2024 Camp Bulletin Week 6

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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 -A very busy weekend is coming up - Friday night is Penny Social, Saturday is Volleyball tournament and Ladies Auxiliary Card Party and Sunday is the Baers Birthday party and election of officers at the Baren Hohle.  Check your calendar or this flyer for times and places.  We look forward to seeing you at the many events this weekend.    We have had unusual storms this past week and as a result many branches and trees are down.  Buildings and Grounds are working their way around Camp to collect the debris.  If you could assist by collecting the branches around your cottage that would be a great help.  Bring those branches to the burn pits or to an access road near your cottage and B&G will collect them.  We will also need to light the burn pits.  We apologize in advance of any inconvenience this may cause but our options are limited with the amount of debris we have.  There are new signs up around the Raths stating "No Outside food or drink permitted".  While we all enjoy our time at our cottages, and certainly support time with friends and family, we can't bring outside food or drinks into the Raths, unless it's part of an approved event.  We have a liquor license for the Raths and like most restaurants and bars, it does not include bringing in outside drinks.  We don't want to do anything to jeopardize our license and the county can come in at any time for an unannounced inspection.  Please help us out by finishing your drinks and meals at your cottages.  Thank you. 

Kitchen  - Sunday August 4th Pork Tenderloin dinner is cancelled.  Instead, the kitchen and Raths will be open at 5:00 for pizza, grill and a special sandwich by Jenny and the family.

 

ONLINE STORE - The ITC online store is back! Get your orders in by midnight on 7/21. You can choose to have your items shipped directly to you or pick up in camp 8/1-8/4. Proceeds go towards the Youth program. Thank you for your support!
https://waistupstores.com/illinois_turner_camp/shop/home

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, 7/20 DJ Sandy
Saturday, 7/27 Founder's Day with Rebel Soul
Saturday, 8/3 Live Trivia @ 7pm
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 at the field, kids were practicing their track and field skills in hopes of getting ready for the next Turn Fest! All kids were engaged and had a blast doing so. We did 100m Dash, 400m Dash, Hurl Ball, Shot Put, 4x4 Relay, Long Jump, and Broad Jump. All kids showed impressive enthusiasm and performed like they were All Stars. Campers of the Week were Lina Bialk, Nathan Becker, Maddie Sandine, and Declan DeRusha

Watershow week up at the pool was busy, busy, busy!!! The kids worked super hard learning their dances and swim routines for their acts at the pool. They had some hard earned free swim Thursday and Friday to celebrate their success this week! Watershow will be amazing! The Swimmers of the Week were Vinny Bialk, Hunter Soria, Liam Steib, Delaney Flowers, and Mason Maddox. Thank you for being such amazing sports this week! Thank you also to all volunteers and helpers for all of your hard work on making Watershow a success. We appreciate you!


PENNY SOCIAL - Now that we are through our busy Fourth of July week, we will be starting to collect Penny Social items. You will be able to drop your items off on the candy store side of the dining room in front of the doors to the dining hall starting Thursday the 18th. Please do not drop anything off before that date. We have other events going on.

We’re also looking for raffle prizes and gift baskets, gift cards & liquor.  This should be NEW items only. All proceeds From the Penny Social will be going to the pool maintenance fund. Our pool is old and it takes a lot to keep it running. Any donations small or large will help. We look forward to seeing all of you on Friday, July 19th  doors will open at 5:30. Thank you in advance !!!  Barb and Chris

VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT - The 4-person Volleyball Tournament is Saturday, July 20th.
Bring your team to the Sugar Bowl by 8:45 AM and be ready to play at 9:00 AM.
All are welcome regardless of skill level. The cost is $ 40.00 per team.
If you want to play but don't have a team or full team, show up Saturday morning.
We will place you on a team or help fill in your team.
If you have any questions, please call Jim Haderlein 773-573-8398.

LADIES AUXILARY CARD PARTY - will be held on Saturday, July 20th at 7:30 P.M. in the Dining Hall. The proceeds and donations are used for the up keep of the building.  The Ladies have built and totally maintained this facility for 94 years.  This is a Turner Camp common area building. Your generous donations thru all the years have made this possible. Hope to see you there.  Ann

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 5

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2024 Camp Bulletin Week 4

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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 -We have a busy weekend coming up for the 4th, starting on Thursday morning.  Please review your calendars for; Tweenie Breakfast, Friday Fish Fry Special - Walleye, Turner Trot, Tom's Bison Burgers, NW Society Meeting and Memorial for Rozanne Payne.   Please come out and join us for a fun-filled weekend.   Please also follow the State laws, there are NO fireworks allowed in Turner Camp.  Enjoy your July 4th Holiday, Camp Committee

RESTARUANT -   The Walleye are here, the Walleye are here!  Fried Walleye with choice of potato and the trimming is this week's special.   Along with all the usual good stuff!  Please note there will be NO vegetable plate this week.  But it will be back every Friday after that!  We serve from 5:30p to 8:00p.  Eat early, eat often!

