The Compass

After 12 years of vertical adventures, first climbs, and memorable moments, Camptown’s indoor climbing gym, The CRUX, is coming down. While we can’t quite yet share what’s coming next, we can look back on a place that means so much to our community.  In celebration of...

Since our humble beginnings over 30 years ago, Camptown has served over 60,000 children from Central Indiana — challenging, mentoring, and teaching them about life through outdoor adventure and nature programs. At this year’s annual dinner, “Glamp-Out: The View from...

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....

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 meet,...

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...

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 capable of...

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...

(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 antidote....

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 engage. This...