School sites
Indianapolis schools (district, private, charter, and innovation) may apply to become an Indy Summer Learning Lab site.
School sites may choose to only serve students who are currently enrolled at their school or serve students from any school.
Interested in being a site? Fill out the application below.
Community-based sites like churches, community centers, daycares, or similar locations can apply at the Community Site page.
Interested? Watch the info session below.
ISLL School Site Application
The application for Indy Summer Learning Lab school sites is OPEN. Please contact program@indysummerlearninglabs.com for questions.
2026 Program Dates
Pre-programing teacher training: coming soon
Five-week program: June 15 to July 17, 2026
School Site Requirements
To be an Indy Summer Learning Lab site, schools must adhere to the following requirements. ISLL sites will receive financial, technical, and logistical support from The Mind Trust, staff to carry out programming.
The Mind Trust does not employ individuals at any program site locations, and its funding support does not create an employment relationship between the Mind Trust and a site location’s employees, contractors, interns, or volunteers. The Mind Trust also does not contract with vendors at any site location; any agreements are between vendors and the individual sites.
For questions about site requirements, please email us.
More information
Can high schools serve as school sites for lower-grade programming?
Yes. However, the use of high schools may likely be limited to serving middle school students rather than younger elementary students.
Would it be possible for another school leader & team to lead the work if we open our doors?
Yes. We are looking for space to ensure every child who wants to participate in Indy Summer Learning Labs can.
Will a budget need to be submitted with the application?
Yes. Each site will be required to submit a comprehensive budget that thoroughly outlines all expenses, including staffing, planning, capacity, enrichment activities, transportation, meals, and other relevant costs.
What are the next action steps for schools?
The application will open for 2025 soon. Schools will submit a complete application for review. Once the application has been reviewed, the ISLL team will reach out to schedule next steps in the coming weeks.