Horizon Weekend Camp

The deadline for turning in your camp application is approaching quickly.  This year’s weekend camp will be held at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center in Hudson Illinois.  For dates & time, please click on the fall camp link.

See You at the Beach?

Camp has been over for almost a week and I would like to see my friends.  Luckily, Horizon is hosting its annual beach party get together.  This year’s beach party will be Saturday, August 8 at Montrose Beach.  Click beach for more information.  Hope to see everyone there.

Another Successful Summer Camp

Horizon Camp ended on Saturday, July 25 and I’m still recovering.  This year’s camp was a blast.  There were a lot of new people that brought new spirit back to the camping experience.  We had our largest turnout with nearly 200 people throughout the week.  The camp and recruitment committees worked hard in the organization process and everyone had a wonderful time.

There were many of our favorite activities including Arts & Crafts, swimming, karaoke and our pizza party.  One new activity that was quite popular was our Cabin Feud game show.  We combined cabins and they competed against others.  Congratulations to Owl/Hawk for their victory.  It was fun and exciting to watch but there was some controversy and a couple of teams were not pleased with the outcome.  People have to realize it was ONLY A GAME!  Horizon did bring back its Carnival evening and there were several creative games for everyone to participate in.

It is hard to imagine seven days going so quickly but that happens every year at Camp.  By the time people get to know one another it’s time to pack up.  Please feel free to leave a comment about your camp experience that you just will not forget or something you would like to share with others.

Are you packed and ready?

Horizon Summer Camp is approaching quickly.  This year we will be expecting a record turnout.  Everyone is working hard to accept as many people as the site will allow.  With the weather heating up, make sure to pack sunscreen and mosquito repellent.  To view a list of other recommended things click items to bring to camp.  This year’s theme for summer camp is TV SHOWS.  Bring all of your creative ideas to help your cabins with their theme.

The committee has been working hard organizing this year’s camp.  We have some traditional favorite activities along with a few new ones, so be ready for a week of fun and excitement.  If for some reason you are unable to attend a last-minute, please contact the recruitment committee as soon as possible.  They need to know whether you are a volunteer or camper in order to make sure we have everyone covered.  Thank you for your cooperation.

IMPORTANT Camp Information

Due to some unforeseen issues at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center, the Horizon recruitment committee is still working diligently to make cabin placements and send finalized acceptance packets.  We will keep you posted as soon as we get more information.  We will not be able to accept all of our applicants this year, but we are trying to figure out ways to include as many campers and volunteers as possible.
Please be patient with us throughout this week.  We will let you know as soon as we can. 
Sincerely,
Horizon Recruitment Committee 2009

Summer Camp Volunteers Needed

Horizon is busy planning 2009 Summer Camp.  The activities staff are working on some new ideas for activities that will use this year’s theme “TV SHOWS.”  We have the most adults with physical disabilities applying for this year’s camp but, we are needing volunteers.  If you are able to volunteer this summer please fill out an application on our summer camp page.  No experience necessary, just a willingness to help.

We could also use assistance to help set up camp, on Saturday, July 18.  So if you are unable to come for the entire week, come on down Saturday to help in visit with your friends from Horizon.  For more information about this year summer camp please e-mail camp@associationofhorizon.org.

2009 Horizon Hockey Outing

Saturday evening March 21, around 70 Horizon members enjoyed a well played hockey game.  It was a good defensive battle and close game throughout.  Ending regulation time in a 2-2 tie, entitled the audience to some extra hockey.  The sudden-death period was not enough time to decide a winner, so we got to watch a shoot-out .  Unfortunately the Chicago Wolves ended up going down in defeat but, Horizon did its best to scream and cheer the entire game.
How about that stream the entertaining laser light show when they announced the starting lineup?  Very entertaining and worth the price of the ticket alone.

2009 Summer Camp Theme is…

TV SHOWS. At Hackney’s, they voted on this year’s T-shirt and the winner is

Thanks to everyone who sent in suggestions. The committee is working hard planning this year summer camp. If you have any ideas or suggestions and would like to help, please visit the camp committee page and send us your ideas in an e-mail. Also, we are also looking for companies to help sponsor our T-shirts. For a small donation, companies can have their logo on the back of our shirts which are worn proudly year-round. For more information about the T-shirt sponsorship and request a letter, please e-mail Michael.Trimpe@associationofhorizon.org.

2009 Summer Camp Applications Are Ready

The official start to our 2009 camp season began Saturday at the Recruitment Kickoff Party at Hackney’s Glenview. Thank you to those who came out in the snowy weather to enjoy some time with their Horizon friends and to fill out their camp applications.

The application is now available on-line too. Since space is limited and we are anticipating a large number of new camper applicants, we have decided to fill spaces with previous Horizon campers up to March 10th. After March 10th we will begin to fill the remaining spaces on a first come, first served basis. If you are a new camper to our program, you can still submit your application before March 10th. You will be placed on a list according to date received and after March 10th we will fill remaining spaces from the list till we are full.

Great Time Had by All

On Saturday, Horizon held its annual family holiday party. A large turnout enjoyed a sensational buffet lunch while visiting with fellow Horizon members. There was even a special guest appearance by Santa Claus himself. The kids receive presents while telling Santa what they wanted for Christmas. Best of all Santa was kind enough to take a group picture and photos will be available on the web site soon. Thanks to everyone who put together this wonderful holiday party.