2015 Camp Guide: 45 camps for your kids to enjoy

Growing up, we were aspiring gamers. Golfers. Ninjas. And fashion designers, rock stars and veterinarians.

Back then, though, our summer camp options were limited to crafts, swimming and, after our camp counselors were asleep, pretending to run from serial killers in hockey masks.

Today, there's 3D design and printing camp, go-kart racing camp and dystopian theater-in-the-woods camp ... what?

Obviously, we missed out. So, to make up for that, 15 of us on The Star's staff channeled our inner child, and picked camps — offered this summer in Indiana — that we would have enjoyed while growing up.

Kids these days — they really don't know how easy they have it. At least as far as summer camps go.

LESLIE BAILEY, THE ADVENTURESS

Play and Learning Camp: Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, (317) 923-1331, imamuseum.org.

• When: Four-day sessions (half or full day), June 15-July 24.

• Ages: 4-5.

• Cost: $85 members, $105 public.

Engage your little ones in a big way at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, where camps are available for the first time for 4-year-olds . Choose from a variety of four-day sessions like "A Messy Musical Masterpiece" and "A Pirate Meets a Princess," offering art activities, gallery art hunts, stories, themed games and outdoor adventures.

Paws & Claws Club, Humane Society of Indianapolis: 7929 Michigan Road, (317) 872-5650, indyhumane.org.

• When: Weeklong day camps from June 1 to July 24. (One session per camper only.)

• Ages: 10-15.

• Cost: $200.

Students can have fun while working with homeless animals at the Human Society of Indianapolis. Activities include socializing animals and cleaning their living space, as well as dog training and arts and crafts.

Indiana Fashion Runway Camp: Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., (317) 232-1637, indianamuseum.org.

• When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1-5.

• Ages: 10-14.

• Cost: $185 for members, $210 for non-members.

Somewhere between my dreams of becoming a marine biologist and a grocery store cashier, I thought I might like to become a fashion designer. At this camp, children will create their own designs, learn how to make a pattern and construct a garment, and tour the museum's clothing and costumes.

MICHELLE PEMBERTON, MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST

Indianapolis Art Center Photography Exploration camp: 820 E. 67th St., indplsartcenter.org/camps.

• When: 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. June 29-July 3.

• Ages: 8-11.

• Cost: $204 for members, $240 non-members.

Go beyond Instagram, and explore the world of film and digital photography, along with basic camera operations and image processing.

Indianapolis Art Center Graffiti Art camp: 820 E. 67th St.

• When: 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. June 22-26 and July 20-24.

• Ages: 11-14.

• Cost: $152.15 for members, $179 non-members.

Campers can create their own style of graffiti while learning the history and key techniques of this street-born art form. Students will produce their own mini-mural.

Herron School of Art: Camp Kinetics: 735 W. New York St., herron.iupui.edu/community-learning/youth-art-camp/camps.

• When: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 13-17.

• Ages: Camps for ages 6-11, 11-14, and 14-18.

• Cost: $300 per week.

It's all about "movement" — making objects, using motors and gears, and learning the 3D printing process to create kinetic sculptures in Herron's technology labs.

JUSTIN L. MACK, BREAKING NEWS REPORTER

Martial Arts Camp: 2456 Lake Circle Drive, atafamily.com.

• When: May 26-Aug. 14.

• Ages: 3 and up.

• Cost: $29 to register, includes two camp T-shirts. $799 for one session, $1,299 for two sessions or $199 for one week.

Ninja camp! OK, that's not really the case, but I can't imagine my mom and dad saying more than that to sell me on spending some time at Martial Arts Camp in the summer. The program mixes karate and weapons training with summing, games, crafts and daily field trips. All skill levels are welcome.

Young Actors Theatre: Athenaeum Theatre, 401 E. Michigan St., yatkids.org.

• When: June 15-19.

• Ages: Grades 3-7.

• Cost: $275.

Young Justin was a bit of a ham who didn't shy away from the spotlight and loved to entertain, so Young Actors Theater seems like a natural fit. During the program, students learn to build confidence, creativity and discipline through theater. At the end of the session, students put on a play for family and friends.

