2023 Camp Bulletin Week 3

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 CAMP COMMITTEE - The first week of the Program is complete and many are returning to Turner Camp.  It is good to catch up with so many friends after a long winter break.  We remind all of you of the upcoming Cottage Owners meeting (new owners 9:00, existing owners 10:00) on June 25th at the Rathskellar.  It is a way off, but we want to give everyone enough advance notice.  This is the perfect opportunity to hear about what is going on around Camp and ask some questions, if you have any.  We also want to remind all cottage owners there will be NO FIREWORKS allowed in Turner Camp this season.  As we discussed in the email to all cottage owners in May, it is illegal in Illinois and our new Insurance policies are at risk if we don't follow these laws.  Finally, if you are not receiving emails from the Camp Committee, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and give us your preferred email address.  We will add you to the list.  We blind copy (bcc) all emails, so your email information will not be broadly spread. Enjoy the Summer,  Camp Committee

RESTURANT-
Friday Fish Fry and Maxwell Street Polish Special
  Saturday Tom Webb crew Pulled Pork & Snack Bar
This week's restaurant crew spotlight is on Mary Becker.  Mary is a long time Turner who comes to us from the Mutert family. Mary coordinates the serving crews and makes sure we have everything we need in the serving area.  Mary is also our Special Events Coordinator working with groups renting the Rathskeller for parties, memorials, etc.  Helping to plan and ensure event goes off smoothly
Next week's Menu - chock full of options!
  Friday Fish Fry and Fried Walleye Special
  Saturday Sue Kniseley's Prime rib Dinner
  Sunday Morning Staff Breakfast
  Sunday Dinner Jenny & Mary's Pork Tenderloin Dinner

YOUTH – Hello Turners! Luke and Kylie here! This first week went GREAT! Campers had tons of fun learning sports, getting exercise, doing some team bonding activities, and practicing swimming skills!

The campers of the week this week were Kylee Maddox and Brandon Odachowski!

The swimmers of the week this week were as follows:
Tiny Tots - Wyatt Livingston
Beginners - Addie Landgraf
Advanced Beginners - Nathan Moore
Intermediates - Colton Koester
Swimmers - Mason Maddox
Advanced Swimmers - Kennedy Ivy

We are so proud of our campers for helping out the little ones and working as a team to get things done! The energy for Week 1 was through the roof! Amazing job, everyone!


ART STUDIO –  Sand Art. Making pretty pictures with colored sand 9 am to 11am. Thank you, Sonia

HELLO FROM THE BAR  We are excited for this summer’s entertainment!
Below is the lineup:
Saturday, June 24 - The Allstars 8:30p - 11:30p
Saturday, July 1- The New Odyssey Guy Gary Todd 8:30p - 11:30p
Friday, July 7 - LJ & Jeff 8:00p - 11:00p
Saturday, July 15 - Anthony Cassano 8:30p - 11:30p
Friday, August 4 - Elvis 8:00p - 11:00p
All other Saturday nights - DJ Sandy!
Looking forward to a great summer at the Rath’s!

GOLF - Illinois District GOLF Tournament
2-person, Scramble format $70.00 per golfer. Saturday June 24, 11:00 AM Shotgun start.  Bonnie Dundee Golf Course. 270 Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville, IL
Handicapped for senior’s, women, bad golfer.

To sign up send your team 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

🎄 Christmas in July at the Beer Garden.  Sunday, July 2nd from 1 to 3pm, there will be a Christmas decorations exchange.  Please bring your unwanted Holiday decorations for another family to take home and enjoy!   You may find something to take home too.  Thanksgiving and Halloween decor will not be turned away.  This will be fun so come on down and spend a little time shopping with no money!  🧑🏻‍🎄. If you are unable to make it, but want to contribute decorations, text Lyn Garfinkle 614-308-3815.

