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Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois’ Camp Roehr

The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois (EFGSI) hosts an annual, overnight camp for children and teenagers with epilepsy. Camp Roehr provides campers ages 6 to 17 with seven days of fun, building friendships and learning about living with epilepsy. Camp registration typically begins in mid-April. Participant requirements include:

  • Living in Illinois or surrounding states
  • Having a primary diagnosis of epilepsy and well-controlled seizures
  • Being able to care for their own basic needs and ready for an overnight camp experience