Madison County Children's Camp (Camp Lookout)

Madison County Children's Camp (Camp Lookout) offers nature studies, arts and crafts, swimming, canoeing, individual sports, team sports, cooperative games, and a Field of Awareness. Campers attend for a free, week long stay at camp that includes these activities as part of the program.

• Ages: 8–13 years old
• Schedule: Call Us (June 15th-August 19th)
• Schedule: a free, week long stay at camp

Founded in 1922 as a camp for children affected by tuberculosis, Madison County Children's Camp now welcomes boys and girls, ages 8–13, who attend school in Madison County, regardless of economic, social, or cultural background. Each summer the camp serves approximately seven hundred children who would not otherwise be able to attend a summer camp experience. School nurses, the Department of Social Services, other human service agencies, and churches help identify potential campers for a free, week long stay at camp.

The mission of the Madison County Children's Camp is to provide fun, educational, and safe camp activities that support children physically and emotionally, help them understand their importance and place in the community, and develop life skills for positive, productive relationships with peers, family members, and other adults. Annually the camp offers an atmosphere of physical and emotional safety, cooperative game playing to build group trust and self-awareness, and equal opportunity for all campers regardless of circumstances. Camper selection is determined without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or national origin, and this institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Camp Lookout has a dedicated, well-trained staff. Positive surroundings and constant feedback allow children to gain a special perspective regarding their importance and place in the community as they learn strategies to meet life's challenges. The camp is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Camp Lookout.

Last updated February 6, 2026.