The Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology hosts Teddy Bear Camp each May during National Historic Preservation Month. The camp is for all stuffed animals, not just Teddy bears, belonging to children ages 5-12 in Marion, Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan, Hendricks, or Boone counties. The “campers” will visit a variety of places during the event to "learn" about history, architecture, archaeology, and historic preservation. Photos of camp adventures will be posted to DHPA’s Facebook page throughout camp. At the end of camp, stuffed animals and their owners become official "Junior Indiana Preservationists" and receive a certificate. Additionally, digital photo albums of the stuffies' adventures will be emailed to parents/guardians after camp.
To participate:
- Fill out the 2024 Teddy Bear Camp Registration Form
- Drop-off Dates:
Indianapolis: Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., inside the main level doors: Monday, May 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Tuesday, May 14, 2-5 p.m.
Greenfield: Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Monday, May 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Mooresville: Mooresville Public Library, 220 West Harrison Street, Tuesday, May 14, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. - Pick-up Dates:
Indianapolis: Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., inside the main level doors, Thursday, May 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Friday, May 24, 2-5 p.m.
Greenfield: Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Thursday, May 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Wednesday, May 29, 6:30-8 p.m.
Mooresville: Mooresville Public Library, 220 West Harrison Street, Friday, May 24, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
We ask that kids not send fragile or priceless stuffed animals to Teddy Bear Camp.
