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...
by Morgan Ellis | Dec 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
(Photo, Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar) On Monday December 2, 2024, the IndyStar shared an incredible article about Camptown programs in their Season for Sharing feature. “If the proliferation of screens and social media is ailing the youth, Camptown provides the...
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...
