At Camp Crosley, there is something for everyone! We offer value-based camping for boys and girls ages 6-15. At Camp Crosley, there are loads of activities, new opportunities, and friends waiting for you. Learn more about our specific camp offerings below!
At Camp Crosley, our core values guide everything we do, shaping the experiences campers have and the community we build together. These values are woven into daily activities, relationships, and moments of growth, helping campers develop character, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging that lasts well beyond their time at camp.
We look out for one another and build a community where everyone feels included.
We choose truth and integrity in our words and actions.
We treat ourselves, others, and the world around us with kindness and consideration.
We take ownership of our choices and do our part to make camp better for all.
Camp Crosley’s overnight camps are by far the most popular choice for the iconic summer camp experience. Our overnight camps are for kids ages 7-15. We separate our overnight campers into four groups, Pathfinders (ages 7-8), Explorers (ages 9-10), Trailblazers (ages 11-12), and Challengers (ages 13-15). Each group is met with age-appropriate activities, new opportunities, and new friends!
Pathfinders are our youngest group of campers. Realizing the importance of playing hard and getting enough sleep, we have an easier schedule and an earlier bedtime. Campers are here for one full week. During that time, they are participating in activities that are designed for their age group. Pathfinders are placed in villages with other campers their age, along with a minimum of two trained counselors
The Explorers program is designed for children ages 9 and 10. This age knows how to make everything fun – young enough to still be silly, but old enough to crave adventure and push limits. We go all out in making this a week for building self-confidence in their ability to try new things, as well as connect with others. Each cabin will host 10-12 campers, and a minimum of two trained counselors.
The Trailblazer’s program is designed for children ages 11 and 12. We know kids at this age need a place to feel understood and connected. Through epic, goal-oriented activities, campers will gain a sense of belonging and an appreciation for community.
The Challengers program is designed for children ages 13 through 15. We understand that as teens become more independent, they face more challenges and distractions than ever before. We help campers recapture the simple joys of being outside and building personal connections. They think they are ready to grow up, but it only takes one serious water balloon fight to realize they still want to be kids.
There are numerous skill clinics available to each and every camper. Campers will be traveling with their age group and participating in various adventure areas. Each adventure area has a focus and list of certain activities that each camper will decide when they are rotating to each adventure area. Campers will select five activities and our team will assign them three activities. Campers ages 9+ have the opportunity to swap out one of the skills clinics for an activity add-on if was ordered in advance.
Each Day, Camp Crosley focuses on routine and consistency by following a strict schedule all week. Although the schedule is the same, bedtime varies or younger campers.
| 7:15 AM | Wake Up |
|---|---|
| 7:45 AM | Flag Raising |
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:40 AM | Chapel |
| 9:00 AM | Activity Adventure Areas |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch/Rest Period |
| 2:30 PM | Swim/Store/Snack/Cabin Activities |
|---|---|
| 5:30 PM | Dinner |
| 6:30 PM | Cabin Activities |
| 7:30 PM | All Camp Evening Programming |
| 9:00 PM | Showers/Cabin Devotions |
| 10:00 PM | Lights Out |
Want to learn a new skill or improve an existing one? Camp is a great place to grow. These optional programs replace one daily Skills Clinic selection. Pre-registration and additional fees apply. No refunds for cancellations.
| Session | Dates | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | June 13 – June 19, 2027 | $885 |
| Week 3 | June 20 – June 26, 2027 | $885 |
| Week 4 | June 27 – July 3, 2027 | $885 |
| Week 5 | July 4 – July 10, 2027 | $885 |
| Week 6 | July 11 – July 17, 2027 | $885 |
| Week 7 | July 18 – July 24, 2027 | $885 |
| Week 8 | July 25 – July 31, 2027 | $885 |
| Week 9 | August 1 – August 7, 2027 | $885 |
Safety is the cornerstone of what we do at Camp Crosley. Our safety standards are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the American Camp Association (ACA). We continue to be accredited through the ACA.
