The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Youth Programs

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Youth Programs includes Homeschool at The Children’s Museum, the Museum Apprentice Program, StarPoint Summer Camp, Early Childhood, and Field Trips. Homeschool at The Children’s Museum is best suited for children ages 6–10, with 90-minute in-person sessions offered on the 2nd or 3rd Thursday of each month from August through May at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; youth must be accompanied by a registered adult, and adults are free but must be registered. The Museum Apprentice Program is for ages 13–18, and StarPoint Summer Camp is a four-week summer camp for youth rising into Grades 1–6.

Programs

• Homeschool at The Children's Museum — Best suited for children ages 6–10; all ages are welcome with adult support. · 2nd or 3rd Thursday of each month from August through May at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. · $16.50–$21 · Programs are in person; adults are free but must be registered; youth must be accompanied by a registered adult for the duration of the program; sessions are 90 minutes long.
• Museum Apprentice Program — Ages 13–18 · An exclusive skill-building program for teens.
• StarPoint Summer Camp — Youth rising into Grades 1–6 · A four-week summer camp for neighborhood youth.
• Early Childhood — Educational opportunities for young children.
• Field Trips — Discounted admission for students and teachers; homeschool groups that have at least 20 people will receive the school rate.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Price range: $16.50–$21
• General schedule: Programs take place on the 2nd or 3rd Thursday of each month from August through May and are offered in person at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• Facility hours: Open today 10 am–5 pm

About the provider

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ignite joy, wonder, and curiosity by creating powerful learning experiences for children and adults. Program fees for Homeschool at The Children’s Museum include all materials needed for the activities, plus an instruction packet and accompanying handouts.

• First Thursday Nights — First Thursday of every month, 4–8 p.m. · $6 per day · Reduced admission.
• Access Pass — $5 per day · Reduced admission to Indiana cultural attractions for qualifying families.
• Foster Family Program — Complimentary memberships for Indiana foster families.
• Neighborhood Club — Complimentary memberships for Mid-North residents.
• Mid-North Promise Program — Education and career resources for Mid-North families.

Programs are designed to support state and national academic standards. Designed by expert museum educators. Each activity offers adaptations along with content extensions and compressions to suit a variety of learning levels. Program fees include all the materials needed to complete the activities as well as an instruction packet and accompanying handouts. Does not include nonmember museum admission. All program participants and adults must register to ensure proper capacity and supplies. Youth must be accompanied by a registered adult for the duration of the program.

Last updated September 4, 2026.