Sporting clays competition raising funds to send children from across Indiana to summer camp at Hidden Falls Camp
The Salvation Army is signing up teams for its 2nd Annual Clays for a Cause event on September 11, 2025 at Indiana's premier shotgun-only range, Indiana Gun Club, just northeast of Indianapolis. The 12-station sporting clays course will offer participants a challenging day of competitive shooting while raising funds to help The Salvation Army's vital summer camp programs in Indiana. The event will be emceed by native Hoosier Creek Stewart, who is known worldwide as a wilderness survival expert, author, and television host.
Registration is now open at ClaysForACause.net.
"We're excited to bring back Clays for a Cause to raise funds in support of our summer camp programs," said Major Marc Johnson, Divisional Commander for The Salvation Army. "Hidden Falls Camp holds a special place in the hearts of thousands of people across Indiana who have made memories and lifelong friendships at summer camp."
Clays for a Cause is open to individuals and teams statewide. Proceeds from the day's events will help The Salvation Army offer at-risk and disadvantaged children from across Indiana the experience of a lifetime: a week at Hidden Falls Camp next summer.
The 700-acre Hidden Falls Camp is located in beautiful southern Indiana in a landscape that offers rolling hills and wooded trails, rustic log cabins for campers, and a wide range of traditional camp activities. Kids at Hidden Falls Camps enjoy swimming, archery, fishing, arts and crafts, high ropes courses, mountain biking, and even zip lining. Activities and themes vary from week to week, immersing campers in the arts, STEAM, sports, and even the challenge of "roughing it" with outdoor survival skills.
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"At Hidden Falls we see kids open up and let go of all the stress they feel at home," said Dan Bell, Hidden Falls Camp Director. "Here they just get to be kids - kids learning about teamwork or stepping out of their comfort zone and connecting with nature and kids their own age in healthy, uplifting ways. A lot of these kids are dealing with trauma and emotional issues, but I've seen so many campers start that healing process right here at camp. I see them become more confident, make friends, and grow in their faith. Summer at Hidden Falls really is a special experience like no other."