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

2023 Camp Bulletin Week 2

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CAMP COMMITTEE - As we approach a new Summer Season, we are looking forward to seeing all of you back at Camp.  There has been a great deal of work done on cottages and their exteriors this Winter and Spring.  THANK YOU all for your efforts in helping clean-up and beautifying Camp.  Please remember that with the program officially starting on 6/5, all outside work needs to be completed by 6/4.  Likewise with the children back in the program, we ask that you minimize your driving to your cottage as much as possible.  The kids in Camp have a very unique environment that offers them a great deal of freedom.  They are going to the playground, visiting friends' cottages and walking around Camp often without adult supervision.  We adults need to be on the lookout for them, driving to and from the cottages increases the risk of accidents.  We are all looking for a fun and safe Summer - lets begin establishing good practices right away. Thank you, Camp Committee


RESTARUANT - The Restaurant crew is back and ready for a great 2023 season.  Please be understanding and aware our menu pricing reflects the prices we are paying for products.  Some surprised us as well.  But the cost is the cost.  Here's the line up for this weekend.
Friday Fish fry and Smoked Butt mitt kraut special - come get your German on early!
Saturday Grill & Spider's Italian Beefs Special - what's your beef?

Next week:
Friday Fish Fry and Maxwell Street Polish Plate - come get your Chicago on!
Saturday Grill & Spider's Pulled Pork Special - come check out Spider's secret sauce!
Meat the Restaurant Crew - we'll spotlight one member each week.

Donna Litza - Restaurant Committee co-chair, Donna comes from great Turner Camp genes.  Her mother Barb "Sarge" Gebhardt was our long-time (40 years?) Restaurant Chairman.  Donna continues the great family tradition and plans our entire restaurant schedule, lines up the cooks, plans the menu, lines up the cooks, gets things started in the spring, and brings things to a close in the fall.  In addition, that, she and her crew put on a number of Sunday meals as well.  Thanks Donna!

Friday, June 9            5:30    Fish Fry and Smoke Butt

YOUTH – Hi Turners! This is Luke and Kylie, the Program Directors. The first week of program is off to a great start. We had a whopping 47 campers on our first day! A few reminders to wear sunscreen and bring water each day to the A-Field and the Pool! Swim lessons are starting right at 1 p.m. this summer, so make sure campers get to the park before 12:50 to be let into the pool! Keep up the great work and attitudes!

ART STUDIO – Mosaic Stepping Stones – just like last season.  Let’s pave the way with groovy stepping stones. 9 am to 11am. Thank you, Sonia


HELLOW FROM THE BAR1  We are excited for this summer’s entertainment!
Below is the lineup:
Saturday, June 24 - The Allstars 8:30p - 11:30p
Saturday, July 1- The New Odyssey Guy Gary Todd 8:30p - 11:30p
Friday, July 7 - LJ & Jeff 8:00p - 11:00p
Saturday, July 15 - Anthony Cassano 8:30p - 11:30p
Friday, August 4 - Elvis 8:00p - 11:00p
All other Saturday nights - DJ Sandy!
Looking forward to a great summer at the Rath’s!


GOLF - Illinois District GOLF Tournament
2-person, Scramble format $70.00 per golfer
Saturday June 24, 11:00 AM Shotgun start.
Bonnie Dundee Golf Course.
270 Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville, IL
Handicapped for senior’s, women, bad golfer
To sign up send your team 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

2023 Camp Bulletin Pre-Season

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YOUTH - HELLO TURNERS!
This is your Field Director (Luke Compton) and Pool Director (Kylie Gatz) coming at you with a VERY warm welcome to our 2023 season! We can't wait for another fabulous year of Program and Swimming Lessons; Staff has been hard at work getting Camp ready and planning so many fun activities for the kiddos.
ATTENTION: Program Parents please join our New Remind this year for all updates regarding the Program:
https://www.remind.com/join/itcprogr
Code: @itcprogr
We also have a Facebook Group: "ITC Program"
This year on Staff we have:
Assistants; Keith Koehler (Field), Ray Koehler (Pool), and Sierra Baumann (Field/Pool)
Senior Counselors; Reyna Boergerhoff, Amy Sawicki, Ally Gatz, Lorenzo Koehler, Addie Tuecke, and Tyler King
Junior Counselors; Kennedy Alexander and Jacki Van Dahm!
See you on June 5th, up at the A-Field!!

