Each Project Indiana participant selects one of the following activities as an afternoon elective. Each elective will run for the entire three weeks of the program, three afternoons per week. The other two days per week will be filled with time at beautiful area lakes and the opportunity to visit local attractions.

This is a great opportunity to experience all that Bloomington and Indiana University have to offer. Each day will vary, with participants engaging in exciting and enriching cultural and outdoor activities throughout the area. Some activities include exploring Bluespring Caverns, hiking local trails, visits to local museums and cultural institutions, and kayaking on beautiful Lake Monroe.

Improve your tennis game with the help of professional instruction provided by the staff at the Indiana University Tennis Center. Your time will be spent honing your skills and competing with your fellow players and instructors. All skill levels are welcome.

Scuba diving provides an exciting way to get up close and personal with the underwater world. Our course will be taught by professional divers, with the emphasis on safety and technique. Participants will earn their PADI certification and the opportunity for college credit. **$375 additional fee applies.

Home to unique natural and architectural beauty, Bloomington is a great place to improve your digital photography skills.  With the help of our Indiana University photography teacher, our participants will practice around town and in the classroom.

Our professional guitar teacher will teach our participants the basics of guitar playing in a fun and relaxed group setting. No experience necessary. Guitars will be provided.

Our outdoor adventure elective, offered in conjunction with Indiana University’s Outdoor Adventure Department, is geared towards teenagers who want to enjoy an exciting and active outdoor experience.  Learn the fundamentals of activities such as kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and raft-building!  All activities are led by experienced university staff.

Learn your way around the kitchen as our cooking instructor teaches you the fun and fine art of preparing and cooking delicious meals.  No experience is necessary – just bring your appetite!

Here is your chance to take professional golf instruction at a local course with a club pro. Each day will allow time for our pro to teach and analyze each participant’s game. Time on the links will be provided throughout the program. All skill levels welcome.

Gain confidence and control as a writer in our Creative Writing class. Learn the fundamentals of writing short stories, poems, screenplays, and other works of fiction. We’ll cover specific writing elements such as plot, style, tone, theme, and character. This is a great opportunity to let your mind wander and to develop your writing skills!