The Biz Academy of Musical Theatre: One-week camp at Danville Friends Church, 45 N. County Road 200 East, Danville. Two-week camps at The Biz Academy of Music Theater, 5201 U.S. 36, Avon, thebiz-academy.com.

• When: 8-12; June 15-26; July 6-17. The one-week camp is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Two-week camps are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

• Ages: 6-18.

• Cost: One-week camp, $150; two-week camps, $350.

All the excitement of the theater with a heavy dose of vocal instruction to nurture budding singers, like myself, and future Broadway stars alike. Participating students will cover acting, singing and dancing. The two-week camps will end with live performances at Harmony Baptist Church. By the way, that whole budding singer thing derailed once young Justin's voice changed. Tragic, really.

ERIC DICK, FEATURES AND BREAKING NEWS EDITOR

Freewheelin' Community Bikes Earn-A-Bike: 3355 N. Central Ave., (317) 926-5440, freewheelinbikes.org.

• When: June 2-July 25 (other sessions available, too).

• Ages: 10-18.

• Cost: $25 per session (eight sessions total).

Learning how to ride a bike is the easy part of bike riding. Learning how to take care of your bike is another matter, a lesson I wish I would have learned years ago. You learn the basics of bike mechanics, tool use and bike maintenance. Advanced classes teach about brakes, bearings and gears. Here's the best part, though: Kids get to choose a bike from the store's stock to restore, and when they are finished, they get to take the bike home.

Dunes Adventure Camp: Dunes Learning Center, 700 Howe Road, Chesterton, (219) 395-9555, duneslearningcenter.org.

• When: Overnight, June 29-July 3.

• Ages: 14-17.

• Cost: $375.

Welcome to the fun of the big water. This is five days and four nights amid the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The days are filled with activities such as kayaking and hiking, and the nights are filled with campfires and camp-outs. Lakes don't get much bigger than Lake Michigan. Big fun.

Nike Golf Camp at Purgatory Golf Club: 12160 E. 216th St., Noblesville, (800) NIKE-CAMP, ussportscamps.com.

• When: Half-day or full-day programs, June 15-18.

• Ages: 7-18.

• Cost: $245 half-day program, $450 full day.

Vince Lazar, DePauw University's head men's and women's golf coach, will help young golfers sharpen their fundamentals and teach strategy and etiquette. Junior golfers of all ability levels are welcome. The half-day sessions focus on the practice range while the full day finishes with a round on the course.

FRANK ESPICH, MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST

Indiana State Police Summer Youth Camps Program: Various college campuses statewide, trooper.org, (800)-671-9851.

• When: Weeklong overnight camps throughout summer.

• Ages: Fifth through 12th grades.

• Cost: $135-$250.

Kids aspiring to careers in law enforcement and criminal justice can get an up-close, behind-the-scenes look at the work of professionals in the field. They also get to enjoy physical activity and recreation.

Jameson Camp: 2001 Bridgeport Road, jamesoncamp.org, (317) 241-2661.

• When: Weekly overnight and two-day camps offered June 7-Aug. 2.

• Ages: 7-17.

• Cost: Starts at $80 (sliding-fee scale).

This old school-style residential camp focuses on character development and fun activities such as art, sports, fishing, outdoor education and culinary arts. Jameson counselors are trained to serve children with minor social and/or emotional challenges; they aim to help children discover their gifts and abilities.

Summer Percussion Academy & Workshop: Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, 1201 E. Third St., Bloomington, music.indiana.edu/precollege/summer/percussion/index.shtml.

• When: Overnight, July 12-18, plus "grand finale" concerts.

• Ages: Seventh through 12 grades; adult sessions (18 and older) available.

• Cost: $70 non-refundable application fee, $715 tuition, $465 room and board.

This intensive six-day event is offered to talented percussionists. Sessions teach audition techniques (for college and professional), sight reading, orchestral timpani and percussion, marimba, drum set, accessories, plus career development. Applicants in grades seven through 12 are invited to apply for the Pre-College Session.

CARA ANTHONY, FEATURES REPORTER

Summer Academy, 100 Black Men of Indianapolis:100blackmenindy.org/programs/summer-academy.

