Camp Riley in Martinsville, Ind.
Camp Riley in Martinsville, Ind., empowers children with physical and developmental disabilities through life-changing week-long camp experiences tailored to their individual needs. Campers with physical and developmental disabilities, Down syndrome, craniofacial anomalies, sickle cell anemia, and other blood disorders can have fun while shattering limitations, making new friends and increasing their independence.
Camp Riley takes place at Indiana University’s Outdoor Center, Bradford Woods, with the support of Riley Children’s Foundation. Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health provides 24-hour medical coverage for Camp Riley, including medical and nursing directors, resident physicians, nurses and a pharmacy team.
Camp Riley hosts eight camps each summer:
- Camp Riley 1 – Campers 8 to18 years old with physical disabilities needing a 1-to-1 ratio
- Camp Riley 2 – Campers 8 to18 years old with physical disabilities needing a 1-to-2 ratio
- Camp Riley 3 – Campers 8 to18 years old with physical disabilities needing a 1-to-3 ratio
- Camp Riley+ – Adults 18 and over with a physical disability needing a 1-to-1 ratio
- Camp About Face – Campers 8 to18 years old with craniofacial anomalies
- Camp Hi-Lite – Campers 8 to 22 years old with Down syndrome needing a 1-to-2 ratio
- Camp Independence – Campers 8 to 18 years old with sickle cell anemia and other blood disorders needing a 1-to-5 ratio
- Camp Kan Du – Campers 8 to 18 years old with a cognitive level ranging from birth to 48 months and with physical disabilities needing a 2-to-1 ratio
Camp Riley also includes a “Beyond the Woods” mentor program for teens ages 14-18 with a physical disability. Campers are matched with adult mentors who have been through similar life experiences and can act as a source of empowerment and a resource for campers on a variety of topics, including personal challenges, next steps in education and career, and more. For more information about the Beyond the Woods program, please call (765) 342-2915.
For more information, please contact therapy@iu.edu or call (765) 349-5122.