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CAMP COMMITTEE – Cottage Owners, we have a busy weekend planned at Turner Camp so come out and join us.  This Friday is our FINAL Fish Fry of the season.  Saturday is our annual Bocce Ball Tournament up on Beer Mountain and Sunday will be the second annual concert under the shelter.  Please refer to your Remind app and blast texts for specifics on times for these events.  The Bocce Ball Tournament is accepting registration online.  We look forward to seeing all of you out at Camp this weekend. Camp Committee
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**

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. 

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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.

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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  

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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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 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


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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

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CAMP COMMITTEE –This past Sunday was our 3rd and Final cottage owners meeting of the season.  This was also the election of officers for next season and the motion was made and carried that the current team (Cory Litza President, Carol Greuneich Vice President and Cherie Dalbke Secretary) be retained for another year.  Also at the meeting, was a vote to move back to 2 cottage owner's meetings a season.  Starting in 2024, we will hold the opening cottage owners meeting in June and the Final meeting in August.  With email communications, blast texts thru the Reminder app and the Turner email site, there was agreement that enough information was being shared.  Calendars will come out next Spring with the exact dates of the meetings. We still have a couple more weekends of activities and meals at Camp - look forward to seeing you out there.  Camp Committee

BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENT 2023 - Online Sign-up Link for
2023 ITC Bocce Ball Tournament is ACTIVE!!!
To sign-up, online and register to play, please visit the following link, below.
You can also find this link on the Illinois Turner Camp Facebook page.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4AAFA82BA4FE3-itcbocce

We will also have limited In-person Sign-ups, which we will post, at a later time.
☆☆ 2023 ITC Bocce Tournament ☆☆
☆Date: Saturday, September 2nd, 2023
☆Place: ITC, on top of Beer Mountain
☆Ticket Price: $12/player
☆Game Time: Check-In 8-8:30am
*PLAY BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 9:00 AM*
All proceeds donated to our ITC Youth Fund, so come on out for a day of fun, and show your support. ~ Thank you! Team Bocce

Any questions or concerns, regarding Online registration, please reach out to Julie Arnold
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Cell#: 630-234-3838

LIVE BANDS AND A TACO TRUCK – The new event will be starting at 5 pm. Under the A-Field Shelter.  What a great way to end another wonderful Camp Season.  

TUNA TOURNEMENT DATE – PLEASE NOTE YOUR CALENDARS - Saturday October 7th, with the Barenhole open that Friday the 6th as well.  More details to follow.  Thanks, Scott Dussman

ITC ONLINE STORE is here!  T-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, hats, towels, and more!  $5 from every item purchased goes directly to ITC Youth!  Orders must be completed by midnight on August 13, 2023, with a tentative pick up over Labor Day weekend at camp.  Go to https://waistupstores.com/illinois_turner_camp/shop/home or scan the QR code to place your order today!  Thank you!  Ashley







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

PLEASE MAKE SURE I HAVE THE CORRECT TIME/DATE.  I CAN’T COPY AND PASTE OFF OF A FLYERS OR A PDF.  IT NEEDS TO BE WRITTEN IN A FORMAT TO CUT AND PASTE.  If you have any questions, please text or call me 847-361-3367. Thank you, Chris

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 CAMP COMMITTEE – Cottage Owners - this Sunday (8/20 @ 10am) is the Final Cottage Owners meeting of the season.  Part of this meeting every year is the election of Cottage Owners officers (President, Vice-President and Secretary) for the following season.  If you are interested in running for one of these positions, please contact Barbie Zweifel as she is part of the election committee.  The Pool will be open on weekends (Staff guarded) between noon and 5 pm.  If you are scheduled to work a duty at the pool outside of those hours be aware your hours will be shortened but we still need you to show up.  During the week we have implemented a volunteer Supervisor program to watch over the pool.  These supervisors will not be guarding, it is "Swim at your own Risk" and any swimmers under the age of 18 need an adult with them who will act as their guard.  Since it is volunteer work during the week, hours and days may vary.  A sign up genius link has been established if you would like to volunteer and also to see what slots and times the pool will be open.
(https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AAA72FA7FBC61-after1)
See you around Camp, Camp Committee

