Without Limits: Camping For All - Illinois

Short Description

Thanks to the ADA, there are some county, state and federal parks that offer accessible campsites that can accommodate individuals with disabilities. Camp Bull Frog is one of those venues and we are excited to have the opportunity to provide the Without Limits: Camping for All event here!

Goals

· Challenge by choice

· Enjoy community with others

· Get Outside & Active

Schedule

Please note this schedule is subject to change.

Saturday

3:00pm ~ Arrival/Check-In (please note that we are unable to provided check-in assistance before then)

4:00pm – 6:00pm ~ Adaptive Climbing, Cycling, & Kayaking (please rotate at your own pace)

6:30pm ~ Dinner

Time TBD ~ Activities by Forest Preserves of Cook County

Sunday

8:00am – 9:00am ~ Breakfast (grab & go at your own pace)

9:00am – 11:00am ~ Adaptive Climbing, Cycling, & Kayaking (please rotate at your own pace)

11:30am ~ Check-out

Who Can Attend?

Without Limits: Camping for All is an introductory camping event that provides a rich and challenging outdoor adventure experience for individuals with primary physical disabilities, their friends and families.

**Please Note - The programs offered by Adaptive Adventures are specifically designed to serve individuals with primary physical disabilities. To be eligible for participation in Adaptive Adventures programs, individuals must be able to follow directions and effectively communicate without assistance. If assistance is needed, the participant must provide it themselves.

What Can I Expect?

This is a cost-free program thanks to the Forest Preserves of Cook County Conservation and Experiential Programming grant. We encourage families, friends and caregivers to attend as Adaptive Adventures will not be providing one on one aides or personal care services. We are excited for another year of adaptive climbing, cycling, fishing, and kayaking, as well as activities provided by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County staff.

How Should I Dress & Things to bring?

Come dressed in comfortable athletic attire (think breathable, moisture-wicking), closed toe shoes, and easily removable layers (weather dependent). Adaptive Adventures will provide all adaptive sporting equipment.  We aim to make this introductory camping experience as accommodating as possible for all campers. Lodging, camping equipment, food and activities will be provided for all. However, individuals are required to bring any additional supplies or equipment that may be necessary for the weekend.

Accessible lodging accommodations include: an accessible campsite pad for tent camping, or indoor accessible lodges with beds, air mattresses, or cots. All of these are in limited supply so we ask that only those individuals who require them for medical needs please register under that category. Please click the link below to fill out our event questionnaire. This questionnaire is required and your registration is not complete until you complete this questionaire.  Please complete by Wednesday, September 27th, you will not be provided loding if it is not completed by this time. Please note that this questionnaire is request only, an Adaptive Adventures Staff may follow up with you for more information. Your lodging accommodations will be communicated by Friday, September 29^th in order for you to be prepared in your packing.

PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED 

Timeliness

You must register to attend this event. Please arrive on time. If you register and are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible.

Contact Information

Questions? Contact Jourdan O’Connor – jourdan.oconnor@adaptiveadventures.org