Our History

Camp Brosius, a treasured university gem, has provided outdoor adventures to families and students, believe it or not, for nearly 100 years.

The camp was purchased in 1921 by the Normal College of the American Gymnastic Union to offer summer physical education courses to its students. Named for George Brosius, long-time Normal College director, the camp continued operations through and beyond the college's 1941 merger with Indiana University.

After the conclusion of the college camp each May, the camp operated as a children's camp from 1937 to 1974. In 1974, under the leadership of the IU Alumni Association, Camp Brosius opened its doors to IU families and friends for eight weeks in the summer.

In 2004, Camp Brosius management was transferred by the university back to its original home, the former Normal College. Now operated by the IU School of Physical Education and Tourism Management at IUPUI, the school's degree-seeking physical education students attend camp for required coursework in leadership training.

School faculty and staff manage the Camp Brosius affiliate and are charged with the responsibility of its operations and self-sustainability. The school is actively engaged in fundraising for renovations, hoping to add another century of education, fun and adventure to this long-standing IU tradition.