THE BAR - Thank you all for a wonderful season so far! The bar is open for the next 4 weekends with all of your favorite drinks! Stop by and see us.  A special thank you to all of the bartenders who helped make this summer a success – Erin Beck, Kristin Gatz, Ashley Flowers, Dave Zweifel, Dan DeRusha, Nick Barts, Barb Wurster, and Tina Odachowski!
A few reminders…
Please do not bring your own beverages to the bar. It is ok to walk down with 1 but anything beyond that should be purchased from the bar. We have a liquor license and just like you wouldn’t go to your own local bar with drinks or a cooler, we ask that you not bring your own to the Rath’s.
We will ID you – if you appear to be under the age of 30 and we do not know you, you will be asked for ID. Please be respectful and bring your ID with you.

ART STUDIO - Hello All, This season went by so fast.  Let's celebrate! This Saturday (8/19), starting at 11AM, we will be painting by numbers.  Please bring your own refreshing beverages.  We will be providing the fondue. Space is limited, please let me know if you can make it. $20 for the class, materials are included. Sonia G.

BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENT 2023 - Saturday, September 2, 2023 @ Beer Mountain at ITC
TICKET PRICE: $12.00/player
TIME: Check-In: 8:00-8:30 am
**PLAY BEGINS, PROMPTLY AT 9:00 AM**
THIS YEAR WE WILL ALSO HAVE A BLOODY MARY BAR, along with Ruthie's famous Hot Dogs!!  Come out to support our ITC Youth...All proceeds donated
Registration will be online and the link, to sign up, will be available, soon, so stay tuned - Hope to see everyone again this year!! Thank you, Team Bocce

ITC ONLINE STORE is here!  T-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, hats, towels, and more!  $5 from every item purchased goes directly to ITC Youth!  Orders must be completed by midnight on August 13, 2023, with a tentative pick up over Labor Day weekend at camp.  Go to https://waistupstores.com/illinois_turner_camp/shop/home or scan the QR code to place your order today!  Thank you!  Ashley








TUNA TOURNEMENT DATE – PLEASE NOTE YOUR CALENDARS - Saturday October 7th, with the Barenhole open that Friday the 6th as well.  More details to follow.  Thanks, Scott Dussman

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PLEASE MAKE SURE I HAVE THE CORRECT TIME/DATE.  I CAN’T COPY AND PASTE OFF OF A FLYERS OR A PDF.  IT NEEDS TO BE WRITTEN IN A FORMAT TO CUT AND PASTE.  If you have any questions, please text or call me 847-361-3367. Thank you, Chris

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 CAMP COMMITTEE – The Youth program wrapped up last weekend but there are still many things to do out at Camp.  The pool is still open with abbreviated hours, and we continue to have our Friday night Fish Fry and Special dinners.  This is still the active Camp season, so continue to show up for your assigned duties, limit parking near your cottage to loading and unloading and keep your speed down around Camp.  There are still kids around Camp and with the program ended, they can appear just about anywhere.  Keep your eyes open for them!  See you around Camp. Camp Committee

RESTARUANT - It's Fryday again and the Walleye are back, the Walleye are back!  Get them while they last.  On Saturday join us for the Annual Eiche Wing Ding.  Big meaty wings coated in the Blasgens and Dussman's special sauces.  Don't miss it!  And Sunday night Kim Cazel is making her Chef debut with her Beef Brisket.
And the good eats continue to Labor Day.  Next weekend's Fryday special is Grilled Salmon Burgers.  On Saturday it's the Lincoln Dinner of Leibercasen and the trimmings.  You can't go hungry here on the weekends!  Scott

PENNY SOCIAL - A huge thank you to Chris Mostyn and Barbie Litza for their donation to the
Pool on behalf of the Penny Social. Thanks for a generous $788.50 to the Memorial Fund and 788>50 to Pool Maintenance. Barb Z

THE BAR - Thank you all for a wonderful season so far! The bar is open for the next 4 weekends with all of your favorite drinks! Stop by and see us.  A special thank you to all of the bartenders who helped make this summer a success – Erin Beck, Kristin Gatz, Ashley Flowers, Dave Zweifel, Dan DeRusha, Nick Barts, Barb Wurster, and Tina Odachowski!
A few reminders…
Please do not bring your own beverages to the bar. It is ok to walk down with 1 but anything beyond that should be purchased from the bar. We have a liquor license and just like you wouldn’t go to your own local bar with drinks or a cooler, we ask that you not bring your own to the Rath’s.
We will ID you – if you appear to be under the age of 30 and we do not know you, you will be asked for ID. Please be respectful and bring your ID with you.

