Rockford, IL

July 13 - 19

Home Base

Bishop Lane Retreat House
7708 East McGregor Road
Rockford, IL  61102

 

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Rockford, IL is a "Next Level" camp: it is open to those entering the

10th grade in the fall of 2008 and older.

 

 

Co-Managers

Kim Zamastil

kim.zamastil@gmail.com

Steve Zamastil

Camp Chaplin: Fr. Jeff Lucas

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SCHOOL FACTS


Showers

We do have showers on site. The girls have large bathrooms with individual stalls. The boys have their own rooms which I think have their own showers.

 

Program Area

The program area is in a very large meeting room at the retreat center. It has great AC.

 

Sleeping Arrangements

The female campers sleep in large rooms with bunk beds. The boys sleep in rooms with 2 beds. All rooms are air conditioned.


WORKSITE INFORMATION


Most of the work projects are home repair, however we do work at  a thrift store and homeless shelter. We will have a variety of sites, with the majority being home repair/painting, and child care being an option for those who need it.

FREE DAY ACTIVITIES


Six Flags Great America

Six Flags Great America is a world-class family entertainment complex featuring thrill rides, spectacular shows and exciting attractions.

 

Hurricane Harbor

From one of the largest wave pools in the country to multi-passenger rafting adventures, you'll find water rides and experiences for everyone in your crew right here.

 

http://www.sixflags.com

 


Magic Waters Water Park

Swim in ocean waves, float in calm water or take a wild ride on a tube slide -- with 707,000 gallons of heated H20 at your disposal, the options are many at Illinois' largest wave pool, the Magic Waters Waterpark. This park is a smaller waterpark, but it is located in Rockford.

http://magicwaterswaterpark.com/


Major League Baseball

Chicago has two major league baseball teams. The National League Chicago Cubs play at historical Wrigley field on the north side of Chicago. The Chicago White Sox, of the American League, play at U.S. Cellular Field on the south side of the city.


Chicago's Navy Pier

For over 10 years, Navy Pier has been the place where all of Chicagoland and Tourists alike come together to enjoy all the fun and beauty of a day on Lake Michigan. Navy Pier is a tradition, and when you look at all there is to do and experience it's easy to see why that tradition gets bigger and better every year!

http://www.navypier.com/


Downtown Chicago

 

Tour of Sears Tower

(2nd tallest building in world)

 

John Hancock Building.

Has 110 stories and an observation deck.

 

Ride the “L” train

elevated subway ride above and below ground

 

Ride the Double Decker Train

from Crystal Lake (15 min) to downtown Chicago