2023 Camp Bulletin Week 13

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CAMP COMMITTEE –This past Sunday was our 3rd and Final cottage owners meeting of the season.  This was also the election of officers for next season and the motion was made and carried that the current team (Cory Litza President, Carol Greuneich Vice President and Cherie Dalbke Secretary) be retained for another year.  Also at the meeting, was a vote to move back to 2 cottage owner's meetings a season.  Starting in 2024, we will hold the opening cottage owners meeting in June and the Final meeting in August.  With email communications, blast texts thru the Reminder app and the Turner email site, there was agreement that enough information was being shared.  Calendars will come out next Spring with the exact dates of the meetings. We still have a couple more weekends of activities and meals at Camp - look forward to seeing you out there.  Camp Committee

BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENT 2023 - Online Sign-up Link for
2023 ITC Bocce Ball Tournament is ACTIVE!!!
To sign-up, online and register to play, please visit the following link, below.
You can also find this link on the Illinois Turner Camp Facebook page.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4AAFA82BA4FE3-itcbocce

We will also have limited In-person Sign-ups, which we will post, at a later time.
☆☆ 2023 ITC Bocce Tournament ☆☆
☆Date: Saturday, September 2nd, 2023
☆Place: ITC, on top of Beer Mountain
☆Ticket Price: $12/player
☆Game Time: Check-In 8-8:30am
*PLAY BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 9:00 AM*
All proceeds donated to our ITC Youth Fund, so come on out for a day of fun, and show your support. ~ Thank you! Team Bocce

Any questions or concerns, regarding Online registration, please reach out to Julie Arnold
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Cell#: 630-234-3838

LIVE BANDS AND A TACO TRUCK – The new event will be starting at 5 pm. Under the A-Field Shelter.  What a great way to end another wonderful Camp Season.  

TUNA TOURNEMENT DATE – PLEASE NOTE YOUR CALENDARS - Saturday October 7th, with the Barenhole open that Friday the 6th as well.  More details to follow.  Thanks, Scott Dussman

ITC ONLINE STORE is here!  T-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, hats, towels, and more!  $5 from every item purchased goes directly to ITC Youth!  Orders must be completed by midnight on August 13, 2023, with a tentative pick up over Labor Day weekend at camp.  Go to https://waistupstores.com/illinois_turner_camp/shop/home or scan the QR code to place your order today!  Thank you!  Ashley







WEEKLY BULLETIN –  If you have something to post in the bulletin, make sure to email it to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Wednesday . If you would like the bulletin to be emailed to you go www.illinoisturners.org and sign up.  

PLEASE MAKE SURE I HAVE THE CORRECT TIME/DATE.  I CAN’T COPY AND PASTE OFF OF A FLYERS OR A PDF.  IT NEEDS TO BE WRITTEN IN A FORMAT TO CUT AND PASTE.  If you have any questions, please text or call me 847-361-3367. Thank you, Chris

2023 Camp Bulletin Week 12

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 CAMP COMMITTEE – Cottage Owners - this Sunday (8/20 @ 10am) is the Final Cottage Owners meeting of the season.  Part of this meeting every year is the election of Cottage Owners officers (President, Vice-President and Secretary) for the following season.  If you are interested in running for one of these positions, please contact Barbie Zweifel as she is part of the election committee.  The Pool will be open on weekends (Staff guarded) between noon and 5 pm.  If you are scheduled to work a duty at the pool outside of those hours be aware your hours will be shortened but we still need you to show up.  During the week we have implemented a volunteer Supervisor program to watch over the pool.  These supervisors will not be guarding, it is "Swim at your own Risk" and any swimmers under the age of 18 need an adult with them who will act as their guard.  Since it is volunteer work during the week, hours and days may vary.  A sign up genius link has been established if you would like to volunteer and also to see what slots and times the pool will be open.
(https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AAA72FA7FBC61-after1)
See you around Camp, Camp Committee

THE BAR - Thank you all for a wonderful season so far! The bar is open for the next 4 weekends with all of your favorite drinks! Stop by and see us.  A special thank you to all of the bartenders who helped make this summer a success – Erin Beck, Kristin Gatz, Ashley Flowers, Dave Zweifel, Dan DeRusha, Nick Barts, Barb Wurster, and Tina Odachowski!
A few reminders…
Please do not bring your own beverages to the bar. It is ok to walk down with 1 but anything beyond that should be purchased from the bar. We have a liquor license and just like you wouldn’t go to your own local bar with drinks or a cooler, we ask that you not bring your own to the Rath’s.
We will ID you – if you appear to be under the age of 30 and we do not know you, you will be asked for ID. Please be respectful and bring your ID with you.

