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We offer convenient hours and affordable pricing, so let West Lafayette Parks and Recreation Camp Programs be your child's destination for adventures!

Let your child experience our camps and gain the benefits of friendships, self-confidence, responsibility, and fun, all while creating lasting memories. We offer camp programs for ages 6 to 11. (Five-year-olds are also welcome to attend if they have either completed kindergarten or have been in all-day daycare.)

Kids Camp Pass: West Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department offers a Kids Camp Pass for $180 per child. The pass is valid for one year and discounts the camp fees to the membership rate. The Kids Camp Pass is a great option for community members not needing a Wellness Center membership but seeking to use childcare all summer. The Kids Camp Pass allows discounts for spring break camp, summer camp, and winter break camp. It does not apply to other Dennis Center programs, such as swim lessons or youth sports. The Kids Camp Pass is non-refundable, and the membership rate will only apply to any future camp payments. Any payments made before the purchase of the Kids Camp Pass will not be modified or refunded.

Camp Registration Instructions and FAQs

Wellness Center Summer Camp is now full!

The waitlist is now full.

Lilly Nature Center Camp is now full!

Limited waitlist spots are available.

The West Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department is offering the following camp experiences:

Winter Break Camp

Give your child the gift of play over their winter break! Kids will stay busy with field trips, swimming, games, crafts, and more! Each child will need to pack a lunch daily and dress appropriately for the weather. Indoor and outdoor activities will be planned.

We'll share more details for the 2024-2025 camp in the fall. If you have questions, you can email us at wellness@westlafayette.in.gov

Spring Break Camp

John R. Dennis Wellness Center Summer Camp

Wellness Center Camp (1)

Join us at the Dennis Wellness Center Summer Camp, where your child will experience a fun-filled summer packed with exciting activities and endless opportunities for growth and development. With our carefully planned program, your child will have the chance to connect with new friends, discover new passions, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Activities include games, sports, arts and crafts, field trips to exciting destinations, engaging guest speakers, and refreshing swimming sessions. Our experienced staff is dedicated to ensuring that your child has a safe, enjoyable, and enriching experience at our camp. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to give your child the summer of a lifetime!

Click here to see the flyer with all the Dennis Center Camp details.

Dates: May 28-August 9 (No camp May 27 or July 4)

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Before & After Care (Included): 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Registration Opens: February 24 at 8:00 a.m. (Registration is all online; no paper packets needed.)

Camp Location: John R. Dennis Wellness Center

1101 Kalberer Road West Lafayette, IN 47906

Last Day to Finalize Dates: Friday, May 3

All registration adjustments or cancellations must be made in writing to Haley Grizzle.

Lilly Nature Center Camp

Lilly Nature Camp (2)

It’s time for an outdoor adventure! Our Lilly Nature Camp has weekly themes all centered around nature. From crawling critters to aquatic habitats, there’s so much to explore! Activities will consist of hands-on experiments, daily hikes, crafts, games, and guest speakers related to each week’s theme. An afternoon snack, bug spray, and sunscreen are provided. Campers will need to pack a lunch and a water bottle daily.

Dates: June 3-August 2 (No camp the week of July 1-5)

Hours: 9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.

*There is no before/after care services offered for the Lilly Nature Center Camp

Registration opens: February 24 at 8:00 a.m. (Registration is all online; no paper packet)

Camp Location: The Lilly Nature Center & Celery Bog Nature Area

1620 Lindberg Road West Lafayette, IN 47906

Last Day to Finalize Dates: Friday, May 3

All registration adjustments or cancellations must be made in writing to Kyle Gebhart, Parks Naturalist.

Click here to download the PDF with all the LNC camp information.

Junior Counselor Program

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The Junior Counselor Program is designed to provide teenagers ages 13 to15 with the opportunity to develop their leadership skills by participating in the West Lafayette Parks & Recreation Summer Camp program. The program offers participants the chance to gain work experience in a day camp environment, while also being able to participate in camp activities, as well as other activities that are not available to campers. The program also aims to familiarize participants with the job application and interview process, and if selected to participate, they will have an advantage in future job opportunities.

Qualifications:

A. All eligible participants will be at least 13 years of age on the first day of camp, and not older than 15.

B. Candidates must be willing to undergo an interview process, similar to the one that all Summer Camp staff goes through.

C. Candidates must possess a high degree of maturity, responsibility, enthusiasm, and reliability.

D. Must be able to participate in the program for a minimum of 6 weeks

Dates: TBA

Weekly Fee: $75/week for Dennis Wellness Center members and $90/week for non-members

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: John R. Dennis Wellness Center

Click here to download the Application Packet and here for more Program Details.

Contact Haley Grizzle with Wellness Center Camp questions or Kyle Gebhart with Lilly Nature Center Camp questions.

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Wellness Center Summer Camp is now full!

Lilly Nature Center Camp is now full!