DNR to hold fifth annual ‘Teddy Bear Camp’ for stuffed animals

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 5 to 16. 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 take the stuffed animals to a variety of sites to learn about history, architecture, archaeology, and historic preservation. DHPA staff will then post photos of the visits the division’s Facebook page and email a digital photo album to parents/guardians along with an Indiana Junior Preservationist certificate.

To participate, complete the registration form and drop it off with your child’s stuffed animal at the Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., inside the main level doors, on Monday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Tuesday, May 6 from 2 to 5:30 p.m.

The program will conclude with owners picking up their stuffed animals at the same drop-off locations on Thursday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Friday, May 16 from 2 to 5:30 p.m.

Additional information and the registration form for campers are available at on.IN.gov/teddy-bear-camp.