ART STUDIO -  Can you believe we are down to our last 2 classes? This summer flew by!!  
This Saturday, we will be working with Resin to make Wine Stoppers and Coasters.  We will be open from 9AM to 1PM.  $20 includes materials & supplies.  Please let me know if you can make it. Peace & Love,  Sonia G.

SPECIAL THANKS TO BUILDING & GROUNDS FROM THE YOUTH -
Special thanks to the staff and campers for the 2023 Final Show. This was a summer for the memories!  A special thank you to the following people for their hard work and dedication to making the Final Show a success!
Show Producer: Adam Koester 
Cory Litza for the assistance with updating the power to supply the show.
Every show has a team that assembles the backdrop, and your 2023 Crew was led by Curt Litza and his team:
1)      Tim Kenelly
2)      Dave Zwiefel
3)      Gary Ruffa
Stage lighting and set up:
1)      Mikey Sullivan
2)      Danny Sullivan
Audio:
1)      Eddie Baumann
This year we had a group of volunteers that worked on updating the trailer used to bring  show to life. A very special thanks to:
1)      Sean Micari for spending much of the day building our trailer.
2)      Tori Cody for putting on the decals
3)      Brandon Pucinski

Thank you to everyone who helped teardown the show when it was all done.
We would encourage parents of program kids to shadow our members that bring this show to you to learn how you can help in the future. The Youth Committee

YOUTH - It’s the end of the summer! For Week 9 of Program, all of the campers worked on their Final Show acts. Staff put in lots of hard work to come up with ideas for the acts and lead their groups! When not practicing for Final Show, the kids played and learned football as a fun way to end the summer! Final Show was a blast and the kids blew us away with their dedication to making the show as amazing as possible. Reyna and Keith did an amazing job of putting everything together!

Thank you to everyone who helped at all with the Youth Program this summer! Even the smallest of things make a huge difference, and we couldn’t have done it without you! We hope the kids had a blast and we will miss everyone! Until next summer!

The pool will be open 12:00-5:00 everyday until Sunday, August 13th. Then, it will be Saturdays and Sundays only from 12:00-5:00. Last day of the pool is Labor Day (September 4th, 12:00-5:00).
ITC ONLINE STORE is here!  T-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, hats, towels, and more!  $5 from every item purchased goes directly to ITC Youth!  Orders must be completed by midnight on August 13, 2023, with a tentative pick up over Labor Day weekend at camp.  Go to https://waistupstores.com/illinois_turner_camp/shop/home or scan the QR code to place your order today!  Thank you!  Ashley

TUNA TOURNEMENT DATE – PLEASE NOTE YOUR CALENDARS - Saturday October 7th, with the Barenhole open that Friday the 6th as well.  More details to follow.  Thanks, Scott Dussman

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

PLEASE MAKE SURE I HAVE THE CORRECT TIME/DATE.  I CAN’T COPY AND PASTE OFF OF A FLYERS OR A PDF.  IT NEEDS TO BE WRITTEN IN A FORMAT TO CUT AND PASTE.  If you have any questions, please text or call me 847-361-3367. Thank you, Chris

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 CAMP COMMITTEE – Cottage Owners - We are in Final Show week and the campers have been working hard all summer long to prepare for the show.  The show is Saturday night at 7:00 at the Sugar Bowl, so come and join us.  Cheer on the Campers and be prepared to have a great time.  For those of you who are able, we can always use help setting up and tearing down the show.  Set up will meet at the Shelter on Friday at noon.  Look for Adam Koester, who will organize the collection and moving of Final Show materials to the Sugar Bowl.  Tear down will begin immediately following the show.  We appreciate any help you can give us and it makes the project that much quicker for everyone. See you around Camp, Camp Committee

