2024 Camp Bulletin Week 11

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 CAMP COMMITTEE – Cottage Owners, with the youth program completed we shift to our Fall activities.  We will still have our Fish Fry this Friday and Saturday night is corned beef dinner starting at 6:00 (Elgin Dinner).  There will be DJ Sandy on Saturday night as well for entertainment.  The All Turner Picnic will be on Saturday Sept 14th at the Raths.  We will have a Disc Golf Tournament at noon and a Bags Tournament at 2pm.  Bar will open at noon and the grill will open at 2:00.  We will have music on Saturday night, with a "Stroll through the decades“. See you all out at Camp. Camp Committee

RESTARANT - we have three more fish fries and three more specials.  Here's the line up for the remaining Fridays.

August 23 - Maxwell Street Polish or Fried Walleye
August 30 - German Sausage Plate Knockwurst & Thuringer

Finally, we'd I'd like to recognize the folks that help bring the Fish Fry and overall food service operation to you each week..  A big thank you to Randy Roe, Randy Gunderson, Timmy Zbinden, Jim Gerstbrein, Dan Bialk, Matt Bialk, and Dan Wascher.  A big thanks to Donna Litza for doing the shopping, Tom Webb for cleaning the fryers each week, and Mary Becker for coordinating the service area on Fridays/Saturdays and serving herself when needed.  As well as cleaning the kitchen and serving areas each week.  Finally, thanks to Tom and Emma Southwick and Timmy Zbinden for doing the Thursday prep.  It's a true team effort!  Thanks, Scott

MEMORIAL POOL FUND INFORMATION - There is a new address for mailing donations to the Memorial Swimming Pool Fund.  Please mail to the following address:  Barbie Zweifel c/o IL Turner Camp, PO Box 211, Fox River Grove, IL, 60021.  Please make donation checks out to Memorial Swimming Pool Fund.  Thank you for all donations.  They are greatly appreciated.

WEEKLY BULLETIN –  If you have something to post in the bulletin, please 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, please go to www.illinoisturners.org and sign up.  Thank you,  Chris

ILLINOIS TURNER CAMP 2024 BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENT
 DATE: Saturday, August 31, 2024
 LOCATION: Beer Mountain at ITC
 PLAYER DONATION FEE: $15.00/player - all proceeds donated to ITC Youth Fund
**TEAMS OF 2 DRAWN RANDOMLY**
 TIME: Check-In: 8:00-8:30 am
**PLAY BEGINS, PROMPTLY AT 9:00 AM, SO PLEASE BE UP ON BEER MOUNTAIN AND CHECKED-IN, BY THEN**
 BOCCE SIGN-UPS/REGISTRATION:   ONLINE, ONLY, THIS YEAR  - Please stay tuned for the online registration sign-up link (as soon as it's active, it will be posted to the ITC Social Media Pages, on Facebook and Instagram; once activated, registration will end on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:00PM, so please be sure to sign up early!)

The Registration Link, for Bocce Ball Sign-ups, is now active and participants may begin signing up, online.  All registrations are again, ONLINE ONLY, this year.  Registration deadline is August 29, 2024 at 10:00 PM
 
Here is the registration link, as well as a QR Code, that will link directly to the online registration, as well. 
 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4AAFA82BA4FE3-50767383-bocce  

2024 Camp Bulletin Week 10

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CAMP COMMITTEE –The Youth program ended last weekend with the Final Show and what a show it was.  It has been a great summer for the kids and many of them are heading back to school.  There are still a great deal of activities out at Camp in the coming weekend, so come on out and join us.  An opportunity for the kids to see their summer friends again and for the parents to catch their breath now that school is back in session.  This Fall will also bring back many of our picnics/special events.  Saturday Sept 14 will be our All Turner Picnic, more information to follow.  Camp Committee
Restaurant:  We are continuing the Friday Fish Fry tradition thru Labor day.  This weekend August 17th, we will be serving the Lincoln Society Sausage plate, which includes sauerkraut and german potato salad at 6:00.  Pizza will be available also.  August 24th will be our Elgin society dinner which will be a corned beef dinner, along with all the fixings at 6:00.  Grill and pizza will also be available during this dinner.

