Building a place where every child belongs.
For generations, Happy Hollow has given children the opportunity to discover new things, build friendships, grow in confidence, and experience the magic of camp.
Building for Belonging is about making sure those experiences remain possible for generations to come. Through improvements to our facilities and programs, we're creating a safer, more accessible, and more welcoming camp for every child.
Our community can make twice the impact.
Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded Happy Hollow nearly $3.3 million through its Capital Project Initiative for Residential Youth Camps. Now, we're working together to raise a matching amount from our community.
Lilly Endowment has created the opportunity. Our community will bring the full vision to life. Your support helps make this transformational investment possible.
HELP US BUILD THE FUTUREWhat's coming to Happy Hollow?
From exciting new activity spaces to more comfortable living accommodations, these improvements will help Happy Hollow grow while keeping the heart of camp alive.
More room for adventure.
Improved activity areas, an expanded Arts Center, waterfront enhancements, and better access to the experiences campers love.
Spaces that feel like home.
Two new camper cabins, a renovated shower house, and dedicated spaces for our Counselors-in-Training to learn, grow, and build community.
Investing in the people who make camp.
Improved staff housing, a new community building, and better accommodations for the counselors and year-round staff who make camp extraordinary.
Every Child Deserves a Place to Belong.
Our founders set aside these Brown County hills because they believed every child deserved the opportunity to experience nature, adventure, friendship, and the character-building experience of camp.
That belief has carried Happy Hollow through generations. Now, we invite you to help carry it forward.
Whether you make a gift, share our story, or want to learn more about getting involved, there's a place for you in building tomorrow's Happy Hollow.
