Camp Lost Garden

Disconnect for a weekend and take time for good old-fashioned fun, relaxation, and adventure!

Campers will enjoy classic camp activities like arts and crafts, group games/races, campfires (with stories and s’mores!), nature hikes and more! In some cases, these kid-inspired activities come with an adult twist (e.g., bloody mary bar, cocktail crafting workshop, “boots and brews” hike, etc.). There will also be fall-themed options, including pie making, mead tasting and a hootenanny! 

See a full schedule here.

Grab your gear and get ready for a packed weekend of fun! Whether you are an organization looking to boost team morale, a group of friends who want a good time, or an individual interested in meeting new people while finding time for self-reflection, there is something for all to enjoy!

We wouldn’t be a real summer camp without some ground rules! Be sure to check them out here.

If you are interested in being a camp counselor, apply here.

$350/camper. Register here by Oct. 10. All sales are final.
Includes all activities, meals, snacks and drinks*.
Overnight accommodations must be purchased separately.**

*Open Bars each evening will include beer, wine and soda. Themed signature drinks will be included in various activities. Other liquor will also be available for purchase.

**Overnight accommodation options:
— Hotel rooms are available in the Mansion and guesthouses at a discounted rate ($80/night +tax). Call us at 217-333-3287 to make your reservation.

— Tent camping is available on the Bowling Lawn adjacent to the Mansion. Communal showers will be available on the third floor of the Mansion. Sign-up for a primitive tent camping spot ($50 total) as an add-on when registering for camp.

If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate, please email jmgiffor@illinois.edu.