Capital B Gary has compiled a list of camps happening across the city and nearby communities, offering programming in academics, arts, sports, and outdoor fun. We will update this list throughout the summer. As the 2024–25 school year comes to a close, parents across Gary are looking for ways to keep their children active and learning during the summer.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana
2700 W. 19th Ave.
- Dates: June 9 to Aug. 6
- Weekly rate: $40 for Gary residents
- Contact: 219-885-5501
- Register here
Indiana University Northwest Youth Sports Camps
Savannah Center Gymnasium, 3400 Broadway, Gary
Volleyball Camp
- Dates: July 14 to 16
- Ages: 7 to 12
- Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- Cost: $50
- Register here
Basketball Camp
- Dates: July 21 to 23
- Ages: 7 to 12 and 12 to 17
- Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.
- Cost: $50 for first child, $40 per additional child
- Register here
Soccer Camp
- Dates: July 21 to 23
- Location: Dean and Barbara White Center, Merrillville
- Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- Cost: $50 for first child, $40 per additional child
- Register here
URSCO Summer Adventure Camp
Various park locations each day
- Dates: June 16 to July 25
- Cost: $25 registration fee
- Contact: ivanusery@gmail.com | Text or call 219-386-6892
- Locations include: Oak Ridge Prairie Park (Griffith), Destination Park (Hobart), Hidden Lake Park (Merrillville), Marquette Lagoon (Gary), Miller Beach (Gary)
About: Outdoor activities such as hiking, soccer, volleyball, karate, and MMA
Take Bike the Streets
665 S. Lake St.
- Dates: June 14 and 28; July 12 and 26; Aug. 9 and 23
- Contact: takebikethestreets.org | 818-294-4240
- About: Family-friendly group bike rides and health-centered events held every other Saturday.
Northwest Indiana Learning Labs
Northwest Indiana Learning Labs is a five-week quality learning program that engages students in math, reading, arts and crafts, sports, field trips, and career exploration. Several learning camps are offered throughout Northwest Indiana. Unless otherwise noted, all camps run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 23 to July 25.
The Gary locations include:
ASW Foundation
650 S. Lake St.
Contact: aswfj07@gmail.com | (219) 238-9996
Grades: 1 to 5
Christ Center Church
719 Clark Road
Contact: samanthajohnson042118@gmail.com | (219) 805-1108
Grades: 1 to 9
City of Gary Camp
455 Massachusetts St.
Contact: Matee Fitzgerald, mfitzgerald@gary.gov | (219) 886-7099, ext. 36900
Grades: 1 to 3
Flourish Church
3935 Cleveland St.
Contact: Raydia Martin, raydia@flourishchurchnwi.org | (773) 217-3368
Grades: 1 to 4
Glen Park Academy (Gary Community School Corporation students only)
5002 Madison St.
Contact: Dr. Treadwell, ctreadwell@garycsc.k12.in.us
Grades: 1 to 6
H.O.M.E. Mentoring and Tutoring
3637 Grant St.
Contact: LaTrice Williams, homementoringtutoring@gmail.com | (219) 613-4837
Grades: 1 to 5
House of God Church
3545 W. 20th Place
Contact: Taneka Hall, houseofGod2015@yahoo.com | (219) 381-5635
Grades: 1, 5 to 8
Institute for Leadership and Performance Improvement (ILPI)
3401 W. Fifth Ave.
Contact: Faye Barnes, fayedow@yahoo.com | (219) 730-6903
Grades: 2 to 5
Israel Metropolitan CME Church
2301 Washington St.
Contact: Octavious Wilson, pastorowilson@israelcmein.org | (219) 883-3859
Grades: 2 to 7
Indiana University Northwest
3400 Broadway
Contact: Tammy Alfred, tammi.a.davis@gmail.com | (219) 985-5553
Grades: 1 to 9
Lake Ridge Schools (Lake Ridge students only)
3601 W. 41st Ave.
Contact: Jonathan Nwannunu, jnwannunu@chsnewtech.com | (219) 718-2885
Grades: 5 to 8
New Hope Church
2307 Rhode Island St.
Contact: Lenisha Williams, davoripr@gmail.com | (219) 318-7184
Grades: 1 to 9
New Mount Olive Baptist Church
427 W. 23rd Ave.
Contact: Marquise Washington, newmtolivembchurchgary@gmail.com | (219) 427-8058
Grades: 5 to 8
New Seasons Church of Gary
2281–2289 Taney St.
Contact: Pastor Allen, go2newseason@gmail.com | (219) 225-6448
Grades: 1 to 5
New Shiloh Baptist Church
1727 W. 15th Ave.
Contact: Corey Jackson, newshilohgarypastor@outlook.com | (219) 944-7670
Grades: 4 to 7
Oak Knoll Renaissance Apartments
4200 W. 23rd Court
Contact: Shardai Pearson, spearson22001@triaadelfi.net | (219) 262-8105
Grades: 1 to 9
Peace of Mind Academy
3946 Georgia St.
Contact: Delorean Walker, pomacademy3@gmail.com | (219) 455-9096
Grades: 3, 4, 8
Peter’s Rock Church of God in Christ
2765 Van Buren Place
Contact: Allen Smith, asmithjr59@gmail.com | (847) 561-4290
Grades: 1 to 4
Project Rebuild
411 Montgomery St.
Contact: Tara Nelson, prbtruancy@gmail.com | (219) 808-0106
Grades: 1 to 6
Rising Stars Academy
5201 Broadway, Suite 202
Contact: Brandy Spiller, bspiller@risingstarsacademyllc.org | (219) 201-0770
Grades: 2 to 4
St. John
2457 Massachusetts St.
Contact: Dr. June Johnson, johnsonjune79@gmail.com | (219) 886-7769
Grades: 3 to 4
St. Timothy Community Church
1600 W. 25th Ave.
Contact: Shirley Moorehead, ssmoorehead224@yahoo.com | (219) 944-2011 or 219-718-1112
Grades: 1 to 9
Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church
3634 W. 11th Ave.
Contact: Pastor Marlon Mack Sr., sweethmpastor@att.net | (219) 810-3900
Grades: 4 to 6, 8 to 9
The Mustard Seed Center
1947 W. 15th Ave.
Contact: Dr. Martha Calhoun-Riley, mriley00331@gmail.com | (219) 716-3071
Grades: 1 to 3
YWCA of Gary
150 W. 15th Ave.
Contact: Caren Jones, caren@ywcanwi.org | (219) 881-9922
Grades: 1 to 5
If you need help finding or signing up for a camp, contact Community Engagement Editor Derreka Rollins at Derreka.Rollins@capitalbnews.org or Editor Javonte Anderson at Javonte.Anderson@capitalbnews.org. We’d be happy to help.
