Summer camps for Grade Schoolers at Bishop Chatard High School

Welcome to the 2026 Bishop Chatard Summer Camps!

Bishop Chatard High School welcomes grade and middle school students to the BCHS campus to experience a number of exciting and diverse summer camps. Our athletic and enrichment camps focus on a variety of activities and interests and are designed to appeal to a range of ages.

Camps will be offered during the following weeks:

June 8 – 11, 2026
June 15 – 18, 2026
June 22 – 25, 2026

Registration will open on Monday, Jan. 26 at 9:00 am.
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Half-Day Athletic or Enrichment Camps: $105 per week
Shortened Athletic Camps: $65
Multi-Camp Discount: Save $5 per camp when a camper registers for more than one camp!

Spaces fill quickly, so sign up early to secure your spot and take advantage of the multi-camp discount. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Camp Questions? Contact Sarah Bustamante at summercamp@bishopchatard.org

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2026 Summer Enrichment & Athletic Camps

One Day Class: SafeSitter® Class

Your choice of June 8, 18 or June 25
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Grade Level in the Fall: 6th – 9th
Conducted by Health Ed Pros
Camp Fee: $80

Read Description of the SafeSitter® Class

This one day class being offered during Bishop Chatard’s summer camp program is designed to prepare students in grades 6 and up to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises.
Class includes:

Safety Skills: Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.
First Aid & Rescue Skills: Learning skills such as choking rescue are often the students’ favorite part of the class. Students also learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses.
Child Care Skills: Students learn tips to manage behavior that will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care. Students also learn the ages and stages of child development, as well as practice diapering.
Life & Business Skills: The ability to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers will set students up for success now and in the future. Students practice these skills through various role plays.

Students will receive the SafeSitter® book at the class and a certificate of completion. Class will run from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm with a 30-minute break for lunch. (Students are asked to bring their own lunch.) Cost for the class is $80.

**Camps with ** are brand new this year!

Week 1: June 8 – 11, 2026

Morning Camps
9:00 am – Noon
Robotics VexIQ Skills Camp (grades 4 – 8)
All About Board Games (grades 4 – 8)
Kid Lit Camp** (grades 2 – 6)
Acting & Improvisational Theater (grades 5 – 8)
Trojan Service Camp (grades 6 – 8)
Boys Volleyball (grades 5 – 8)
Cheerleading (grades 3 – 8)
Boys Soccer (grades 3 – 8)
Boys Lacrosse (grades 5 – 8)

Afternoon Camps
12:30 – 3:30 pm
Introduction to Trobotics (grades 5 – 9)
Outdoor Adventure Camp (grades 5 – 8)
Fun with Cooking & Baking (grades 5 – 8)
Bracelet & Jewelry Making** (grades 4 – 8)
Girls Basketball (grades 3 – 8)

Week 2: June 15 – 18, 2026

Morning Camps
9:00 am to Noon
Classic Outdoor Games** (grades 2 – 6)
Plein Air Painting & Drawing (grades 4 – 8)
Indiana FANatics!** (grades 2 – 6)
Euchre and Card Games** (grades 5-8)
Fun with Cooking and Baking (grades 5 – 8)
Girls Soccer (grades 3 – 8)

9:00 – 10:30 am
Boys Basketball (grades 1 – 4)
Baseball (grades 5 – 8)
Speed & Agility Session 1 (grades 1 – 8)

10:45 am – 12:15 pm
Boys Basketball (grades 5 – 8)
Baseball (grades 1 – 4)
Speed & Agility Session 2 (grades 1 – 8)

Afternoon Camps
12:30 – 3:30 pm
Sculpture (grades 4 – 8)
Lego Camp** (grades 3 – 6)

12:30 – 2:00 pm
Girls Volleyball (grades 6 – 8)
Softball (grades 3 – 5)
Speed & Agility Session 3 (grades 1 – 8)

2:15 – 3:45 pm
Girls Volleyball (grades 3 – 5)
Softball (grades 6 – 8)
Speed & Agility Session 4 (grades 1 – 8)

Week 3: June 22 – 25, 2026

Morning Camps
9:00 am to Noon
Exploring Our Parks** (grades 4 – 8)
Fun with Cooking & Baking (grades 5 – 8)

9:00 am to 10:30 am
Football (grades 1 – 4)
Wrestling (grades 5 – 8)
She Strides Girls Running Camp** (grades 2 – 5)
Girls Lacrosse (grades 6 – 8)
Speed & Agility Session 5 (grades 1 – 8)