ART STUDIO – Opening Day – beautifying the patio, cleaning and hanging out. Check out what we are doing this season. Sign up for classes and resin craft demonstration. Open 9 to 1.  Thank you, Sonia

Lisa Kennelly Celebration of Life - My darling daughter Lisa Kennelly passed away May 15th from cystic fibrosis. A celebration of life will be held June 4th at 1:00 p.m. at the B-Hole. Thank you, Tim

BOWLING TURNAMENT - Illinois District Bowling Tournament.
Saturday June 3, 2023 Check in at 2:20 PM - 2:50 PM START
NON-MEMBER GUESTS ARE WELCOME
Liberty Lanes 115 LW Besinger Dr., Carpentersville, IL 60110
This is a handicapped event, anyone can win
$20.00 at the door for Bowling & CASH PRIZES
For reservations - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 1-773-859-2398
Cash only at the door

GOLF - Illinois District GOLF Tournament
2-person, Scramble format $70.00 per golfer
Saturday June 24, 11:00 AM Shotgun start.
Bonnie Dundee Golf Course.
270 Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville, IL
Handicapped for senior’s, women, bad golfer
To sign up send your team 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

2023 Camp Bulletin Week 1

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YOUTH - HELLO TURNERS!
This is your Field Director (Luke Compton) and Pool Director (Kylie Gatz) coming at you with a VERY warm welcome to our 2023 season! We can't wait for another fabulous year of Program and Swimming Lessons; Staff has been hard at work getting Camp ready and planning so many fun activities for the kiddos.
ATTENTION: Program Parents please join our New Remind this year for all updates regarding the Program:
https://www.remind.com/join/itcprogr
Code: @itcprogr
We also have a Facebook Group: "ITC Program"
This year on Staff we have:
Assistants; Keith Koehler (Field), Ray Koehler (Pool), and Sierra Baumann (Field/Pool)
Senior Counselors; Reyna Boergerhoff, Amy Sawicki, Ally Gatz, Lorenzo Koehler, Addie Tuecke, and Tyler King
Junior Counselors; Kennedy Alexander and Jacki Van Dahm!
See you on June 5th, up at the A-Field!!

ART STUDIO – Opening Day – beautifying the patio, cleaning and hanging out. Check out what we are doing this season. Sign up for classes and resin craft demonstration. Open 9 to 1.  Thank you, Sonia

BAR - Welcome back to the Rathskeller Bar! We are excited for the 2023 summer! New this season is Blue Moon Beer in bottles and High Noon Seltzer’s!
A few reminders:
 We will ID if you appear to be under the age of 30. Please be prepared and have your ID with you.
 No coolers from outside are allowed – inside or on the patio/horseshoe pits – we are a licensed bar and having outside beverages could pose an issue for camp’s liquor license.
Thank you for your cooperation! See you all at the bar!

BOWLING TURNAMENT - Illinois District Bowling Tournament.
Saturday June 3, 2023, Check in at 2:20 PM - 2:50 PM START
NON-MEMBER GUESTS ARE WELCOME
Liberty Lanes 115 LW Besinger Dr., Carpentersville, IL 60110
This is a handicapped event, anyone can win
$20.00 at the door for Bowling & CASH PRIZES
For reservations - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 1-773-859-2398
Cash only at the door

Lisa Kennelly Celebration of Life - My darling daughter Lisa Kennelly passed away May 15th from cystic fibrosis. A celebration of life will be held June 4th at 1:00 p.m. at the B-Hole. Thank you, Tim

GOLF - Illinois District GOLF Tournament
2-person, Scramble format $70.00 per golfer
Saturday June 24, 11:00 AM Shotgun start.
Bonnie Dundee Golf Course.
270 Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville, IL
Handicapped for senior’s, women, bad golfer
To sign up send your team 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