Important News
We are happy to announce that PALS will be back for Summer 2025! Camp will run from June 18th-July 18th. Enrollment will begin April 1st at 8 am (est) through April 13th at 5 pm (est). Information will be distributed through LSC, TSC, and WL school corporations. Camp will consist of 200 campers, ages 8-12 only. Keep an eye out for enrollment information through your local school corporation.
Holly Weber will continue as director of PALS. Holly has been director since PALS reopened in 2023. She is a Purdue University graduate and has worked for PALS as an art instructor and a camp manager since 2011. She has always been an advocate for youth and cherishes the community that has become her home. Holly is excited for another great year and help create lifelong memories for kids in our community.
For questions or concerns about camp, please contact camp director at purduepals@gmail.com
Giving local kids a summertime experience with lifetime benefits
PALS is a free summer camp for 200 children ages 8-12 whose family incomes are at or below federal poverty guidelines. The camp is structured around four character pillars: respect, responsibility, caring, and courage. Curriculum activities include STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), financial literacy, dance, art, judo, nutrition, career development, service learning, soccer, and select special events. Campers receive breakfast and lunch and are bused by Lafayette School Corporation, Tippecanoe School Corporation and West Lafayette School Corporation.
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