WABASH, IN- 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 fi led 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 Richvalley, 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.