ART STUDIO – Please join us under the shelter from 9:30AM to 12 PM, during The Turner Trot. We are painting pinecone flowers to glue to the Turner Camp sign. All donations from this craft will go to the Playground Fund. Please message me @ 847-909-9950 if you have any questions.  I want to thank Cheri Green Davis for the generous donation to Turner Camp Art Studio. This donation will be used to fix up the second floor to use as the sewing room next year.  You are awesome Cherie! Looking forward to working with you to create the Turner Camp Sewing Room. Thank you, Sonia

POOL HOURS – I understand many have been asking about pool hours.  Pool hours for 2024 Season are:   Monday - Friday. 11am-6pm and Saturday & Sunday 10am-7pm

 

 
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, 7/6 DJ Sandy
Saturday, 7/13 DJ Sandy
Saturday, 7/27 Founder's Day with Rebel Soul
Saturday, 8/3 Live Trivia @ 7pm
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 -Week Two of Program went great! The sport of the week was Court Sports and we also had Rock Concert this week. The campers were attentive while practicing serves and receives in tennis and pickleball, and the occasional spiking in nitroball. Our 11 Rock Concert groups came up with creative dances that no Turner has ever seen before. The Campfire theme was Career Day and it was so interesting to see what the campers want to be when they grow up. By looking at the costumes, we have no doubts in our minds that all campers have bright futures. The Campers of the Week were Hope Dussman, JJ Mahon, Colton Koester, and Frankie Bialk. The Gymnasts of the Week were Brandon Pucinski and Sophie Graham. Aurora Peterson and Kylie Kilgore were our Golden Ticket winners this week for going above and beyond our expectations.  At the pool, we had chillier weather than last week, but still just as much fun! Twenty-Five Mile Swim went amazing on Wednesday. So many campers got to a mile, or even two, on only the second week! Campers played new pool games such as Cat & Dog and Ivis-Bottle, which I’m sure your campers would love to tell you about!

Swimmers of the Week were Johnny Creevy for Beginners, Kylie Kilgore for Advanced Beginners, Sebastian Muntaner for Intermediates, Brandon Pucinski for Swimmers, and Declan DeRusha for Advanced Swimmers. We are so happy to see so many smiling faces at the pool this summer!

TURNER TROT -  Hello Turners- We are back and the trot will have a 1.5 and 3 mile race option (2 loops). Run starts at 10:30 am at the A-field. All ages, strollers and walk/running abilities welcome!   Lunch and Bloody Mary bar available for purchase after the run. All runners receive $1.00 off lunch! Please come out for a fun morning and invite any 4th of July guests. Proceeds go to maintain the playground and our next goal of resurfacing the basketball court! This year we are using a new timing and registration system which will not allow us to collect credit card payments. Please bring cash or check with you when you pick up your bib on race morning. $20 for adults, $15 for children 16 and under, kids 5 and under are $5.

SUMMER NIGHT OF FUN – The fun starts @ 5 p.m. – Enjoy food, music (band), 50/50, Cubs game, bags and All of your friends!!! Appetizers and sides are welcome!

N. W. LADIES AUXILARY LUNCH -will be having their annual luncheon the Raths again this year.  July 16th, at noon, we  are asking that you bring an appetizer or dessert to share. All Turner Camp Ladies are welcome to join us.  There will be dice games (dime and dollars), bartenders on duty, laughter and fun! It will start @ 12 noon and there is a $5.00 Donation.  Hope to see you then!
If you are planning to attend, please let me know what you are bringing - appetizer or dessert, so we can plan accordingly.
Maggie DeRusha - 847-404-6953 (text) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (email)

VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT - The 4-person Volleyball Tournament is Saturday, July 20th.
Bring your team to the Sugar Bowl by 8:45 AM and be ready to play at 9:00 AM.
All are welcome regardless of skill level. The cost is $ 40.00 per team.
If you want to play but don't have a team or full team, show up Saturday morning.
We will place you on a team or help fill in your team.
If you have any questions, please call Jim Haderlein 773-573-8398.

