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GLAMP-OUT✨ GLIMPSES DAY 5: Kentucky Bourbon Trail Basket, Welcome to The Fort, Northern Indiana Day Trip

It’s here, y’all❗❗❗ 2024’s Glamp-Out 3.0 is officially kicking off TONIGHT at 5pm! 💃🏿🕺🏽 Stay glued to our page today to see what all the hubbub is about and maybe you’ll be able to catch a good look at the beautiful bundles we’ve been posting about for the past week 😋

If our all day Insta stories don’t entice you, the bundles in this post will! We’ve got something for everybody: a Whiskey Wonderland bundle, Golf passes to prep for the 2025 season, and a weekend getaway to handcrafted heaven and scientific satisfaction in Northern Indiana with the kiddos!

Register ahead of time on Auctria if you’re attending tonight to make checkout a breeze at the end of the evening! Look at the Know Before You Go email you received last week for the passcode, enter it into the Auctria app, and done! You’re ready to bid ✋✋✋

Can’t wait to see everyone tonight!

GLAMP-OUT✨ GLIMPSES DAY 4 (DOUBLE FEATURE!): Crafty Queen Kit, The Cat’s Meow

To celebrate one day before the Glamp-Out 3.0 (check your know before you go email for the passcode!), we’re featuring TWO must-have bundles featured in the Glamp-Out 3.0’s silent auction: the Crafty Queen Kit🧵🧶✂️, and The Cat’s Meow🐈🐈‍⬛😻

The fall season is around the corner and at this time of year, sometimes you would rather cozy up with a kitty inside Smitten Kitten Cat Café or tap into your creative side with handcrafted headbands from Crimson Tate :: Modern Quilter and greeting cards before heading out on a girls night to paint, decorate, and bring something you made home!

The Glamp-Out is TOMORROW, and we won’t be holding back with the 7th and final day of Glamp-Out Glimpses! Keep an eye out here, or better yet, get your tickets and BID NOW on Auctria for all the items we have in our silent auction! Take a look at your Know Before You Go email and you’ll find the Auctria passcode to get in and satisfy your curiosity👀

Don’t have tickets yet? There’s still time! Book a seat to enjoy campfire eats with us, or snag a standing room ticket and still enjoy fun yard games, grab some drinks at the bar, and bid on these out of this world auction items! This is an event you do not want to miss, so follow this link to claim your spot! https://buff.ly/4fIDruF

GLAMP-OUT✨ GLIMPSES DAY 3: Light That Fire

Put a fire in your belly and a flame under your ‘shmallows with this big ticket basket! Hotel Tango Fletcher Place will represent both in this bundle and with a LIVE TASTING at the Glamp-Out, so be sure to get a taste of what they have to offer before bidding to show off their swag in style, with a few additional pieces thrown in 😉What’s that we see peeking on screen…?

Already got your tickets? Our Auctria silent auction is LIVE today, so make sure to bid, bid, bid on bundles you know you can’t let go!!

Stay tuned for daily Glamp-Out Glimpses, and come bid in person on the 13th at Camptown’s Glamp-Out 3.0 at The Heirloom! Can’t wait to see what our bundles are? Ticket holders have access RIGHT NOW to see what we have to offer! Check our know before you go email 📬 for the passcode.

Don’t have tickets yet? There’s still time! Book a seat to enjoy campfire eats with us, or snag a standing room ticket and still enjoy fun yard games, grab some drinks at the bar, and bid on these out of this world auction items! This is an event you do not want to miss, so click here to claim your spot! https://buff.ly/4fIDruF

GLAMP-OUT✨ GLIMPSES DAY 2: Camptown Quilled Sign

Get in the camping spirit and light that fire with today’s (and tomorrow’s 👀) awesome Glamp-Out Glimpse!

We are so grateful when local artists support Camptown, and this year our donated Camptown quilled campfire scene is stealing the show! Made of intricately crimped and hand-rolled paper, this hot piece is sure to go down in Camptown history and prove yourself as our most fiery supporter 🔥

Stay tuned for daily Glamp-Out Glimpses, and come bid in person on the 13th at Camptown’s Glamp-Out 3.0 at The Heirloom! Can’t wait to see what our bundles are? Ticket holders have access RIGHT NOW to see what we have to offer! Check our know before you go email 📮 for the passcode.

Don’t have tickets yet? There’s still time! Book a seat to enjoy campfire eats with us, or snag a standing room ticket and still enjoy fun yard games, grab some drinks at the bar, and bid on these out of this world auction items! This is an event you do not want to miss, so click here to claim your spot! https://buff.ly/4fIDruF

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GLAMP-OUT✨ GLIMPSES DAY 1: Boot Scootin’ Bourbon

The Glamp-Out is only 8 days away, which means it’s time to start showing off the goodies we have going in this year’s silent auction!

