Little Adventurers - Kids Summer Day Camp Tour Returns

Press release and photo courtesy of Visit Wabash County

Wabash, IND. - Visit Wabash County officials to announce the return of a fan favorite tour. Kids Adventure Camp program will be a weeklong camp, June 15th to 19th, aboard Trolley No.85. Each day of camp is thoughtfully designed to provide hands-on learning experiences that introduce students to the natural resources, industries, history, and career pathways that shape Wabash County.

Trolley No.85 will pick up at the Welcome Center at 8:30 AM sharp every morning and drop off at the Welcome Center at 12:30 PM. Have your kiddo join Visit Wabash County for a week filled with exploring Wabash County through hands-on activities, farm visits, and outdoor adventures, connecting campers to the rural communities that shape Wabash County, fostering curiosity, appreciation, and a love for the land. The week-long program is limited to 25 kids with a ticket price of $50 and 3 adult chaperone tickets, with a ticket price of $100 per rider. The age range is 7 to 12 years old. All adult volunteers and chaperones must pass a background check. Thanks to our Champion sponsor, Bowen Health, youth tickets are 50% off this year.

“At Bowen Health, we believe in supporting the whole health of our community—including creating opportunities for kids to grow, learn, and feel connected,” said Kim Shininger, community engagement director at Bowen Health. “This camp is a wonderful way to inspire confidence, curiosity, and a sense of belonging to the children of our community.”

Start the week off by meeting Jennifer, Stephanie, and Daisy at the Welcome Center, home of Trolley No.85 in downtown Wabash. Monday morning, explore Indiana’s wildlife in Somerset with fishing, hiking, medicinal plant identification, and more. On Tuesday, learn about mining at West Plains Mining in Richvally, with an underground tour to get a close look into the process, then head to Bass & Bucks for an interactive lesson about archery. On Wednesday, enjoy a picnic in a round barn, see a working windmill and covered bridge, then visit with the Wabash City Street Department and Wabash City Police Department to learn more. On Thursday take a tour of Kipster (MPS Eggs) and learn more about chickens and eggs, get a history lesson at North Manchester Center for History and take a fun dive into Wabash County agriculture & interesting history. Round out the week in Lagro and Wabash with a tour of the Wabash Courthouse with Mr. Woodward, an interactive lesson about horses at Reins and Rainbow Equine & guided creek exploration at Hathaway Preserve at Ross Run.

“We are incredibly grateful to our amazing sponsors— Bowen Health, West Plains Mining LLC, American Legion Post 15, Ford Meter Box, J.M. Reynolds Oil Company, MPS Eggs, Bionutruents, Lesley Vigar with True Realty, Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, Ronald Woodward Foundation, Sarah Mast at Real Broker LLC & Regina Brane-Hiple—for their generous support and commitment to our community. Their partnership makes it possible for us to deliver a truly unforgettable summer program,” said Jennifer Long-Dillon, tourism manager for Visit Wabash County. “Their partnership makes it possible for us to deliver a truly unforgettable summer program. We are thrilled to host this exciting weeklong camp and can’t wait to welcome campers for a week full of adventure, growth, and fun.”

Trolley No.85 tour programs are supported by the City of Wabash, J.M. Reynolds Oil Company, and other local partners. For more information about this tour or for the full 2026 Trolley Tour lineup, go to VisitWabashCounty.com/trolley.

About Visit Wabash County

Visit Wabash County is dedicated to enhancing the local economy by attracting visitors, new residents, and businesses to Wabash County. Through engaging programming, community partnerships, and strategic marketing initiatives, Visit Wabash County continues to promote the county as a premier destination for living, recreation, and business.

About Visit Wabash County Programs

Visit Wabash County programs include Bluegrass at Hopewell, Trolley No.85, LiveIN Wabash County, Wabash County Fellowship Program, and the Wabash County Adventure Series which includes Liking for Biking, Miles & Smiles, Dam to Dam Century Bike Ride, and Wabash Run the River.

For more information about Visit Wabash County or any of its programs, please visit www.visitwabashcounty.com or call us at 260-563-7171.