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Camp Hope :: A Division of Anchored In Hope, Inc.
Letter from our Director
A letter from our
Executive Director,
Andy Duran.
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Camp Hope
Camp Hope 2005
A review of our
inaugural week, which
took place in Plano,
Illinois from July 17 to
July 22, 2005.
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Camp Hope 2006
An update of what’s in
store for 2006,
including dates and a
new campsite.
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In Appreciation
A list of our generous
donors who helped
turn the dream of
Camp Hope into a
reality.
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Our Board of Directors
Our Board of
Directors consists of
professionals who give
of their time and
talents to ensure the
success of Camp
Hope.
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Our Mission
A review of our
mission statement,
which is founded
upon our Four Pillars
of Service.
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LETTER FROM OUR DIRECTOR
Hope has arrived!
Camp Hope is a five-day recreational
and residential summer camp serving
Chicago-area children, teenagers, and
young adults challenged by
developmental disabilities.
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Camp Hope’s
Coming Soon
Inaugural Year
Camp Hope 2006
The inaugural session of Camp Hope took place
from July 17-22, 2005 at LaSalle Manor in
Plano, Illinois. During that session, we
welcomed 18 campers, from 15 different
Chicago suburbs. Our
campers are challenged
by disabilities such as
Autism, Cerebral Palsy,
Spina Bifida, Down
Syndrome, Cri-di-Chat,
and Mental Retardation.
In September 2004, the Camp Hope
Board of Directors was formed. This
board sought to inaugurate Camp
Hope during the summer of 2005, with Camp Hope strives to offer typical summer
one, five-day session.
camp activities. Our campers have the
This past summer, eighteen campers,
from fifteen different Chicago suburbs,
attended Camp Hope’s inaugural
session. Our campers benefited from
the support of twenty-five high school
and college students who served as
“buddies” and group leaders. In
addition, Camp Hope was made
possible through the stewardship of
nearly one-hundred volunteers, who
assisted us with meal provision and
activity supervision.
It is because of the generous support of
our donors that we were able to create
one of the only residential summer
camps in the United States that offers
one-on-one care for every camper.
Our plans for 2006 and beyond are
much more ambitious and will only
come to fruition through the continued
generosity and support of our donors.
On behalf of the Camp Hope Board of
Directors, our campers and their
families, and our staff and volunteers,
please accept my gratitude for your
support.
Peace,
Andy Duran, Executive Director
Camp Hope
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opportunity to participate in the following
activities:
Costume Dance
Football Camp
Wildlife Discovery Show
Magic Show
Talent Show
Hay-ride
Petting Zoo
Awards Ceremony
Arts and Crafts
Music
Movies
Swimming
In order for Camp Hope to provide one-on-one
care, we recruit high school seniors and college
students to serve as our
volunteer staff. The
following students served
on the inaugural Camp
Hope staff and, in so
doing, gave a week of
their time in complete
selfless service:
Ryan Birkhauser, Caroline Burke, John Burke,
Dillon Burke, Blair Burke, Mike Burke, Patrick
Duran, Matt Duran, Joey Good, Pat Hartman,
Kristy Lynch, Elise Moore, Graham O’ConnorBrooks, Chris Rahn, Kate Rahn, Lillie Romeiser,
Mike Rubin, Craig Stalowy, Carly Sturges, Robin
Telander, Vince Vitale, Amie Wolf,
Taylor Yacktman,
On the back page of this newsletter, you will
find our “Four Pillars of Service.” The mission
of Camp Hope is carried out through these
“Four Pillars.” In 2005, Camp Hope succeeded
in achieving its mission by providing a summer
camp experience for persons challenged by
developmental disabilities, by providing a week
of respite to the families of our campers, by
providing a service opportunity for our high
school and college student volunteers, and
finally, by promoting community involvement.
We are excited to announce that Camp Hope
will offer two, five-day sessions during the
summer of 2006! The dates are as follows:
Session One: July 23 - July 28, 2006
Session Two: July 30 - August 4, 2006
The application process
for the 2006 season will
begin in late January. If
you know anyone who
might benefit from Camp
Hope, either as a camper
or as a volunteer, please
let us know so we can
add them to our mailing list. All applications
will be given individual attention.
We are also excited to announce that we will
be using a new facility for the 2006 camp
season! We have made arrangements to use
YMCA’s Camp Algonquin in Algonquin, Illinois.
Camp Algonquin is closer to our “base of
operations” in Lake Forest, which will make it
easier on all our outside volunteers who make
the trek for meals and activities. Camp
Algonquin also offers air-conditioning (a much
needed improvement over last year) and a
larger pool that meets ADA specifications.
We will accept 18 campers per session (9 male
and 9 female), which will give us a total of 36
campers served in 2006. As a result, we will be
in need of volunteers in the following areas:
Activity Volunteers: Activity volunteers
lead activities such as Music, Movies, Arts
& Crafts, and P.E. Must be at least 18 years
of age, and have your own transportation.
Kitchen Volunteers: Kitchen volunteers
help our Kitchen Coordinators greet meal
groups, set up for meals, serve, and clean
up dining hall. Commitment is one, fiveday session of camp. Must be at least 18
years of age.
Meal Groups: Meal groups work with our
kitchen coordinator to organize a meal for
the entire camp. Commitment is about
4-5 hours
Nurse: Volunteer as Camp Nurse. Must be
a Registered Nurse with a valid Illinois
Nursing License. Morning, Evening, and
Overnight shifts are available.
