Christian Camp & Retreat Center

Santa Claus, Indiana

Discover a Place Where Lives Are Changed and Faith Grows in the Heart of Southern Indiana

Welcome to Historic Santa Claus Campground

A sacred campground where faith is nurtured, community is built, and churches, families, and groups gather for meaningful experiences.

Plan Your Camp or Retreat
Plan your camp or retreat in a place designed for meaningful gathering, shared experience, and time set apart. With lodging, meeting spaces, dining facilities, and recreation all in one setting, HSCC offers churches and organizations a flexible place to create an experience that fits their mission and group.
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Host Your Wedding Here
Celebrate your wedding in a place shaped by history, charm, and meaningful gathering. From the Tabernacle to the Chapel, HSCC offers distinctive ceremony spaces for couples looking for a setting that feels personal and memorable.
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Capital Campaign
See how the Capital Campaign is helping renew and strengthen Historic Santa Claus Campground for the future. Check in on the campaign’s progress, learn more about the vision, and make a gift to support the work ahead.
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Support HSCC

Help Complete The Final $1 Million Goal To Expand The HSCC Reach

Retreats & Camp Events

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Why HSCC Matters

Historic Santa Claus Campground is more than a place on a map. It is a place where faith is shared, friendships are formed, hospitality is practiced, and generations gather around experiences that shape lives. From children and students to parents, grandparents, church leaders, and volunteers, HSCC creates space for people to grow together in community and in Christ.

During the summer months, camps and programs hosted by HSCC and partner churches create a vibrant base of mission across the grounds. These experiences help share the Gospel, build lasting Christian community, and encourage young people in personal and spiritual growth. Year after year, campers and families return to a place where fun, belonging, and faith come together in meaningful ways.

Throughout the rest of the year, the campground continues to serve churches, ministries, and groups seeking a setting for retreats, renewal, learning, and customized gatherings. That includes communities connected to The Upper Room Walk to Emmaus, as well as many other groups who use the campground to create meaningful experiences shaped around their own purpose and ministry goals.

At every stage of life, HSCC offers something increasingly rare: a sacred, welcoming place where people can step away from the noise, reconnect with one another, and encounter God in ways that leave a lasting mark.

Join The Capital Campaign

Historic Santa Claus Campground is in a meaningful season of renewal. Through this campaign, HSCC is investing in the sacred spaces, welcoming facilities, and future-focused improvements that will help the campground continue serving children, families, churches, and retreat groups for generations to come. From gathering spaces and infrastructure to new opportunities for growth and hospitality, this effort is about strengthening a place where faith is formed, community is built, and lives are changed.

We invite you to be part of what comes next. Learn more about the vision behind the campaign, or make a gift to help renew and strengthen Historic Santa Claus Campground for future generations.