by Alex Milner | Dec 23, 2025 | Camptown
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...
by Alex Milner | Dec 18, 2025 | Camptown
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...
by admincamptown | 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 admincamptown | 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 admincamptown | 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 Brent Freeman | Oct 6, 2023 | Camptown
Camptown has received a $474,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to expand outdoor adventure programming with youth and sustainably build capacity. This sizable gift propels Camptown to serve more children in critical need of purposeful youth development outdoors,...
