| Since 1921, Camp Duncan has provided safe, quality camping programs for boys and girls aged 7 to 15 and Teen Adventure Camps for 15 to 17 year olds. We offer a personalized approach to each child. Our grounds are spacious with 278 acres of gently rolling terrain. All activities are geared to the developmental level of the campers. Our emphasis is always on helping children grow in spirit, mind and body while having fun. |
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There are many ways campers have fun while developing self-confidence: master the high ropes course, improve swimming skills, discover blobbing, climb the tower, sing around a campfire, paddle a canoe, and make new friends. The session goes by so fast because there is so much to do! |
All activities promote
confidence, cooperation, and best of all are loads of fun!
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the postcard Sam sent home to me it said, 'Dear Mom, I am a blue chip for
the first time. Blue Chip is the highest swimming rank. Thank you for
sending me. PS-Make sure to feed my birds.' IT doesn’t get any better than
that!" -Mrs Reyes "I was a bit nervous sending my daughter to Camp Duncan for her first time. When we arrived the first day, the butterflies went away due to the way the camp is run. Everyone is so helpful, friendly and the camp is very clean." – Mrs. Tetzlaff |
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| *Requires additional fees for supplies, snacks, and t-shirts. Sundries are also available. $25-40 is recommended for spending money for camper's store account for a one week session. | ||
"My daughter had never been to an overnight camp before and I was very
hesitant! However, Camp Duncan was one of the most positive
experiences of her life. She has a wonderful memory of new
friends and new experiences that will last a lifetime." |
"Camp
Duncan counselors were the best I've ever had. Camp was awesome!" - Corey Schuster |
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Session |
Dates | Check-out | Rates |
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June 21 - July 3 | Fri. 9:30 am | $950 |
| 2 | June 21 - June 27 | Sat. 9:30 am | $690 |
| 3 | June 28 - July 3 | Fri. 9:30 am | $640 |
| 4 | July 12 - July 24 | Fri. 9:30 am | $950 |
| 5 | July 12 - July 18 | Sat. 9:30 am | $690 |
| 6 | July 19 - July 24 | Fri. 9:30 am | $640 |
| Specialty Camps / Adventure Program | |||
| Camp | Ages | Dates | Rates |
| Leaders-in training | 15 -16 | June 21 - July 3 | $965 |
| Counselors-in-training | 16 -17 | July 12 - July 24 | $780 |
| Family Camp | 12 & up | September 4-7 | $170 |
| Family Camp | 4-11 | September 4-7 | $150 |
Check-in
time for all sessions is Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Download
Camp Registration Form |
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| Registration Procedures | Getting To And From Camp |
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Complete the registration form and mail it with a $100.00 deposit per child, per session. A
Parent Information Packet with a camper health form is mailed to you upon
receipt of the $100.00 deposit. Balance
of total camp fees are due June 1, 2009. Registration after June 1st must included
payment in full. Deposit is not refundable. The balance of fees is refundable for medical reasons ONLY and is issued upon receipt of a doctor's authorized medical reason. |
Check-in opens on Sunday at 2:30 pm for all sessions. Please
plan on arriving between 2:30-3:30 pm on the Sunday of your child's session. Check-out is at 9:30 am for all sessions. Please arrange to pick up your child on time on check-out day. YMCA Camp Duncan encourages parents to drive their child to camp. This is a important opportunity to meet your child's counselors, meet the camp director, see the camp facilities and help your child get settled in their new surroundings. YMCA Camp Duncan does not offer transportation to and from camp. |
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No refunds
issued for campers going home early for disciplinary action or home sickness. Camp fee does not include medical or accident insurance. Parents are responsible for any medical costs incurred while their child is at camp. |
Non-sufficient
Fund Checks There is a $25.00 charge for any non-sufficient fund checks received for camp registration fees. |
