by Brent Freeman | Jul 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
"We are strong women and I am proud of us!" In the cool mornings and sunny afternoons of May, Camptown staff guided dozens of 8th graders into Tennessee wilderness, including two all-female treks. Battling doubt and anxiety at times, students dug deep to learn about...
by Brent Freeman | Jan 25, 2023 | Camptown, Events, Uncategorized
“I used to be difficult, and now I’m a leader.” These words were uttered by a teenager who joined Camptown several summers in a row for wilderness adventures with Hamilton County Youth Assistance Programs. His words speak of significant life changes,...
by Brent Freeman | Sep 16, 2022 | Camptown, Uncategorized
We cast a vision for growth at Camptown in 2022. We’re thrilled to share that we’ve nearly doubled our staff size and our budget, which has allowed us to: Serve over 4,000 youth – surpassing our highest mark ever by over 20% Spend 25% more time,...
by Brent Freeman | May 6, 2021 | Camptown, Uncategorized
The National Park Service announced their 2020 park usage numbers in February and reported over 237 million visitors to the National Parks in 2020. While this number represents a 28% decrease from 2019, they attribute the drop due to temporary park closures and...
by Brent Freeman | Jan 27, 2021 | Camptown, Uncategorized
One of our staff favorites. You will find several versions of Goda Goda. It can be made in a pot or skillet, at a front country campsite or even at home. This version is our boil and bag backpacking recipe. A spicy peanut butter sauce makes this a light ramen...