• When: Day camps June 15-July 24.

• Ages: Kindergarten through eighth grade.

• Cost: $175 for seven weeks.

Too bad adults aren't invited to this summer camp where financial literacy classes are actually fun. Health awareness talks, performing arts and swimming will also keep campers busy while they learn life skills from 100 Black Men of Indianapolis. The organization is dedicated to youth development.

Flamenco and Latin Dance Camp: International School of Indiana, 4330 N. Michigan Road, isind.org/campus-life/2015-summer-camps.aspx.

• When: 9 a.m. to noon June 22-26.

• Ages: Sixth through eighth grade.

• Cost: $150 for a three day course.

It's like the live version of Fox's hit series "So You Think You Can Dance." Campers will learn Flamenco dancing during the three-day course that ends with a student performance. No experience (that would be me) necessary.

Spanish Immersion, Park Tudor School: 7200 N. College Ave., parktudor.org/summer, (317) 415-2898.

• When: Weekly programs June 8 to July 3.

• Ages: Kindergarten through fifth grade.

• Cost: $375 per week. Minimum 2 weeks required; 15 percent off if you register for four.

I studied Spanish for four years, even though my high school only required two. Every class introduced me to a new element of Spanish culture, an experience I will never forget. Students at this camp not only learn new words, but they'll be exposed to a rich heritage. Impresionante!

CHANNING KING, ONLINE PRODUCER

iD Tech Camps at Butler University: idtech.com/locations/indiana-summer-camps/indianapolis/id-tech-butler-university.

• When: Five-day camps running Monday-Friday, June 8-July 17.

• Ages: 7-17.

• Cost: $829-$909, depending on course.

Everyone wants to be the next Notch (the creator of "Minecraft"), so why not give your kids a leg up? Courses cover a variety of topics, from basic 3D game design using "Minecraft" to C++ programming and Java coding to RPG design.

Nike Tennis Camp at Butler University: ussportscamps.com.

• When: July 6-10 (all skills + high school); July 20-24 (all skills).

• Ages: 13-18 (overnight and day), 7-18 (day).

• Cost: $425-$765.

With daily instruction from Butler tennis coaches Tayo Bailey and Parker Ross, kids can improve their game. A guaranteed ratio of six students per instructor will ensure personal attention.

Dune Discovery Camp, 700 Howe Road, Chesterton: duneslearningcenter.org/summer-camp.

• When: June 22-26, July 20-24, Aug. 3-7.

• Ages: 9-13.

• Cost: $375.

Nature is a cruel mistress, but it also has some pretty stuff. Kids can explore the wildlife and environments around the camp, including the rivers and dunes.

MAUREEN GILMER, GIVE-BACK REPORTER

Howdy Hooves Horse Camp at Saddle Up Stables: 833 N. County Road 200 E., Danville, howdyhooves.com.

• When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29-July 3.

• Ages: 8-13.

• Cost: $250.

I couldn't find a cowboy camp in Indiana, so the next best thing in my mind was horse camp. Kids will love saddling up and learning to ride. But that's not all. They'll learn to groom their horse daily, they'll do crafts, and there will be a cookout and riding show every Friday for campers and their families.

CYO Camp Rancho Framasa: 2230 N. Clay Rick Road, Nashville, Ind., campranchoframasa.org.

• When: June 7-July 31 (weeklong day and residential camp Sunday through Friday).

• Ages: 7-19 (includes special-needs camps).

• Cost: $155-$450.

I spent a few weeks at Rancho Framasa as a kid. I remember drinking "bug juice" (Kool-Aid, I think), swimming, riding horses, doing crafts and singing "Kumbaya" around the campfire. There's also archery, canoeing, outdoor cooking and fire-building in the peaceful 297-acre camp in Brown County.

Indianapolis Children's Choir Choral Festival camp: Lilly Hall at Butler University, 4600 Sunset Ave., icchoir.org/choirs-programs/summercamp.

• When: June 15-19, July 20-24.

• Ages: 8-14.

• Cost: $175.

Singing along to the radio is fine, but kids who want to do more can learn songs from a variety of cultures during this day camp. Games help develop rhythm, music reading and harmonic skills. At the end of the week, campers perform in a public concert with the Indianapolis Children's Choir.

