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NIU DeKalb Camps
Campers reside and dine in renovated residence halls on NIU's campus in DeKalb, Illinois. The residence halls used are air conditioned. Two campers share a room; campers may request a specific roommate on their application forms. Linens and pillows are not provided. Camp counselors live in the residence hall rooms adjacent to the campers to provide adult supervision.
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NIU Lorado Taft Camps
Lorado Taft Outdoor Education Center is a 141-acre campus near Oregon, IL. Middle school campers reside in bunkhouses and dine family-style in the conference center dining hall. Camp counselors live in rooms adjacent to the campers to provide adult supervision. We will spend Friday on the NIU DeKalb campus, finalizing presentations and presenting work to parents.
Activities
7:30 a.m. - Breakfast
8:15 a.m. - Two morning sessions with a short break between
Noon - Lunch
1:30 p.m. – Two afternoon sessions with a short break between
5:00 p.m. - Dinner
6:30 p.m. - Special evening activity
9:00 p.m. - Campers return to residence halls
9:30 p.m. – Quiet time
10:00 p.m. - Lights out
- Parents and campers should look for a STEM Outreach banner in the residence hall lobby to find the check-in table for our camp. There may be a few other camps checking in at the same time. Campers will sign in and will receive their nametag and room key at this time. Parents of campers with medication or any health or learning concerns should speak with the designated camp director at this time.
- Parents are welcome to accompany campers to their room to help them settle in. Once campers check in, they are not to leave the assigned area without speaking to camp administration. We ask that parents leave before orientation.
- Parents and campers should follow the directions to the Lorado Taft Outdoor Education site within Lowden State Park, Oregon, IL. Campers will sign in and will receive their nametag and room key at this time. Parents of campers with medication or any health or learning concerns should speak with the designated camp director at this time.
- Parents are welcome to accompany campers to their bunkhouse to help them settle in. Once campers check in, they are not to leave the assigned area without speaking to camp administration. We ask that parents leave before orientation.
- There are several casual dining opportunities in Oregon and Byron for families after dropping off their children.
Financial
Insurance
- Full refund of camp fees (minus the insurance fee) if we are notified of the cancellation by email prior to 6 p.m. on check in day. No explanation required.
- Prorated refund of camp fee if camper needs to leave camp early due to an unforeseen circumstance. This applies for a sick camper or documented family emergency, not for a preplanned early departure.
Health & Food
International Campers
- A photocopy of the camper(s) passport (and visa if applicable).
- Proof of traveler’s health insurance (available through Camp Docs after registering).
- Power-of-attorney stating that the chaperone is responsible for the camper and can make emergency medical decisions if we cannot reach the parents in a timely manner.