10:45 am – 12:15 pm
Football (grades 5 – 8)
Wrestling (grades 1 – 4)
Girls Lacrosse (grades 3 – 5)
Speed & Agility Session 6 (grades 1 – 8)

Afternoon Camps
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Turn on that Spotlight! Musical Theater (grades 4 – 8)

Camp Details

GRADE LEVEL: Grade levels listed are grades the student will be entering in the Fall 2026.
LENGTH OF CAMPS: Each camp will run four days, Monday through Thursday, unless otherwise noted. (SafeSitter Classes are one day). Early or aftercare is not available. All enrichment camps are either 9:00 am – noon or 12:30 – 3:30 pm. Athletic camp timeframes vary by sport.
COST:
- Regular 1/2 day camps are $105; shortened sport camps (1.5 hours each) are $65. SafeSitter Class is $80.
- Multi-Camp Discount: This provides $5 off each additional camp per camper. All camps are eligible for this discount. It is applied by camper (not family) and applies to all camps after the initial camp registration. Note: if a person starts a new registration session, this process starts over.
Each camper receives a t-shirt, regardless of the length of the camp, and campers in 3-hour enrichment camps are also given a snack during their camp session.
We do offer concessions during the day for campers! Campers may want to bring some cash to buy popsicles, hot dogs, drinks and more.
REFUND POLICY: Full refunds for camp cancellations will be given through May 22, 2026. After May 22, a 50% refund will be issued.
CHECK-IN: Check-in each day will begin at 8:30 am for the morning session and noon for the afternoon session. More details will be sent to parents and guardians closer to the start of each camp session.
LUNCH: Campers are invited to bring a sack lunch and stay between camps ONLY if they are participating in both a morning and afternoon camp. Supervision is provided.
Camp Questions: Contact Sarah Bustamante at 317-251-1451 ext. 2268 or summercamp@bishopchatard.org.

Registration and Payment

All registration and payment must be made online through the Active.com registration platform. Registration will open on Monday, Jan. 26 at 9:00 am.
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Must Read Camp FAQs

What should my child wear to camp?
Campers should wear comfortable attire and shoes. Most camps will go outdoors for at least part of the day. Campers in predominantly outdoor camps should have sunscreen and bring a water bottle. Athletic camps requirements will be communicated by coaches and camp directors the week prior to athletic camps.

Most athletic camps just require comfortable athletic attire and athletic shoes, although camps like lacrosse, softball, baseball and wrestling request that campers arrive with appropriate athletic gear (i.e., wrestling shoes, lacrosse pads, baseball/softball gloves, etc.).

Who runs the Bishop Chatard camps?
Our camps are staffed by Bishop Chatard teachers, coaches and student volunteers, both for enrichment and athletic camps. Our students enjoy having the opportunity to work with campers! All athletic camps are led by our Bishop Chatard coaches.

Can I cancel my registration?
We can offer refunds through May 22, 2026. After that time, we can offer a refund of 50% of the camp registration fee. In the case of sickness or injury that prohibits participation, a full refund will be given.

Can I transfer my registration from one camp to another?
If there is a spot available in a different camp, we are happy to accommodate requests to transfer registrations prior to the start of the camp. Please reach out to us at summercamp@bishopchatard.org to request a change in a camp session.

Can my camper stay for lunch?
Campers who are attending morning and afternoon camps may stay for lunch, and will be supervised by camp directors and volunteers. Campers must bring their own lunch. Campers in 3-hour enrichment camps will be given a small snack each day. Parents can indicate any food allergies on their student’s camp registration. We also offer a concession stand during all of our camp sessions for students who want to buy treats like popsicles, hot dogs, drinks and more (cash only, please).

Does my camper need special equipment for camp?
Most camps simply require campers to wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes, but some athletic camps do request that campers bring gear (such as bats and gloves, shin guards, wrestling shoes). Coaches of individual athletic camps will reach out to parents the week prior to camp with any particular equipment requirements.

My child is on a waitlist? How does that work?
Some of our camps do fill up quickly, but parents are welcome to submit a registration and campers will be placed on a waitlist. If a spot in a camp becomes available, it will be offered to the next name on the waitlist. At that time, the parent/guardian will have 48 hours to claim that spot before it is offered to the next name on the waitlist. You will not be charged the camp fee to place a student on the waitlist – the registration fee is only charged when the camper is officially registered.