Camp Hope
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In Appreciation ::
$10,000 and above
The Peacock Foundation
John Stalowy
John and Jane Rubin
Harry and Donna Short
Judy Stalowy
$5,000 - $9,999
Apex Insurance Managers
Al and Joanne Henry
$250 - $499
Mary Ellen Alt
Tony and Mary Anne Beirne
Mike and Renee Borkowski
Thomas and Susan Bro
Sam and Peggy Ciccarelli
Charley and Eleanor Clarke
John Devlin
Mary and Joe Good
Robert and Margaret Hartman
Peter and Catherine Kane
William and Barbara Lenz
Leo Burnett Company
Kathleen Moore
Lawrence and Jean Morse
Robert and Linda Murphy
John and Pam Peters
John and Kathleen Schreiber
St. Nicholas Circle
St. Jude Circle
St. Gerard Circle
Steve and Anne Straus
Vince Vitale
Wachovia Bank
Lynn Wassmer
$1,000 - $4,999
John and Sharon Birkhauser
Lowell and Mariclaire Dixon
Roseann Duran
Paul and Bonita Friedland
Angelo and Andrea Perino
Quinn and Debra Stepan
$500 - $999
Larry Ballantini
James and Alisun Blanda
Defined by Design
Henry and Sheryl DeVries
William and Karen Dugan
Paul and Debra Duran
Craig and Lori Glattly
Mary Kelly
Knights of Columbus
Peter and Ellen Leempute
John and Janice Looby
John and Sue Lynch
Margaret and Tighe Magnuson
Glenn and Donna Mordini
Richard and Janice Price
Eric and Ann Rahn
Adam and Ellen Romeiser
$100 - $249
J. Robert and Mary Andrews
Mary Baljevich
Jacques Beaudoin
Public Relations
Contact: Andy Duran, Executive Director
Camp Hope
P.O. Box 687
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(312) 401-HOPE
www.camphopeillinois.org
info@camphopeillinois.org
“I know the plans I have in mind for you, plans
for your good, not for harm, offering a future
full of hope.”
Jeremiah 29:11
Camp Hope
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Our Generous Supporters
Ronald and Elizabeth Bernardi
David and Luann Blowers
Christopher and Margee Burke
Douglas and Kathleen Cassidy
Stanley and Regina Dee
George and Helen DeVries
John and Susan DeVries
Peter and Jennifer DeVries
Mary Stanhaus Dierbeck
Michael and Aileen Ellis
Vern and Violet Falk
Kent and Mary Ann Fuller
Christopher and Maureen Griffith
Raymond and Deborah Guerin
Gerald and M.J. Harris
Joy Harris
Norma Hoaglund
Donna Hoban
Mike and Susy Hoch
Michael and Cherie Hrusovsky
Peter and Lindsay Ianello
Rudolph and Joan Iberle
Anthony and Barb Kesman
Terrence and Carol Kiwala
J.D. Klarchek
Mary and Gary Knochel
John Lambert
Bill and Peggy Long
J.D. and Charie Mac Donald
Richard and Margot Martino
Mary McMillan
James and Anne McNulty
Jeanne Meathe
Al and Mary Ann Moschner
Loretta and Wiliam Nugent
Robert and Mary Kay O’Meara
Thomas and Allison Pasquesi
Steve and Chris Peterson
Leonard Ptak
Pat and Vera Purcell
Patrick and Lindy Salvi
John and Carole Sandner
Peggy Schartner
Edwin and Carm Schillinger
Jim and Naomi Stanhaus
St. Rita Circle
James and Mona Sweeney
Alice Valentine
Randy and Liz Voorhies
William and Jeanine Yacktman
$1 - $99
Kevin and Susan Barr
Frank and Cynthia Brady
William and Margaret Crane
Val and Jack Curran
Raymond and Charlotte DeVries
Edward and Anna Duran
Lawrence and Rosemarie Eiden
Robert and Stephanie Elliott
James and Anne Farrell
Dan and Mary Flagstad
Karen Fox
Stephen and Linda Ganshirt
Gwen Gregory-Conzelman
Edward and Nancy Hamming
Linda Hegg
Martin and Peggy Heldring
Robert and Margaret Hogan
Peter and Sally Janley
Nancy Jessen
Leonard and Nicolette Judy
Elizabeth Kaufmann
Bob and Carole Knuti
Harry Kotsis
Scot Krause
Edward and Rosemary Logue
James and Margie Marrs
John and Melinda McLellan
Tom and Jill Moutvic
Gael Moyers
Leo and Sharon Nouhan
Tom and Dawn Reed
Leslie Rentschler
Michael and Kathleen Richer
Patty Riley
Gordon and Rosemary Sheahen
Edwin and Mary Jo Schillinger
Laura Schillinger
James Swarthout
John and Kathy Toscano
Wolfgang and Patricia Werk
Roger and Katherine Zamparo
Board of Directors
Andy Duran
Executive Director
Eric W. Rahn
Treasurer
Ellen Romeiser
Secretary
Ann Burke
Frank Burke
Jeanne Burke
Lisa Duran
Dan Johnson
Dr. Maureen H. Powers
Ann Rahn
Judy Stalowy
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Camp Hope’s Four Pillars of Service
To provide a five-day, recreational and residential summer camp experience for children, teenagers, and
young adults challenged by developmental disabilities.
To provide a five-day respite for families of children, teenagers, and young adults challenged by
developmental disabilities.
To provide a challenging and rewarding service opportunity for high school and college students.
To promote community involvement and ecumenical harmony by encouraging the participation of
various community groups and organizations.
Camp Hope :: A Division of Anchored In Hope, Inc.
Camp Hope
P.O. Box 687
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Issue 1 :: Fall 2005