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TABLE OF CONTENTS FAMILY FUN ................................................................................................3 FAMILY SUPPORT ...................................................................................... 13 LEADERSHIP/VOLUNTEER ...........................................................................23 LIFE SKILLS ...............................................................................................29 MENTORING ............................................................................................... 31 SCHOOL YEAR ............................................................................................35 SPECIAL NEEDS/SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS ......................................................45 SUMMER CAMPS ........................................................................................57 SUMMER JOBS ............................................................................................91 YEAR ROUND .............................................................................................95 ABOUT MCCOY MCCOY was created in 1993 to be the youth-services intermediary organization in central Indiana. In this role, the organization serves as an Advocate, Capacity- Builder, Convener and Resource for those who serve youth. We have accomplished much in the past 26 years and look forward to the future! As central Indiana’s most trusted champion for youth, MCCOY helps ensure that every young person has innovative opportunities to thrive, learn, engage, and contribute. • As an advocate, MCCOY unifies individuals and organizations to promote youth voice in public policy. • As a capacity-builder, MCCOY provides tools and trainings for youth professionals to build skills and effectively serve young people. • As a convener, MCCOY gathers passionate community members in partnership to build solutions for youth issues. • As a resource, MCCOY connects young people and their families to the programs they need to achieve their dreams. With these perspectives in mind, we’re excited to publish the Youth Activity Directory (YAD) for the 23rd year. If you’d like to download a PDF of the YAD, it is on our website. This year we are introducing a new digital version of the YAD which will work as an interactive database that families can use to search for the best programs and resources. We produce this resource with one key goal – to help families, youth, and caring adults find the best programs, the programs that help children and teens develop the skills, knowledge, and attributes they need to be productive and healthy. VISIT WWW.MCCOYOUTH.ORG TO LEARN MORE 2019 YOUTH ACTIVITY DIRECTORY Using the Youth Activity Directory Whether you’re a young person, a youth development professional, or a caring adult, this directory is a great resource for you. With the help of this resource, you can do the following: • Find out about youth programs and organizations that work with youth. • Look up volunteer and career planning opportunities. • Check out what’s happening around the city for young people. • Get information about summer camps. If you’re a parent or an adult working with a young person, invite youth to participate in your youth activity exploration – the best program for them will usually be the program that they’ve helped pick. Find the right program Picking youth programs can be a challenge for parents and youth. As you research opportunities and services, there are two key questions to ask: • Does this program reflect the interests and abilities of my child? • Is this a high-quality program? The first question can be answered through open conversations with your child and the program staff. The second question can be a little bit trickier. A high- quality program is safe, has a welcoming atmosphere, fosters positive interaction among youth and staff, and invites youth to make decisions and engage actively with program activities. These are all topics you can discuss with program staff or assess by visiting a program before you register. To find out more about this directory or to have your organization listed, please contact MCCOY at [email protected] or call 317.921.1266. Thank you to Franklin Township Middle School West for working on the cover art for this directory. The chosen artwork was created by Maythazin Minthu. — FAMILY FUN — 500 FESTIVAL BROAD RIPPLE ART FAIR events take place in various locations, 820 E. 62nd St. 46220 317-927-3378 500Festival.com 317-255-2464 IndplsArtCenter.org/braf parade: [email protected]; More than 225 artisans from the US & Canada general: [email protected]; display their products; entertainment & food running events: [email protected] available. May 