Children will explore the wonder of the animal kingdom and discover nature in a way that inspires empathy, curiosity, and creativity. From frog paintings to ink-diffusion jellyfish, they will learn about many different animals and how wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the world.

Our Summer Academy offers academic enrichment courses in mathematics, science, written and oral communication, career research, personal and professional development and activities that support college planning.

A great camp for children and adults with intellectual disabilities!

Experience all the fun Camp Wartburg has to offer during this week!

Explore all the fun Camp Wartburg has to offer during this fun-filled week!

One of our campers' favorite weeks, where you sleep all day and stay up all night doing fun activities!

This is one of our youngest campers' favorite programs - the fun and imagination never end during this week!

One of our campers' favorite weeks, where you sleep all day and stay up all night doing fun activities!

Dive into a dynamic week of percussion at Percussion Camp! Open to students of all levels, this program provides hands-on instruction in snare drum, drum set, timpani, mallets, world percussion, steel drums, and concert percussion. A brief placement audition on the first day ensures each student receives instruction tailored to their skill level, from beginner to advanced. No audition is required to register.

Experience a week of chamber music study at Chamber Music Camp! This program is best suited for those with at least three years of experience on violin, viola, cello, double bass, or piano. Participants will engage in daily chamber ensemble rehearsals, sectionals, and technique classes led by Butler Community Arts School faculty and Teaching Artists. The program also includes masterclasses, personalized coaching sessions, and college-style courses such as music theory and electives. The week concludes with a final performance highlighting the achievements of each ensemble. String players and bassists must bring their own instruments, pianos will be provided.

Challenge your technique. Expand your artistry. Experience life as a Butler Ballet student. The Butler University Ballet Summer Intensive (BBSI) brings together dedicated dancers from across the country for four weeks of rigorous training and artistic growth. Under the instruction of Butler’s renowned dance faculty and guest artists, students refine their craft through daily classes in ballet, pointe, variations, modern, and more—culminating in a final performance at the Schrott Center for the Arts. Both residential and commuter options are available.

Eastern Illinois University will once again run its English Studies Camp in June 2026. We look forward to welcoming high school students to who share our love of reading and writing. This one-week camp allows students to hone their English skills while providing them with a chance to sample life on a college campus and meet peers with similar interests. Offering courses that reflect students’ interests, our engaged faculty and tranquil setting provide that perfect opportunity for students to have an academically charged summer getaway where they can grow as readers, writers, debaters, and English scholars!

Each week of camp features a unique and exciting theme, ensuring every camper has something to look forward to. No matter the theme, our campers enjoy a core set of engaging activities that appeal to a wide variety of interests and energy levels. Daily highlights include ninja challenges, obstacle course, creative crafts, active games, and outdoor adventures. Special field trips are scheduled for select weeks, and most weeks feature inspiring guest speakers. Single day options available.

Each week of camp features a unique and exciting theme, ensuring every camper has something to look forward to. No matter the theme, our campers enjoy a core set of engaging activities that appeal to a wide variety of interests and energy levels. Daily highlights include ninja challenges, obstacle course, creative crafts, active games, and outdoor adventures. Special field trips are scheduled for select weeks, and most weeks feature inspiring guest speakers. Single day options available.

Each week of camp features a unique and exciting theme, ensuring every camper has something to look forward to. No matter the theme, our campers enjoy a core set of engaging activities that appeal to a wide variety of interests and energy levels. Daily highlights include ninja challenges, obstacle course, creative crafts, active games, and outdoor adventures. Special field trips are scheduled for select weeks, and most weeks feature inspiring guest speakers. Single day options available.