ART STUDIO - Hello All, This season went by so fast.  Let's celebrate! This Saturday (8/19), starting at 11AM, we will be painting by numbers.  Please bring your own refreshing beverages.  We will be providing the fondue. Space is limited, please let me know if you can make it. $20 for the class, materials are included. Sonia G.

BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENT 2023 - Saturday, September 2, 2023 @ Beer Mountain at ITC
TICKET PRICE: $12.00/player
TIME: Check-In: 8:00-8:30 am
**PLAY BEGINS, PROMPTLY AT 9:00 AM**
THIS YEAR WE WILL ALSO HAVE A BLOODY MARY BAR, along with Ruthie's famous Hot Dogs!!  Come out to support our ITC Youth...All proceeds donated
Registration will be online and the link, to sign up, will be available, soon, so stay tuned - Hope to see everyone again this year!! Thank you, Team Bocce

ITC ONLINE STORE is here!  T-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, hats, towels, and more!  $5 from every item purchased goes directly to ITC Youth!  Orders must be completed by midnight on August 13, 2023, with a tentative pick up over Labor Day weekend at camp.  Go to https://waistupstores.com/illinois_turner_camp/shop/home or scan the QR code to place your order today!  Thank you!  Ashley








TUNA TOURNEMENT DATE – PLEASE NOTE YOUR CALENDARS - Saturday October 7th, with the Barenhole open that Friday the 6th as well.  More details to follow.  Thanks, Scott Dussman

WEEKLY BULLETIN –  If you have something to post in the bulletin, make sure to email it to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Wednesday . If you would like the bulletin to be emailed to you go www.illinoisturners.org and sign up.  

PLEASE MAKE SURE I HAVE THE CORRECT TIME/DATE.  I CAN’T COPY AND PASTE OFF OF A FLYERS OR A PDF.  IT NEEDS TO BE WRITTEN IN A FORMAT TO CUT AND PASTE.  If you have any questions, please text or call me 847-361-3367. Thank you, Chris

2023 Camp Bulletin Week 11

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 CAMP COMMITTEE – The Youth program wrapped up last weekend but there are still many things to do out at Camp.  The pool is still open with abbreviated hours, and we continue to have our Friday night Fish Fry and Special dinners.  This is still the active Camp season, so continue to show up for your assigned duties, limit parking near your cottage to loading and unloading and keep your speed down around Camp.  There are still kids around Camp and with the program ended, they can appear just about anywhere.  Keep your eyes open for them!  See you around Camp. Camp Committee

RESTARUANT - It's Fryday again and the Walleye are back, the Walleye are back!  Get them while they last.  On Saturday join us for the Annual Eiche Wing Ding.  Big meaty wings coated in the Blasgens and Dussman's special sauces.  Don't miss it!  And Sunday night Kim Cazel is making her Chef debut with her Beef Brisket.
And the good eats continue to Labor Day.  Next weekend's Fryday special is Grilled Salmon Burgers.  On Saturday it's the Lincoln Dinner of Leibercasen and the trimmings.  You can't go hungry here on the weekends!  Scott

PENNY SOCIAL - A huge thank you to Chris Mostyn and Barbie Litza for their donation to the
Pool on behalf of the Penny Social. Thanks for a generous $788.50 to the Memorial Fund and 788>50 to Pool Maintenance. Barb Z

THE BAR - Thank you all for a wonderful season so far! The bar is open for the next 4 weekends with all of your favorite drinks! Stop by and see us.  A special thank you to all of the bartenders who helped make this summer a success – Erin Beck, Kristin Gatz, Ashley Flowers, Dave Zweifel, Dan DeRusha, Nick Barts, Barb Wurster, and Tina Odachowski!
A few reminders…
Please do not bring your own beverages to the bar. It is ok to walk down with 1 but anything beyond that should be purchased from the bar. We have a liquor license and just like you wouldn’t go to your own local bar with drinks or a cooler, we ask that you not bring your own to the Rath’s.
We will ID you – if you appear to be under the age of 30 and we do not know you, you will be asked for ID. Please be respectful and bring your ID with you.