We’ll be showing off a snippet of some of our enticing auction bundles every day until the Glamp-Out! Keep an eye on our social media day of - you won’t want to miss the behind the scenes action as we get ready for Camptown’s biggest event of the year 💫🏕️💃🏿🕺🏽

For day 1, we’re kicking it off with a bundle that “barrels” through the competition! We’re seeing YATS and West Fork Whiskey Co. on this side of the basket…with a whole lot of mystery on the other 🕵🏼

Stay tuned for daily Glamp-Out Glimpses, and come bid in person on the 13th at Camptown’s Glamp-Out 3.0 at The Heirloom! Can’t wait to see what our bundles are? Ticket holders have access RIGHT NOW to see what we have to offer! Check our know before you go email 📧 for the passcode.

Don’t have tickets yet? There’s still time! Book a seat to enjoy campfire eats with us, or snag a standing room ticket and still enjoy fun yard games, grab some drinks at the bar, and bid on these out of this world auction items! This is an event you do not want to miss, so follow the link in our bio to claim your spot!

On Wednesday Camptown got to spend the day mountain biking with Voices Corp..
We had a great time learning how to stay focused on a goal and persevere till the end.
Thanks so much to the IMPD for providing The Headquarters: Mountain Bike Skills Park course for us.

“We should do this everyday!”
Today, students from Longfellow Middle School got to spend the morning outside trying different outdoor activities! Including canoeing and catching lots of fish! We are excited to continue seeing these students grow throughout the school year!

Camptown 🌲is proud to be an exhibitor at this year! Come visit on September 18th between 4:30-8:00pm to see what the 100 nonprofit orgs have for you to volunteer with! Get your tickets right here: https://buff.ly/3Mzu5En

Via :

“In Indy, . wants to help you get plugged in and find your civic match this year at presented by and hosted by the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center. RSVP to Indianapolis' largest volunteer engagement event and learn about how you can improve your community.”

Students may be back in school, but 5th graders from Christel House Academy West got another glimpse of summer yesterday at Ft Harrison State Park. They caught 40 fish, saw a snake, and many got to canoe for the first time ever!

“I can’t wait to go home and tell my mom about today!” -Addison
Things we love to hear from students. This September day with Christel House Academy South was a wonderful way to start our fall
Natural Wonders Day Camps.

🚨 Only TWO weeks left until Camptown's Glamp-Out 3.0! 🌟🏕️ Time is running out to grab your spot for the most exciting event of the season, happening on September 13th at The Heirloom in downtown Indy, from 5:30-9pm. Imagine an evening where glamor meets the great outdoors— Hotel Tango Fletcher Place whiskey tastings, epic auction items from across the Midwest, live music, and even lawn games!

But this isn’t JUST a party - It’s a powerful opportunity to support programs dedicated to empowering youth through life-changing outdoor experiences and mentorship. Every ticket helps change a life.
⏰ Don’t wait—share this with your friends, tell your coworkers, and secure your place today. We’re counting on you to make a difference! https://buff.ly/4fIDruF

If you want to spend fall at the park, talk to your company about getting involved in NWDC!

Our NWDC program is OPEN FOR CORPORATE VOLUNTEERS! If you’ve loved seeing what Camptown does but don’t have time to volunteer during the week, speak to your community relations manager about scheduling a fall NWDC day with us, no sponsorship required and VTO eligible!

Interested? Shoot [email protected] an email to grab a spot for fall 2024!

We need your help for our upcoming September and October canoeing and orienteering dates! Unlike our NWDC volunteer opportunities, you don’t need a group to volunteer. This is a great chance to do good while enjoying the great outdoors.

Email our Operations Manager, Whitney Carriger, at [email protected] to sign up.

Your support is crucial for the success of our programs and brings the added reward of enjoying nature and the satisfaction of helping others. Thank you! 💚💚💚

We are proud to announce our Supporting Sponsors for Camptown's Glamp-Out 3.0: The Heritage Group, Citizens Energy Group , Taxman Brewing Company , and First Merchants!

With the event being less than one month away, we are encouraged to have community partners investing in our mission. With their support, we are able to connect more kids across the city to meaningful moments outdoors leading to reflections like this:

“The more time I spent outside, the more I liked it. Also, I got to build closer bonds with my classmates. I really enjoyed my time with Camptown.”

To learn more about the event, check it out here: https://buff.ly/4fIDruF We hope you’ll join us on September 13th! 🏕

OneAmerica Financial helps us keep trekking 🚶🏼‍♂️🚶🏾🚶🏿‍♀️🏞️ forward!

Your support propels us to new heights, creating transformative outdoor adventures for youth. Together, we're shaping confident, resilient leaders, fostering teamwork, and inspiring a love for the great outdoors. Thank you for championing our mission and making a lasting impact. 🌿💙

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We just completed two beautiful days of canoeing on the White River with our friends from Zionsville Community High School! We spent some quality time getting to know each other, saw some cool wildlife, and not one canoe tipped over! Special shout out to Hamilton County Parks and Recreation who are always so accommodating to us using their parks.

