Does your child have a curious stuffed animal who loves adventures, new experiences, and making new friends?
If so, make plans to send it to Teddy Bear Camp, May 13 to 24. Hosted by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology (DHPA), this “camp” is for stuffed animals belonging to children ages 5 to 12 who live in Marion, Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan, Hendricks, or Boone counties.
During camp, DHPA staff will take the stuffed animals to a variety of sites to learn about history, architecture, archaeology, and historic preservation. Photos of the visits will be posted to DHPA’s Facebook page, and a digital photo album will be emailed to parents/guardians along with an Indiana Junior Preservationist certificate.
To participate, complete the registration form and drop your child’s stuffed animal at one of three partner locations at the dates and times below.
- Indianapolis: Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., inside the main level doors: Monday, May 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Tuesday, May 14, 2 to 5 p.m.
- Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield, Monday, May 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Mooresville Public Library, 220 W. Harrison St., Mooresville, Tuesday, May 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The program will conclude with owners picking up their stuffed animals at the drop-off locations and times below.
- Indianapolis: Indiana State Museum, inside the main level doors, Thursday, May 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Friday, May 24, 2 to 5 p.m.
- Hancock County Public Library, Thursday, May 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Wednesday, May 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Mooresville Public Library, Friday, May 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Additional information and the registration form for campers can be found at on.IN.gov/preservation-month.