ART STUDIO -  Can you believe we are down to our last 2 classes? This summer flew by!!  
This Saturday, we will be working with Resin to make Wine Stoppers and Coasters.  We will be open from 9AM to 1PM.  $20 includes materials & supplies.  Please let me know if you can make it. Peace & Love,  Sonia G.

SPECIAL THANKS TO BUILDING & GROUNDS FROM THE YOUTH -
Special thanks to the staff and campers for the 2023 Final Show. This was a summer for the memories!  A special thank you to the following people for their hard work and dedication to making the Final Show a success!
Show Producer: Adam Koester 
Cory Litza for the assistance with updating the power to supply the show.
Every show has a team that assembles the backdrop, and your 2023 Crew was led by Curt Litza and his team:
1)      Tim Kenelly
2)      Dave Zwiefel
3)      Gary Ruffa
Stage lighting and set up:
1)      Mikey Sullivan
2)      Danny Sullivan
Audio:
1)      Eddie Baumann
This year we had a group of volunteers that worked on updating the trailer used to bring  show to life. A very special thanks to:
1)      Sean Micari for spending much of the day building our trailer.
2)      Tori Cody for putting on the decals
3)      Brandon Pucinski

Thank you to everyone who helped teardown the show when it was all done.
We would encourage parents of program kids to shadow our members that bring this show to you to learn how you can help in the future. The Youth Committee

YOUTH - It’s the end of the summer! For Week 9 of Program, all of the campers worked on their Final Show acts. Staff put in lots of hard work to come up with ideas for the acts and lead their groups! When not practicing for Final Show, the kids played and learned football as a fun way to end the summer! Final Show was a blast and the kids blew us away with their dedication to making the show as amazing as possible. Reyna and Keith did an amazing job of putting everything together!

Thank you to everyone who helped at all with the Youth Program this summer! Even the smallest of things make a huge difference, and we couldn’t have done it without you! We hope the kids had a blast and we will miss everyone! Until next summer!

The pool will be open 12:00-5:00 everyday until Sunday, August 13th. Then, it will be Saturdays and Sundays only from 12:00-5:00. Last day of the pool is Labor Day (September 4th, 12:00-5:00).
ITC ONLINE STORE is here!  T-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, hats, towels, and more!  $5 from every item purchased goes directly to ITC Youth!  Orders must be completed by midnight on August 13, 2023, with a tentative pick up over Labor Day weekend at camp.  Go to https://waistupstores.com/illinois_turner_camp/shop/home or scan the QR code to place your order today!  Thank you!  Ashley

TUNA TOURNEMENT DATE – PLEASE NOTE YOUR CALENDARS - Saturday October 7th, with the Barenhole open that Friday the 6th as well.  More details to follow.  Thanks, Scott Dussman

WEEKLY BULLETIN –  If you have something to post in the bulletin, make sure to email it to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Wednesday . If you would like the bulletin to be emailed to you go www.illinoisturners.org and sign up.  

PLEASE MAKE SURE I HAVE THE CORRECT TIME/DATE.  I CAN’T COPY AND PASTE OFF OF A FLYERS OR A PDF.  IT NEEDS TO BE WRITTEN IN A FORMAT TO CUT AND PASTE.  If you have any questions, please text or call me 847-361-3367. Thank you, Chris

2023 Camp Bulletin Week 10

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 CAMP COMMITTEE – Cottage Owners - We are in Final Show week and the campers have been working hard all summer long to prepare for the show.  The show is Saturday night at 7:00 at the Sugar Bowl, so come and join us.  Cheer on the Campers and be prepared to have a great time.  For those of you who are able, we can always use help setting up and tearing down the show.  Set up will meet at the Shelter on Friday at noon.  Look for Adam Koester, who will organize the collection and moving of Final Show materials to the Sugar Bowl.  Tear down will begin immediately following the show.  We appreciate any help you can give us and it makes the project that much quicker for everyone. See you around Camp, Camp Committee

