Brackets for Good will enable us to increase our capacity to deliver exceptional recreational and social programs that meet the needs of our diverse community. One particular program we want to focus on is the Indy Parks day camps which serve over 3,500 campers in 11 parks. A $25 donation sends 1 kid to camp for 1 day. Your gift could help us win $10,000 and provide scholarships for 400 kids to participate in camp this summer! Indy Parks’ Summer Day camps provide opportunities for kids ages 4 - 18 to engage in positive learning experiences, physical activity, and new adventures. Programs like these create a lasting impact on the lives of thousands of youth, families, and individuals in our community.

Monica is a single mom with three boys, one of which has physical and developmental disabilities. She is currently working full time and attending school to become a nurse. The mom manages the busy schedules of all the boys in addition to caring for the special needs of her son. The additional therapy and specialized wheel chair that has to be replaced every few years as he continues to grow, creates a financial burden on the family. As a result of the scholarship program at Indy Parks, all three boys have been attending the Indy Parks Day Camps since the boys each turned 6. All three boys receive a full scholarship for 7 weeks of camp. The camp provides the children a safe, nurturing place to go while the mother can work and attend school. Two of Monica’s boys attend a traditional camp and her son with special needs attends our Camp GATHER for children with physical and developmental disabilities. Although the mother was nervous to send the boys the first year; she has since r

There are many opportunities to volunteer within Indy Parks and Recreation. Volunteer experiences can vary from assisting with the summer food program, leading activities at a day camp, helping with homework at the after school program, painting picnic tables, moving mulch or working one of the many special events. For additional volunteer opportunities, please call 327-PARK.

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A $25 donation sends 1 kid to camp for 1 day… your gift could help us win $10,000 and provide scholarships for 400 kids to participate in camp this summer! Indy Parks’ Summer Day camps provide opportunities for kids ages 4 - 18 to engage in positive learning experiences, physical activity, and new adventures.