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IAIS Summer Camp - Adaptation and Adventure

Institute for American Indian Studies · $440/week

IAIS Summer Camp offers weekly day camp sessions for children aged 6-12, focusing on Native American culture, history, and outdoor skills at the Institute fo...

▌ Editor's read The IAIS Summer Camp is a day camp for children aged 6-12, held at the Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington, CT. The camp runs weekly sessions from July 8th to August 9th, 2024, with each week having a different theme related to Native American culture and the natural world. Examples include 'Adaptation and Adventure' and 'Native American Games and Sports'. The camp website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The Institute for American Indian Studies has a Google review rating of 4.8 stars based on 155 reviews, with many reviewers praising the educational exhibits and knowledgeable staff. The camp is run by the Institute for American Indian Studies, which is a museum and research center, suggesting an educational focus for the camp program. Social media handles for the museum are @iaismuseum on Instagram and 'iaismuseum' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

IAIS Summer Camp - Adaptation and Adventure fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given language/cultural program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
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Established
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Language/Cultural
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 38 Curtis Rd, Washington, CT 06793, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $375/week for members, $440/week for non-members. $100 deposit required at registration.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about IAIS Summer Camp - Adaptation and Adventure

What ages does IAIS Summer Camp - Adaptation and Adventure accept?
IAIS Summer Camp - Adaptation and Adventure is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does IAIS Summer Camp - Adaptation and Adventure cost?
IAIS Summer Camp - Adaptation and Adventure publishes $440/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are IAIS Summer Camp - Adaptation and Adventure's hours?
IAIS Summer Camp - Adaptation and Adventure runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does IAIS Summer Camp - Adaptation and Adventure provide lunch?
IAIS Summer Camp - Adaptation and Adventure does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does IAIS Summer Camp - Adaptation and Adventure compare to other language/cultural camps in Washington?
IAIS Summer Camp - Adaptation and Adventure is one of 8 language/cultural camps in Washington that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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