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Camp Kupugani Multicultural Summer Camp
Leaf River, Illinois
Visit Our Camp Kupugani Multicultural Summer Camp Website
815-713-4110
kupugani[AT]gmail.com
6903 W. White Eagle
Leaf River, Illinois 61047
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Camp Kupugani Multicultural Summer Camp Video
CAMPER AGES: 7-15
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Less than two hours minutes west of Chicago, Camp Kupugani--in separate girls-only and boys-only sessions (plus a blended session incorporating certain intentional coed aspects)--provides a multicultural sleepaway camp that focuses on diversity and communication skills in a fun atmosphere, uniting children of varied backgrounds and providing them with empowerment and community-building skills.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Horses/Equestrian, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Volleyball, Soccer, Team Sports, and more. GaGa, Rock Climbing, Sand Volleyball, & Mud Volleyball.
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Kupugani is located in the rolling hills and woods of northwest Illinois, less than 2 hours from Chicago. Please visit our website for lots of camp photos and videos.
CAMP FACILITIES: Located in the rolling hills and woods of Northwestern Illinois, our camp comprises beautiful woods, trails, a swimming pool, two all natural rock climbing walls, game fields, and a 5-acre lake for swimming, water games, and almost a mile of canoeing through the property. With 120 acres of forests, wildlife, and wildflowers galore, it offers fresh air, natural water, the robust smell of pure woods and a twinkling night sky.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Kids love it here…and parents are equally excited about our program. In our past 9 years of parent surveys, 99% of respondents would recommend our camp to friends. The overwhelming majority of our parents noted their child’s improvement in:
Acknowledgment and Appreciation of Diversity
Conflict Resolution Skills
Personal Growth and Self Confidence
Positive Self Image and Empowerment
Leadership Skills
Specific past parent comments include:
“When I see how [my daughter’s] face lights up when she speaks about camp, it’s a priceless experience.”
“She absolutely loves the camp, the staff, and all the friends she makes there. I consider Kupugani to be a big influence in helping her to grow and expand her mind each summer; it has become an integral part of her summer vacation.”
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our leadership programs help future young leaders transition from camper to counselor. In addition to being able to participate in regular camp activities, campers receive training to build their leadership knowledge and skill base.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited scholarships based on family size and income guidelines.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Mother Daughter Weekends
Parent Child Weekends
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campkupugani.com for information.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always looking for great people to work at camp as bunk counselors and and activity instructors. If you are excited to work with children and want to find out more about a fantastic summer job opportunity, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.kupugani.com.
There you'll find pictures, videos, information, and our staff application. You're also welcome to call or email with any questions. Thanks!
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