MICHELLE KWAJAFA, DIGITAL AND PRINT PRODUCER

3D Design and Printing: multiple locations, www.1stmakerspace.com.

• When: Five-day camps throughout the summer.

• Ages: Third through 12th grade.

• Cost: $179-$199.

The closest thing to a 3D printing camp I had as a kid was spending a day with bakeable clay. This camp is designed to inspire the next generation of thinkers, artists, and innovators ... and it makes me wish I was a kid all over again. Children will learn a variety of software and design techniques, and will be able to create a 3D printed object of their choice. I mean, how cool is that?

FIRSTEP Summer Robotics Camp: Developer Town, 5255 Winthrop Ave., firstepcamp.com.

• When: Half-day camps July 14-18 and full-day camps June 16-20 and 23-27.

• Ages: First through eighth grade.

• Cost: $150 for half-day camps, $300 for full-day camps.

Children can learn programming skills while building Lego Robots, create rockets in Engineering 101, or create a VEX robot and participate in a robot challenge. Building robots not only sounds fun, but this camp will educate and inspire kids to take on the challenges of innovation in the digital age.

Children's Museum StarPoint Camp: 3000 N . Meridian St., childrensmuseum.org/about/community-initiatives/starpoint-summer-camp.

• When: Four one-week sessions in June and July.

• Ages: 6-12.

• Cost: $15 per week for Museum Neighborhood Club and Access Pass, $40 per week for the public.

This affordable and educational summer camp allows children to fully experience the museum collection, Paleo Prep Lab, SpaceQuest Planetarium, and Lilly Theater. Campers will also visit SciencePort and InfoZone, go on field trips, attend visits with local artists and experts, and work with computer technologies.

JENNIFER MORLAN, QUALITY OF LIFE EDITOR

YMCA Rocketry Camp: Baxter YMCA, 7900 E. Shelby St., indymca.org.

• When: 9 a.m. to 4 a.m., with child care available from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 8-12, July 6-10.

• Ages: 12-15 and 9-11.

• Cost: $181 for members, $197 for the public.

I've long been fascinated with early U.S. space efforts and rocketry. At this Y camp, I'd be able to learn the mechanics behind these missiles and even learn how to build my own rocket. Blast off to fun!

Outdoor Adventure: Indy Parks Department — Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Road, indy.gov/eGov/City/DPR/Pages/Camps.aspx.

• When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, overnight Thursday to Friday, July 6-10.

• Ages: 12-15.

• Cost: $200.

This camp looks like all sorts of fun. Campers will go hiking, mountain biking and rafting on the White River. Plus there is an overnight trip to Bradford Woods near Martinsville where campers will sleep in cabins.

Campability, Easter Seals Crossroads, Hilltop Developmental Preschool, 1915 E. 86th St., eastersealscrossroads.org/campability.

• When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with before and after care available. June 15-25, June 29-July 9 and July 13-23.

• Ages: 4-10.

• Cost: $300 with need-based scholarships available.

All children deserve the chance to enjoy summer fun, but traditional camps are not always an option for kids with special needs. This camp's activities have been designed by physical, occupational and speech therapists so kids can have fun in a safe, nurturing environment. Activities include theme days, field trips and guest visitors.

DAVID LINDQUIST, MUSIC/POP CULTURE REPORTER

Indy Eleven Soccer Camps: various sites, (317) 685-1100, indyeleven.com.

• When: Weekly camps, 9 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays, June 8-Aug. 6.

• Ages: 6-14.

• Cost: $135.

The beautiful game is more popular than ever in Indianapolis, thanks to the NASL's Indy Eleven. Youngsters acquire first-person instruction from the team's players and coaches at weekly camps scheduled in the city and points west (Lizton), north (Carmel) and east (Greenfield). Attendees will receive a ticket to a 2015 Indy Eleven game.

Art Survivor at Indianapolis Museum of Art: 4000 Michigan Road, (317) 923-1331, imamuseum.org.

• When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 6-10.

• Ages: 11-13.

• Cost: $170 for IMA members, $210 for non-members.

