Madison County Children's Camp (Camp Lookout)

Madison County Children's Camp (Camp Lookout) is a free, week-long summer camp for boys and girls ages 8-13 who attend school in Madison County. The camp runs Sunday-Friday, and the first group of campers arrives Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Programs

• Madison County Children's Camp (Camp Lookout) — 8-13 · Sunday-Friday
• CIT Program — One or two weeks · CITs volunteer for one or two weeks to work with staff and children while participating in leadership training. CITs receive acknowledgement for 40 hours of community service per week.

At a glance

• Ages: 8–13 years old
• General schedule: Free, week-long summer camp sessions. Staff training week begins Monday June 29th, and the first group of campers arrives Sunday July 5th.

About the provider

The camp was founded in 1922 and says it has been changing kids' lives since 1922. Its leadership team includes Executive Director Jamie Matzke Dygert, Camp Director Jimmy Burton, and Assistant Directors Lisa Marris and Brittany Wilcox. Each summer, the camp serves approximately six hundred children who would not otherwise be able to attend a summer camp experience.

Camp welcomes boys and girls ages 8-13 regardless of economic, social, or cultural background, who attend school in Madison County. Children invited to attend come from families who are low income and/or are faced with a variety of other challenges. Campers are identified for free attendance by school nurses, Department of Social Services, other human service agencies, and churches.

Last updated August 26, 2026.