This Fall’s Wilderness First Aid Training is almost here! 🌲⛑️

Join us on September 10th (8:00AM-4:30PM) and 11th (8:00 AM-4:30 PM) for this course facilitated by veteran SOLO Instructor David Calvin, MS Recreation. Designed for participants over 16, this hands-on training is essential for anyone venturing into the wilderness. Registration is $225/person, and spots are limited, so secure yours now! Registrations are non-refundable and include course fees, SOLO WFA credentialing, and materials.

Follow this link to register - September will be here before we know it! https://buff.ly/4cUdQxg

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🚨 Calling all Scout Troops! 🚨

The Camptown CRUX is a great way to get the experience needed for a climbing badge. If your troop uses Camptown as a climbing partner, you will get this exclusive badge design in addition to your official climbing badge! 🧗🏾‍♀️🧗‍♀️🧗🏿

Secure your climb time here!
https://camptown.org/crux/

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Going on year two of awesome Camptown employees winning the Excellence in Summer Service Education Award from ! Through this grant program, students from across Marion county receive $1,000 through an educational stipend for their hard work in providing an incredible program experience to the Camptown kids we serve. We think they’re pretty special, too ☀️

Pictured are Noah Lipscomb, 2024’s winner, and Lesly Ramirez, our 2023 winner! Thank you MCCOY, and thank you Noah and Lesly for providing such fantastic summer service to Camptown kids!

Whether it’s a canoe and a camper 🚣🚐 Or a car and a necklace 🚗 💎📿,

Before bringing your vehicle or valuables to a dealership or Marketplace, consider donating them to Camptown to continue making purposeful adventures available to Central Indiana youth.

Visit our website here: https://camptown.org/give/planned-giving/ to learn more about how to plan your gift!

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Planned Giving | Camptown Planned Giving A tremendous way to leave a legacy for future generations, planned giving can be much more than end-of-life gifts. It also encompasses a variety of ways to invest in Camptown kids using accumulated resources. Although planned giving often involves financial or estate planning, it’s ...

We had a great day with Rooted School at Eagle Creek Park! Students learned how to use a compass and competed against other teams to see who could collect the most points!

We joined forces with Westfield Youth Assistance Program this past Sunday for a leisurely afternoon at Cool Creek Park. Mentors and mentees were able to spend quality time together hiking the park while using their new compass skills. We love these kind of unique relationships with our community partners!

🌟 Just one month to go until Camptown's Glamp-Out 3.0! 🌲✨

On September 13th, from 5:30-9pm at The Heirloom in downtown Indy, join us for a night that’s equal parts classy and campy. Enjoy tasting Hotel Tango Fletcher Place's superb whiskey, bid on exclusive auction items from across the Midwest, and groove to live music—all while supporting youth through life-changing outdoor experiences.

Dress in your best "Glamping Chic" (button-downs, plaid, or your favorite Tevas!) and come ready to play, mingle, and make a difference. This is more than just a night out—it's a chance to transform lives. 🌟

📣 With just one month left, now's the time to share this event with your family and company, and let’s make a lasting impact together! https://buff.ly/4fIDruF

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We were fortunate to spend the month of July with MSD of Pike Township football team juniors and seniors as they prepare to lead in the classroom and on the field. Together we hiked to epic vistas, paddled exhilarating rapids of the Cumberland and had meaningful talks about contributions to the team and working to achieve goals. Gratitude to Coach Brevard, Coach Johnson, Coach Tichenor and more for making this HopeTrails vision a reality.

Our program team had so much fun today with team building training. 👏🏼 Shout out to our Program Manager Katie for leading us through some “sticky” situations. 🐍

Looking forward to adding new activities to our programs this fall!

We had a great week with indyparks at our Riverside Adventure Camp. Campers had the opportunity to try mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, and more! We made some great memories that will stick with these campers for years to come!

We were able to join our friends at Overdose Lifeline,Inc this past Saturday for a family event at Ft. Harrison. Families were able to spend time together for a picnic, fishing, and canoeing. Thanks for letting us hang out with you last weekend!

🌟 Join us at the Pike Farmers Market this Saturday!

We are dedicated to showing up for our community, so being able to represent at the Pike Farmer’s Market is just our style! We will be there Saturday, July 27th, from 8:30 to 11:30am at 5429 Lafayette Road in the Common Ground West parking lot.

Grab a coffee, a crispy pastry and some fresh veggies, and while you’re there stop by our booth to support Camptown and learn more about how we're building confidence, character, and hope through outdoor adventures. See you there! 🏞️

🚨 Don't miss out! 🚨

Wilderness First Aid Training is here in Fall 2024! 🌲⛑️

Join us on September 10th (12-8 PM) and 11th (8:00 AM-4:30 PM) for this course facilitated by veteran SOLO Instructor David Calvin, MS Recreation. Designed for participants over 16, this hands-on training is essential for anyone venturing into the wilderness. Registration is $195/person, and spots are limited, so secure yours now! Registrations are non-refundable and include course fees, SOLO WFA credentialing, and materials.

Follow this link (https://buff.ly/4cUdQxg) to register before it's too late!

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