No tropical island, but the IMA's Art Survivor brings reality-TV traditions to the summer camp experience. Attendees will be assigned to tribes that execute tasks such as preparing a shelter, creating drinking cups from clay or building a mock fishing boat. The week wraps up with a "tribal council" arts critique.

ComedySportz Middle School and High School Summer Camps: 721 Massachusetts Ave., (317) 951-8499, indycomedysportz.com.

• When: 1 to 5 p.m. June 22-26 for middle school camp; July 13-17 for high school camp.

• Ages: Grades six through eight for middle school camp, grades nine through 12 for high school camp.

• Cost: $199.

Anyone with dreams of appearing on the "Saturday Night Live" 60th anniversary special should consider a ComedySportz Indianapolis camp. When current "SNL" cast member Sasheer Zamata was a student at Pike High School, she attended a weekend workshop at CSz. The five-day camps focus on the basics of improvised comedy.

WEI-HUAN CHEN, ARTS REPORTER

Indiana University Bloomington Summer Music Clinic: 1201 E. 3rd St., Bloomington, music.indiana.edu/precollege/summer/music-clinic.

• When: June 14-20. (overnight camp). Finale concert is 1 to 3:30 p.m. on June 20.

• Ages: Eighth through 12th grade.

• Cost: $575, plus $75 registration fee.

One day, at band camp, I fell in love with the arts. Cheesy? Sure. Clichéd? Maybe. No matter. In fact, it was at a high school jazz camp, taught by a member of Indiana University Bloomington's jazz faculty, where I became the arts freak I still am today. If you're a serious about music, consider this admired summer camp.

Electric Go Kart Summer Camp: 1733 Northside Blvd., South Bend, purdue.edu/southbend.

• When: July 9, 10 and 12 (Session 1); July 16, 17 and 19 (Session 2); July 23, 24, and 26 (Session 3). Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays.

• Ages: Ninth through 12th grade.

• Cost: $50 for three-day session.

Yes, a little random for the arts guy, but I grew up near a go-kart racetrack in South Carolina, where my friends and I would brave the blistering summer heat to live out our Mario Kart fantasies. At this camp, you'll get your go on at the racetrack, but you'll also learn about the safety, history, dynamics and technology of go-karting. Speaking of safety — leave those banana peels at home.

Camp Noise at Herron School of Art and Design: 735 W. New York St., herron.iupui.edu/community-learning.

• When: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 6-10.

• Ages: 6-11 ("Tunes to 'tunes'"); 11-14 ("Big Bang Art"); 14-18 ("Sound Art and Design.")

• Cost: $300.

A wonderful counterpoint to Bloomington's conservatory culture is Herron's Camp Noise, which makes you think about music in its most basic form — noise with an idea. It's a concept that drove both Sonic Youth and John Cage to create music that pushed boundaries. Here, you get to play with the noise around you and create sound experiments within analog, digital and performance spaces.

AMANDA KINGSBURY, QUALITY OF LIFE TEAM EDITOR

Girls Rock! Indy: IUPUI ICTC building, 535 W. Michigan St., girlsrockindy.org.

• When: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 6-10 (showcase July 11) or July 13-17 (showcase July 18).

• Ages: 8-16.

• Cost: $250; financial help available.

This camp is a miracle. I know, because my 8-year-old daughter — hair dyed blue — hit the drums without fear in front of an audience of hundreds at last year's showcase. In five days, local women volunteers help small groups of girls form a band, write a song and learn the vocals/instruments to perform it. Campers also learn about the history of women in music and meet local musicians. Word has it a camp for grown-up girls is in the works. Sign me up.

Indianapolis Sailing Club camp: 11325 Fall Creek Road, indianapolissailing.org.

• When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 8-12; June 15-19 (veterans only); July 6-10; July 13-17 (veterans); July 20-24; July 27-31 (ages 10-17 only).

• Ages: 8-16.

• Cost: $350 non-members, $200 members.

After reading an article about how more women are learning to be skippers at this relaxed, friendly sailing club on Geist, I signed up my daughter for beginners' camp. And then I got jealous and signed myself up for a couple of private lessons. Now, I just need to start saving for that Star.

