Camp ACTIVenture
The Botanical Conservatory’s Camp ACTIVenture engages campers in active, adventurous fun! This exciting day camp incorporates off-site excursions to city and state parks, rivers, trails and other recreation destinations where campers experience northern Indiana adventures such as biking, bouldering, zip lining, kayaking, fire building, hiking, orienteering or cooling off in freshwater sources in a small-group setting. Camp ACTIVenture integrates values exploration and nature play to foster individual accomplishment, community belonging and character development. Natural elements of earth, air, water and fire are also explored through safe, outdoor challenges that educate and thrill.
Registration for summer camps begins March 24, 2025. Registration deadlines are one week prior to each session. Space is limited to 12 campers per week.
LOCATION
The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory is the basecamp of Camp ACTIVenture at 1100 S. Calhoun Street in downtown Fort Wayne, IN. Staff-led excursions to other Northeast Indiana destinations are within walking distance or a 1-hour driving range.
AGES
Ages 9-13 (as of June 1, 2025)
CAMP HOURS
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
AM Camp Care, 7:00-9:00 a.m.
PM Camp Care, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
SCHEDULE FOR 2025
- Week 1: June 9 -13 *waitlist only*
- Week 2: June 16 - 20 *waitlist only*
- Week 3: June 23 - 27 *waitlist only*
- Week 4: July 7 - 11 *waitlist only*
- Week 5: July 14 - 18 *SPOTS AVAILABLE*
- Week 6: July 21 – 25 *waitlist only*
