Water Connection Camps
Connect. Paddle. Lead. Enroll Your Teen in the Indy Water Connection Camp!
Water Connection Camps
Indy Water Connection Academy: Connect. Paddle. Learn. Lead.
Water Connection Academy is a five-day (9/14-9/18) after-school outdoor education experience designed to connect young people (ages 13-17) with the White River through paddlesports, environmental education, leadership, and hands-on learning.
This is not a traditional summer camp. It is a small, immersive experience that gives participants the opportunity to spend five consecutive afternoons on and around the river—building confidence, trying different types of watercraft, learning from local experts, and developing a deeper connection to the water and their community.
No previous paddling experience is required.
Current River Conditions
North Route
FOWR’s Water Connection Camp’s route is from a private access site at 116th street to Oliver’s Woods Nature Preserve in Indianapolis. Student Drop off and Pick up is at Oliver’s Woods Nature Preserve. A special thank you to the Central Indiana Land Trust to hosting the Water Connection Camp in 2025.
Central Route
FOWR’s Water Connection Camp’s central route is from Rocky Ripple to the Parks Alliance of Indianapolis. Student Drop off and Pick up is at Oliver’s Woods Nature Preserve. A special thank you to the Parks Alliance of Indianapolis and Frank’s Paddlesports Livery for hosting the Water Connection Camp in 2025.
Employment Opportunities
River Program Specialist ($18/hour)
FOWR’s five (5) River Program Specialists play a key role in supporting the planning and execution of FOWR’s core programs under the direction of the Field Operations Director. This is a seasonal contractor position running from mid-May to mid-September 2025, with a shorter contract option available for students returning to school for the fall 2025 semester.
Start your Outdoor Education career with FOWR!