What happens if the weather is bad? Are camps rescheduled?
In the case of bad weather, campers will be moved to a safe space for the duration of the weather delay. In the event that we need to cancel a camp day due to bad weather, we will communicate this to parents and guardians via email that morning. Unfortunately, due to a full summer schedule, camp days will not be rescheduled. We always do our best to ensure that campers can stay at camp and participate in fun indoor activities if the weather requires a change in activity plans.

We also know that there are some very hot days in the summer. We typically will not cancel outdoor camps because of the heat. However, Bishop Chatard follows a weather monitoring system for all athletic activities and will move campers to shade and provide more frequent water breaks, if necessary.

Where do I drop off my camper?
All enrichment campers, along with campers in court sports (basketball, volleyball and cheerleading) and softball will be dropped off and picked up at Door 10, which is in the main back parking lot of the school. We will have check-in tables located there with signs indicating which campers check in there.

Camps taking place on athletic fields (baseball, football, soccer and lacrosse) will be dropped off and picked up outside Alumni Stadium by the BCHS concession stand.

Campers going to wrestling camp will be dropped off and picked up outside the wrestling room, which is located in the St. Benedict Center. The entrance to the wrestling room is located in the back parking lot of the school, near the Trojan Tots playground.

On the first day of camp we ask that parents or guardians check in with their camper at our registration tables in person so we can meet our campers and ensure that all registrations are in order. On subsequent days of camps, campers can be dropped off at the check-in area and check themselves in.

More information about drop off and pick up procedures will be communicated to parents and guardians in the week leading up to each camp session.

What are the check out procedures?
All campers will be picked up in the same location that they were dropped off (Door 10, Concession Stand Area, Wrestling Room). Our parking lots are very busy in the summer with summer school, drivers ed and high school students coming and going! We ask that an adult or guardian check out campers each day to reduce the number of students entering the parking lot unattended.

My camper is staying for more than one session. How do I make sure he or she gets to the right place?
Our camp directors and camp volunteers will ensure that campers will travel as a group from one camp to the next every day.

Summer 2026 Camp Descriptions

Athletic Camps

Various dates in June
Grade Level in the Fall: varies from 1st – 8th

Learn new skills, polish your technique, exercise and work as a team! BCHS athletic camps provide campers with a chance to try a new sport or advance skills in one they already play.
Camps are led by BCHS coaches with Trojan athletes often assisting.

Speed and Agility Camp

Weeks 2 & 3: June 15-18 and June 22-25
Offered in 6 different sessions by fall grade level 1-8
All camps are 1.5 hours and co-ed
Each session offers the same age-appropriate content
Director: BCHS Strength and Conditioning Coach Kyle Padgett

These speed and agility camp sessions, run by BCHS Strength and Conditioning Coach Kyle Padgett, will give students in 1st through 8th grades age-appropriate drills, exercises and games to help improve their overall speed and agility and provide them with the opportunity to have fun and be active. Bishop Chatard is offering numerous speed and agility camp sessions as a way to extend the camp day and to offer an add-on to shortened athletic camps.

While Speed and Agility session session signups are for all kids in grades 1 – 8, campers will be grouped by ages during camp sessions to ensure all campers are participating in age-appropriate activities.

Week One Enrichment Camps

Robotics VexIQ Skills Camp

Week 1: June 8 – 11
9:00 am – Noon
Grade Level in the Fall: 4th – 8th
Director: Gary Pritts, BCHS Science Teacher & Trobotics Coach

This camp uses the VexIQ platform to practice building common robot structures and programming standard functions. Campers will work in teams to learn the mechanics of lifts, claws and drivetrains. Campers will use VexCode block coding to program their robots to run on controllers and autonomously complete simple tasks and play games.

All About Board Games

Week 1: June 8 – 11
9:00 am – Noon
Grade Level in the Fall: 4th – 8th
Director: Daniel Skora, Christ the King Teacher and Board Game Fanatic

It might not be a rainy day, but that doesn’t mean we can’t bust out the games! Campers will spend their time playing board games – both classic and new. We’ll learn about what makes a great game, have some healthy competition, and enjoy learning about the classics and some new traditions. Game on!!

Kids Lit Camp

New for 2026!
Week 1: June 8 – 11
9:00 am – Noon
Grade Level in the Fall: 2nd – 6th
Director: BCHS English Teacher Jan Pfister

Kids Lit Camp is a magical celebration of stories where books come to life through creativity and play! Campers will dive into the worlds of beloved classics like Harry Potter, Charlotte’s Web, Matilda, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with crafts, games, and activities inspired by each story. Children will explore characters, themes, and settings in ways that spark curiosity and a love of reading. Perfect for young readers and creative minds, BCHS Kids Lit Camp blends literacy, imagination, and fun into an unforgettable adventure that makes stories leap right off the page!

