General Resources
YMCA of Metro Chicago provides a wide range of day, overnight, family and winter camping activities for all abilities. YMCA’s Camp MacLean and YMCA Camp Duncan offer campers endless adventures, joy and an opportunity to build confidence, leadership skills and independence. YMCA camps offer activities that challenge both the mind and body, supportive staff and a welcoming community where campers connect and feel empowered. Overnight summer camps registration usually opens in late November. Day camp registration usually opens in early January.
Learn about YMCA of Metro Chicago camps, including:
Your Vote Counts: A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Voting in the U.S.
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network has “Your Vote Counts: A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Voting in the U.S.” that includes how to get ready to vote and how to get accommodations when voting.
YWCA La Voz Latina‘s services include:
- Information and referral services
- One-on-one parenting classes and adult education workshops
- Advocacy for at-risk families
- Immigrant and refugee assistance, information, orientation and referral to services
- Language proficiency assessments and services for businesses and offices
- Partner Abuse Intervention Program (PAIP) classes for men in both English and Spanish
These programs are not limited to the Latino/Hispanic population. The organization serves Boone, Jo Daviess, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago counties.