RESTARANT - we have three more fish fries and three more specials.  Here's the line up for the remaining Fridays.
August 16 - Joe Gatz pulled pork sandwich/dinner
August 23 - Maxwell Street Polish or Fried Walleye
August 30 - German Sausage Plate Knockwurst & Thuringer
Finally, we'd I'd like to recognize the folks that help bring the Fish Fry and overall food service operation to you each week..  A big thank you to Randy Roe, Randy Gunderson, Timmy Zbinden, Jim Gerstbrein, Dan Bialk, Matt Bialk, and Dan Wascher.  A big thanks to Donna Litza for doing the shopping, Tom Webb for cleaning the fryers each week, and Mary Becker for coordinating the service area on Fridays/Saturdays and serving herself when needed.  As well as cleaning the kitchen and serving areas each week.  Finally, thanks to Tom and Emma Southwick and Timmy Zbinden for doing the Thursday prep.  It's a true team effort!  Thanks, Scott

 

YOUTH - This week for program it was sadly our last week of the season. However that means all week we practiced for final show, all acts look absolutely amazing and stunning. We also had time to fit in sport of the week, which was softball. All kids learned new skills and positions. All kids were focus and amazed staff with how much they listened. Campers of the week were Lacie Power, Logan Meyers, Aurora Lartey, and Brandon Odachowski.
This week at the pool went wonderfully! We had one day at the Dining Hall due to rain and did some fun goal setting activities! The pool was cold, but the campers were troopers and participated beautifully anyway! The Swimmers of the Weeks were Ryder O’Brien, Zoey Vinson, Vivie Smith, Nathan Becker, Eliie Mahon, and Oliver Smith. Great job this last week!
Thanks to anyone and everyone who made this summer as amazing as it was. We are so grateful to have our Turner Family. Much love!

ART STUDIO - Please join us for this super fun event. We will be painting on canvases, then switching them with the people around you every 3 to 5 minutes. Please join us for these shenanigans. This will be the last event for the summer. Thank you! Sonia G

GOLF OUTING - Illinois Turner Camp GOLF Tournament. There's room for threesomes, twosomes and singles
I CAN HOOK YOU UP!
4 person Scramble $70.00 per golfer
August 17, 2024, 10:30 AM Shotgun Start.
Bonnie Dundee Golf Course.
270 Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110.  847-426-5511
Route 25 and Dundee Road (Route 68)
Handicapped for senior’s, women, bad golfer person Teams
To sign up send your groups information to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Call or text Bob Haderlein 773-859-2398
ILLINOIS TURNER CAMP 2024 BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENT
 DATE: Saturday, August 31, 2024
 LOCATION: Beer Mountain at ITC
 PLAYER DONATION FEE: $15.00/player - all proceeds donated to ITC Youth Fund
**TEAMS OF 2 DRAWN RANDOMLY**
 TIME: Check-In: 8:00-8:30 am
**PLAY BEGINS, PROMPTLY AT 9:00 AM, SO PLEASE BE UP ON BEER MOUNTAIN AND CHECKED-IN, BY THEN**
 BOCCE SIGN-UPS/REGISTRATION:   ONLINE, ONLY, THIS YEAR  - Please stay tuned for the online registration sign-up link (as soon as it's active, it will be posted to the ITC Social Media Pages, on Facebook and Instagram; once activated, registration will commence on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:00PM, so please be sure to sign up early!)

Hello Fellow Turners ~
 
For the past 55 years, our family bocce ball tournament has been more than just a tradition; it has been a heartfelt way to give back to an organization that has profoundly impacted our lives. Over generations, Illinois Turner Camp has supported our family, fostering growth and community spirit through its various programs and events.
 
By hosting this annual event, we aim to support ITC's youth program, that promotes a "strong mind and strong body." All of the proceeds earned, from our Bocce tournament helps to provide funds to ensure valuable opportunities, and to help support the youth summer program. Through this tradition, we honor the legacy of giving and contribute to the ongoing success and growth of a program that has meant so much to all of us.  We hope to continue this Family tradition, for generations to come.

For the past few years, we have successfully transitioned from in-person sign-ups, to online sign-up/registration.
This year Bocce registration will be ONLINE ONLY.
Online Registration allows Team Bocce, to pre-select our teams and matches and finalize the tournament brackets, in advance, in order to ensure a timely start, for everyone, and in an effort to maximize playtime, as well as ensure the event runs smoothly and efficiently for everyone involved.
 
Concerns about online payment security is valid and therefore we have chosen to partner once again, with SignUp Genius, a very reputable online registration platform that ensures that your transactions are protected, by using advanced encryption technologies to safeguard your financial information.
 
Thank you, once again, for your participation, donations and your overall support and ongoing enthusiasm, for our beloved ITC Bocce Ball Tournament and the youth of Illinois Turner Camp.
 
