Teen Extreme Camp
Coverage of Teen Extreme Camp in the Nexus archive.
- Nashville summer camp continues after teen killed by falling tree during hike at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
A 15-year-old camper from Virginia died after a tree fell on him during a hike at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Nashville. The incident occurred when a 14-year-old friend touched a leaning tree that counselors had warned against, causing it to fall. Police are investigating the death as an accident, and the camp continues operating other programs.
- Police release how a teen was killed by a tree during a Nashville summer-camp hike
A 15-year-old camper, Camden Robert Callihan, died after an unstable tree fell on him during a supervised hike at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Antioch. Metro Nashville Police classified the death as accidental, stating a friend's action caused the tree to fall, and camp staff provided emergency care before he was taken to a hospital where he later died.
- Child dies after being hit by falling tree at Nashville summer camp. Here’s what we know
A child died after being struck by a falling tree during a group hike at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Antioch, Tennessee. Emergency protocols were activated, and the child was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center but did not survive. The YMCA of Middle Tennessee expressed grief and confirmed efforts to support affected campers and staff.
- Child critically injured by falling tree at summer camp
A child was critically injured after being struck by a falling tree during a group hike at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Nashville. The camper was hospitalized, and camp staff activated emergency protocols, stating their focus is on supporting affected families and cooperating with authorities.
- Teen injured after part of tree falls at Tennessee Camp
A teen was injured when part of a tree fell during a group hike at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in Tennessee. The teen was transported to the hospital, and the YMCA stated emergency protocols were activated with teams on-site to support affected individuals.