Jameson Camp is a hidden gem located off of Bridgeport Road just north of West Washington Street…read more First I'd like to take a moment to tell you of the wonderful work Jameson Camp does and how your rental fees help with that mission. The Camp is a beautiful venue for events while the affordable rental fees help support the children and youth programs for at-risk youths. The Camp began in 1928 and you or your grandparents may be familiar with their history of serving ill children. Jameson Camps' focus is on children's social, behavioral and emotional challenges and equipping them for productive and responsible lives. Responding to an increasing concern for childhood obesity a Wellness Camp was launched in 2006, a creative program that utilizes camp to teach healthy choices in fitness and nutrition. Last, but certainly not least, is their Camp Tataya Mato for children affected by HIV/AIDS which is the only residential camp to these special children in Indiana. As you can see your rental fees support the outstanding work Jameson Camp does serving children with health needs in the Indianapolis area. In 2006 they replaced the original headquarter with a beautiful new center, lodge, health center and a nature and arts and crafts center. No only providing enhanced program facilities for the children, these buildings provide new opportunities to serve as a community partner and provide funding from the rental fees. This is a wonderful venue for events as small as a corporate business meeting to an elegant wedding. Several sizes of venues are available or even rent the entire camp for the ideal wedding or family reunion where your event along with family and friends are residing at one location. The Lodge and Cabins are so affordable compared to the cost of hotel rooms and transportation for your wedding guests, business associates or family traveling. The Lodge is its own large facility and sleeps 24 for $450. What a savings compared to a Hotel!! There are four meeting areas of various sizes and prices along with 6 cabins for lodging that accommodates 24 in each plus don't forget The Lodge. The Challenge Course is available to incorporate into your event with low and high ropes plus a climbing wall. Other amenities include a basketball court, swimming pool, open game fields and a campfire circle. The Jameson Center is picturesque with a majestic-pine-framed dining room with a striking two sided fireplace that accommodates 140 persons for dinner. If that's too large select the smaller dining room with fireplace and seats 30. The Jameson Center rental includes the use of their FULL commercial kitchen including the walk-in refrigerator and walk-in freezer. A Chefs' dream whether you use a preferred caterer or you personally prepare the meals. Vanessa, the Office Manager, was telling me of recent large wedding with a beautiful large tent adjacent to the Jameson Center where the guests stepped directly into the tent from the dining room. You can have your wedding and dinner inside and dancing outside. So many options here! Leadership training, Corporate Team Meeting, Weddings, Reunions, endless uses for this venue. Be sure to check out this scenic facility and grounds. Give Vanessa Fry a call for a tour or e-mail her at Vanessa@jamesoncamp.org for additional information.

Excellent day. Staff were constantly willing to help pull boats on shore at the landing sites. We…read morehope to go back!

I took my son to this camp they were making paper airplanes and my son wanted to make one so I…read moreasked the lady and she told me no.

Camp Palawopec is the most amazing place I've ever been. It taught me so many lessons about life,…read morecommunity, and the outdoors. I count down the days until I get to go back each year.

I drove by this location when it was being built, and thought many times "that would be perfect for…read moreus!" When the school was close to completion, I decided to get more information. The first time I called, I spoke to the owner. She was very informative and helpful, and I was able to get my daughter enrolled quickly. From day one, I have had nothing but good experiences with Goddard. My child continues her strong development, and is flourishing. I consider it a very strong endorsement when she can't wait to go in the morning, and doesn't want to leave in the evening. The few times I am able to pick her up early, she is quite upset and doesn't want to go home. I especially like how the days are structured around fun activities that keep the children involved and excited to learn. My daughter has been learning sign language, Spanish, and geography among other things. I can tell she is genuinely interested and excited to learn. Whenever we have had concerns or issues come up, the owner and director have been great at communicating with us in a timely manner. I cannot express the importance of peace of mind that I experience when I drop her off each day, that says it all!

Goddard Indianapolis is such a special place! The teachers are genuinely excited to see the kids…read moreevery day, you can tell they love what they do and truly care about each child. Communication with parents is fantastic; we always feel informed and included in our child's learning and growth. It's such a joy knowing our little one is surrounded by people who are passionate, caring, and supportive!

