

    July 13 (AM): Book Club Around Town, Grades 3-8 

    July 13 (AM): Norse Mythology, Grades 4-8

    July 13 (AM): Mindful Doodling (Zentangles), Grades 5-8 

    July 13 (PM): Lego Robotics, Grades 4-8

    July 20 (AM and PM): Pre-K Readiness, preK

    July 20 (AM and PM): Kindergarten Readiness, K

    July 20 (AM): First Grade Academics and Recreation, Grade 1

    July 20 (AM): Second Grade Academics and Recreation, Grade 2

    July 20 (AM): Natural Disasters (And How to Survive Them!), Grades 4-8

    July 20 (AM): Mission Accomplished: Summer Math Packet Review Camp, Grades 5-8

    July 20 (PM): Third Grade Academics and Recreation, Grade 3

    July 20 (PM): Women in History, Grades 5-8

  • ACADEMIC ADVENTURES FOCUSED ON COMPLETING ASSIGNED SUMMER WORK FROM ANY SCHOOL

    June 8 (AM): Mission Accomplished: Summer Math Packet Review Camp, Grades 5-8

    July 6 (AM): Reading Adventures with Assigned Summer Books, Grades 3-6

    July 20 (AM): Mission Accomplished: Summer Math Packet Review Camp, Grades 5-8

  • ORCHARD FRIENDS & PARTNERS CAMPS

    Abby Bucher

    Adzooks Puppets

    Eron Gordon Basketball Camp

    Go Fishin with Clint

    Indianapolis Fencing Club

    Indy Dance Academy NEW!

    Jeanie Gensheimer from Rapunzel’s Gymnastics and Karate

    Jeremy South from Ripple Mobile Arts

    Jump Bunch NEW!

    Learning Through Games

    Professor Watermelon and Mister Smart

    Robert Gardner (Orchard parent) NEW!

    Silly Hearts Yoga for Kids

    Soccer Shots

  • EARLY DROP-OFF AND LATE PICK-UP OPTIONS

    Early drop off:
    7:45-8:45 am, $15/day
     
    Late pick up:
    4:00-5:00 pm, $15/day
    5:00-5:30 pm, $22/day

  • RETURNING THIS YEAR

    Once again, campers attending AM + PM camps or full-day, on-campus camps can now purchase lunch! Lunch will be provided and feature kid-friendly favorites such as chicken nuggets, pasta, and hot dogs. Sunbutter and jelly sandwiches, fruit, and yogurt or applesauce will also be available daily.
     
    Our summer camp program is designed and directed by a team of Orchard teachers, who bring our mission to life throughout the camp experience. Many of our camps are led by Orchard faculty and staff alongside dedicated community partners, ensuring that the spirit of Orchard is truly at the heart of every adventure this summer.

  • LUNCH OPTION (adding it later)

    If you did not select the lunch option during registration but would like to add it later, please email summercampprogram@orchard.org. Due to the limitations of the ACTIVE system, changes cannot be made directly through your online account.

ORCHARD SUMMER CAMP HIGHLIGHTS

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students: The Orchard School values diversity and seeks talented students. Orchard admits students of any race, color, national origin and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Orchard does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and athletic and other school-administered programs.