Summer Camps
Play, Imagine, Discover, Create. Join us for summer fun at Newfields. Participate in weeklong adventures with nature and the arts. Visit the galleries inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art, a historic mansion (complete with a secret staircase), The Garden bursting with blooms, and an outdoor art and nature park. Learn alongside an accomplished team of educators. Experiment with traditional and nontraditional materials and make a portfolio of artwork to take home.
How to Register
Summer Camps are open to all membership levels. This year, you will register yourself online via our website. Registration will be first come, first served.
Join the waiting list for any sold-out camps, by emailing IMAsummercamps@discovernewfields.org with your child's name, age, and desired camps.
After registering
Please complete the Camper Information and Consent Form
Ages 4–5
Beauty, Happiness, and Color: Learning from Alma Thomas - SOLD OUT
Dates: Monday, June 30–Thursday, July 3
Time: 9 AM–Noon
Ages: 4 & 5
Members: $150
Public: $165
Step into a world of vibrant colors inspired by Alma Thomas’ art and career. Young artists and their caregivers will explore Thomas' unique approach to painting, using colors and shapes to create their own inspired masterpieces.
Ages 6–8
Creating Creatures - SOLD OUT
Dates: Monday, June 2– Friday, June 6
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 6–8
Members: $350
Public: $375
Let your imagination run wild. Inspired by animals both real and make believe, campers will use various art materials to bring their fantastic creatures to life. From clay sculptures to painted masterpieces, each project is designed to inspire creativity and storytelling.
Art that Moves: Going Around with Kinemotion
Dates: Monday, June 9–Friday, June 13
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 6–8
Members: $350
Public: $375
Join us for an energetic camp where young artists will learn about kinetic art by creating pieces that swing, spin, and move. With inspiration from dynamic artists and Kinemotion, the newest interactive sculpture in The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, campers will bring their own creations to life.
Tales, Fables, and Stories
Dates: Monday, June 23–Friday, June 27
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 6–8
Members: $350
Public: $375
Join us for a camp where stories leap off the page and into art. Campers will explore classic tales and fables, using art to bring characters and scenes to life. Through drawing, painting, and sculptures, campers will use their imaginations to create visual stories full of adventure.
Art and The Garden - SOLD OUT
Dates: Monday, June 30–Thursday, July 3
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 6–8
Members: $280
Public: $300
Explore the colors and textures of nature and art in this camp designed to connect campers with the world around them. Young artists will create art inspired by the colors and shapes in The Garden at Newfields.
An Explosion of Color: Inspired by Alma Thomas - SOLD OUT
Dates: Monday, July 21–Friday, July 25
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 6–8
Members: $350
Public: $375
Inspired by Alma Thomas’ vibrant art, campers will experiment with bold colors, shapes, and patterns. From paper collages to painted canvases, campers will learn about color theory and self-expression, all while creating their own brilliant works of art.
Ages 8–10
A World of Art
Dates: Monday, June 9–Friday, June 13
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 8–10
Members: $350
Public: $375
Young artists will explore different cultures and art forms by creating pieces inspired by global traditions and international artists. Each day will feature a new destination and project, encouraging curiosity and creativity as campers create their own world of art.
Sun, Sky, and Sculptures: Kinemotion & Outdoor Art
Dates: Monday, June 23–Friday, June 27
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 8–10
Members: $350
Public: $375
Join us for an energetic camp where young artists will learn about kinetic art by creating pieces that swing, spin, and move. With inspiration from dynamic artists and Kinemotion, the newest interactive sculpture in The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, campers will bring their own creations to life.
The Science of Art - SOLD OUT
Dates: Monday, July 7–Friday, July 11
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 8–10
Members: $350
Public: $375
Campers will conduct experiments, explore color chemistry, and discover how physics plays a role in art making. This engaging camp will spark curiosity as campers create unique artworks and learn how science and creativity work together.
Bright & Bold: Exploring Alma Thomas
Dates: Monday, July 21–Friday, July 25
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 8–10
Members: $350
Public: $375
Celebrate bold colors and creative expression in this camp inspired by artist Alma Thomas. Campers will explore her distinctive style through painting, collage, and more. Each project will encourage campers to think big, paint with vibrant hues, and embrace their own artistic flair.
Ages 11–14
Brush / less: Let’s Paint!
Dates: Monday, June 2–Friday, June 6
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 11–14
Members: $325
Public: $350
In this innovative camp, young artists will explore traditional and alternative painting techniques using sponges, sticks, fingers, and more. This week is all about experimentation and discovering new ways to create beautiful and bold artworks with and without a traditional paintbrush.
Off the Wall: Sculptures and Kinemotion
Dates: Monday, July 7–Friday, July 11
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 11–14
Members: $325
Public: $350
Get ready to think in three dimensions. In this camp, young artists will explore sculpting techniques and create works that go beyond the canvas. Using clay, wire, and mixed media, campers will build dynamic sculptures inspired by kinetic art and modern masterpieces.
Get Animated!
Dates: Monday, July 14 –Friday, July 18
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 11–14
Members: $325
Public: $350
Jump into the world of animation. Campers will create their own animated shorts and learn about storyboarding, character design, and animation techniques. With plenty of hands-on activities, aspiring animators will bring their characters to life and experience the art of storytelling through motion.
Ages 11–14
Make a Movie
Dates: Monday, July 14–Friday, July 18
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 14–17
Members: $325
Public: $345
Campers will learn the filmmaking process as well as scriptwriting, directing, and editing. In collaboration with The National Bank of Indianapolis Summer Nights Film Series, this camp will introduce young film makers to the art form of movie making.
General Information
Summer Camps at Newfields are designed to accomodate your child's educational and artistic development.
Camps are designed for all ages
Weeklong sessions are Monday – Friday with a convenient drop off time between 8:30 and 9 AM
Low adult-to-student ratio
All art supplies are included
Lunch and snacks are not included
Pick Up and Drop Off
During Camp Drop Off and Pick Up, adults may park their cars in the circle just outside the Museum’s main entrance. Campers will be released only to those individuals listed on your Pick-Up form. Be sure to bring a picture ID to pick up your camper.
Lunch & Snacks
Campers will need to bring a lunch, water, and two snacks daily that do not require refrigeration or heating.
Cancellation Policy
Families will be eligible for a full refund up to April 1, 2025. You are eligible to a partial refund, minus $50, from April 1 - May 6, 2025. From May 7, 2025 on, no refunds will be given.
If your child becomes ill during the camp week, families will be eligible for a partial refund of the weekly fee. If a member of your family becomes ill and it is necessary for your child to stay home, your family will be eligible for a partial refund of the weekly fee. The amount will be pro-rated based on the number of days the camper was able to attend.
Contact Information
IMASummerCamp@discovernewfields.org
317-923-1331
Newfields Tax ID is 35-0867955