If you would like the online registration link, sent to you, directly (upon it's activation), please contact Julie Arnold at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or send a text to my cell# 630-234-3838
If you are in need of assistance, with online registration, you can also contact Julie, at the above email or cell#

Sincerely, Julie Arnold, RN BSN (on behalf of Team Bocce)


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2024 Camp Bulletin Week 9

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 Camp is now open and the Youth program is in full swing.  SLOW DOWN when you enter the gates to Camp.  Be alert to your surroundings and the presence of children and NO PARKING at your cottages.  The Curfew is also in full effect, refer to your Rules and Regulations book or the Turner Website (illinoisturners.org) for those curfew times.

CAMP COMMITTEE - Cottage Owners, this is our final week of the Youth Program.  The kids have had a great summer and have been practicing all week for the Final Show.  The Final Show will be at 7:00 on Saturday, followed by a dance for the kids in the dining room and a DJ in the Raths.  Come join us on Saturday morning at 10 am (Sugar Bowl) to help set up the backdrop and lighting for the Final Show.  We would like to thank the Staff, the Youth Committee and the Tiny Tot's Leaders for affording our children a great Summer.  The weather has been either hot and steamy or very rainy and this group has continued to stay flexible, so the program has been fun and engaging every single day.  Thank you again for your passion, time and energy this Summer.  We would also like to thank our Building and Grounds Committee (led by Tom Turner) and Dave Cross for their constant vigilence through all the storms this Summer.  They have continued to regrade the roads after every monsoon, cleared downed trees and identified high risk trees for removal.  Summer is typically a slow season for B&G but not this year.  There has rarely been a time our burn pits have not been overflowing.  Thanks for your's and the committee's (including the Millionaires) time for keeping Camp safe and clean.   

KITCHEN  - Ingrid will once again have grilled cheese sandwiches available for the kids during the Friday night Fish Fry (8/9).from 5:30 to 6:45pm.

BAR - Greetings Fellow Turners! Welcome to Summer 2024 at the Rath's Bar!  This summer we are excited to offer a few new varieties of beverages for your drinking pleasure! Pacifico Beer, Modelo Beer, and Carbliss vodka beverages are all now available.
We are also excited to offer some entertainment for the summer. See below for the list of entertainment:
Saturday, 8/10 DJ Sandy
Saturday, 8/31 DJ Sandy

A few notes, please note that tips are only allowed in cash moving forward, the bartenders can no longer accept coupons as tips. Also please remember that we should not be drinking and driving around camp. If you plan to partake in a few cold ones, make sure you are being safe and walking back to your cottage. Driving through camp while intoxicated puts everyone at risk - including yourself. Thank you for your attention! Bartenders will be ID'ing as per our usual procedures, please be sure to bring your ID to the Rath’s.

YOUTH - This week on the field, the sport of the week was soccer! All kids were in love with the sport and showed great enthusiasm! Kids stayed active and wowed staff with how fast they can learn! We wrapped up the week with Bring your Parents to Program Day! Kids showed what they learned and impressed their parents. However, the parents did come out with the win! Campers of the Week were Vinny Bialk, Lucci Bialk, Lia Ganatos, and Matthew Moore.

Up at the pool, the campers had lots of fun learning even more swimming skills and practicing them during lessons. Lots of fun games were played and the kids had a great time. On Monday, we had a board game day at the dining hall due to rainy weather! Rain or shine, we make the most out of our swim lessons time. The Swimmers of the Week were Eloise Pohlman, JD Hamontree, Dex Peterson, Charlotte Kinkley, Carter Gibson, and Emerson Alexander.

DRIVE-BY LASAGNA AT THE RATHS – August 8th from 5– 6:30.  You will need to pre-order by August 6th. Meat Lasagna $12, Cheese Lasagna $10 and Kids Mostaccioli $7. All meals will be served with salad, bread and butter.  You can pay with Zelle/Lori Gonzalez or Venmo/Amy Bialk as well as cash. Profits will go to the basketball court and playground.

ART STUDIO - Missed a class? Wanted to work with resin? Create a mosaic piece? Diamond Art? This is your opportunity to do this.  If you have any questions, please message me. Sonia G.

PENNY SOCIAL - A while back we had a Penny Social and thanks to a great turnout it was a great success. Thanks to Chris Mostyn and Barb Litza for all their hard work. $1768 was raised going to doors for our Pool building. Thanks to all who donated and supported this traditional event. Davey Zweifel

GOLF OUTING - Illinois Turner Camp GOLF Tournament. There's room for threesomes, twosomes and singles
I CAN HOOK YOU UP!
4 person Scramble $70.00 per golfer
August 17, 2024, 10:30 AM Shotgun Start.
Bonnie Dundee Golf Course.
270 Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110.  847-426-5511
Route 25 and Dundee Road (Route 68)
Handicapped for senior’s, women, bad golfer person Teams
To sign up send your groups information to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Call or text Bob Haderlein 773-859-2398


