Summer Camps
Summer Camps at IAIS are the way summer should be! We believe that learning is fun and develop our summer programs to teach campers about various American Indian cultures through exciting activities, crafts and stories. We make full use of our land with hikes, tracking excursions, water play and outdoor games. Our Counselors are capable and caring individuals with a broad range of knowledge: art; woodland survival skills; music; herbology; drama; the list goes on! Our dedicated and experienced Counselors are the key to making our camps a success every year.
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Download a 2013 Summer Camp Application (205kb)
Indian Summer Camp
ages 5 to 7
The perfect introduction to Summer Camps at IAIS, Indian Summer Camps are designed to immerse young participants in different facets of the lifestyles of the Native Americans of 500 years ago. Each session will feature different activities as campers enjoy creating crafts, playing games and listening to traditional Native stories and legends.
Hours: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Cost: $210 ($185 for IAIS Members)
Sessions:
- June 24 - June 28
- July 29 - August 2
- August 12 - August 16
Woodland Adventure Preview
ages 7 to 10
Thinking about signing up for one of our Woodland Adventure camps, but still not sure? Join us on Wednesday, June 19th for a preview of what the full camp experience will be like. Remember to bring a lunch, because this day will show you exactly what camp at IAIS will be like! The more the merrier, so returning campers are welcome too!
Hours: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Cost: $20
Woodland Adventure
ages 7 to 10
An exciting program, Woodland Adventure focuses on the art and skill of woodland living. Campers will spend each session engaged in activities that will teach them how indigenous peoples were able to live off the land. These activities will include shelter building, making tools, tracking and more!
Hours: 10:00am to 3:00pm
Cost: $235 ($210 for IAIS Members)
Sessions:
- July 8 - July 12 (Tools & Weapons I)
- July 15 - July 19 (Build A Wigwam! Part 1) *
- July 22 - July 26 (Build A Wigwam! Part 2) *
- August 5 - August 9 (River Adventure)
- August 19 - August 23 (Tools & Weapons II)
* Build A Wigwam!
For centuries, Native Americans in the Northeast lived in domed structures called wigwams, generally made of either bark or reeds. In Woodland Adventure: Build A Wigwam! we'll all work together to build a new wigwam in our village, so campers can learn the skills to build one at home! Work will continue for two weeks, so sign up for one or both!
What Should Campers Bring?
All materials necessary for the day's activities will be provided by IAIS. However, there are still things that campers should bring with them every day...
- Lunch
- Swimsuit
- Water Shoes (or an extra pair of shoes/sandals that can get wet)
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
Even if there is inclement weather in the morning, we still recommend packing swimsuits and towels. Often, the weather will clear up enough to permit water play by the afternoon. Please place camper's name on everything!
See you this summer!
