On April 26, 2010 Peg Smith, the American Camp Association CEO, was interviewed on the CBS News Morning Show. In the interview, she sheds light on the daunting task of choosing the right summer camp.

View this exciting interview with Peg Smith
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Boot Camp for Camp Nurses! An Introduction to Camp Nursing

Summer is almost here! Pack up! Take some kids and be a camp nurse for a week or so this summer!

Get ready by attending a one day workshop at Camp Greene Wood, Napoerville, IL on Friday,June 4, 2010.

Excellent opportunity to gain knowledge and skill for managing the camp health program and have fun at the same time! Program developed by the Association of Camp Nursing and led by camp nurses who have been through the trenches!

To register on line use this link

Please email Patti McDonough or call at 312-413-2978, for more information.

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CampFest 2010- Make a Donation

Supports camping programs for Chicagoland abused, neglected, and at-risk children

The Chicago Camping Committee comprised of:

• Chicago Police Department Youth Investigations Section
• Juvenile Court Probation
• American Camp Association, Illinois

Is staging  the 26th annual CAMPFEST Fundraiser on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Moretti’s Restaurant, 1645 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL; from 4:45 to 10:00 PM. This benefit supports year round camping programs for Chicagoland abused, neglected, and at-risk children. Proceeds are held in trust in an audited account by the ACA, IL a 501©3 not-for-profit organization.

Summer Camp is a healthy, powerful, life-altering experience for disadvantaged city kids, who cherish their memories and souvenirs of camp for a lifetime. Funding is challenged, and CAMPFEST ’10 is our most important fundraiser.

We understand that most camp professionals are not available in mid-July to attend an event like this. Howver, please support our event and make a donation which will help make a difference in a child's life, by going to:

CampFest 2010- Make a Donation

IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE.......

Admission includes an unlimited buffet dinner and complimentary draft beer, door prizes, a raffle and silent auction. Back by popular demand, there will also be a Bean Bag Tournament on the outdoor patio, with great prizes. Tickets are $25.

Please email Joe Pacelt for more information ticket/raffle

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We Went to Camp, Shouldn’t You?

Emma Roberts, Hill Harper, Lisa Loeb, Kerri Strug, Michael DeLorenzo, Justin Chambers, Paul Adelstein, James Pickens, Blair Underwood, Sharon Lawrence, Frank Sesno, Glynn Turman, Ashlan Gorse, and Lisa Raye share how .... their lives have changed Because of Camp…™.

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ACA IL Campership Funds

ACA IL supports these funds which help to send many children to camp, who otherwise would not be able to attend.

Russell W. Hogrefe Fresh Start Fund

• ACA IL designates funds to send children in need from families with a working parent
• 100 % of donations are used for camperships. No administrative fees are taken from this fund.
• More about Russell W. Hogrefe Fresh Start

Chicago Camping Committee

• ACA IL partnership project with the Cook County Juvenile Court and the Chicago Police Department. Provides at-risk and adjudicated youth a variety of appropriate camp experiences
• More about Chicago Camping Committee

S.C.O.P.E. Midwest

• Summer Camp Opportunities Provide an Edge Assists agencies, shelters, and counseling centers send to children in need to camp
• More about S.C.O.P.E. Midwest

American Camp Association – Annual Fund

• Nationwide community of 7,000 camp professionals who have joined together to share knowledge and experience
• More about ACA National/Annual Fund

Please consider helping us to change the lives of children through the camp experience, by supporting one of these important programs. To pay by check, please mail in your contibution to the following address. Please indicate which fund you would like to support:
ACA Illinois
67 E. Madison Street, Suite 1406
Chicago, Illinois 60603

You can also contribute online at the link below. Please designate which fund you would like to support.