registration opens January 2025

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  • June 2 - 6 | Ages 6-10 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    Beginners Climate Camp is a chance for those new to the subject of climate change to learn about the causes of this global crisis and meaningful ways to confront it. Campers will enjoy climate-friendly foods, lots of outside time, and team-building activities around climate solutions. Beginners camp is hosted in Eagle Creek neighborhood on the Northwest side.

  • Week 1: June 2 - 6

    Week 2: July 14 - 18

    Ages 10-14 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    Bus Camp is a chance for kids to explore Indianapolis through our local public transit system, giving them first-hand knowledge of why mass transit is so important! We'll take IndyGo buses to unique destinations like the White River, LEED-certified buildings, Indy Urban Acres, and the Indiana Statehouse. Each day we’ll focus on different aspects of local sustainability including food, nature, and climate policy. Pick up and drop off at the downtown Julia M. Carson Transit Center.

  • June 9 - 13 | Ages 12-16 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

    Resilience Camp is designed to equip climate concerned youth with tools and practices to build and sustain their optimism. We’ll practice mindfulness, nature connection, emotional regulation, conflict resolution and creative expression to help campers identify and meet their needs for rest, resources, and community support. From personal to community to collective resilience, each day of camp will focus on a different sphere of influence so campers can effectively conserve and channel their energy. This camp is hosted in the Southeast neighborhood of Indianapolis.

  • June 23 - 27 | Ages 14-18

    Food Equity Camp is a deep immersion in our local and global food systems and systemic decision making (past and present). Campers will learn how to become advocates for food security within their own communities and how they can create positive change in their own lives and others.

 

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About Climate Camp

Earth Charter Indiana is the only organization in Indiana combining climate stewardship with civic action. In the process, we incorporate humane education practices while emphasizing racial and social justice issues, along with conflict resolution principles. Climate Camp is one of our signature programs. Our Camps provide the opportunity for young people, ages 6 on up to dig deep on climate change and climate solutions. Every camp is different, but we always mix science, art, nature connection, service-learning and civic action.

In addition to our weeklong camps, we offer drop-in and day camps to partner organizations who want to take climate action with their youth. Plus, we go on field trips (Eskenazi SkyFarm, Indy Urban Acres, Freewheelin' Community Bikes, Fruit Loop Acres, etc.) and have a lot of fun! Contact us if you are interested in hosting us!

In 2023 our Bus Camp kids were interviewed by Anne Laker for a spot on local public radio station, 99.1 WQRT. You can hear that interview by clicking the play button below.

 
 
 

Climate Camps are made possible through a partnership between Teach HEART, Earth Charter Indiana, and Peace Learning Center.