INDIANA – 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 8–19. Hosted by the DNR Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology (DHPA), this “camp” is for stuffed animals belonging to children ages 5–12 who live in Marion, Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan, Hendricks, or Boone counties.
During Teddy Bear 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 (Facebook.com/INdhpa), 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 Street, inside the main level doors: Monday, May 8, 9 a.m.– noon and Tuesday, May 9, 1–4 p.m.
- Shelbyville: Shelby County Porter Visitors Center, 501 North Harrison Street, Monday, May 8, noon – 3 p.m.
- Zionsville: Sullivan Munce Cultural Center, 225 West Hawthorne Street, Tuesday, May 9, 11 a.m. – 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, 650 W. Washington Street, inside the main level doors, Thursday, May 18, 9 a.m. – noon and Friday, May 19, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Shelbyville: Shelby County Porter Visitors Center, 501 North Harrison Street Thursday, May 18, noon–3 p.m.
- Zionsville: SullivanMunce Cultural Center, 225 West Hawthorne Street, Friday, May 19, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Additional information and the registration form for campers are at: on.IN.gov/preservation-month.
