GL Day Camp Forum

The ACA Illinois day camp conference experience returns with the Great Lakes Day Camp Forum this March. Join us for education session breakouts, keynotes, networking, and more!

Centering the voices and experiences of day camp professionals, this event will drive innovation, tackle challenges facing our camp pros, and bring together our remarkable community.

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Who is planning this EPIC event?

We have assembled an amazing leadership team to guide the direction of the Great Lakes Day Camp Forum. This is a for-the-people, by-the-people event!

Your Inaugural Great Lakes Day Camp Forum Committee:

Sam Thompson, Crystal Lake Park District, Forum Co Chair

Jess Main, Peoria Park District, Forum Co Chair

Dave Thoensen, Tamarak Day Camp

Mary Zeilinski, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois

Shauna Guglielmo, Lincoln Park Zoo

Amy O’Rourke, Hepzibah Children’s Association

Gunnar Kohlbrecher, Two River YMCA

Brianna Fowlie, Camp Kawaga

Kelly Ireland, Event Coordinator

Shena Willbrandt, Communications Coordinator

Jessie Blumberg, Manager of Family Services

Colette Marquardt, CEO

Get Involved with the Great Lakes Day Camp Forum!

Interested in speaking, or volunteering, with the Day Camp Forum? Contact Kelly at: kelly@acail.org.

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Become a Sponsor!

ACA Illinois is ready to talk about sponsorship and donation opportunities for the Great Lake Day Camp Forum. This is your chance to be part of something innovative and timely while reaching more folks. Contact Colette Marquardt to learn about Sponsorship opportunities today at colette@acail.org.