Camp Lost Garden

Ready to be a kid again?! Camp Lost Garden on June 27-30 might just be the place for you! 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.)

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.

An additional session of Camp Lost Garden is also scheduled for Oct. 17-20. Get more information here.

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

$350/camper. Register here.
All sales are final. Registration includes all activities, meals, snacks and drinks*.

PRE-REGISTRATION will be open Feb. 1-March 15. Campers can secure their spot with a non-refundable deposit of $175 during this time. The remaining balance will be due one month before camp arrival. After March 15, all camp fees will be due at the time of registration.

Overnight accommodations must be purchased separately:

— Hotel rooms are available at a discounted rate of $80/night + tax. Please 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. You can sign up for a primitive tent camping spot ($50) as an add-on when registering for camp.

* 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.

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