Camp Mariposa-Indianapolis:
Aaron's Place
A place where kids transform


about the camp
See all photos from Camp Mariposa-Indianapolis 2021
2022 CAMP DATES
Indianapolis, IN
Bloomfield, IN
ODL understands that every family is different in many different ways. While the camp experience is provided at no-cost to participate, we understand that not everyone is in a position to be able to allocate resources toward supplies that might be perceived as necessary for camp.
We do not want there to be any barriers for children to participate, so to ensure this is an inclusive experience for everyone, we are able to provide any supplies needed for an enjoyable camp experience. We provide meals and snacks, sleeping bags, bug spray, hand sanitizer, shower supplies (including towels, shampoo and shower shoes), workbooks, pens, journals, etc. We understand that packing enough clothes for a weekend away from home can be challenging or cause anxiety. We can provide clothing for those that make this request. All requests for clothing are kept confidential. If you have any concerns about barriers to participating, please reach out to our staff so we can navigate solutions.
We are able to do this because of the support and generosity of our staff, our community, and our donors.
- Camp is held 6 times a year, Friday through Sunday.
- During the other months of the year, thecampers are invited to participate in family and/or caregiver activities.
- All of the program activities are free of charge.
- Transportation available upon request.
- We still have room for more campers, please share this program with a family that can benefit!
2022 CAMP MARIPOSA SPONSORS






For a full list of volunteers, donors, and supporters who made the 2021 camp experience possible,
read our Blog post Camp Mariposa — Indianapolis: Simply Serendipitous.
2022 CAMP MARIPOSA SPONSORS







For a full list of volunteers, donors, and supporters who made the 2021 camp experience possible,
read our Blog post Camp Mariposa — Indianapolis: Simply Serendipitous.
Camp Mariposa Helps Youth:
- Reduce feelings of isolation and guilt
- Connect with friends facing similar situations
- Learn that addiction is a disease and not their fault
- Build confidence
- Learn critical life skills to help manage feelings and practice self-care
Interested in becoming a mentor?
Mentors are an essential piece in making our camp successful. If you’re caring, compassionate and want to proactively help the youth in your community, we invite you to join us at Aaron’s Place. We’ll provide the necessary training and tools to help make your contribution as meaningful as possible.
We require a one year commitment from our trained adult mentors to ensure that a solid foundation of trust, support, and awareness is built around the topic of substance use disorder.

REGISTRATION
To register your camper or to become a mentor, please fill out an application by clicking the respective button below.
All applications and any questions about this program should be addressed to:
Nicki Cochran
Camp Mariposa Director
Nicki@overdoselifeline.org
844-554-3354 ext. 9