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Special Camps Overnight Camp for Children and Youth with Developmental Disabilities Ages 9-22 in Ingleside

When

Sunday, June 15, 2025    
All Day
iCal

Where

Camp Red Leaf
26710 W. Nippersink Road, Ingleside, IL

Event Type

Overnight camp opportunities for children and young adults with intellectual disabilities ages 9 to 22

Special Camps is an overnight, all-volunteer-run camp for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

While families and caregivers get a week-long respite, trained staff and 24-hour nursing provide a safe place for campers to explore:

  • New opportunities
  • Independence and self-esteem
  • Friendships

Special Camps will host an overnight camp session for children and young adults on June 15 to 20. This session is for campers ages 9 to 22. The camp will divide youth into groups for ages 9 to 13 and ages 14 to 23.

Campers will enjoy activities including:

  • Swimming in a heated pool
  • A rope course, climbing wall and zipline
  • Archery and outdoor sports
  • Canoeing and fishing
  • Arts and crafts
  • Hayrides, campfire songs and s’mores

The cost is $400 per session. Scholarships are available for campers in need.

Learn more about Special Camps.

Follow these instructions to register for Special Camps on its website.

If you have questions or trouble registering, please contact Colleen McDonald at (630) 690-0944 or colleen.scamps@icloud.com.