GRASS CUTTING – We have 3 young man who are cutting grass this year. So, give any of the boys a call to set up your grass cutting for the summer.  Michael Bauman 847-854-9015, Declan DeRusha 847-287-1337 or Quinn ShillerText 520-609-9924  Thank you!

LADIES AUXILARY- Check out the Illinois District Women's Auxiliary Website:  
Illinoisturnersaux.org

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 3

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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 - We continue to have problems with parking by the cottages and as a result will begin sending letters to first time violators.  If the letter notification doesn't work, we will implement fines for future infractions.  The Camp Committee does NOT want to have to police this issue, but it continues in spite of multiple requests to stop parking.  Everyone has been given amnesty, so it is a clean slate.  Don't park by your cottage and you won't get a letter.  Thank you for respecting this ITC rule and no further action will occur.
This weekend we will have our Youth Concert on Friday and Tom's Special Dinner at 6:00 and the Class of "68" live entertainment on Saturday.  Come on down and join in the fun and meet up with new and old friends. See you around Camp - Camp Committee

FROM THE KITCHEN - Restaurant - this week's Fish Fry Special is a grilled Maxwell Street Polish Sausage Sandwich with grilled onions & sport peppers.  Saturday night Tom Webb's crew will be serving up Chicken Fried Steak and the regular grill items.  Following the dinner will be the Class of 68 Band. And don't forget the Tweenie Pancake Breakfast and raffle on the 4th of July in the dining hall.  Thanks, Scott

ART STUDIO – Hi All! Welcome back to the 2024 season at TCAS. We now have a Facebook Page and are on Instagram.  My apologies for slacking on the weekly emails this year. It was a slow start due to having knee replacement surgery.
Here is what is happening this week.
SATURDAY, June 29th, 9am to 12pm - Mosaics on glass
For this class, we are using windows & picture frames.  See below for the one I created before camp opened this year. If you have an idea, bring it in! $20 covers the supplies & a lot of glue!
Please message me if you have any questions. Thank you, Sonia Gebhardt

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:

Friday, 6/28 Youth Rock Concert @ awards
Saturday, 6/29 Class of '69 Band
Saturday, 7/13 DJ Sandy
Saturday, 7/27 Founder's Day with Rebel Soul
Saturday, 8/3 Live Trivia @ 7pm
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.

POOL HOURS – I understand many have been asking about pool hours.  Pool hours for 2024 Season are:   Monday - Friday. 11am-6pm and Saturday & Sunday 10am-7pm

YOUTH - We had a great start to Program this summer! This week on the field, the kids worked on Volleyball; they learned all of the skills, such as bumping, setting, and spiking down at the Sugar Bowl. We had a fun water day on Thursday to try to combat the heat. We played water games like Drip, Drip, Drop and Pirates & Land Lubbers! Campers of the Weeks were Zoe Graham, Dominick Pucinski, Delaney Flowers, and Daniel Buckley. At the pool, we cooled off in nice water and played lots of games, such as Uncle Sam, Jump the Flag, and Sharks & Minnows. The campers did so good listening and improving their swimming this week. The Swimmers of the Week were Everett Livingston, Michael Creevy, Liliana Rogowski, Quinn Schiller, and Quinn Sandine. Thank you, campers, for being so great at the pool!
Thanks to campers, parents, staff, and Youth Committee for making week 1 go so smoothly!



We want to give a huge thank you to anyone who donated materials for the Handicraft house. We appreciate your generosity! The campers will have so much fun doing crafts during Program.

TURNER TROT -  Hello Turners- We are back and the trot will have a 1.5 and 3 mile race option (2 loops). Run starts at 10:30 am at the A-field. All ages, strollers and walk/running abilities welcome!   Lunch and Bloody Mary bar available for purchase after the run. All runners receive $1.00 off lunch! Please come out for a fun morning and invite any 4th of July guests. Proceeds go to maintain the playground and our next goal of resurfacing the basketball court! This year we are using a new timing and registration system which will not allow us to collect credit card payments. Please bring cash or check with you when you pick up your bib on race morning. $20 for adults, $15 for children 16 and under, kids 5 and under are $5.

GRASS CUTTING – We have 3 young man who are cutting grass this year. So, give any of the boys a call to set up your grass cutting for the summer.  Michael Bauman 847-854-9015, Declan DeRusha 847-287-1337 or Quinn ShillerText 520-609-9924  Thank you!

LADIES AUXILARY- Check out the Illinois District Women's Auxiliary Website:  
Illinoisturnersaux.org

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