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▌ Specialty · Ages 8–18

Camp Riley - Camp Independence

Camp Riley - Camp Independence

Camp Riley, part of Bradford Woods, offers specialized overnight camping experiences for children with disabilities, focusing on adaptive recreation and pers...

▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Riley, part of Bradford Woods, loads successfully and provides detailed information about its programs for children with disabilities. Bradford Woods, which encompasses Camp Riley, is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025. The camp is owned and operated by Indiana University, making it a university-owned entity. Google reviews for Bradford Woods (which includes Camp Riley) show a strong rating of 4.8 stars from 253 reviews, with themes highlighting the positive impact on campers and the supportive staff. The camp has been operating for over 70 years, indicating a long history of service. While specific staff ratios are not published, the program's focus on children with disabilities suggests a commitment to individualized care. Social media handles found on the site are @bradfordwoods_iu for Instagram and BradfordWoodsIU for Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195670+ years operating
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University programRun by an academic institution
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Who thrives here Ages 8–18

Camp Riley - Camp Independence is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1956 (70 years)
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 8–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 5040 S R 67 N, Martinsville, IN 46151, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Cost varies. Financial aid is available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Riley - Camp Independence

What ages does Camp Riley - Camp Independence accept?
Camp Riley - Camp Independence is open to children ages 8–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Riley - Camp Independence cost?
Camp Riley - Camp Independence doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Cost varies. Financial aid is available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Camp Riley - Camp Independence's hours?
Camp Riley - Camp Independence runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Riley - Camp Independence accredited?
Yes — Camp Riley - Camp Independence is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 70 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Riley - Camp Independence?
Camp Riley - Camp Independence is operated by a university program, with 70 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Riley - Camp Independence provide lunch?
Camp Riley - Camp Independence does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Camp Riley - Camp Independence compare to other specialty camps in Martinsville?
Camp Riley - Camp Independence is one of 9 specialty camps in Martinsville that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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