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Explorers Camp

Experience the outdoors at Explorers Camp, our week-long residential camp for youth ages 9–13! Camp activities include programs like nature, arts and crafts, climbing, swimming, canoeing, archery, and more, all on our 2,500-acre property.

Camp sessions:

  • Session 1 (Water World): June 28–July 3, 2026
  • Session 2 (Wild West): July 5–10, 2026

Campers can attend multiple sessions if they wish.

Applications for the 2026 Bradford Woods Explorers Camp sessions are now live!

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2026 Explorers Camp Sessions:

  • Session 1: $750/camper
  • Session 2: $750/camper

Please note there is a 50% non-refundable deposit for camp. Upon the submission of your application, you'll receive a notification from Qualtrics with information on how to submit your deposit.

Camper applications will only be considered complete once we've received your deposit for camp. Campers will be enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis.

If your camper has a completed application but is not accepted into a session, we will refund your deposit. If you need to cancel your camp registration, please see below for our cancellation policy rates:

  • With 31–60 days notice prior to program date: 25% of estimated total cost in addition to deposit
  • With 30 days or less notice prior to program date: 50% of estimated total cost in addition to deposit

All activities, meals, and overnight lodging are covered in the cost.

If you have any questions about the application or camp, please contact Amran at envired@iu.edu or by phone at 756-349-5102.