Does your child have a curious stuffed animal who loves adventures, new experiences, and making new friends?

If so, make plans to send it to Teddy Bear Camp, May 5-16. Hosted by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology (DHPA), this “camp” is for stuffed animals belonging to children ages 5-12 who live in Marion, Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan, Hendricks, or Boone county.

During camp, DHPA staff take the stuffed animals to a variety of sites to learn about history, architecture, archaeology, and historic preservation. DHPA staff will then post photos of the visits the division’s Facebook page (Facebook.com/INdhpa), and email a digital photo album to parents/guardians along with an Indiana Junior Preservationist certificate.

To participate, complete the registration form and drop it off with your child’s stuffed animal at one of three partner locations at the dates and times below:

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 St., Brownsburg: Monday, May 5, 4–7 p.m.

Johnson County Public Library, White River Branch, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood: Tuesday, May 6, 3–6 p.m.

The program will conclude with owners picking up their stuffed animals at the same drop-off locations at the date and times below:

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 S. Jefferson St., Brownsburg: Thursday, May 15, 4–7 p.m.

Johnson County Public Library, White River Branch, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood: Friday, May 16, 3–6 p.m.

Additional information and the registration form for campers are at on.IN.gov/teddy-bear-camp.

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