The Experiment — Teenz Sleepaway Camp: Camp Pine Creek, 2218 E. 700 N. Pine Village, Ind., yatkids.org/summer.

• When: Overnight, July 26-Aug. 1.

• Ages: Grades 8-12.

• Cost: $850.

High school is pretty much the definition of dystopia, so a camp like this should immediately get teens' attention. Not only do campers create their own apocalyptic society, but they turn it into a theatrical performance — in the woods — for others to see. They'll do so under the guidance of counselors from Young Actors Theatre, which produces some of the state's most inno-vative theater. Mainstream happiness is part of the week, too — zip-lining, hiking, tubing, even cooking hot dogs over a fire.

WILL HIGGINS, "FINDING INDIANA" FEATURE WRITER

YMCA overnight camp: Flat Rock River YMCA Camp, 6981 W. County Road 650 North, St. Paul, Ind. (about an hour's drive from Indianapolis), flatrockymca.org/programs_resident.cfm.

• When: June 7-Aug. 8.

• Ages: 7-17.

• Cost: Week-long sessions (ages 7-17) $630 ($600 for YMCA members); half-week sessions (ages 7-9) $511 ($481 for YMCA members).

This is a general camp in the old-fashioned sense, in that it offers a variety of activities (instead of just, say, soccer, or basketball). There's archery, canoeing, fishing, riflery, rock climbing, swimming in a pool or an old quarry, and horseback riding. During the final week, Aug. 2-8, campers ages 12-17 can learn scuba.

Culver Summer Schools and Camps: 1300 Academy Road, Culver, culver.org/summer.

• When: Woodcraft Camp (ages 9-14) June 21-July 31; Upper Camp (ages 14-17) June 21-July 31; Junior Woodcraft (ages 7-9) June 7-11.

• Ages: 7-17.

• Cost: $850 (five days) to $6,200 (six weeks). (Financial aid available, both need-based and merit-based).It's on the shore of a really pretty Indiana lake, and the skills that can be learned there can contribute greatly to one's future happiness. Sailing, for example: Culver has a huge fleet of small sailboats and hires counselors to teach kids this lifelong sport. The camp is sort of military-ish (on Saturday evenings campers do a "Garrison Parade," all 1,350 of them), but not over-the-top.

Eagle Creek Park's Strive to Survive II: Earth Discovery Center, Eagle Creek Park, 5901 Delong Road, (317) 327-7148, indy.gov/camps.

• When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 20-24.

• Ages: 10-12

• Cost: $125.

This isn't Outward Bound, but it's a start. Campers will learn basic outdoor survival skills: How to put up a tent, catch a fish, use a compass and paddle a canoe. They'll hike, and learn about which things that grow in the wild are edible. Daniel Boone stuff.

VIC RYCKAERT, SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY REPORTER

Franklin College's Kids on Campus: 101 Branigin Blvd., Franklin, franklincollege.edu.

• When: June 22-26.

• Ages: Seventh and eighth grade.

• Cost: $129 (three classes) to $199 (six classes).

Franklin College's Kids on Campus keeps young minds churning over the summer. Campers choose activities in the same way college students register for classes. Fun class topics include Munching through Math, Bubble-ology and Karate.

UIndy Young Writers Workshop: 1400 E. Hanna Ave., uindy.edu/cas/english/writing-camp.

• When: June 22-26 (day or residential).

• Ages: Grades 11-12.

• Cost: $175 for commuters, $310 including room and board.

High school juniors and seniors hone their writing craft under the guidance of UIndy professors at this week-long camp. Students write their own fiction or poetry, exchange ideas with their peers and get tips from authors.

Crime Scene Indiana State Museum Camp: 650 W. Washington St., (317) 232-1637, indianamuseum.org/events/details/id/2383.

• When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 22-26.

• Ages: 10-13.

• Cost: $125 for museum members, $150 for non-members. Crime scene campers will investigate the theft of valuable art found missing from the Indiana State Museum's collection. Young Sherlocks will search for clues, collect evidence, lift fingerprints and analyze crime scenes. They'll also meet real forensic experts and learn the science behind the techniques. The skills of deduction are valuable tools for anyone to learn at an early age.