2. Camp Kupugani
• Unique empowerment program
• Diversity and communication
skills in a fun atmosphere
• Campers from varied cultures
and backgrounds--Europe,
Asia, numerous U.S. States,
plus Chicagoland and NW
Illinois
• 3:1 camper to staff ratio
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4. Importance of a Camp Experience
• 96% of campers make new friends
• 93% get to know campers different from themselves
• 92% feel good about themselves
• 74% do things they were at first afraid to do
• Increased personal accountability
• Increased decision-making skills
• Increased social skills
• Increased self-confidence
• Appreciation of natural surroundings
• Use of tools and skills learned at camp
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6. Importance of Camp Kupugani:
Parent Survey Results
• Over past 6 years, 99% of respondents would recommend our
camp to friends.
• From 2012, overwhelming majorities of our parents noted their
child's improvement in:
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Acknowledgment & Appreciation of Diversity
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Conflict Resolution Skills
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Personal Growth and Self Confidence
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Positive Self Image and Empowerment
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Interpersonal Relationships
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Body Image and Health
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Social Awareness and Activism
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8. Kupugani Camper Love
“Camp Kupugani helped me see that I am beautiful on the
inside and out. Because of my time here at Camp Kupugani, I
want to teach girls that they are strong independent women
who can change the world.”
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10. Kupugani Camper Love
"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."
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12. Kupugani Camper Love
“Camp Kupugani helped me realize everyone is unique
and that makes us special, and everyone is alike and
that brings us together.”
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15. Kupugani Parent Love
“ The level of experience and diversity among
the staff was exceptional.”
- Amy B., Educator,
Highland Park IL
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17. Kupugani Parent Love
“Everyone...was just so, so personable, kind, and the
kind of person I want my daughter looking up to and
spending time with!”
- Laura V., Educator,
New Orleans LA
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20. Kupugani Parent Love
“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., Entrepreneur,
Woodridge WI
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22. Kupugani Parent Love
“When I see how [my daughter's] face lights up when
she speaks about camp, it's a priceless experience.”
- Kenya P., Marketing Consultant,
Richardson TX
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25. Kupugani Media Love
• Chicago Tribune
• “This multicultural program is unique; [kids] of different
cultures and backgrounds come together for fun and to
learn empowerment and social intelligence skills.”
Insight News
• Ebony; Positive Thinking Magazine; Tavis Smiley Radio;
Our World with Black Enterprise
26.
27. What Now?
• Kids from 7-15 are welcome to register!
• Girls four-week session from
June 23 – July 20
• Girls two-week sessions: June 23 – July 6
and July 7 – July 20
• Boys two-week session: July 21 – August 3
• Mother Daughter Weekend Aug. 16 -18
• Sliding scale scholarships available
