Charles Campbell Children's Camp

Charles Campbell Children's Camp A FREE week long camp for children with physical disabilities to enjoy fun times and independence! It's run by the Billings Lion's Club.

Charles Campbell Children's Camp is a free week long camp for physically disabled children. The wonders of nature, friendship, and fun with a theme. If you have or know of a physically challenged child who might enjoy a camp experience contact us. Physical disabilities including but not limited to; sight or hearing impairment, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, amputee, gross motor skill impairments, a

nd other disabilities. Charles Campbell Children's Camp campers enjoy fishing, hiking, swimming, games, dances, campfires, singing, family style living and dining, and the call of the great outdoors. Volunteer staff provide; nursing, professional food preparation, and supervision of all activities. Lions members and many other caring individuals with your child's interests at heart guide daily activities, provide training for volunteer counselors, and all things that are essential to a successful camp. Counselors must be at least 15 years of age and have an interest in helping children with disabilities. We take pride in the number of staff, counselors, and campers that return each year for another outdoor experience.

Hello Camp Fans!Only 30 more days until the counselors arrive and 31 for the campers! Who's excited?!?Today's throwback ...
06/12/2026

Hello Camp Fans!

Only 30 more days until the counselors arrive and 31 for the campers! Who's excited?!?

Today's throwback Thursday explains the history of the camp, and our namesake.

Charles "Chuck" Campbell was one of many Lions members instrumental in our camps founding. According to Lions' historians Jerry and Doug, Mr. Campbell was a long time Elks Club member and had worked at the camp when the Elks ran the weeklong camp. Due to financial limitations it was decided by the Elks to end the camp in the 1960's.

Mr. Campbell approached the Billings Lions Club about assuming responsibility of the camp and continuing its legacy. In 1961 the Lions Club embraced the then called Handicapped Kids Camp, with Mr. Campbell taking the reign as Lions chairman of the camp for more than a decade. The first director was Inez Jamison, the director of the Montana Center for Handicapped Children at EMC, now MSUB, who served for 20+ years.

Mr. Campbell was instrumental in Lions throughout the state and district serving as President of the Billings Lions Club in 1966-1967, and as the first and only District Governor to be elected to office twice in 1972-1973 and 1973-1974.

Following his death in 1982, the Billings Lions Club honored Mr. Campbell's dedication and legacy by renaming the camp the "Charles Campbell Children's Camp". Because of his foresight and determination to continue the greatness of Camp, many lives have been affected for the past seven plus decades.

06/10/2026

Camp is 31 days away!!! If you haven't sent your application in...PLEASE do it!

Dear Camp Family-We are saddened to share the passing of Alyson Ball.Alyson was a passionate supporter of Camp for many ...
06/05/2026

Dear Camp Family-

We are saddened to share the passing of Alyson Ball.

Alyson was a passionate supporter of Camp for many years, and opened many doors for us as the founder and president of the Bozeman Area Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA), inviting Camp staff to present and highlight our program.

Alyson was also a staunch advocate for disability rights, encouraging the Montana Legislation to expand education to youth until age 21

Our thoughts and prayers are with Alyson's rock and supporter, her husband Kevin, and their amazing son Ondrej, and all those that have been impacted by her love, support, and advocacy.

Alysons memorial service will be Sunday, June 14th at 3 pm at the Bozeman United Methodist Church.

https://www.dahlcares.com/obituaries/alyson-ball

Hello Camp Fans! Happy "Throw Back Thursday". This week we are going into the archives to look back at old news articles...
06/04/2026

Hello Camp Fans! Happy "Throw Back Thursday". This week we are going into the archives to look back at old news articles.

The Camp staff has been busy preparing for this year's amazing adventures to celebrate America's 250th Birthday! We are excited to see everyone soon!

If you haven't done so- please send in your counselor and camper application as soon as possible. This helps us prepare meals, cabin assignments, shirt sizes, and everything else to make Camp AWESOME!

Counselor orientation begins at 1200 on Saturday July 11th, and campers start arriving Sunday July 12th after 2pm.

Hello Camp Fans! Happy June 1st. In 40 short days we will be back at CAMP- getting counselors oriented and ready for the...
06/01/2026

Hello Camp Fans! Happy June 1st.

In 40 short days we will be back at CAMP- getting counselors oriented and ready for the campers arrival on Sunday July 12th.

Applications have been sent out - have you returned yous?

We can't wait to see everyone soon for our awesome celebration of America's 250th Birthday!

Hello Camp Fans! Happy "Throw Back Thursday". In 44 days the counselors will be back at CAMP for orientation, and in 45 ...
05/29/2026

Hello Camp Fans! Happy "Throw Back Thursday".

In 44 days the counselors will be back at CAMP for orientation, and in 45 days the Campers will be arriving for another exciting week at Camp. Have you sent in your application yet?

On this day of Memorial, we honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for this great Nation. In Flanders FieldsJohn ...
05/25/2026

On this day of Memorial, we honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for this great Nation.

In Flanders Fields
John McCrae, 1915.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

Thank you to all of those who have served, to their families, and to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to make this land great. Be safe this Memorial Day.

Hey Camp Counselors! We discovered some of our addresses in the Camp Bible are wrong :( We mailed out applications and a...
05/14/2026

Hey Camp Counselors!

We discovered some of our addresses in the Camp Bible are wrong :( We mailed out applications and a few surprises to all of last year's counselors a few weeks ago. If you didn't receive anything from us- PLEASE email or message us.

Also- please check your emails for a message about an upcoming event. If you haven't received an email- please email or message us your correct address.

Thank you!

Hello Camp Fans! In 2 short months we will be back at CAMP! Camper and counselor applications have been mailed out and a...
05/13/2026

Hello Camp Fans! In 2 short months we will be back at CAMP! Camper and counselor applications have been mailed out and are steadily being returned.

The dates for the 2025 Charles Campbell Camp are July 12th - 17th, 2026, with Counselor Orientation starting at 1200 on Saturday the 11th.

This year we are celebrating the 250th Birthday of the USA!

If you have any questions, or haven't received an application yet- please message us or email us at [email protected]

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PO Box 23342
Billings, MT
59102

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