Association of Horizon, Inc.

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 campsite has been there for 60 years. The site includes air-conditioned cabins, heated pool, accessible shower facilities and a new state of the art Lodge. The Lodge at Timber Pointe is a brand-new 16,000 square-foot structure that includes: Health services facilities including exam rooms, medical equipment, supplies and medication storage. It also has a full-service kitchen and storage areas with dining/seating capacity of approximately 350 people. The cabins have wheelchair access and there is a limited number of hospital beds available. In past years, Horizon has hosted approximately 75 adults with physical disabilities and over 100 volunteers. This year space is limited so send in your application early.

2009 Summer Camp Dates: TBA

This years camp theme is “TV Shows”.

Need an application? Camp Application will be available soon. Interested in finding out who has already signed up for camp, click applications received.

Help plan this summer’s 2009 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 talent/comedy acts. A variety of educational workshops during the week covering topics including Social Security benefits, transportation, independent living, living wills and CPR are also available. Some of our favorite evening activities have included: the nightly cookouts, card games, and Karaoke.

The camp is provided free of charge for all volunteers and participants.

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 the camp committee

Need directions? Visit this map to find our 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, and we are asking for a variety of donations. To view a list 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 and energy. No previous experience is necessary — just a willingness to help. Training sessions are provided to insure 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 a completed physical, availability of volunteers, funds, etc. For more information on attending camp contact the Recruitment Committee via Horizon Hotline