Preliminary Schedule
Thursday: Check-in, casual “social” ’round the campfire (weather permitting)
Friday: Breakfast, Morning Forays, Afternoon Forays, Dinner, Speakers
Saturday: Breakfast, Morning Forays, Afternoon Forays, Dinner, Speakers
Sunday: Breakfast Social, Casual Foray, Departure
Forays will take place at both the Indiana Dunes and at Camp Butternut Springs.
A detailed schedule will be posted here as soon as it becomes available.
Lodging is available on-site
Camp Butternut Springs
650 N 175 W
Valpraiso, IN 46385
There are 2 lodges which sleep up to 20 – 24 people each. Each lodge has its own full kitchen, bathrooms/one shower, one private accessible bathroom with shower, fireplace and outdoor fire ring.
Additionally, there is a camping area for tents or a camper.
Registration
- Professional Event Pass: $175
- Thursday afternoon arrival/check-in/campfire social, Friday meals/forays/speakers/lodging, Saturday meals/forays/speakers/lodging, Sunday breakfast/casual foray
- Student Event Pass: $125
- Thursday afternoon arrival/check-in/campfire social, Friday meals/forays/speakers, Saturday meals/forays/speakers, Sunday breakfast/casual foray
To register, click here: 2025 Smith Foray Registration Form
**Student must register individually; only a currently enrolled student is eligible to receive the Student Event Pass rate.**
Money collected will be used for purchasing food, beverage and other costs associated with the 2025 Smith Foray.
