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"Camp Kupugani fills a void. I can't think of another camp with that kind of focus." Gordie Kaplan - Executive Director of the ACA-Illinois Section "My daughter was challenged mentally and physically. She was able to wrap her mind around the discussions and bring home lessons about what she learned from the girls' stories, more about diversity, injustice, and also privilege." Valerie W. “The message
is perfect for young girls to better understand their world. She loved it and wants to go back
next year.” Jerry F. "In our diverse society, I didn't want her to miss out on a chance to have fun while enhancing her social skills." Ellen P. “I am so impressed with the diversity Camp Kupugani stresses and incorporates. It is the real world.” Johanna C. “I can’t tell you how happy I am with this camp. My daughter had such a good time. I am so grateful she got this opportunity.” Le M. “I have heard from her she had a great time, and is truly proud of and surprised herself by what she had accomplished at camp. I hope the life skills she learned at camp will assist her in her daily life. One thing is for sure, she is looking forward to attending next summer. I see that she is far more confident and positive that I could have hoped for. My Most Sincere Thank You.” Kristina D. “Thanks for making my daughter’s experience so incredible. She feels like a stronger leader.” Sharifah H. “Thanks so much for providing such a valuable experience for my daughter.” Nonie E. “Everything was very professional and handled well.” Sonya B. “I love that Kupugani focuses on diversity. [My daughter] has learned life lessons at Kupugani that will help her for the rest of her life.” Amy B. “The girls definitely seem to have had a good time…I hope you are receiving national recognition for the milestone work you are doing.” Carletta B. “Thank you for making [my daughters’] first year at camp so awesome. They are looking forward to going back. Camp made [my older daughter] so much more open and confident of herself. [My youngest] also seems more independent. Thanks a million.” Ted M. “I want to say thank you very much for the attention for [my daughter]; she enjoyed the camp a lot. I’m very happy with all your counselors. They all were very professional and gentle. See you next year!” Veronica C. “[My daughter] sounded so happy. Thank you and your staff so much for your thoughtful attention.” Akiyo T. “My daughter says she has learned so much. It was amazing the things you all did … [She] got so much from all what was done at the camp. And I greatly appreciate this opportunity for her.” Tashika
C. “All was very positive!” Linda J.
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“Anyone
wanting their daughter to experience a camp situation as it should be, and
experience and learn life’s experiences taught or shared at a high level
of thoughtfulness, should enroll their daughter in the camp. It will be a memory that lives on
forever in their minds. I
have never come in contact with such a wonderful group of people at a camp
before. Everyone did an
outstanding job, the camp was so organized, it was unbelievable.”
Joe M. "The level of experience and diversity among the staff was exceptional." Amy B. “All I can say is that my daughter was radiant! A more self-assured and engaged person. Thank you!” Dawn M. "I thought it was a phenomenal program and impact on my daughter." Michelle Y. “Thanks for all of your patience, kindness, and love for my child. I couldn’t have put her in better hands! She had a blast!” Sonya B. “I would change nothing. The camp is already 110% above any other camp out there! Your dreams, desire, drive and determination have thrust [Camp Kupugani] high above all other camps we looked into or those that our daughter has attended in the past and most certainly, all of our expectations were highly exceeded. Thank you all so much for allowing our daughter to experience life at its fullest. I cannot say enough, thank you. Please know that [our daughter] will be back next year.” Joe and Claudia M. “I feel that it is important for all to understand how diverse the world is, to have basic tolerance for all and not to be to quick to form opinions on something that may seem to be different. I feel your camp is unique in helping to support these ideas along with a fun entertaining and relatively safe environment.” Darryl B. “I would like to personally thank you so very much for one having the mind set to organize and follow through with such a great and worthy idea. The difference I have seen in [my daughter] is awesome. I am so glad [she] had a chance to be a part of such a wonderful summer program. I wish you much success and positive energy. What you are doing for young girls will leave a lasting mark on society.” Maria B. “She has shared lots of positive moments with me. I am so pleased that she learned so much through the community building activities... she got the message. I like that they taught concepts that are not easily learned without having a bad experience first. Many times kids seem to tire of listening to adults preach to them, but the activities seemed to be hands on and she learned a great deal. She made lots of friends she is eager to keep in contact with. I really liked the positive attitudes of all of the counselors and such who were in contact with my child. They help build her up and show her what she was capable of doing, even when she was experiencing a trying time.” Sonya B. “You are doing a spectacular job! Thanks.” Dawn M. “My daughter has said nothing but great things about camp and all the friends she has met.” La-Tasha T. “I would just like to say a big thank you to you all at Camp Kupugani for giving [my daughter] such an enjoyable two weeks. She sounds and looks like she has had an amazing time. She enjoyed making new friends and the whole camp experience. Thanks for looking after her so well! She definitely wants to come back next year!” Sarah G. “The most positive aspect of her camp experience was her acknowledgement that she loved camp not just because of the fun activities, but also because of how much she learned about herself and getting along with others.” Nonie E.
