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YMCA Camp Independence

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This is a camp for children and adults with spina bifida. Contact Emma Nockels about the Camp Independence Fall, Winter and Spring Weekends!

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10/12/2026

❄️💙 DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR WINTER RETREAT! 💙❄️

Winter Retreat is coming to Camp Independence, and we’d love for you to be part of it! We’re so excited to bring this special weekend back and welcome everyone to camp for a few days filled with friendship, fun, and making new memories. 🏕️

Whether you’re looking forward to catching up with familiar faces or making new friends, it’s going to be a wonderful weekend together. We can’t wait to see camp come alive again for winter!

📅 January 8–10, 2027

If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the time! Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of our Winter Retreat. We can’t wait to see you there! ❄️

10/08/2026

What an incredible night celebrating YMCA Camp Independence and the campers who make this community so special! ✨

Our 2026 Camp Independence Gala brought together campers, families, supporters and community partners for an evening filled with inspiring stories, meaningful connections, dinner and celebration. Most importantly, the evening highlighted the life-changing impact of Camp Independence and the opportunities it creates for campers to build confidence, friendships and unforgettable memories.

A heartfelt thank-you to our generous sponsors for helping make this evening possible and for investing in the campers and experiences at Camp Independence. Your support helps ensure more campers can experience all that camp has to offer.

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us and continues to believe in the power of Camp Independence! 💙

10/03/2026

✨ TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! ✨

The Camp Independence Gala is happening TONIGHT, and we’d love to celebrate with you! 💙

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with dinner, drinks, games, prizes, and so many incredible silent auction items—all while supporting the campers and community we love so much. 🏕️✨

👀 Haven’t checked out the silent auction yet? Now’s the time! Take a look, find your favorites, and get those bids in! 🏆

🎟️ Tickets are still available at the door! So if you didn’t grab yours ahead of time, don’t worry—we’d love to see you tonight!

📍 Ridgemoor Country Club
🕕 6:00–11:00 PM
💙 Come celebrate the moments that matter with us!

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Bring your friends, dress up, and get ready for a night of fun—all for Camp Independence! ✨🏕️

10/02/2026

🎉 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🎉

We’re officially ONE MONTH away from opening registration for Camp Independence Summer 2027! 💙🏕️

One month until we can start filling the calendar with big adventures, favorite camp activities, new friendships, old friends, plenty of laughs, and those little moments that make camp so special. ✨

Whether you’re already counting down the days or this will be your first summer at Camp Independence, we’re getting ready for another summer full of fun, connection, and unforgettable memories! 🥳

📅 Registration opens November 2!

Set your reminders… because Summer 2027 is coming, and we can’t wait! 💙🔥

10/01/2026

Can't attend our annual Gala this upcoming weekend? You can still help us reach our goal! We're excited to announce the Silent Auction is now live! - https://e.givesmart.com/s/:q5aElFi_rCq/e/Q0s/

We have over 30 amazing items and you do not have to be present to win. Bid on incredible prizes including Chicago Blackhawks tickets, a Luxury Glamping Package, a Keith Urban autographed guitar, and more!

Auction closes approximately at 9pm on Saturday October 3rd

09/28/2026

An extraordinary community deserves an extraordinary celebration. ✨

Join us on Saturday, October 3, for our 2026 Camp Independence Gala, a special evening dedicated to supporting our campers and the life-changing experiences they enjoy here at Camp Independence.

Gather with fellow supporters for dinner, inspiring stories, a silent auction, and a chance to see firsthand the impact that your generosity makes. Together, we can ensure more campers have access to a summer filled with growth, friendship, confidence, and fun!

Tickets are available now! We hope you'll join us for a night of purpose, connection, and celebration. 🫶

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://ow.ly/jAJx50ZSjGO

09/25/2026

❄️🚨 THE SECRET IS OUT!!! 🚨❄️

We’ve kept you guessing all week… the blurry photos, the clues, the very suspicious posts… 👀🤫

And NOW we can finally tell you…

🏕️❄️ WINTER RETREAT IS BACK AT CAMP INDEPENDENCE!

We’re bringing WINTER CAMP BACK! 🎉

Get ready for a weekend back at camp, surrounded by familiar faces, new memories, and all the fun that comes with a winter weekend at Camp Independence. 🔥☕️❄️

📅 Check it out. Save the date. Tell your camp friends.
Because Winter Retreat is BACK! 🎉

Register Now! - https://events.circuitree.com/ymcachicago/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fymcachicago%2FDashboard%2F

09/23/2026

👀 Okay… we’re getting VERY close now.

The blur is almost gone, but we’re still keeping the secret for just a little longer. 🤫❄️

You’ve had the hints. You’ve seen the glimpses.
Now there’s only TWO more sleeps until the reveal. 👀

✨ Friday. The secret is out. ✨

09/21/2026

🤫 We’ve been keeping a little secret…

And now that it’s Monday, we thought we’d make things just a little more interesting. 👀

Here’s another glimpse of what’s coming to Camp Independence… but we’re still not showing you the whole thing. ❄️🏕️

What do you think it is?
Drop your guesses below ⬇️

The secret won’t stay a secret for much longer… 🤐✨

Address

32405 N. US Highway 12
Ingleside, IL
60041

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18475468086

Website

https://www.ymcachicago.org/independence/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=yext

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