Whether you’re looking for a getaway with friends or loved one, a solo adventure, or even a secluded spot for team-building — Camp Lost Garden is your answer.

Illinois’ premier adult summer camp on June 19-22, 2025 features all your favorite classic summer camp activities – arts, crafts, games, campfires, hikes and more. It’s all included in your registration fee, as well as all meals during Camp and unlimited beer, wine and soda.

Escape the daily grind and slow down to make memories, dedicating time to connection and carefree fun. Campers will have the opportunity to paddleboard on the Reflecting Pond, bond over trust falls, create a communal paint by numbers, dance the night away. Find the daily schedule here (details subject to change).

Campers can commute, stay in the Mansion or guesthouses for a discounted rate ($80/night +tax), or tent camp ($50).*

$350/camper. Register by June 5. All sales are final. Registration includes all activities, meals, snacks and drinks. Overnight accommodations are an additional cost.*

PAYMENT PLAN OPTION: Register by March 28, 2025 and make a downpayment of $175, with the remainder due one month prior to the start of Camp Lost Garden!

*Overnight accommodation options:

— 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 for all three nights) as an add-on when registering for camp.

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

Ready to be a kid again?! Camp Lost Garden 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.

PRE-REGISTRATION will be open through March 28, 2025. Campers are able to secure their spot with a non-refundable deposit of $175 during this time. The remaining balance will be due one month prior to camp arrival. After March 28, camp fees will be due in full at the time of registration.

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

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.

Interested in being a camp counselor? Fill-out an application here.

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