Writing Camps in Indianapolis, IN (2026)

Eiteljorg Explorers Summer Camp Eiteljorg Museum

A fun-filled week for campers aged 9 to 11 involving museum gallery exploration, nature-inspired art creation, and a blend of indoor and outdoor activities with staff and visiting artists.

Ages 9–11 $275/week full-day Indoors and Outdoors

📍 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, 46204

Elementary Drawing & Illustration Herron School of Art + Design

Open-ended art-making using charcoal, ink, graphite, and colored pencils around place-based topics about Indianapolis and Indiana history. For grades 1-4.

Ages 6–10 $350/week full-day Indoors and Outdoors

📍 735 W. New York St., Indianapolis, IN, 46202

Nature Camp Newfields

Campers explore The Garden, The Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse, and The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park learning about pollinators, gardening, plant care, and how art and nature connect.

Ages 6–14 $370/week full-day Indoors and Outdoors

📍 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46208

Butler Ballet Summer Intensive Butler Arts & Events Center

Four-week intensive ballet training for ages 13-18 including ballet, pointe, variations, modern dance, and culminates in a final performance. Residential and commuter options available.

Ages 13–18 full-day indoors

📍 4602 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46208

Dig Art! Cultivating Creativity in the Garden In Montessori

Explore the garden while creating art using natural materials and planting fruits and vegetables, inspired by children's books.

Ages 2–9 $425/week full-day Indoors and Outdoors

📍 7507 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46268

Teen Institute: Intro to Wheel Throwing (Fishers) Indianapolis Art Center Camps

Camp focusing on wheel throwing techniques where students create various clay vessels in one week; suitable for any skill level.

Ages 14–18 $384/week full-day indoors

📍 6035 E 71st St., Fishers, IN, 46220

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