Leading Youth To A Better Path

 

Our mission is to challenge, mentor, and teach young people about life through outdoor adventure and nature programs that help build confidence, character, and hope.

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About Camptown

Our Philosophy

We lead youth to a better path through experiential adventure programs in the great outdoors.

Our Mission & Purpose

Our mission is to challenge, mentor, and teach young people about life through outdoor adventure that help build confidence, character, and hope.

Our Core Values

We’re motivated by our love of kids, and a genuine desire to help them flourish through experiences in the natural world.

Our HIstory

Founded in 1991, we have become a trusted non-profit by staying true to our roots while evolving to meet the needs of today’s youth.

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Upcoming Events

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Camptown
Trivia Night

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Tom Lehmen Memorial Golf Tournament

 @ The Fort Golf Course

 

We Have an Opportunity to Help Kids Flourish, and We Invite You to Join Us 

Our mission truly is a community effort, and takes a village to accomplish. We are only able to be successful through a wide range of involvement from people sharing their gifts and talents. This includes parents, youth leaders, volunteers, board members, staff, program partners and many more. Read on to find how YOU could get involved, and make a lasting impact on the next generation.

Happening Now

Oh, the Places We’ve Been…

For over three decades, Camptown has adventured wherever we were welcomed.  For a while, it was working out of our founder’s garage, washing sleeping bags at home to use on the Appalachian Trail. Then, we found ourselves in borrowed classrooms, prepping for visits to...

2025 Camptown Changemakers

2025 has been a major year for Camptown, and none of it would have been possible with our incredible community! Throughout the year, dedicated champions have helped us expand our reach and deepen our impact on every child we serve.  To celebrate this year of change...

Hope on the Trails (Cam’s Story)

As the giving season arrives and we reflect on what Camptown has accomplished because of your support, our hearts are full. Over the past few years, our reach has grown and we’ve served several thousand more kids than ever before. Our programs’ availability has...

“During their Camptown experience, the students learned empathy. They learned how to be helpful to each other and meet each other where they are. I saw them helping each other and not being judgemental. They just did what needed to be done to assist others- even the adults.”

-Lawrence Central High School Teacher

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