RESTARUANT - This week's spotlight is about Scott Lau himself.  Scott is a GREAT Turner! I am not sure how long he has been a Turner, but we do know his wife Pam has been a lifelong Turner. He has worn many hats over the years and as you all know he LOVES being a Turner. Scott and his team have been in charge of Friday Fish Frys and Specials for years. Join me in THANKING Scott for all his dedication and love of Food and of course BEER!!!  Thank you Scott! Chris

TOM AND CREW SPECIAL DINNER – We are putting on their final dinner this Saturday right after final show. Many of you have requested we serve our popular bacon cheeseburgers, so your wish will be our pleasure to serve, along with chips, too!!  So come on down to the Raths after the show and enjoy this team’s final meal of the season.  On a more personal note, I would like to thank my whole team, both servers and kitchen team. You are nothing but the best and I’m proud to “work” with all of you.
When I was hurt, you jumped all in making sure everything went well.  You have taken Saturday night sales from a $200 to more than $700, in one year!!  Your darn right I’m proud as all of you should be. Thank you. I’ll see y’all next year. Tom

HELLO FROM THE BAR  We are excited for this summer’s entertainment! Below is the lineup:
Friday, August 4 - Elvis 8:00p - 11:00p
All other Saturday nights - DJ Sandy!
Looking forward to a great summer at the Rath’s!

ART STUDIO –  Hello All, This Saturday 8/5 from 9AM to 1PM we will be working with paper, cloth, quotes and glue to create pieces to inspire.  We will be collaging onto clear glass plates and bowls.  Also, we still have many projects that need to be picked up, stop on by.  We should be around on Sunday too. Only 3 more classes left for the summer season, hope to see you soon. Sonia G.

YOUTH - Week 8 was a hot one! The sport of the week was basketball and even though the heat was intense, the kids had awesome energy that really kept it fun. We were able to cool off with some water games like Drip, Drip, Drop and water Heads Up Seven Up. During Lessons on Wednesday, the campers had their last 25 Mile Swim day. It is amazing how many miles they swam this summer!  We finished out week up with some well-deserved free swim and we are so excited to hop into Final Show week! Final Show is Saturday, August 5th. Doors open at 6:30 PM, the Show starts at 7 PM. Campers must be at the Sugar Bowl at 6:30 dressed for opening! Admissions is $3 and Koozies will be sold for $2.
Campers of the Week:
Leighann Schreiber and JJ Mahon
Swimmers of the Week:
Tiny Tots - Nico Bialk
Intermediates - Ellie Mahon
Swimmers - Nathan Moore
Water Safety - Aydan Moore

ITC ONLINE STORE is here!  T-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, hats, towels, and more!  $5 from every item purchased goes directly to ITC Youth!  Orders must be completed by midnight on August 13, 2023 with a tentative pick up over Labor Day weekend at camp.  Go to https://waistupstores.com/illinois_turner_camp/shop/home or scan the QR code to place your order today!  Thank you!  Ashley

TURNER WOMEN ANNUAL LUNCHEON – Is this week !! Tuesday, August 8th is the annual luncheon for all Turner women. At 12 noon on the A field under the shelter.  We need appetizers, salads, deserts, drinks, napkins, utensils and ice.  Please text Lyn - 614-309-3815 with what you are bringing, or comment on the Turner Camp Facebook page. Thank you, Lyn

TUNA TOURNEMENT DATE – PLEASE NOTE YOUR CALENDARS - Saturday October 7th, with the Barenhole open that Friday the 6th as well.  More details to follow.  Thanks, Scott Dussman

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

PLEASE MAKE SURE I HAVE THE CORRECT TIME/DATE.  I CAN’T COPY AND PASTE OFF OF A FLYERS OR A PDF.  IT NEEDS TO BE WRITTEN IN A FORMAT TO CUT AND PASTE.  If you have any questions, please text or call me 847-361-3367. Thank you, Chris

