by Rachael Berggren | Dec 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
A vital element of any successful after school program at Camptown is the daily “check-in” with each student. Before diving into the day’s activities, staff take time to understand how students are feeling, ensuring they are supported and ready to...
by Rachael Berggren | Oct 9, 2024 | Camptown
For Philip Waidner, Camptown was more than just a fun extracurricular activity—it became the foundation for a lifelong passion and career in outdoor recreation. Growing up, Philip was naturally inclined toward backpacking thanks to his background with the Boy Scouts,...
by Rachael Berggren | Oct 1, 2024 | Camptown
At Camptown, we’ve always believed that outdoor activities can challenge and inspire young people in ways that traditional classrooms often cannot. Recently, we experienced firsthand just how powerful team-building exercises can be—not only in promoting collaboration...
by Rachael Berggren | Jun 28, 2024 | Camptown, Uncategorized
At Camptown, we know every child is full of wonder, hope, and curiosities waiting to be discovered. For many, we are their first introduction to the outdoors. Diana’s story is an example of how we cultivate existing passions into deeper purposes. Diana joined...
by Rachael Berggren | Jul 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
From Pre-K to Age 74, Charter Network Works to Keep Indy Students on Track In a new article from education news source The 74, Camptown gets a shoutout as a pivotal piece of Christel House Academy’s work in educating the largest age range of students in Indiana:...
