School was officially out for summer on May 25, but fear not, parents. Several activities and care options are being offered for kids of all ages.
For ages 3 and up
The Brown County YMCA in Nashville is registering students ages 3 and older for summer day camp. Drop-off is from 7 to 10 a.m.; pick-up is from 3 to 6 p.m. Campers will be occupied with activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The YMCA is partnering with Brown County 4-H to provide this care. Children must be potty-trained. Campers must bring a change of clothes, athletic shoes and clothing, a swimsuit and towel, sunscreen and a water bottle. Breakfast and lunch are provided.
The cost is $95 per child, per week, with each additional child at $85.
The reduced rate is $80 per child, per week, with each additional child at $70.
Per-day drop-in spots are available. For those coming in the day of camp, it’s first-come, first-serve, or parents can pre-register their kids for once, twice, etc., per week ahead of time to reserve a spot. Drop-in rates are $25 per day for the first child, with each additional child at $20. If students qualify for free or reduced lunch, it’s $18 and $16 per day.
Additional financial aid is available.
For school-age kids
Brown County Schools, in partnership with Happy Hollow Children’s Camp, announced an offer for a free overnight camping experience for 110 students in Brown County at Happy Hollow Camp.
This four-night, five-day outdoor learning experience begins Monday, July 5 and ends on Friday, July 9.
Happy Hollow Camp is a 900-acre camp in Brown County serving children and youth of all ages. This summer, Happy Hollow has reserved one week just for Helmsburg, Sprunica and Van Buren elementary students and students attending Brown County Middle School in August 2021. Students entering Grades 2 through 8 are eligible.
This week of summer camp is being paid for with federal funding coming to the school district. No income restrictions apply to participants’ families.
Campers must complete an interest form which was emailed to parents through ParentSquare on May 18 and is posted on the Brown County Schools website.
The Brown County Playhouse will host its sixth annual Summer Youth Theatre Camp beginning on Monday, June 14.
The program is open to those ages 7 through 14, with half-day workshops that include singing, dancing and acting classes. After two weeks of learning, the students will present a revue at the playhouse on Saturday, June 26 at noon.
Camp doesn’t require any previous experience with art of any forms to be studied. The cost is $150 and scholarships are available. The application form must be completed by Saturday, May 29.
For teens
BETA, a teen club open to middle and high school students, will have several ongoing activities this summer.
Nathan Dillon is offering guitar lessons at Common Grounds coffee shop, 66 N. Van Buren St., on Tuesdays starting June 15 from 3 go 4 p.m. Space is limited.
The teen group also will have field trips on some Thursdays this summer:
July 1: Marengo Cave; leave at 10 a.m., back at 5 p.m.
July 29: Holiday World; leave at 8 a.m., back at undetermined time.
Field trips are free to all Brown County students in Grades 6 through 12. Space is limited.
This summer, BETA also will collaborate with Brown County 4-H to offer a seven-week course for middle school and high school students. Teens will plan, implement, evaluate and celebrate a service learning project led by 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator Katie Finney. The course is free and will meet on Wednesdays from June 2 to July 21. There will be no class on June 9.
On Wednesday, June 23, BETA teens can attend an all-day workshop from the Indiana 4-H Road Show called “Community Change Starts with Me,” hosted at the Brown County Fairgrounds. There is no charge for this event when registering through BETA; spaces are first-come, first-served.
BETA volunteers also will assist the Extension Homemakers during the Brown County Fair, working in the Exhibit Building from 6 to 10 p.m. each night of fair week, July 26 to 31.
Email BETA to register for events and programs.
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YMCA Day Camp: browncountyymca.org/youth-development
Happy Hollow Camp opportunity: browncountyschools.com/go-to-camp
Youth Theatre Camp: browncountyplahouse.org/featured-show
BETA programs: [email protected], 440-864-2345
Brown County 4-H: 812-988-5495
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