Your child’s safety is our number one priority while they attend Camp Crosley. While Camp Crosley cannot fully eliminate the possibility of a child becoming ill or getting injured while at camp, we do recognize that before we welcome any campers, we must ensure that it is safe and secure environment for the children to learn and grow. Every session is staffed by a licensed, on-site nurse who stays at our health center during that time. In addition, Camp Crosley has access to ambulance services in a matter of minutes in the nearby city of North Webster, IN.
At Camp Crosley, our goal is to treat your child as one of our own. One of the ways we strive to do this is by taking a comprehensive approach to your child’s health and wellness. We do this by performing regular hygiene checks, medication dispensation, allergy management plans, and a proactive and preventative approach to sanitizing and disease control. In addition to this, we also place a strong emphasis on the “Big Five”.
• Hand washing
• Hydration
• Nutrition
• Rest
• Sun protection
At Camp Crosley, it is our goal to create a secure environment for your child. Camp Crosley goes to great lengths to ensure that our staff is properly screened during the application process. Once they pass screening process, they are thoroughly trained to ensure your child is surrounded by the finest young role models that the country has to offer.Camp Crosley is highly selective during the interview process and only selects about 100 staff for the summer. Each staff members are required to pass or acquire the following:
“Live for Others” is Camp Crosley’s guiding motto, and our staff are the heart of everything we do. We invest significant time and care into recruiting and hiring exceptional American and international staff who model our values and put camper safety first. Before camp begins, all staff complete reference checks, background screenings, First Aid and CPR training, specialty certifications, and an extensive summer staff training program. Your child’s safety is always our highest priority.
Camp Crosley’s Honor Camper tradition began with our first and longest-serving director, Herbert Pettijohn. He identified eight character traits he hoped every camper would value and strive toward: reverent, trustworthy, dependable, loyal, sportsmanlike, helpful, clean, and considerate. During the opening campfire, campers are challenged to choose one trait to focus on throughout the week. At the end of each session, two campers are recognized as Honor Campers for best living out these values.
On Friday evenings, cabins come together for the Honor Bead ceremony to reflect on their week at camp. Each camper selects a bead representing the trait they want to continue working on during the year. Together, cabins create bead bracelets, and every camper takes their bracelet home as a meaningful reminder of their personal goal and growth.
Packing for camp is an important part of preparing your camper for a successful and enjoyable week at Camp Crosley. Bringing the right clothing, bedding, and personal items helps campers feel comfortable, confident, and ready to participate in every activity. Below, you will find helpful guidance on appropriate clothing, bedding and linen recommendations, and information about adding funds for the camp store so your camper is fully prepared from day one.
Cabin life is at the heart of the Camp Crosley experience. It is where friendships are formed, laughter echoes late into the evening, and campers begin to feel at home. Each cabin provides a safe, welcoming space where campers grow in independence while being supported by trained counselors and surrounded by their peers.
Hargreaves cabins feature attached bathrooms and showers and accommodate 12 to 14 campers. Each cabin area includes its own fire pit. During the summer, our youngest campers, the Pathfinders, call Hargreaves Village home.
Woodland Village cabins include attached bathrooms and showers and accommodate 12 to 14 campers. During the summer, Explorer Boys stay in Woodland Village, enjoying a comfortable setting close to camp activities.
Lakeside features three cabins that each accommodate up to 14 campers. Shower facilities are located nearby in the Dining Hall or Woodland Village area. During the summer, our oldest Explorer boys stay in Lakeside Cabins.
Hilltop includes six cabins, each accommodating up to 14 campers, with a bathhouse just a short walk away. During the summer, Explorer girls stay in Hilltop, enjoying a scenic and central camp location.
North Village features mostly heated and air-conditioned yurts with 12 beds each, plus two cabins that hold 14 campers. Bathrooms and showers are located nearby in the Kiva. During the summer, our teen campers stay in North Village.
Formerly the Iodine Inn, Fox and Arapaho are newly renovated cabins that each sleep 12 campers and feature attached bathrooms and showers for added comfort and convenience.