RESTARUANT - This week's spotlight is about Scott Lau himself.  Scott is a GREAT Turner! I am not sure how long he has been a Turner, but we do know his wife Pam has been a lifelong Turner. He has worn many hats over the years and as you all know he LOVES being a Turner. Scott and his team have been in charge of Friday Fish Frys and Specials for years. Join me in THANKING Scott for all his dedication and love of Food and of course BEER!!!  Thank you Scott! Chris

TOM AND CREW SPECIAL DINNER – We are putting on their final dinner this Saturday right after final show. Many of you have requested we serve our popular bacon cheeseburgers, so your wish will be our pleasure to serve, along with chips, too!!  So come on down to the Raths after the show and enjoy this team’s final meal of the season.  On a more personal note, I would like to thank my whole team, both servers and kitchen team. You are nothing but the best and I’m proud to “work” with all of you.
When I was hurt, you jumped all in making sure everything went well.  You have taken Saturday night sales from a $200 to more than $700, in one year!!  Your darn right I’m proud as all of you should be. Thank you. I’ll see y’all next year. Tom

HELLO FROM THE BAR  We are excited for this summer’s entertainment! Below is the lineup:
Friday, August 4 - Elvis 8:00p - 11:00p
All other Saturday nights - DJ Sandy!
Looking forward to a great summer at the Rath’s!

ART STUDIO –  Hello All, This Saturday 8/5 from 9AM to 1PM we will be working with paper, cloth, quotes and glue to create pieces to inspire.  We will be collaging onto clear glass plates and bowls.  Also, we still have many projects that need to be picked up, stop on by.  We should be around on Sunday too. Only 3 more classes left for the summer season, hope to see you soon. Sonia G.

YOUTH - Week 8 was a hot one! The sport of the week was basketball and even though the heat was intense, the kids had awesome energy that really kept it fun. We were able to cool off with some water games like Drip, Drip, Drop and water Heads Up Seven Up. During Lessons on Wednesday, the campers had their last 25 Mile Swim day. It is amazing how many miles they swam this summer!  We finished out week up with some well-deserved free swim and we are so excited to hop into Final Show week! Final Show is Saturday, August 5th. Doors open at 6:30 PM, the Show starts at 7 PM. Campers must be at the Sugar Bowl at 6:30 dressed for opening! Admissions is $3 and Koozies will be sold for $2.
Campers of the Week:
Leighann Schreiber and JJ Mahon
Swimmers of the Week:
Tiny Tots - Nico Bialk
Intermediates - Ellie Mahon
Swimmers - Nathan Moore
Water Safety - Aydan Moore

ITC ONLINE STORE is here!  T-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, hats, towels, and more!  $5 from every item purchased goes directly to ITC Youth!  Orders must be completed by midnight on August 13, 2023 with a tentative pick up over Labor Day weekend at camp.  Go to https://waistupstores.com/illinois_turner_camp/shop/home or scan the QR code to place your order today!  Thank you!  Ashley

TURNER WOMEN ANNUAL LUNCHEON – Is this week !! Tuesday, August 8th is the annual luncheon for all Turner women. At 12 noon on the A field under the shelter.  We need appetizers, salads, deserts, drinks, napkins, utensils and ice.  Please text Lyn - 614-309-3815 with what you are bringing, or comment on the Turner Camp Facebook page. Thank you, Lyn

TUNA TOURNEMENT DATE – PLEASE NOTE YOUR CALENDARS - Saturday October 7th, with the Barenhole open that Friday the 6th as well.  More details to follow.  Thanks, Scott Dussman

WEEKLY BULLETIN –  If you have something to post in the bulletin, make sure to email it to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Wednesday . If you would like the bulletin to be emailed to you go www.illinoisturners.org and sign up.  

PLEASE MAKE SURE I HAVE THE CORRECT TIME/DATE.  I CAN’T COPY AND PASTE OFF OF A FLYERS OR A PDF.  IT NEEDS TO BE WRITTEN IN A FORMAT TO CUT AND PASTE.  If you have any questions, please text or call me 847-361-3367. Thank you, Chris