Most Indiana children who need summer programs still can’t access them, new report finds

By: Casey Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: May 21, 2026

Words: 947

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Nearly a quarter-million Indiana children whose parents want them enrolled in summer programs are going without, according to a new national survey.

Researchers said costs continue to be the biggest barrier for families seeking summer care and learning opportunities.

The Summer Struggle for Indiana Families report released Tuesday found that parents of 424,740 Indiana children want access to summer programs, but only 175,163 children are enrolled. Researchers estimated that roughly three in five Hoosier …

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