6:30 AM
Rise and breakfast before heading out to the wilderness for the day's
work.
A Christian summer camp near Indianapolis where fun and faith help kids build confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships.
You Want More for Your Child This Summer
You want a place where your child can have fun, feel safe, and come home stronger.
You want:
When you send your child to Wabash Park Summer Camp they will have
A place where they grow in confidence.
Build real friendships.
Feel encouraged and supported.
And experience faith in a way that feels natural and real.
So when your child comes home, it’s not just with stories of fun and adventure…it’s with growth you can see.
Designed for Kids Who Are Ready for More
Choosing a summer camp for your child is a big decision and we don’t take that lightly.
As one of the most trusted Christian summer camps in Indiana, Wabash Park is designed to be a place where kids are cared for, encouraged, and known.
Our Christian summer camps are perfect for kids and students who are ready for:
Whether it’s their first time at camp or they’ve been before, at Wabash Park we meet them where they are and help them take meaningful steps in confidence, friendships, and faith as they grow into a grounded, confident version of themselves.
A Tradition That Stays With Them
Camp Wildwood is a long-standing tradition at Wabash Park. A summer camp experience designed to bring students closer to Jesus while giving them something they carry home with them.
It’s a week filled with fun, adventure, encouragement, and moments that matter.
Our counselors, staff, and volunteers are carefully selected, highly vetted, and deeply rooted in their faith. They show up every day ready to invest in kids, not just lead activities.
Wabash Park Youth Summer Camps, known as Camp Wildwood, are designed for students based on the grade they are entering in the Fall. Each week is tailored to create the right experience for their age.
We intentionally design each week is intentionally designed so your child feels known, included, and part of something from the very first day.
Rise and breakfast before heading out to the wilderness for the day's
work.
Skill instruction in navigation, shelter building, or survival techniques in
the field.
Lunch in camp followed by afternoon expeditions, water activities, or
challenge course work.
Dinner, evening reflection, and campfire before settling into your cabin
for the night.
Safety You Can Trust
Sending your child to camp is a big step and trust matters.
At Wabash Park, we take that seriously.
From the moment your child arrives, they’re surrounded by leaders who are trained, attentive, and genuinely invested in them. We stay engaged and notice when a child is thriving, and step in when they need encouragement or support.
Every part of the day is structured with care, so kids have the freedom to have fun within a safe and well-led environment.
You can feel confident knowing your child is safe, known, supported, and cared for.
Camperships Available
We believe every child should have the opportunity to experience camp.
Due to generous donors, scholarships are available to help make Wabash Park Summer Camp accessible for families who need it.
Camp Wildwood offers summer camp experiences for students entering 1st through 12th grade. Each camp week is designed specifically for the age group attending so kids feel comfortable, engaged, and connected with others their age.
Wabash Park Camp & Retreat Center is located in Indiana, about an hour from Indianapolis, making it a convenient option for families looking for Christian summer camps nearby.
Wabash focuses on more than just activities. Camp is intentionally designed to help kids build confidence, resilience, friendships, and faith through meaningful experiences, supportive leaders, and a welcoming community.
Yes. Wabash is a Christian summer camp rooted in faith and centered around helping kids grow closer to Jesus through worship, teaching, small groups, and everyday camp experiences.
Campers enjoy a wide variety of activities including outdoor adventures, group games, crafts, sports, team competitions, evening programs, splash pad activities, fishing pond time, and recreation spaces for basketball, pickleball, kickball, shuffleboard, and more.
Safety is a top priority at Wabash. Campers are supervised by trained and vetted leaders in a structured environment designed to help kids feel safe, supported, and cared for throughout the week. Facilities include a tornado-safe indoor pavilion and organized schedules with clear supervision.
Yes. Camperships are available through generous donors to help make camp accessible for families who need financial assistance.
Absolutely. Wabash Park welcomes campers from all backgrounds, whether they regularly attend church, are exploring faith for the first time, or are already growing in their relationship with Christ.
As a Christian summer camp, faith is naturally woven throughout the experience through worship, teaching, prayer, and conversations with leaders. Our goal is never to pressure kids, but to create a welcoming environment where every camper feels known, included, and encouraged.
No matter where a child is coming from, they are welcomed, cared for, and invited to be part of the camp community.
Still have questions?
Get in touch with our team directly