18 & 19, 2019. Adults $15, Children Activities revolving around the 500 Race on Memorial 3-12 $5 Day weekend (May) include Kids Day & Rookie Run, a Mini-Mini, 5K & Mini-Marathon, Memorial Service & CANAL & WHITE RIVER STATE PARK a Parade (the Sat. before the race) 801 W. Washington St. 46204 317-233-2434 INWhiteRiver.com ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS NCAA Hall of Champions, Eiteljorg Museum, IN State 924 N Pennsylvania St. 46204 317-631-3301 Museum, Indpls. Zoo, IMAX Theater, (concerts) White IndyArtsEd.org [email protected] River State Park, Indianapolis Indians, Wheel Fun IndyArtsEducation has launched, thru Any Given Child Rentals & Segway Tours. White River Gardens, Canal Educator Resources, an online directory providing Walk with gondolas & paddle boats in the summer. access to 150 plus arts education programs & dozens Medal of Honor Memorial, Historic Military Park, of family friendly arts & culture events. Art Sculptures Program, Visitor's Center, Urban Wilderness Trail, IN Cross Country Championship BEEF & BOARDS DINNER THEATRE Arena. Park at White River State Park Underground 9301 N. Michigan Rd. 46268 Parking Garage, 500 W Washington St. 317-872-9664 BeefandBoards.com [email protected] Dinner theatre: 8 musicals (They're Playing Our CIRCLE CITY CLASSIC 3145 N. Meridian St. 46208 Song, Grease, 42nd Street, The Little Mermaid, 317-925-2702 CircleCityClassic.com Buddy, hairspray, Little Shop of Horrors. Children's We support educational achievement, promote Theatre: The Cat in the Hat & Alice in Wonderland cultural excellence, while showcasing the spirit, Jr. Dinner & live entertainment. Year round Tu, Th, energy & tradition of America's historically black Fri-Sun., matinee's Wed. & Sun. Tickets range from colleges & universities. Circle City Classic Parade & $45-70. $6 discount for children 3-15 Football game, Circle City Classic Coronation, Prayer & Praise Worship Service. Usually late Sept 3 FAMILY FUN CIRCLE OF LIGHTS DALLARA INDYCAR FACTORY Monument Circle, 111 Monument Circle 46204, 1201 Main St., Speedway 46224 317-237-2222 317-243-7171 indycarfactory.com The decoration of Monument Circle is one of Central Explore interactive, hands-on exhibits centered IN’s favorite holiday traditions, drawing generations around the engineering & technology of the world's of families to share in the spirit of the season. Live fastest sport! Four times a day, the factory doors entertainment before the Ceremonial lighting on the open to let you watch Indy cars being made. W-Sat Fri. evening after Thanksgiving. 6-8pm Free 10am-5pm. 4&under free; 12&under & seniors $5, adults $10, garage tour $5 CONNER PRAIRIE 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers 46038 EAGLE CREEK PARK 317-776-6000 ConnerPrairie.org 7840 W. 56th St. 46254 317-327-7110 "Look, but don’t touch" becomes "look, touch, smell, visitindy.com/indianapolis-eagle-creek-park-marina taste & hear." Explore 5 themed historic areas on 3,900 acres NW of town. Trails for hikers & birders. 200 wooded acres & discover ways to experience 1,400-acre lake for swimming, fishing, boating-canoe, the past. Year round activities- Curiosity Fair (June), kayak, sailboats, pontoons, & pedal boat rentals. Symphony on the Prairie(summer), Festival of Picnic/shelter areas. Golf. GoApe Treetop. Picnic Machines (Sept), Headless Horseman (Oct), Holidays shelters for rent. Open dawn to dusk. Vehicles $5; on the Prairie (Nov-Dec). See website for hours. See buses $15, $3 bikes or hikers. website for pricing EARTH DAY CROWN HILL CEMETERY Military Park, 601 W. New York 46204 700 W. 38th St. (enter at 34th & Capitol 46208 317-721-6526 earthdayindiana.org 317-925-3800 CrownHill.org [email protected] [email protected] Crown Hill, our nation's third largest cemetery Apr 20, 2019, 11am-4pm. Head downtown to Military (555 acres!) established in 1863. The final resting Park to attend one of the nation's largest Earth Day place of politicians, inventors, poets, artists, famous festivals with over 125 environmental & conservation Hoosiers (Ovid Butler, Calvin Fletcher, James exhibits. Live music, food, special activities for kids. 5K Whitcomb Riley, Booth Tarkington). Walking tours. walk/run. Free pedal & park area. Learn the unique stories of James Whitcomb Riley, Pres. Benjamin Harrison & many more. Music of the EITELJORG MUSEUM OF AMERICAN Night in October. Weekdays 8:30am-5pm INDIANS & WESTERN ART 500 W. Washington St. 46204 CULTURAL TRAIL 317-636-9378 eiteljorg.org 132 W Walnut St. 46204 317-653-1948 The art, history & cultures of the American West & indyculturaltrail.org; indyculturaltrail.org the indigenous people of North America. Special events An 8 mile urban bike & pedestrian path connecting & festivals year round. Check website.