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 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,...
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,...