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 CAMP - We would all like to thank George and Don Mutert for their very generous donation of the shelving and stands in the walk-in cooler at the Raths.  The state inspectors came in last week to review the bar and its operations and went out of their way to say how clean and organized the cooler was.  The new shelving and stands allowed the bar committee to organize that space in the most clean and efficient manner - so again, thank you.  We continue to have Friday Fish Fry and Saturday DJ activities at the Raths thru Labor Day, so don't let your Summer end just because school has started.  The District Bags Tournament that was scheduled for this weekend, has been postponed until the All - Turner Picnic on 9/16.  Our next big event out at Camp will be Bocce Ball on 9/3, be on the lookout for sign up information.  Enjoy the upcoming Fall and consider coming out and watching a Bears game with Turner Friends at the Baren Hohle. Cory Litza - Cottage Owners President
PLEASE READ THE STATE MADATED COTTAGE CLEAN UP DOCUMENT ON THE LAST PAGE OF THE BULLETIN  

RESTAURANT -  Friday Fish Fry Specials for the remainder of the summer.
August 26 - Fried Walleye or Fried Perch - get'em while they last!
September 2 - Kessler Ribchen (Smoked Pork Chops) & Kraut
Thanks to our recent cooks Kurt Zitta, Laurie Vandahm, Laura Oroni, Tom Webb & Joe Gatz, and John Blasgen & Scott Dussman for their meals and specials.  All were excellent! Thanks, Scott

ART STUDIO - What a great first season! Thank you all so much! Here is what happening in the next couple of months:
8/27 - Open Space to create from 10AM to 3PM - come & finish up projects. Come & grab finished projects.  
9/3-CLOSED - but I will be at camp, if you need to grab something out of the studio.

 ART SUDIO CONT. -  10/22 - FALL/ HALLOWEEN CRAFTINGS -  BRING YOUR KIDDOS! - 11AM to 3PM - $10. We will be pour-painting pumpkins, please bring your own pumpkin. There will be an option to carve a pumpkin if you want to do that instead. Also, there might be an option to pour- paint some fall and Thanksgiving decorations, as well. More information will be coming soon. After that, let enjoy our holidays & remember to be kind to each other❤️

I will be at camp in between these dates listed above, cleaning and organizing the studio. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.  Sonia Gebhardt 847-909-9950  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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 

Attention Cottage owners:

The State of Illinois has various agencies that oversee the safe operation of
“Campgrounds.”  Illinois Turner Camp falls in this category.  As such, we (Camp
leadership as well ALL cottage owners) are responsible for ensuring that ALL buildings
and their surrounding areas, including cottages, are maintained in a safe, clean, and
orderly manner. This includes removal of moss on roofs and overgrowth which provides
areas for animals to hide and/or nest and bugs to accumulate. In addition, the State is
also looking at; broken windows, torn screens, structural damage to the cottage and
adjoining area, that creates an unsafe environment for others.

Earlier this summer, the State employee who reviewed our facility identified several
cottages that had an overabundance of items (grills, toys, junk, etc.) that, in their view,
represented an unacceptable safety hazard to the safe operation of the facility.
Although we were “flagged” by the State, we were fortunate to receive a warning rather
than be fined for these incidents. The citations contained a short period of time to
correct the issues, and we were required to send pictures to the State verifying the
conditions were rectified. However, the “flagging” does cause ITC leadership to remind
all cottage owners of their obligation to maintain their cottage and surrounding areas in
a safe, neat, and orderly manner.

This fall, ITC leadership will be conducting a “walk-through” review of all areas of Camp
to identify any cottages that have issues that need to be addressed in accordance with
State of Illinois requirements and ITC’s Rules and Regulations. For any cottages that
are flagged, the cottage owner will receive a written notice indicating the issues to be
rectified and will be given a period of time to address the issue(s) before any penalties
or fines are assessed by ITC.  Any fines which are assessed by the State of Illinois to
ITC will be passed thru to the cottage owner.

Our goal is to ensure that any future review(s) by the State will result in only positive
results and feedback. We appreciate your cooperation.

Illinois District