Acting and Improvisational Theatre

Week 1: June 8 – 11
9:00 am – Noon
Grade Level in the Fall: 5th – 8th
Camp Director: Tristan Zavaleta, BCHS Theatre Arts Teacher and Comedy Improv Team Coach

In this newly-designed theatre experience, campers will learn about different performance styles, from drama to improv comedy. Campers will learn how to engage with an audience through various theatre exercises, how to build characters, and will do a mix of scripted and improvised performing. The camp will include games throughout the week designed to help participants engage an audience and feel comfortable on the stage. The camp will end with a showcase performance on the last day.

Trojan Service Camp

Week 1: June 8 – 11
9 am – Noon
Grade Level in the Fall: 6th – 8th
Director: BCHS and Saint Louis University Graduate Libby Kolbus

Give your children an opportunity to experience the value of serving others in our newly revamped Trojan Service Camp. This camp will feature a service activity each day of camp, along with a daily reflection about the day of service. Campers will leave the Bishop Chatard campus every day and travel via Bishop Chatard bus to organizations throughout the city of Indianapolis in order to serve communities in need. In addition to the service element, campers will also play games and have time for fun.

Fun with Cooking and Baking Camp

Week 1: June 8 – 11
12:30 – 3:30 pm
Grade Level in the Fall: 5th – 8th
Director: Shelby Crist, Christ the King Teacher

Calling all young chefs and bakers! Do you want to learn how to make some simple meals and desserts and have some fun in the kitchen? Join us for this cooking and baking camp where students will learn about healthy eating habits, learn the basics of cooking and baking, and have the opportunity to make meals and goodies each day of camp!

Introduction to Trobotics Camp

Week 1: June 8 – 11
12:30 – 3:30 pm
Grade Level in the Fall: 5th – 9th
Director: Students will be mentored by members of the Bishop Chatard Trobotics Team and BCHS Science Teacher Gary Pritts.

The introductory level of our Trobotics (Trojan Robotics) camp is for all 5th – 9th graders who are interested in learning about robotics. Campers will work together to build and program a Clabot. They will compete in a robot game and make modifications to their robots to maximize performance. This camp is designed for students who have no prior robotics experience.

Outdoor Adventure Camp

Week 1: June 8 – 11
12:30 – 3:30 pm
Grade Level in the Fall: 5th – 8th
Director: Tristan Zavaleta, BCHS Theatre Arts Teacher and Comedy Improv Team Coach

Indianapolis is full of places to explore the Great Outdoors and this camp will give students the opportunity to get outside and learn how to appreciate nature! Campers will travel to various parks around the city for hiking adventures and learn about hiking basics, outdoor safety and first aid, how to “leave no trace” while in the outdoors, and how to appreciate the natural world while being active. Campers will ride on a Bishop Chatard bus to locations like Holliday Park, Marott Park, Broad Ripple Park and more for a week full of adventures!

Bracelet & Jewelry Making Camp

New for 2026!
Week 1: June 8 – 11
12:30 – 3:30 pm
Grade Level in the Fall: 4th – 8th
Director: BCHS Teacher (and graduate) Izzy Surinak

Does your student love creating friendship bracelets, working with beads and designing their own styles? This week will give campers an outlet to design, craft and create their own wearable art to take home and show off all summer long. We’ll work with materials like thread and beads, wire and buttons to design and create new jewelry pieces to add to their collections.

Week Two Enrichment Camps

Classic Outdoor Games Camp

New for 2026!
Week 2: June 15-18
9:00 am – Noon
Grade Level in the Fall: 2nd – 6th
Camp Director: Daniel Skora, Christ the King Teacher

What better way to stay entertained in the summertime than with good, old-fashioned outdoor games. From kickball and Hide and Seek to Capture the Flag and Red Rover, we’ll bring back the classics, introduce some new games and just enjoy the summertime vibes with non-electronic fun!

