Click the menu below to read a description about each of the camps we offered in Indianapolis this summer.

 

  • June 24 - June 28 | 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. This camp is hosted at Peace Learning Center in Eagle Creek Park .

  • July 1 - July 3 | Ages 7-11 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

    This three-day, project based camp is designed to help returning campers take their climate solutions to the next level through art, food, and nature connection. Come ready to make some friends, get creative and even a little messy while doing your part to confront the climate crisis. Hands-On Climate Camp will be located at the Indiana Interchurch Center.

  • July 8 - July 10 | Ages 12-18 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

    Climate Resilience Camp will equip young climate activists with the tools and practices needed to sustain their energy and balance urgency with optimism. We'll practice mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and creative expression to deal with burnout. We'll also learn about different communication styles and strategies that help us both conserve and focus our energy in climate education. This camp is hosted at Friedens UCC.

  • July 15 - July 19 | Ages 10-14 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    Bus Camp will introduce youth to our local public transit system, giving them first-hand knowledge of why mass transit is so important! We'll take IndyGo buses all over Indianapolis to explore destinations of sustainability, nature, and adventure like the White River, LEED-certified buildings, and Indy Urban Acres. Pick up and drop off at the downtown Julia M. Carson Transit Center.

  • July 17 - July 19 | Ages 11-16 |10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

    Policy Camp focuses on civic engagement, political processes, and contemporary issues around climate policy. Campers will meet with students from the statewide coalition Confront the Climate Crisis as well as state and municipal legislators. We'll also tour the Statehouse, City-County Building, and Government Center with an emphasis on how different policies are made at each location. Based at Indiana Interchurch, with a day of downtown visits and drop off at City-County Building.

 

Climate Camp Photo Gallery

  • Check out our Awesome Showcase from Climate Camp 2020, when we were Virtual (Password: 9B#R=+b2) and the Wrap Up by one of our Alumni!

  • Here's a story the Indianapolis Star did about Camp, summer, 2016.

  • We also do one-day camps. Here’s a video from a camp we did in partnership with White Pine Wilderness Academy.

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.