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 2025 Teddy Bear Camp Registration Form
- Drop-off Dates:
Indianapolis: Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., inside the main level doors: Monday, May 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Tuesday, May 6, 2-5:30 p.m.
Brownsburg: Brownsburg Public Library, 450 S. Jefferson Street, Monday, May 5, 4-7 p.m.
Greenwood: Johnson County Public Library, White River Branch, 220 1664 Library Boulevard, Tuesday, May 6, 3-6 p.m. - Pick-up Dates:
Indianapolis: Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., inside the main level doors, Thursday, May 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Friday, May 16, 2 - 5:30 p.m.
Brownsburg: Brownsburg Public Library, 450 D. Jefferson St., Thursday, May 15, 4-7 p.m.
Greenwood: Johnson County Public Library, White River Branch, 1664 Library Boulevard, Friday, May 16, 3-6 p.m.
We ask that kids not send fragile or priceless stuffed animals to Teddy Bear Camp.