WEEKLY BULLETIN –  If you have something to post in the bulletin, please 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, please go to www.illinoisturners.org and sign up.  Thank you,  Chris

2024 Camp Bulletin Week 8

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Camp is now open and the Youth program is in full swing.  SLOW DOWN when you enter the gates to Camp.  Be alert to your surroundings and the presence of children and NO PARKING at your cottages.  The Curfew is also in full effect, refer to your Rules and Regulations book or the Turner Website (illinoisturners.org) for those curfew times.
CAMP COMMITTEE - Cottage owners we hope everyone enjoyed Turner Camp's birthday last weekend.  We have 1 more week of the Youth Program remaining and would welcome anyone available to help with the set up and take down of the Final Show backdrop.  Adam Koester is the point person for setup and teardown.  They have an organized system in place but additional hands make it go much quicker.   Those of you who have helped in the past, we encourage you to come back out, as you already have an idea of what needs to be done.  If you can help on Saturday morning (8/10) at 10am, we will be meeting at the Sugar Bowl.  See you there.

KITCHEN- This week's Kitchen Specials.  Friday 8/2 Fish Fry and Special German Sausage Plate.  Saturday night Laura and Marlana's Turkey Dinner at 6:00 in the Raths.  Sunday  Jenny's Grilled Cheese Special and snack bar at 5:00 in the Raths.

BAR - Greetings Fellow Turners! Welcome to Summer 2024 at the Rath's Bar!  This summer we are excited to offer a few new varieties of beverages for your drinking pleasure! Pacifico Beer, Modelo Beer, and Carbliss vodka beverages are all now available.
We are also excited to offer some entertainment for the summer. See below for the list of entertainment:
Saturday, 8/3 DJ Sandy
Saturday, 8/10 DJ Sandy
Saturday, 8/31 DJ Sandy

A few notes, please note that tips are only allowed in cash moving forward, the bartenders can no longer accept coupons as tips. Also please remember that we should not be drinking and driving around camp. If you plan to partake in a few cold ones, make sure you are being safe and walking back to your cottage. Driving through camp while intoxicated puts everyone at risk - including yourself. Thank you for your attention! Bartenders will be ID'ing as per our usual procedures, please be sure to bring your ID to the Rath’s.

YOUTH - Olympic week was the theme for program this past week. It was a total success, kid were engaged and all made new friends. All kids came together in 4 teams and competed throughout different sports and activities. Team names consisted of Blue Bananas, Great White Sharks, Purple Polar Bears, and Black Chihuahuas. Blue Bananas ended on top with the win at the end of the week lead by their team captain, Aydan Moore. Campers of the Week were Gavin Beeftink, Daelynn Flowers, Nora Oatey, and JD Hamontree.  
Week 6 at the pool went wonderfully! We played lots of competitive games at swim lessons in our Olympic Week teams, such as Pool Volleyball and Water Polo! The campers loved earning points for their teams by winning contests during lessons as well as the games. Swimmers of the Week were Miles Sandine, Mikey Mahon, Amelia Wilson, Logan DeRusha, and Colton Koester!

ART STUDIO - FYI - TCAS will be CLOSED on 8/3 for open art space has been rescheduled for 8/4, 10AM to 1PM.  Have a great day!  Sonia

STAFF APPRECIATION DINNER - Staff Appreciation dinner will be Tuesday, August 6th at 6:00pm in the Rath’s. Please bring a dish to pass. If you would like to give a monetary donation for food, please see Kerry Blasgen at cottage 74, Venmo her at Kerry-Blasgen, or Zelle her using her phone number, 815-685-7131. Please reach out to Kerry Blasgen with questions. Hope to see you all there!

DRIVE-BY LASAGNA AT THE RATHS – August 8th from 5– 6:30.  You will need to pre-order by August 6th. Meat Lasagna $12, Cheese Lasagna $10 and Kids Mostaccioli $7. All meals will be served with salad, bread and butter.  You can pay with Zelle/Lori Gonzalez or Venmo/Amy Bialk as well as cash. Profits will go to the basketball court and playground.

GOLF OUTING - Illinois Turner Camp GOLF Tournament.
4 person Scramble $70.00 per golfer, August 17, 2024, 10:30 AM Shotgun Start.
Bonnie Dundee Golf Course - 270 Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville, IL 601108 is at Route 25 and Dundee Road (Route 68) Phone # 847-26-5511. Handicapped for senior women and inexperienced golfers teams. To sign up send your groups information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Call or text Bob Haderlein 773-859-2398

WEEKLY BULLETIN –  If you have something to post in the bulletin, please 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, please go to www.illinoisturners.org and sign up.  Thank you,  Chris