by Rachael Berggren | Aug 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
A unique way to add challenge to a teambuilding activity, is removing the ability to speak. Not only does it help kids develop problem solving skills, but it’s a great way to unearth empathy for their peers with disabilities or limited English language capabilities....
by Rachael Berggren | Jun 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
The first time Dania stepped into the woods with Camptown’s Natural Wonders Day Camp, she carried with her the quiet uncertainty that many children know too well. As an only child in a household where her parents, Thiago and Lucia, worked long hours to make ends...
by Rachael Berggren | Apr 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
On a recent trip to Brown County with one of our Hopetrails cohorts, Camptown Program Manager Dillon Lockwood observed change in the making with one of the Camptown kids there with him. We like to emphasize how more time spent with a student typically creates more...
by Rachael Berggren | Mar 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
In a world that often overlooks the potential of young people with developmental disabilities, Camptown’s Trailblazers program works with schools and community organizations across Central Indiana to change the narrative around what these young people are...
by Rachael Berggren | Dec 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Throughout the year, dedicated champions help Camptown expand our reach and deepen our impact on every child we serve. Meet three inspiring members of the Camptown family and learn about the journeys they’ve taken with us. Volunteer Spotlight: Corey Pitzo Corey...
