Summer Camp

Horizon offers a week long summer camp experience where adults with physical disabilities team up, usually one on one, with able-bodied volunteers for a week of recreation, learning and fun.

This year’s camp will take place at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center, which is an Easter Seals Camp located in Hudson, Illinois. This site is just 12 miles outside Bloomington/Normal. The camp rests on 170 rolling acres of land on beautiful Lake Bloomington. The site includes air-conditioned cabins, heated pool with ramp access, accessible shower facilities and a new state of the art Lodge.

Every cabin has wheelchair access and there are a limited number of hospital beds available. In past years, Horizon has hosted approximately 85 adults with physical disabilities and over 125 volunteers. This year space is limited so send in your application early.

• Help plan next summer’s 2012 Horizon Camp, by contacting the camp committee and let them know you are interested in helping.
• Activities include our “pamper-yourself” spa day, campfires, arts & crafts, swimming, Pontoon boat rides, a variety of sporting events, talent shows and comedy acts.  In previous years we have hosted workshops in adaptive yoga, living wills, assistive technology and independent living.  We work every year to bring an educational workshop to our camp population.
• Some of our favorite evening activities have included: the nightly cookouts, Casino Night, Karaoke and our Friday night dance.
• The camp is provided free of charge for all volunteers and participants.
• For an application click camp application.
• Transportation: Participants and volunteers are expected to provide for their own transportation to and from camp. Limited transportation is available at a cost, for more information please contact George Czerwoinka.
• Need directions? Visit this map to find the camp site.
• Packing for camp can be a difficult task. Yes, it is only one week but everybody wonders “What should I pack?” For a list of suggestions, click here.
• In order to help cover some of the expenses for camp, we are looking for sponsors and are asking for a variety of donations. To view a list of requested items, please view our donation link.

Who Can Volunteer?
Anyone 16 years of age, or older, who can donate a week of their time & energy is welcomed. No previous experience is necessary — just a willingness to help. Training sessions are provided to ensure the safety of everyone involved. For more information visit volunteering.

Who Can Attend?
Anyone 18 years of age, or older, with a physical disability can attend the Horizon Summer Camp program. Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis.

Acceptance is contingent on our camper criteria, a completed physical, availability of volunteers, funds, etc. For more information on attending camp contact the Recruitment Committee via Horizon Hotline.