In September of 2004, the Camp Hope Board of Directors was founded by Andy Duran. This eleven-member board was comprised at the time of lawyers, educators, parents, youth workers, business executives, social workers, and insurance experts, and together they sought to create a summer camp for children, teenagers, and young adults with developmental disabilities. This dream became a reality in the summer of 2005, when Camp Hope helds its first camp session, serving 18 campers from all over the Chicago-area. In 2006, Camp Hope expanded to have two camp sessions, with 20 campers at each session. Since these inaugural years, Camp Hope has continued to live out its Four Pillars of Service, providing the utmost attention and care for each camper, providing respite for our campers' families, providing a valuable service opportunity for our buddies, and encouraging ecumenical harmony in the community. Camp Hope prides itself on being a warm, welcoming family that is always growing. Please join us in whatever way you see fit!