This has been simply the best USTA tennis program for our son for several years. The Program's 46…read moreCourts are located at three locations: The Barbara S. Wynne Tennis Center, with a large Tennis House and 34 courts; the Eastwood Tennis Center, with 6 courts; and the Westlane Tennis Center, with 6 courts. Classes are offered at the Barbara S. Wynne Tennis Center on the campus of North Central High School during the Spring and Summer months. 2018 marks the 54th summer of the Tennis Program which was founded in 1964 by Barbara Wynne. They are currently fundraising to expand our facility to include an eight-court dome. Thank you BB!

This is a great program for all ages. The teenage kids that teach tennis are great at what they do…read moreand have lots of patience. I signed up my son who is 4 and he learned some tennis techniques throughout the summer. Only negative is that as the only black family out there the kids tennis program manager Melissa told me that toddlers younger than 3 can't play but allowed her friends kids to do it while watching my daughter sit on the sideline and couldn't play the entire summer. In conclusion if you are her friend you are privileged enough to let her slide about sign up and paying.

Have been a camper for over 4 years and loved it every time. There is a reason people cry when they…read moreare too old

Camp Tecumseh has great facilities and a legacy serving generations of kids and adults through…read morenumerous traditional camp activities and leadership events. I especially like the leadership center for organization retreats and the outdoor challenge course activities.

I enrolled my daughter in Lil Kickers and in the end she didn't enjoy soccer. It was a great class…read moreand the teachers were attentive, but it just wasn't for her. I remember always passing by the inflatables and thought it would be a great idea to host her birthday party. It was a success! I booked about 2.5 months in advance and a lot of spots were already taken for the month of December. Definitely book early! It is $300 for 1 hour of bouncing with your party only and then 45 minutes of eating/celebrating at your designated party space. We had 20 kids along with a few kids under 2 who didn't bounce and parents. The seating space is tight if you have a big party. There was also a game going on, so I was starting to feel a bit overstimulated myself. The kids bounced the first hour and I like the seating area for the parents to be able to watch their kids play. We brought in some waters because it was getting so hot in there! Did the heat stop the kids from playing? Absolutely not. They enjoyed that entire hour of jumping. The inflatables are huge and I swear I saw some kids catching air on one of the slides! The person helping with the party helped us wrangle the kids for a picture. During the hour of jumping, you can prep the party area. We ordered pizza from Papa John's but there is an option to order Hot Box with an additional charge. Hot Box was a little more expensive though. I also had some fruit and veggies thinking that kids would want to graze but they were too busy playing to think about eating. My daughter had the best time and we were all exhausted after!

Leave it Carmel to have an amazing indoor sports facility that serves beer and hard cider. It sure…read moremakes being a grandparent fun. Anyway the facility has in indoor soccer fields, rock climbing facility and more. Both of my local granddaughters have taken sporting classes and attended birthday parties at the center. This weekend, I attended my granddaughter's soccer game. The inside smells a bit like gym socks, but the hard cider makes the smell tolerable. Spectator bleacher seating is uncomfortable, but the beer makes it tolerable. The place is loud, but the kids seem to be having fun, as was I. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. The parking lot is large enough. If you live in or near Carmel, you're bound to visit at some point.

My kiddos (6 and 10) attended their summer camps, two sessions and raved about it. They couldn't…read morewait to go daily and the stuff they brought back were great (much better than what they would've done on their own for sure ^^)

MyArt is great. They teach art classes here and host private parties. They have multiple locations…read more I was at the studio in Fishers for a Learning Rx work celebration. My coworkers and I had a chance to roll up our sleeves, and get creative! The instruction was perfect, nice pace with just enough direction so that I knew what I was doing, yet I didn't feel like I was being told what to do. We had our own food brought in, but they offered us the space and extra water. We ate and painted, it was fun. I look forward to painting here again sometime.

We have been attending classes at Palette for 2 years now. We love the new location. Both kids…read more(ages 4 and 10) have enjoyed all of the various classes they have signed up for. She has adapted her business practices to meet COVID19 guidelines and we continue to attend. The most important thing is the kids continue to have a social and artistic outlet during this time. Rebecca does a great job with all ages of children.

