Illinois Summer Camp Day Proclamation
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Governor JB Pritzker proclaims Wednesday, July 15, 2026, as Illinois Summer Camp Day!
It is with great honor that Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed July 15, 2026 as Illinois Summer Camp Day, demonstrating the camp is indeed essential to Illinois.
About Illinois Summer Camp Day
Illinois Summer Camp Day is a day of celebration and education that brings awareness to the essential services and transformative experiences that camps provide youth and adults in Illinois. During this day, we acknowledge and honor the people who make camp happen, including year-round professionals, camp staff, volunteers, and all other supporters. With over 555 day and overnight camps, 16,000+ workers, and thousands of campers served each year, camp is essential to Illinois families.
About the American Camp Association, Illinois
The American Camp Association, Illinois (ACA Illinois) is a nonprofit, charitable organization committed to providing support and services to both camps and the local community. With a deep-rooted history in creating inclusive, welcoming, and accessible services for both camps and the community, ACA Illinois remains committed to being an active participant in strengthening the State of Illinois and the Midwest region through youth development services.
Hundreds of camps and thousands of professionals from across the globe engage in ACA Illinois events, training, and meetings annually. Providing support for camps and camp professionals to develop programs while addressing health and risk management is at the core of the training provided by ACA Illinois.
Through direct social services, ACA Illinois partners with agencies and camps to provide financial support for safe and developmentally appropriate camp experiences for people of all ages who are experiencing the impact of poverty in Illinois.
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