A safe, accepting oasis for youth.

Where kids and teens explore nature, community, and themselves.

Jameson Camp is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people by removing barriers to healthy and vibrant experiences in nature. Donors, volunteers, staff, and other community partners come together to make it possible for children and teens to have safe, enriching experiences where they can develop critical social-emotional skills, be part of a supportive community, and experience the natural beauty of the American Midwest.

Fun, friendship, and forests.

We believe young people have a right to play and grow in nature.

Since 1928, Jameson Camp has offered overnight summer programming that helps kids ages 7-17 thrive. 

Bring your group.

Jameson Camp hosts retreats, meetings, conferences, weddings, and other daytime and overnight events.

Conveniently located just north of the Indianapolis International Airport, we provide several meeting spaces, on-site accommodations and foodservice, and engaging activities like rock climbing and archery.

Where kids and nature meet.

Classrooms and communities connect with Indiana’s natural treasures with hands-on environmental education.

Every year thousands of children come to Jameson Camp to explore nature, develop critical skills, and have fun with environmental science field trips.