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Join the DFI Title XX Camping Services Program


Program Overview

For over 50 years, the DFI Title XX Camping Services Program has provided funding for 250,000+ clients of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to attend summer camps. Summer camps that participate in this program commit to working towards the four established outcomes of this program to help the clients.



The American Camp Association, Illinois (ACA Illinois), under contract with the State of Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), administers the DFI Title XX Camping Services Program. In IDHS this program is referred to as the Donated Funds Initiative (DFI) because of the matching funds involved in the program. ACA Illinois purchases the camping services for eligible campers from day and resident camps that wish to participate. The relationship between ACA Illinois and any individual camp/organization is for purchase of service and payment for these services. 


*Please note: this program is not a grant.



Upcoming FREE Info Sessions for New Camps

Click on the session below for a FREE, no obligation info session if you're a new camp interested in the DFI Title XX Camping Services Program.


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Qualifications for Camps/Agencies

Qualifications for Camps/Agencies to join the DFI Title XX Camping Services Program include:


Questions About the DFI Title XX Program?

Contact Jessie Blumberg, Manager of Family Services, at 312-332-0833 or by email at jessie@acail.org



Mailing Address:

American Camp Association, Illinois   I   PO Box 5412, Evanston, IL 60204

Mailing Address:

American Camp Association, Illinois

5 S Wabash Ave

Suite 1406

Chicago, IL 60603


Phone: 312-332-0833

Email: info@acail.org

Website: acail.org

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