Camper Information

Camp Hope 2024

Session 1:  July 21-July 26, 2024

Session 2:  July 28-August 2, 2024

Planning for Camp Hope 2024 is underway! Our camp will be held at Camp Red Leaf located on the grounds of Camp Henry Horner in Ingleside, IL.  Campers are paired one-on-one with a Buddy and together they stay on-site Sunday evening through Friday afternoon.  Camp activities consist of outdoor adventures, swimming, entertainment, music, evening campfires, a costume dance party, a talent show, and much more!

Camp Hope is a residential and recreational camp involving large group activities, dorm-style sleeping quarters, shared bathrooms, cafeteria-style seating for meals, and many outdoor activities. It is not always a good fit for individuals who struggle with a busy pace, the outdoors, noise, or large groups. To discuss your child’s compatibility, or for more information, please contact Laura Fuhrman at chadmin@camphopeillinois.org.

ELIGIBILITY - Camper applicants must meet the following qualifications to be considered:

• Age 15-30

• Reside in their family home throughout the year

• Have a medically diagnosed developmental disability

• Have up-to-date immunizations per the state of Illinois guidelines

Note: The vaccination requirement may change based on recommendations made by health officials or Camp Hope’s medical advisors.

Application Process

The deadline for completion is January 15, 2024. 

Step 1

Complete the online Camper Application: We are no longer accepting applications for the 2024 season. Please check back in December for the 2025 application.

Step 2

Complete the online Camper Participation Affidavit: HERE

Step 3

New applicants only: email a photo of camper applicant to chadmin@camphopeillinois.org  (a clear cell phone picture is adequate)

Acceptance Process

Applicants will be notified of acceptance or waitlist status by March 15, 2024 

If notified of acceptance, you will be required to submit the following:

1. $500 Registration Fee (due upon notification of acceptance).

2. Copy of front and back of medical insurance card  (due upon notification of acceptance.

3. Completed Physician’s Statement and immunization records (due by May 30, 2024). Click HERE to download and print the 2024 Camp Hope Physician Statement.* Give it to the Camper's physician for completion, then mail it to Camp Hope, P.O. Box 687, Lake Forest, IL 60045

   
   

*The Camp Hope Physician’s Statement is mandatory as it documents the following requirements:

1. Date of Camper’s medical physical within one year prior to their 2024 camp session

2. The Camper’s Physician’s agreement that the applicant is safely able to attend our camp 

3. The Camper’s up-to-date immunizations (per State of IL guidelines)

Medical forms from other camps or organizations will not be accepted.

Camp Hope is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all campers and volunteers. All decisions regarding camp admission and administration are at the sole discretion of the Camp Hope organization.  In addition, the Camp Hope organization has the right to change, adapt and otherwise modify any stated eligibility or requirements  for camp as health and government authorities, camp host site, and/or Camp Hope Board Leadership deem appropriate.

For more information about Camp Hope please visit our FAQ page.