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 The 14th North Central Region Sathya Sai Conference and Retreat :

 

 

JCYS Camp Henry Horner, Chicago Area: 9/3 - 9/6, 2004 (Labor Day weekend) : *** Please Give Us Your Feedback - Click Here***

 

 

     
 

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SSE Guidelines

Childcare and Play room Guidelines

Dining Hall Hopper Guidelines

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LOCATION:

Camp Henry Horner is located in Ingleside in the northern metropolitan Chicago area, about one hour north of downtown Chicago. It is easily accessible by a network of state and interstate highway. The scenic facility is surrounded by woods, large open fields, and nature trails.

 

CAMP FACILITIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS:

A total of 3 heated lodges with 180 plus newer bunk beds, pillows and mattresses (without sheets and blankets) are available for sleeping accommodations. Each lodge is equipped with bathrooms with wash basins and flush toilets. There are also shower facilities in the lodges. The facilities are very comparable to hotels with modern amenities.

 

FOOD SERVICE:

Friday:                         Dinner (Light Snacks and Beverages only)

Saturday/Sunday:    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks and Beverages

Monday:                      Breakfast and Lunch (packed to go)

 

WHAT TO BRING:

  Bedding: Mandatory items: Bed sheets, blankets, pillows cases
  Toiletries: Bath towel, wash cloth, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb/brush, shaving kit, etc.
  Other: Flashlight, umbrella, prescription medicine, insect repellent, jackets, sweater, Comfortable shoes
  Optional: Camera (safety of these items is your responsibility). Please do not bring video cameras to record the program, due to space limitations. Audiotapes of the entire program will be available at the retreat.

         

 

DRESS CODE: Same as at Prashanti Nilayam. Shorts and abbreviated dresses are not permitted. Please inform your guests about our custom!

 

TRANSPORTATION: If flying, please use O’Hare airport due to close proximity to the camp. If coming by Air / Train, please call Muralidhar Rao (630-790-3837), at least a week in advance. If unable to call in advance, use bus shuttle from O’Hare to Gurnee Mills. From Gurnee Mills, call these cell phones: Krishnan Seshadri  (708)  337-0768 or Narendra Rao (847) 922 6321  or Venkat Govindarajan (847) 275 4729  for a ride to the camp.

 

ACTIVITIES: Weather permitting, the camp staff will organize special outdoor activities for children, such as canoeing, horseback riding, nature trails, camp-fire, etc. Please pack appropriate clothing.

 

MOTEL INFORMATION IN GURNEE (Approx 10 Miles from the Camp Site)

Comfort Inn 1-800-221-2222 Local 1-847-855-8866            

Budgetel 1-800-428-3438 Local 1-847-662-7600

Fairfields Inn 1-800-228-2800 Local 1-847-855-8868           

Hampton Inn 1-800-426-7866 Local 1-847-662-1100

Holiday Inn 1-800-465-4329 Local 1-847-336-6300             

Courtyard Marriott 1-800-321-2211 Local 1-847-689-8000

 

Rates range from $59 to $120 per day. Rates vary depending on the number of reservations. Call at least a week in advance.

 

Please visit these important related pages:

SSE Guidelines

Childcare and Play room Guidelines

Dining Hall Hopper Guidelines

 

 
     
 

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The 14th North Central Region  Sathya Sai Conference and Retreat

 
 

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This is an annual event of Sathya Sai Centers of North Central Region, USA