Culver Summer Schools & Camps Recently Updated

Culver Summer Schools & Camps has been creating memories for children ages 7-17 for 115 years. Located next to Lake Maxinkuckee in northern Indiana, Culver hosts nearly 1,400 children from over 40 states and 35 countries. With over 65 electives on its 1,800-acre campus, activities include horseback riding, US Sailing certification, athletics, arts, academics, nature courses, scouting, and aviation. This mix allows campers to grow in a six-week leadership camp environment.

Culver blends the essence of a traditional summer camp with unique opportunities across its expansive campus, which features a 94-horse equestrian center, a 120-boat sailing fleet, and an aviation school. At Culver, campers are empowered to develop self-confidence and independence while learning the value of self-discipline. They also learn to advocate for themselves, navigate challenges with resilience, and celebrate their achievements, all while growing through diversity.

Our summer experience is technology-free, creating an environment where campers can foster authentic relationships with peers from around the world. This setting allows young people to discover pure joy and the excitement of a summer like no other.

Culver parents have marveled at how their sons and daughters return home with a greater ability to cooperate and interact with others, achieving not only their own goals but also the goals of their community.

Junior Woodcraft Camp (June 11-14, 2025) is a four-day camp that runs as close to the 6-week experience as possible, revealing the fun and excitement of our day-to-day programs at Culver Woodcraft Camp. Junior Woodcrafters follow a similar structure complete with activity rotations, free swim, evening activities and leadership opportunities. Our 4-to-1 ratio provides the safety, leadership, and supervision younger campers deserve from a world-class camp program.

Woodcraft Camp (June 20-August 2, 2025) is a six-week, activity-based camp designed for youth ages 9 to 14. Woodcraft Camp offers more than 80 elective courses and activities that help campers gain independence, develop leadership skills, and increase self-confidence while discovering new interests, making friends, and having fun. Campers live in A-frame cabins with 12 Woodcrafters and a cabin counselor.

Upper Camp (June 20-August 2, 2025) is a six-week leadership development program for youth ages 14 to 17 which utilizes a military organizational structure designed to instill followership, then leadership, throughout three summers. Upper Camp is comprised of the Culver Summer Naval School, Summer School of Horsemanship, Summer School of Aviation, and the Girls School. Boys select one of the following Schools and are enrolled in the respective double-class period courses for the duration of the summer. The Summer School for Girls does not require a specific concentration. All girls are encouraged to sign up for sailing, horsemanship, and/or aviation classes if they'd like! All Upper Camp students follow a schedule with a healthy mix of classes, including a one-period leadership course, activities, intramural competitions, social time, and more.

For a full list of tuition and fees for the Culver Summer Schools & Camps programs, please visit the website at https://www.culver.org/summer/apply-to-camps/tuition-fees. 

Additional information on need-based financial aid and merit-based scholarships is available at https://www.culver.org/summer/apply-to-camps/financial-aid.