Plein Air Painting and Drawing Camp

Week 2: June 15-18
9:00 am – Noon
Grade Level in the Fall: 4th – 8th
Camp Director: Bishop Chatard Art Teacher Lisa Johnson

In this art camp, participants will leave the art studio and take their creativity into the great outdoors, painting and creating their own masterpieces outside. “Plein Air” painting, made popular by French Impressionists, is about leaving the four walls of your studio behind and experiencing painting and drawing in the landscape. “Plein Air” is French for “in the open air,” and during this week campers will head outside and let their artistic expression fly! Campers will use both sketchbooks and paper to create lovely landscapes from direct observation of nature. This camp gives children a taste of working like a real landscape artist!

Sculpture Camp

Week 2: June 15 – 18
12:30 – 3:30 pm
Grade Level in the Fall: 4th – 8th
Director: Bishop Chatard Art Teacher Lisa Johnson

Campers will create sculpture works in clay, paper mache, wire and foam and found objects. Campers will enjoy manipulating a variety of materials to create wondrous 3D works of art!

Indiana FANatics

New for 2026!
Week 2: June 15 – 18
9:00 am – Noon
Grade Level in the Fall: 2nd – 6th
Director: BCHS English Teacher and Local Sports Fanatic Jan Pfister

Indiana FANatics Camp is a fun experience for young sports lovers who bleed Hoosier pride! Campers will celebrate Indiana’s favorite teams—the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, Butler Bulldogs, and the legendary IU vs. Purdue rivalry—through games, creative challenges, and team-themed activities. From friendly competitions to creative crafts that highlight teamwork and sportsmanship, this camp captures the excitement of being a sports fan in Indiana. Indiana FANatics Camp is perfect for kids ready to show their state spirit and have a blast.

Euchre & Card Games

New for 2026!
Week 2: June 15 – 18
9:00 am – Noon
Grade Level in the Fall: 5th – 8th
Director: BCHS Teacher Andrew Charboneau

If you haven’t learned Euchre yet, can you even say you’re from Indiana? This camp will prepare your student for a lifetime of game nights as they learn how to play Indiana’s favorite card game! In addition, we’ll introduce and try out a number of other fun card games, from Uno to Spoons and many more in between!

Fun with Cooking and Baking Camp

Week 2: June 15 – 18
9:00 am – Noon
Grade Level in the Fall: 5th – 8th
Director: Ellie Farnsworth, Christ the King Teacher

Lego Camp

New for 2026!
Week 2: June 15 – 18
12:30 – 3:30 pm
Grade Level in the Fall: 3rd – 6th
Director: BCHS Teacher (and graduate) Izzy Surinak

Calling all Master Builders! We’ll take a break from the summer sun and heat and spend some time exercising our creativity and our minds with a full week of Lego adventures. From structured builds to free-play creativity, this camp will keep the most hardcore Lego fans entertained!

Week Three Enrichment Camps

Exploring Our Parks

New for 2026!
Week 3: June 22 – 25
9:00 am – Noon
Grade Level in the Fall: 4th – 8th
Director: BCHS Teacher Andrew Charboneau

In this camp, students will spend the week off campus exploring some of the hidden gems of our fabulous city. There are so many amazing parks here in Indianapolis, and we will hit several of them as we tour some of the outdoor playgrounds and green spaces that make Indianapolis so beautiful. From splash pads to nature centers, and playgrounds to walking paths, we’ll get outside and have some fun in our area parks!

Fun with Cooking and Baking Camp

Week 3: June 22 – 25
9:00 – Noon
Grade Level in the Fall: 5th – 8th
Director: TBD

She Strides Run Camp - Girls Beginning Running Camp

New for 2026!
Week 3: June 22 – 25
9:00 – 10:30 am
Grade Level in the Fall: 2nd – 5th
Director: BCHS Teacher and Cross Country Coach Sarah Price

BCHS assistant cross country coach Sarah Price is excited to offer a beginners girls running camp to 2nd – 5th grade girls who want to learn about proper running techniques, stretching, recovery and more. The group will do short runs every day, along with stretching, warm ups and games. The goal of this camp is to teach girls the fundamentals of running and get them ready to be lifelong runners!

Turn On That Spotlight! Musical Theatre Camp

Week 3: June 22 – 25
12:30 – 3:30 pm
Grade Level in the Fall: 4th – 8th
Camp Director: Holly Stults, BCHS Theatre Director, assisted by student thespians/camp interns

This exciting theater camp, always a favorite with campers, will immerse your Drama King or Drama Queen in a high-energy learning experience consisting of instruction in acting, singing and dancing. By focusing on process and technique-based curriculum, students will experience the collaborative nature of theater and learn what it is to be a Triple Threat! A culminating presentation of the materials worked on will be presented on the final day for family members.

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