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Our
Campers
 | The campers are children and adults with cerebral palsy and similar
disabilities. Most are the children of members of the Parents
Association For Cerebral Palsy Children, Inc., but some are referrals from various
organizations. The minimum age for attendance is four years old. There is no maximum
age for campers. |
What We Offer
| Shady Oaks Camp provides outdoor fun and recreation for children and
adults with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities.
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| Our camp programs are designed to enrich the quality of life of
our campers.
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| Our campers benefit from a broad range of interaction with other campers, our staff, and
visitors.
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| Our camp is organized with the goal of providing stimulating life experiences that our
campers may not have the opportunity to engage in elsewhere. |
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.
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| In 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, major league baseball games, museums, theaters,
and other places of interest within the greater Chicago area.
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| Telephone:
708-301-0816
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| Fax:
708-301-5091
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| Postal address:
Shady Oaks Camp
16300 Parker Road
Homer Glen, IL 60491
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| E-mail Address:
soc16300@sbcglobal.net |
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