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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
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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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