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“Camp
Kupugani helped me overcome challenges, be a nicer person, and be a better
leader.” – A.M.
“Camp Kupugani helped me learn about independence, empathize, and working together as a team.” “The thing I liked least at camp [was that it was] too short!” – C.B. “I loved Camp Kupugani, because I got to meet new people and learn new things.” “I love Camp Kupugani, because we can have fun and be ourselves at the same time.” |
“I love Camp Kupugani, because it gives me challenging opportunities to do better. It gives me more knowledge about life and teaches me to be brave and try new things. It gives me great and fun experiences. There are fun, exciting activities to do." “I love Camp Kupugani because it is so diverse, and the people here accept you for who you are.” – T.C. “Camp Kupugani helped me learn about friendship, overcome challenges, and to be a great person.” “I love Camp Kupugani because it’s a loving and caring place to be.” “Camp Kupugani helped me communicate. It also helped me overcome obstacles and really think.” “Camp Kupugani helped me want to keep my heart in its path.” |
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“Camp
Kupugani helped me learn how to be respectful and show courage.” –
A.H. “Camp Kupugani helped me get over my fears.” “Camp Kupugani helped me learn more about myself and my culture, and [that] I can always be myself.” “Camp Kupugani helped me to learn important lessons about diversity, culture, and race.” “I love Camp Kupugani because you can be yourself and make new friends.” “Camp Kupugani taught me respect for others and myself.” – T.C. |
“Camp Kupugani helped me learn to respect people for who they are.” – H.P. “Camp Kupugani helped me be strong and look at things differently.” – M.H. “Camp Kupugani helped me find girls I can trust to talk to.” – D.S. “Camp Kupugani helped me to be a better person.” – G.H. “Camp Kupugani helped me by teaching me that being different is okay. It is what makes our world special.” “Camp Kupugani helped me realize how much words could do.” – C.B. “Camp Kupugani helped me find my real self.” |
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“I love Camp Kupugani because the food is great, the people are very nice, and you have so much fun!” “I love Camp Kupugani because I feel overall it helped me be a better person and I learned things they try to teach you in school but here they actually teach you: unity, diversity, self-respect, respect, communication, decision-making, and easy conflict resolution. You never get bored. And the food’s wonderful, the best ever!” – A.M. “At camp, I overcame challenges like thinking that things aren’t possible. The team building taught me that anything is possible. Even if things are challenging, it doesn’t mean that they’re impossible.” – H.P. “At camp, I overcame challenges like heights, rock climbing, being lifted up by people, walking a two-wire bridge, being away from home, dancing in front of people, sharing my ideas, never being away from home before, being around strangers without my dad, and not to be mean.” – A.M. |
“I
love Camp Kupugani because you learn about unity and have lots of
fun.”
“I love Camp Kupugani because it taught me how I should talk to people without making them mad or sad. It also taught me how strong I will be.” – M.H.
“I love Camp Kupugani because they have fun games and everyone wins.”
“At camp, I overcame challenges like I started trusting people more.” |