Category : CHAMP Camp

Listen to what alumni camper and counselor Joel Vander Molen shares with medical students.

The Silver Sneaker Benefit Ball, held on Saturday, September 16 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, Indiana was a huge success! Great auction items, a delightful invocation, delicious food, an inspiring speaker, DJ SLMBR and comfy feet! What else could you want in a night of celebration! Congratulations to our award winners: Silver Sneaker – […]

Francisco “Tanty” Angulo Parker is a Pediatric Rehabilitation Physician and Division Chief at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, IN. He began as a counselor with CHAMP Camp in 2008. Many pranks and school years later, Tanty now serves as co-medical director of CHAMP Camp. His combination of medical expertise and counselor mindset help to […]

Dan Lappin, Founder and President of Lappin180 Dan is passionate about giving back to his community and was quick to agree to serve on the CHAMP Camp board when asked. This is based on Dan’s foundational belief that every child deserves the right to excel and achieve their best, no matter the challenges or obstacles. […]

Eric Huebner, Certus Medical I was inspired to be a part of Champ Camp after attending my first Sneaker Ball this past year. The stories I heard really impacted me and made me want to dive in and really get involved in the heart of this organization. I have been in the sales sector of […]

Rachel Cramer, Associate Director with Eli Lilly and Company Rachel joined the CHAMP Camp board in 2023. Her daughter, Claire, had attended camp from 2016 to 2022 which was the best week of the year for Claire.  Rachel knows the value of CHAMP Camp to the trach community and wants to help support camp anyway […]

What a year! This is a phrase that keeps coming to mind for our executive director. After two difficult years, CHAMP Camp was held in person again in 2022. Read the full report from this year as we look forward to the next.

Counselors at CHAMP Camp get to experience something that creates life-long memories, bonds, and joy that is unlike anything else. Our counselors are friends and mentors, create magical moments, bring laughter and smiles to faces, and much more. Take a look at the requirements to become a counselor, and also look at the counselor page […]

A day at CHAMP Camp is full of fun activities that everyone participates in. We have fabulous volunteers who help take care of medical needs and serving “bug juice” at meals. Of course, camp also includes bunk mates of fellow campers and counselors. Take a look at what to expect for more details!

CHAMP Camp 2023 We had a great time at camp this year! With 11 new campers and 13 returning campers, it was a great blend of new experiences and meaningful traditions! CHAMP Camp 2023 is a wrap! We had cooler temperatures than normal which is great…except when you have swimming! (But so thankful Bradford Woods […]