| "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 "This was [my daughter's] 3rd year at Kupugani and she now considers it her 2nd home in the summer. She absolutely loves the camp, the staff, and all the friends she makes there. I consider Kupugani to be a big influence in helping her grow and expand her mind each summer--it has become an integral part of her summer vacation." Luci A. "Camp [Kupugani] teach[es] young girls how to depend on themselves and their fellow team members as you would a family member with respect, honesty and love." Annetta J. "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. "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. "She is really doing well this year and I really believe her change in life has been because of the camp and absolutely no other reason. She is growing into a very well adjusted young woman, with the correct outlook on life. ...[W]e always noticed a real change in her when she returned from camp. The values she came back have stuck with her." Parent "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. "We loved that...everyone knew everyone else. There was a family feel to it." Sarah T. "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. "My daughter really liked and grew fond of the staff; I can tell she was treated very well and with respect...My child has expressed enjoying the motivation and positive interaction with and from the camp staff, as well as the multicultural experiences...with the other campers." LaChelle 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. "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. |
"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. "She had a wonderful time, learned a lot about communication and had some adventures that she truly enjoyed. She made some great friends and can't wait to return next summer!" Aisha B. "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. "My daughter spoke of the warm nurturing nature of of the counselors. She was anxious to introduce me to them and they all knew something special and had some unique experience to share with me." Heidi C. "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. "The second year at this camp for our daughter. Have NEVER experienced anything like this before. The camp counselors are excellent and Kevin and his family care so much about the campers. It is unbelievable." Parent "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. "She made close friends in two weeks at camp. It took her tow years at school to do this." Libby C. "[My daughter] had a wonderful time. She is more confident and communicates more freely since her camp experience." Laura V. "She loved everything at camp...it was an extremely positive experience for my daughter...she loved the counselors...loved the kids...she made some really good friends." Andrea B. "The counselors were well trained and attentive and as a result made the day by day experience that much more positive for my children." Pamelia H. "The camp has taken on more responsibilities to make every year a better year. We as parents, are very impressed. We would never consider having our daughter attend any other camp." Joe M. "The counselor to child ratio was a big plus." Nina 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. |
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"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." - K.F. "I overcame challenges like how to learn to love myself and others too. Camp Kupugani helped me be myself and find myself in and out. Because of my time here at camp, I want to come back and learn more and more about myself." - T.W. "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. "Camp Kupugani helped me to become a more confident and independent woman." - A.G. "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." "The most important thing I learned at camp was that I'm a strong independent woman." - A.O.
"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 helped me realize that I'm talented in so many more different ways than I thought." - K.L. "Camp Kupugani taught me respect for others and myself." - T.C. "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.
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"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." "Going to C.K. really helped me make friends, be happier, more sure of myself, and pretty much a better kid all around!" - A.M. "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." "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. "Kupugani helped me want to be a strong, independent woman." - A.B. "Camp Kupugani helped me to be a better person." - G.H. "Camp Kupugani helped me realize that anything is possible and you can be anything you want to be. Because of my time here at camp, I want to be a change in the world. I want to do something that marks history no matter if it is in the state, in the country, or in the world." - H.P. "Camp Kupugani helped me by teaching me that being different is okay. It is what makes our world special." "Camp Kupugani helped me find my real self." "I love Camp Kupugani because you learn about unity and have lots of fun." "I love Camp Kupugani because it teaches me life lessons like how to work well in groups. This camp is special because it makes me think about myself in a better way." - H.P. "The most important thing I learned at camp was that you should love yourself the way you are." - I.A.
"I learned new things like that I am beautiful on the inside and out and I don't need a mirror." - K.F. "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. |