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Camp Limberlost

Limberlost Campers
Limberlost Campers

History
Camp Limberlost was founded in 1931 by the Bloomington Pantagraph. Starting in 1940, the Kiwanis Club of Bloomington assumed responsibility and complete sponsorship of the camp. This is the oldest continuous resident camp in the State of Illinois and the oldest continuous project in all of Kiwanis International.
   
Purpose
The Bloomington Kiwanis club provides this camp for children ages 8 through 10. It offers a flexible, nutritious, and enjoyable camping experience, emphasizing positive social interaction through involvement in a variety of activities. Read more in the Camp Limberlost Brochure.
Camp Limberlost
   

Goals
Each camper will:

  • Become aware of how their personal actions affect themselves and others within the camp community.
  • Develop skills in interpersonal relationships while gaining a sense of belonging with cabin groups and the larger camp community.
  • Develop an interest in various activities, which include games, archery, arts & crafts, swimming, canoeing, horseback riding and more.
  • Learn to know and respect people with a variety of cultural backgrounds.
  • Learn about other cultures around the world.

Camp Limberlost

Camp Limberlost
   

Facility
Presently our camp venue is the Timber Pointe Outdoor Center at Lake Bloomington.The camp is operated by Easter Seals UPC. The camp is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA). Camp Limberlost has maintained a 4:1 camper-to- counselor ratio.

Camp Limberlost

Sponsors
The cost of this camp, like many other things, continues to rise. We welcome contribution to support the camp. Sponsorships of any size are most welcome. Our current cost per camper is $600 and cabins vary in size from 8-12 campers ($4,800 to $7,200). Donation made to the Bloomington Kiwanis Foundation, P.O. Box 1866, Bloomington, IL 61702-1866 are tax deductible.

Impact of Camp Limberlost
Through area school principals and teachers, children are selected to attend who would benefit from the summer camp experience. The camp has often been a life changing experience for these kids ages 8 through 10. This camp has made an indelible impression on the Bloomington Normal community during its 60-year life span. Camp Limberlost has made our community a better place to live by influencing the lives of over 5000 young people.