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Click here to see a map and directions to camp. |
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Daily Schedule
| 7:30 am | Wake - up |
| 8:20 am | Chopsticks/Flag Raising: Chopsticks: setting tables |
| 8:30 am | Breakfast/Announcements |
| 9:00 am | Cabin Capers and Cabin Clean up |
| 9:30 am | Skill Period #1 = Activities camper signs up for-crafts, archery, etc.. |
| 10:30 am | Skill Period #2 |
| 11:30 am | Cabin Time: Cabin group activity-cabin group decides |
| 12:20 am | Chopsticks |
| 12:30 am | Lunch |
| 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Rest Hour |
| 2:00 - 5:20 pm | Afternoon Rotation between Store, Boating & Pool |
| 5:35 pm | Chopsticks/Flag Lowering |
| 5:45 pm | Dinner |
| 6:30 - 7:15 pm | Twilight Activities |
| 7:15 - 7:45 pm | Get Ready for Evening Activity |
| 8:00 - 9:15 pm | Evening Activity - all camp game: capture the flag, etc. |
| 9:15 pm | Snack |
| 9:30 pm | Get Ready for Bed |
| 10:00 pm | Lights Out |
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Camp Registration Form
(Adobe PDF Format)
Information Meetings
Come to a
YMCA Camp Duncan Information Meeting is to get acquainted with what Camp Duncan has to offer you and your child. You will be able to meet the director and see a
slide show, tour the camp and ask questions. Children accompanied by parents are
welcome and suggested! Please choose one of the times listed below to
attend:
Sunday, March 1, 2009 1:00 pm or 2:30 pm Sunday, April 19, 2009 1:00 pm or 2:30 pm
We welcome you to visit the camp for a tour. Reservations are required; please
call Rona Roffey, Camp Director at 847-546-8086 or email her at
rkr@ymcacampduncan.org to schedule your tour.
Parent & Camper Comments
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Camp Registration Form
1. I was a
bit nervous sending my daughter to Camp Duncan for her first time. When we
arrived the first day, the butterflies went away due to the way the camp is run.
Everyone is so helpful, friendly and the camp is very clean. – Mrs. Tetzlaff
2. After dropping off our daughter on the first day, we left feeling totally
confident that it would be a wonderful experience. Thanks to the wonderful camp
staff. – Mrs. Meyer
3. Camp Duncan very much exceeded our expectations for our daughter Nicole. We
are looking forward to next summer! - Mrs. Hooper
4. On the postcard Sam sent home to me it said, “Dear Mom, I am a blue chip for
the first time. Blue Chip is the highest swimming rank. Thank you for sending
me. PS-Make sure to feed my birds.” IT doesn’t get any better than that! -Mrs
Reyes
5. Every year Camp Duncan impresses our family with constant improvements and
their relationship with our kids. – Mrs. Niese
6. Many of my friends send their kids hours away to camp- they have similar camp
experiences as my daughter did at Camp Duncan. Why travel so far when there is a
terrific camp right here in Chicagoland’s own “backyard”! – Mrs. Snead
7. Letting your child experience overnight camp at Camp Duncan is just one more
small, supervised, safe staff in the direction of the goal as parents of
learning to exist in society, independently. -Mrs. Fletcher
8. Camp Duncan is the best camp ever..I wish I came sooner! Kristina Welke-camper
9. I was a little concerned that my daughter would be homesick while away at
Camp Duncan for 2 weeks and it worried me that she might become sad. When camp
was over, there were certainly tears in her eyes- she had been crying because
she didn’t want camp to be over! IF I had to see tears, these particular ones
made me smile – Lisa Wick- mom
10. Our son had a wonderful first time experience at Camp Duncan. His counselors
were first-rate role models and “very cool”, as were is cabin mates. As parents,
we felt our son had a wholesome experience- it left us nostalgic for our Y-camp
days. –Molly & Matt Galo
11. Camp Duncan is an extension of the school learning experience except it
takes place outdoors. They have easy going and fun staff and challenging
programs that keep my daughter coming back. She has already started planning for
camp before we leave the camp property on check-out day. --Mrs. Edna Vidaurre
12. My son has been to Camp Duncan for 4 years and is already talking about
“when I am a counselor at Camp Duncan….” -Mrs. Chameli
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