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Welcome Back! The Camp Committee has a great season planned for you. Here is a summary of a few major projects that have been completed since last season.
A Field Bathrooms have been remodeled and spruced up.
A well was dug and installed for the A Field Bathroom and the water spigots in that area of camp. One more well is planned for the big parking lot after this season which will supply the Cicero Bathroom and water spigots in that area of camp.
The new playground equipment was purchased and installed and is already a hit with the Turner kids! Big thanks to Amy Oatey for seeing a need and raising funds toward a solution with the Turner Trot. We are also very blessed to have received significant donations from National Endowment & Trust Fund, the ATNY Fund of New York Turners, Bocci Ball, and Tuna. Look for the dedication coming on Founders Day!
The new Froggy sprinkler is being installed in the baby pool to help keep future Turner Kids cool in the summer.
Restaurant – the Fish Frys have begun! We have a number of menu changes we think you’ll like. For the Fish Fry we’ve added baked Salmon to the every Friday menu. For Friday and Saturday grill we’ve added a new healthy choice Turkey Burger, plain or with cheese. We’ve also added a few new appetizers, Cheese Curds, Cheddar Bacon Jalapeno Poppers, and Honey Sricha Cheese Sticks. This Friday don’t miss Lydia Hodor’s special, Polish Kielbasa, Pierogies, and Kapusta. Next week’s special is Shrimp DeJonghe. Donna Litza is making Sunday dinner great again! This Sunday, June 10, Donna, Cheryl and their crew are serving BLTs or TLTs and the usual grill items from 530p-7p.
The Prime Rib dinner is June 23rd. We will be taking pre-sale orders at the Fish Fry June 15 & 22 for $15/dinner. At the door will be $18 and we will not be able to guarantee a dinner.
Entertainment – we have entertainment lined up for almost every Friday this summer. Here’s the next couple of weeks:
Vocalist Karen Nichols
Elvis & Johnny Cash Impersonators
Shout Outs – Turner Camp continues to operate and get better due to the hard work and efforts of many volunteers. Here are just a few examples:
Dave Williams & Dave Zweifel for coordinating and putting in many personal hours in getting the pool complex cleaned and ready to open. Anyone who has ever pitched in on pool clean up day knows what a dirty, icky job it is to clean the pool. These two guys helped prep and coordinate the crew and have been spending hours painting and doing the little things that add up to big time to get the pool ready to fill.
Howard Boress & the Buildings & Grounds crew for all the site prep work, installation expertise, and manual labor in getting the new playground equipment installed. While at the same time continuing the ongoing battle cleaning up trees!
Mary Becker for coordinating the cleaning and prep of the Rathskeller & Dining Hall complex. We had a lot of volunteers for work days but Mary provided the direction and organization to bring it all together. She is also does a lot of behind the scenes dirty work to help keep us health department compliant each week.
I know we’re missing many shout outs but we’ll get you in the weeks to come
The Hootenanny meet for Thursday June 7th has been rescheduled for Sunday June 10th @ 9:30 at the Rath. Musicians interested in participating in the Turner Hootenanny to please come to our first practice! If you are interested in the song selection we are practicing this week, please send an email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will forward you!! Don't be shy folks! We are not professionals! Just want to share some fun music/singing with our Turner Family! You can also call 815-814-0640 with your inquiries.
Illinois District Turners Golf tournament Saturday, June 23, 2018 - 11 AM
INDIVIDUAL STROKE PLAY - EXCITING BIG HOLE EVENT at Bonnie Dundee Golf Course, Route 25 and Dundee Road (Route 68). Handicapped for senior’s, women, bad golfers. Prizes - Plus SKINS. $55.00 per person An IDAT Turner Cup Event Reserve your or your group's spot at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or text Bob Haderlein – 773-859-2398 space is limited. Awards to follow @ the $16.00 Prime Rib Dinner. The dinner is not included in the golf fee! Thank you, Bob
Calling all campers! Program begins this Monday, June 10th at 9am. Registration forms are located in the Rhats near the bulletin, and will also be available at the Afield. Record of a health insurance policy and health history are required at time of registration. Program begins at 9am on the Afield Monday thru Thursday, and at 10am on Friday. Campers are required to wear gym shoes and are encouraged to wear sunblock and bring water bottles to stay hydrated. Thanks to Dave Williams, Dave Zweifel, and many other volunteers, the ITC pool is open, so Program swim lessons begin Monday as well! Campers should meet at the park at 1:00pm dressed in swimsuits and sunblocked ahead of time.
Future Dates: Monday, June 11- Program Begins (registration required)
Friday, June 22- Rock Concert (Friday Night Fish Fry)
Saturday, June 30- Family Fest (Afield)
Saturday, July 14- Water Show (Pool)
Wednesday, July 18- 9 and Under Sleep Out (Afield)
Wednesday, August 1- 10 and Over Sleep Out (Afield)
Wednesday, August 8- Corn Roast at the Pool
Friday, August 10- Farewell Awards (Friday Night Fish Fry)
Saturday, August 11- Final Show (Sugar Bowl)
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