Master Plan

Phase 1

Land & Lodge

Land. Camp Hayden needs a home, and that starts with the perfect piece of land we can grow into. We are looking for 20–30 acres close to Idaho Falls to bring every imaginative adventure to life. This property will be home to all Camp Hayden programs and activities — and we are open to acquiring land through donations.

Lodge. All good camps have a wonderful lodge for social gatherings, meals, and activities. The Camp Hayden Lodge will include an industrial kitchen with serving stations and fully accessible bathrooms with changing stations. Its open-air design will let us enjoy every kind of Idaho weather.

Phase 2

Adventure Campground

A place where everyone can enjoy adventures, regardless of their unique abilities: wheelchair-accessible paths throughout the grounds, zip lines, a rope bridge, a tree house, a petting zoo, ponds and water activities, and a beautiful butterfly and sensory garden — open to families who have children with special needs and to the entire community.

Horse arena & petting zoo. Each year our campers experience horses through our partner, Champ’s Heart. A permanent arena and pastures will give Champ’s Heart horses a home — along with our other petting zoo animals.

Cabins & RV park. Accessible cabins for a rustic setting, cabins with water and electricity for families who need them, and RV sites so families can bring the comfort of a familiar environment. Public RV rentals will also help sustain the camp.

Outdoor activity area. A butterfly and sensory garden, accessible paths, water features, an open-air theatre — and for the more adventurous, mini golf and a zip line.

Phase 3

Indoor Activity Center

A truly accessible indoor activity center open to the public — the “Fantasy Factory” — offering barrier-free family fun from virtual reality to interactive play areas. It will provide an inclusive play environment for the community and create long-term sustainability for Camp Hayden.