Your favorite summer camp has again being recognized for excellence. Check out why Camp Kupugani has been honored as one of the best 5 overnight sleepaway summer camps for 2021! 10 Best Overnight Sleepaway Summer Camps In 2023
Camp Kupugani is our Midwest summer sleepaway camp. Our sleepaway summer camp families recognize the benefits that camp brings to children, families, and communities. A recent Washington Post article elucidates how overnight camp can give children a competitive advantage in life–and is a perfect introduction for those who have not experienced camp…yet! Check out our spin on the article below and read the full blog here. Sending your kids to camp is harder on you than it is them. Children are usually excited for new things. Children make friends quickly. […]
Camp Kupugani is our Midwest overnight summer camp located near Chicago, IL and Madison WI. Offering girls-only, boys-only, and blended (intentionally co-ed) sessions, we are aware of the multiple benefits that a summer camp bestows on children (and the wider community). A recent article from the New York Family speaks to some of the great ways that children become empowered while at camp. Check out our notes below and read the full article here. Getting a Technology Break (Check out our take on the importance of this here) Camp is […]
We Want Our Campers to Cry (at least once)… and We Won’t “Fix” Your Kid at Camp Around this time of year, some reflect on the world around them and how to gift their kiddo(s) the experience of camp. If seeking an avenue by which your child can grow in a challenging environment, our Midwest summer camp could be just the thing! A few important notes about our program: being a Kupugani camper is challenging and hard work… and that’s how we like it. We want our campers to cry… […]
Summer camps have long been connected with the personal growth of children. Many of today’s young adults struggle with the transition from home to college. Camp Kupugani, our overnight summer camp in the Midwest, can help prep your child for a good transition (and hopefully not to return to live in your basement in their middle age). See below for how our camp specifically can help your child(ren) be more successful in this transition period; read the full article here. Read the Summary Below: Helps your child use community resources […]
LEAF RIVER, IL – Acts of hate and racism, whether online or in person, are painfully visible these days,” said Phillip Martin, a senior investigative reporter at WGBH, a contributing reporter to PRI’s “The World.” The US Department of Justice has noted a sharp increase in hate crimes. One summer camp has a proactive approach to celebrating and appreciating diversity. This summer, Camp Kupugani, a multicultural camp for children ages 7 to 15, celebrates its thirteenth summer of creating positive change by empowering campers in an intentionally diverse environment to […]
At Camp Kupugani, our Midwest summer camp not far from Madison, Wisconsin (and also convenient to Chicago, Illinois), we strive to help campers celebrate and appreciate themselves and others in all aspects of identity. We intentionally move beyond “clumping” (hanging out only with those who we perceived to be exactly like us) to interact with a variety of people in our cabins, teams, tables, and camp activities. Research shows that early exposure to people that are different than you helps you to become more understanding/welcoming as an adult. We pride […]
Unfortunately, child abuse occurs with unnecessary frequency in the U.S. A video recently aired reporting sexual abuse at American summer camps. We are concerned to hear of child abuse and appreciate courageous children who report abusive treatment. Indeed, as stated in the video, “parents need to do the work, have the conversation with your children, and be aware.” Our number one priority at camp is the safety of each child. Below are just a few ways we protect your children while at camp and some family resources to minimize the […]
Myth #1: Camp isn’t for everyone. Myth #2: Summer camp isn’t educational. Myth #3 – You have to sleep in tents. Myth #4 – You will not survive without electronics! Myth #5 – Camp is just for kids. Myth #6- You can catch poison ivy from someone who has it. Myth #7- Camp food tastes bad. Myth #8- You can’t make a campfire when it’s raining. Myth #9- There’s no electricity or running water. Myth #10- Crate stacking is easy. Myth #11- Rainy days ruin outdoor camptivities. Myth #12- 9 […]
The recent rains at camp have brought out some new creatures to explore. Campers have spotted catfish, dragonflies, and turtles, but the favorite by far the tiny frogs found abundantly by the water. These tiny creatures are no bigger than the size of a camper’s thumb. Campers have been practicing zoological skills: catching, observing, and learning about these little animals! Keep Up to Date Have access to incredible articles and keep up to date with all Camp Kupugani life here!
With depression, anxiety, and addiction rates high among adolescents, and many youth engaged in relational aggression and other damaging social practices like bullying, there is clearly a need to find effective interventions to improve social skills, relationships, and overall well-being in our young people. Camp professionals know from experience that camp can serve as a positive, often life-changing, psychological intervention for youth, but for the “noncamp” world to understand the potential benefits of summer camp, rigorous research needs to be conducted and disseminated. Many in the fields of psychology and […]
At our Midwest summer camp outside of Chicago, we recognize that camp counselors’ impact on campers is a strong example of positive mentoring. Recent research shows that middle and high school students reporting a high level of mentoring are significantly more likely to avoid risky behaviors. And, for folks considering sending children to camp, youth who have attended summer camp are 28% less likely to drink, 56% less likely to use illicit drugs, and 28% less likely to engage in sexual behavior than are their non-camper peers. Of course, this may be due […]
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6903 West White Eagle Road, Leaf River, IL 61047 | Phone: (815) 713-4110 | Kevin@CampKupugani.com
