Camp Schedule & Info

FARM AND RANCH CAMPS

2008 CAMP INFORMATION

Please apply early, to be sure your application receives optimal consideration,

Each camper will be asked to present a health form signed by a physician, in addition to a parental release form signed by parents. These forms will be sent to campers after their applications are approved. It is expected that a camper's family will provide primary medical insurance, while the Center will provide secondary medical insurance coverage for all participants.

Campers will need to provide their own sleeping bags and cowboy boots. A detailed list of suggested clothing will be sent to each registered camper.

Campers are expected to stay at camp during the entire camp period for which they register. Campers should not plan to leave for baseball games, family picnics, etc.. We feel that each camper's total participation is important to the success of camp.

2008 CAMP SCHEDULE

WE INVITE YOU TO APPLY FOR CAMP NOW!

Session 1 - June 15 - June 27

Session 2 - June 29 - July 11

Session 3 - July 13 - July 25

Session 4 - July 27 - August 8

A scholarship program enables children to attend who would otherwise be financially unable to do so. For scholarship information, call (708)361-3650.

We offer a variety of camp programs in order to plan appropriate programs for various age groups.

For registration information, call The Center (708) 361-3650

FARM AND RANCH CAMP AT THE CENTER

HEALTH/SAFETY:

The Camp is licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Public Health and accredited by the American Camping Association. All camp staff are trained in Red Cross First Aid, a camp nurse supervises camp health care, and the Palos Community Hospital provides nearby emergency service. Every effort is made to provide for the health and safety of persons at camp.

STAFF:

The Staff of the Center's Camp includes professional camp administration and well trained counselors. Each counselor provides leadership and supervision for a group of 6 - 8 children.

LOCATION: A PIECE OF THE SUN RIGHT HERE IN YOUR BACK YARD!

The Center is located approximately 20 miles southwest of Chicago, on 80 acres of wooded hills and rolling farmland. The campers spend most of their time out-of-doors. In addition to the Children's Farm, the natural areas at or adjacent to camp include oak forests, maple forests, pine woods, creeks, sloughs, and ravines.

FACILITIES:

Each session of Farm Camp is open to 24 campers. Farm Campers are housed in cabins of 6 campers each, and fed three well-balanced meals a day, including several picnics and cook-outs. Each session of Ranch Camp is open to 8 boys or girls. Ranch Campers are housed in the ranch cabin at the farm, and eat in the Main Lodge with the Farm Campers. Each session of SOL camp is open to 8 boys or 8 girls. SOL campers are housed in the Anderson Activity Center at the farm, and eat in the Main Lodge with the Farm and Ranch campers A large variety of farm and camp buildings provide areas for indoor activities.

The total camp program is consistent with the ecological focus of the camp...food is healthful and fresh, garbage is recycled, hiking is done gently, animals are respected, and responsibilities are shared.

For registration information, call The Center - (708) 361-3650.

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The Center
Community Center Foundation
12700 Southwest Highway * Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 361-3650
email centerpalospark@sbcglobal.net