CAMP FOWLER

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION & ADVENTURE

Nature offers restorative, stress-reducing benefits, and the outdoor experiences at Camp Fowler do just that. Here, a team led by a Master’s level clinician use therapeutic, challenge-based programming to promote positive development in a way that is not likely to occur in a conventional setting.  Campers experience breakthroughs and healing, resulting in behavioral changes that lead to their future growth.

WHY CAMP FOWLER?

Our camp environment helps youth achieve five developmental outcomes:

1. heal from past trauma

2. build confidence and self-esteem

3. establish trust toward peers and caring adults

4. develop positive and effective communication skills

5. forge leadership skills

WHO WE SERVE

Youth ages 10 and up, specializing in:

• Child welfare (in and out of care)

• Foster care

• Independent Living/Chafee

• Respite care

• Sibling groups

• Family groups

• LGBTQ+

• Juvenile probation

• and more…!

Research has shown that therapeutic programs in the outdoors are effective for youth with the following diagnoses:

• Mental health

• Behavioral health

• Depression

• Conduct Disorder

• Oppositional Defiant Disorder

• Body image issues

• eating disorders

• Substance abuse

• Adolescent sexual offenders

• Self-esteem

• and more…!

FACILITIES

• 43 acres of open and wooded spaces

• Retreat into nature along our hiking trails and streams

• Five cabins accommodating up to 130 overnight campers

• Trexler Hall Conference Center offers space for 120 people, a fully equipped industrial kitchen, and sleeping quarters for 20 campers in 2 separate bunk rooms

• Climbing tower, zip line, and extensive ropes course along with two low-element courses for leadership and team building

• Enjoy the heated swimming pool, modern bathhouse, large pavilion with gas grills, athletic fields, amphitheatre, playground, and fire pit

New Cabins built at Camp Fowler! Learn more about the project here.

YOUTH TESTIMONIALS ABOUT CAMP FOWLER

“This week has been something of magic for me. The magic not only with the spirit of friends, but of the spirit of what felt like family. This week has reminded me of the good that the world has to offer while making me forget the hate, pain, and strife. We have all worked body, mind, and spirit. Which in turn has made us all better people and stronger as a group and family. This was one of the best weeks of my life. For this everyone has my deepest gratitude”

“My time at camp was awesome! I felt like a different person; more confident and vocal… I feel like I connected with a lot of people and created positive memories! I feel closer to everyone as a whole and it makes me feel so warm inside. Also, the energy throughout the days was insane! Everybody was cheering everybody on and overall, it was a fantastic experience. Although I may not see fellow campers as often, I appreciate their existence. Staff was great, by the way, super kind and understanding and helpful.

“This camp is honestly the best thing that happened to me all summer. I met and reconnected with friends and have had so much support. On the nights when I was feeling down and depressed, there have been counselors there for me, giving me support and sharing their own stories. They have given me reasons to get through each day and night. If I could, I would stay here all summer. “

“My favorite experiences were conquering the team wall, conquering the net climb, and becoming an overall positive, inspiring leader. I’ve learned that I have it in me to be confident wherever I go and communication is very important.”

“At camp I have learned to make friendships, got in touch with old friends, and have even learned to be a bit less socially anxious. I felt supported when I cried, and had people to laugh with when I was happy. Everyone had their ups and downs but all in all, we all gave each other love and support.”