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Our Campers

bulletThe campers are children and adults with disabilities. Most are the children of members of the Parents Association, but some are referrals from various organizations. The minimum age for attendance is five years old. There is no maximum age for campers.

What We Offer

bulletShady Oaks Camp provides outdoor fun and recreation for children and adults with disabilities.
 
bulletOur camp programs are designed to enrich the quality of life of our campers.
 
bulletOur campers benefit from a broad range of interaction with other campers, our staff, and visitors.
 
bulletOur camp is organized with the goal of providing stimulating life experiences that our campers may not have the opportunity to engage in elsewhere.

 

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We are now accepting applications for membership into the Parents Association and Shady Oaks Camp for summer of 2010. Attendance at SOC requires active membership in the PA. For more info please see our downloadable brochure and application. Deadline to reserve spot for summer 2010 is April 15th, 2010.    

       BROCHURE           APPLICATION       

                        

Capabilities

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The camp is located in Homer Glen, Illinois, approximately 35 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, and was built specifically around the special needs of these campers. 

 
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Shady Oaks provides eight weeks of camping for up to 65 male and female campers. Programs at the camp include planned recreation, games, arts and crafts, and swimming.  All are tailored to the capabilities and limitations of each individual camper.

 
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At Shady Oaks, every summer since 1947, these campers enjoy many recreational activities between the months of June and August. These activities include movies, swimming, song fests, handicrafts, parties and specially adapted games.

 
bulletIn addition to in-camp activities, there are field trips which enable campers to participate in everyday life experiences. Field trips may include Brookfield and Lincoln Park Zoos, minor league baseball games, museums, theaters, and other places of interest within the greater Chicago area.

 

bulletTelephone:
708-301-0816
  
bulletFax:
708-301-5091
 
bulletPostal address:
Shady Oaks Camp
16300 Parker Road
Homer Glen, IL  60491   
 
bulletE-mail Address:
soc16300@sbcglobal.net