Camp Whitley
Private
Nonprofit residential summer camp on Troy Cedar Lake in Columbia City, operating since 1928. Week-long sessions serve ages 7-14, split into three weeks of girls' camp and three weeks of boys' camp with age bands of 7-9, 10-11 and 12-14; campers rotate through archery, riflery, boating, art, lake swimming, team sports, hikes, skits and scavenger hunts. Camp is screen-free (cameras allowed, no phones or tablets), and one week is run in partnership with Easterseals Arc of Fort Wayne for children with intellectual and physical disabilities.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Camp Whitley directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Stephanie LeeSuch a wonderful place. My kids have been going here for years and they all love it!
★★★★Leila DeelIt was really fun and we sung a lot of songs. All the counselors where great and fun to be with. And the food was good especially the dessert.the only thing that sucked was that we had to come home 2 days earlier and didn’t get to go to the point. But other that that it was really fun!
★★★★★Amira SmithI’ve been coming to camp for I think six years this year. It is one of the best things that’s happened to me. I know me and everyone else look forward to coming to camp all year. Me and my cousins all talk about camp for weeks before and weeks after camp. It is something that has made a huge impact on our lives. The counselors are amazing and are always supportive. They’re their whenever you need them and try to make the camp experience fun for everyone. Sadly this was my last year at camp. I definitely would recommend for anyone looking for a place to send their kids. I hope they stay open long enough for my kids to attend because I think they would love it. Thank you to all the counselors and staff members who work to make camp amazing.
★★★Benjamin MillerGreat place! Simple cabins, bathrooms, etc. The lake is rather dirty, but good dock. We've used this location for a church camp but will be moving to a different location next year since we've outgrown it. We were rather disappointed this year when our contracted dates to have the camp was cut a day short at the beginning because they scheduled another group the same time.
★★★★★Jade WigentCamp is a Whitley County tradition, a great place to make memories! Kids 7-14 can spend a week at camp playing, swimming, learning new skills and interacting with new friends. There are no video games or phones here! It's an affordable, traditional summer camp experience close to home.