Palette is such an amazing place for kids!! Rebecca goes out of her way to make every experience…read morespecial. My kids (ages 3-13) have done classes/camps and parties at her studio, and every time, everything is perfect! Perfectly age appropriate, tuned to their interests, and engaging! Rebecca is simply magic! If you need something to engage your budding artist, or you want to help a child develop a love of art, this is the place to go! Her parties are seamless and stress-free and totally unique! I cannot say enough good things about Rebecca and Palette! 20/10 DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!

Recently came here for work, we hold a retreat for our Juniors each year, and they decided to come…read moreto this camp. It is tucked down in Trafalgar Indiana so it's quiet and peaceful. The staff is very friendly and make the meals for campers as well, which was pretty tasty food! There is a lot of space for activities, we did some ice breakers, kickball, a night hike, and even got to zip line witch was awesome! The camp is also well maintained and kept, I'd come back here given the chance.

My kids have been going here for 15 years! Great summer camp, my kids always have a blast.read more

Where do I even begin with Meridian Hills Cooperative? My family and I love this little school so…read moremuch. This is going to sound overly dramatic, but it aint no lie: Enrolling my child into this school has probably been one of the best decisions I've made since moving to Indiana. We just finished the 4s class, which was our first foray into any type of schooling. Meridian Hills Cooperative is play-based, which means that the kids learn through exploring, building, creating, moving their bodies, and just plain being kids. The teachers do not push the kids to do anything (as in, they aren't receiving formal lessons in the 4s class) -- instead, the teacher invites each child to participate, and lets them join in whenever they feel comfortable. Each child is valued for whatever stage they're at in life. Similarly, each type of personality -- from super shy guys to boisterous kids to everything in between -- is cherished and respected. A huge plus about the school is that they value playing outdoors. They will tell you straight up when you go for a tour: We play outside in all types of weather! The only time the kids won't play outside is if the weather is dangerous, such as during thunderstorms, or if the windchill is in the single digits. Otherwise, kids bring their snow clothes, rain boots and other outdoor gear because they know they'll be playing outside, rain or shine! Meridian Hills Cooperative is a co-op, which means that parents participate in the classes on a rotating basis. I love this aspect of the school because you really get to know your child's classmates, and in turn, the other parents really get to know YOUR child very well. It's very much like an extended family, with everyone invested in each other's well being. One of the most unique aspects of Meridian Hills is the Kindergarten class. This school is one of the only in the Indianapolis area that offers a part-time Kindergarten. (It meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.) On Thursdays, the class spends all day outdoors in the "forest Kindergarten" area, which is basically set up to be an outdoor classroom. So the kids get to learn while feeling the cool breeze, hearing the birds chirping and feeling the earth under their feet. It is such an amazing space, and an amazing way for kids to learn. I feel like I could go on and on about Meridian Hills, but it's just one of those things you have to check out yourself. I'm probably the most jaded and cynical person I know, but whenever I talk to people about this school, I get super mushy and emotional recounting all the ways I love this school and how much my child has grown and blossomed because of it. It's truly been a blessing in our lives.

I searched high and low (aka Noblesville to downtown Indy) looking for a nondenominational,…read moreplay-based preschool for my daughter. After looking at multiple Montessori schools and not finding many other options, I was delighted to find MHCNS. As soon as I arrived, I knew I had found something special. The spacious outdoor playground is like no other I've seen in the area (and there are hiking trails, too!). Once inside, I was impressed by the "block room" full of wooden toys for building, the "art room" with easels set up and a table full of homemade play dough, and a third room where the children were enjoying board games and reading in little groups. And then I met the teachers. There are three, and they are all amazing. They have history with the school, an easy rapport with the children, and they believe in the power of play. I was also impressed that this school has a half-day kindergarten available. As a cooperative (and member of Indiana Council of Preschool Cooperatives), this preschool is run by parents. One of your child's caregivers will help out in the classroom once or twice a month and take on a "job" within the school. Your job could be anything from organizing the Fall Picnic to ordering the art supplies for your child's classroom or caring for the class pet. My daughter loves seeing me in her classroom, and it really gives me a better sense of what she is experiencing and what I can do to help her grow. MHCNS offers parent education nights and a two day training workshop. Since all of the parents are so involved with the school, you really get to know the other families and create lasting friendships. Overall, I feel that being part of this school has not only been beneficial to my daughter, it has also made me a better parent.