Camp Memories
Our Mission & Philosophy
Mission
A mindful, community-based 5-week summer camp to encourage:
⏭ Leadership
⏭ Critical thinking
⏭ Camper-led workshops and initiatives
We aim to create a network of local families that cooperate for kids and adults alike, fostering a deeper sense of community and connection.
Our Vision
Core Vision
1. Reconnect: Establish a national network of deep friendships that span across the country.
2. Opportunities for kids: Let children enjoy the depth of their parents' and grandparents' networks.
3. Celebrate Desi culture: Honoring the traditions brought by immigrants in the 1990s — rooted in thousands of years of religious, artistic, and cultural community.
In 2025, we aim to build and connect on Desi vibes, beyond just party lines and food.
Future Goals
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CSA service (Community Supported Agriculture)
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Weekday tiffin service
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Child-focused travel group
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Wilderness/lake camping trips
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Farming projects
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ABCD rep internships
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Parent-led TED-style talks
(15-30 min) on:
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Finances
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Religion
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Music
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Mindset Music/dance teaching
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Arti/Hindu service
Camp Life
Sample Daily Schedule
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7:30 - 8:30 AM : Arrival
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8:30 - 9:00 AM : Breakfast
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9:00 - 11:30 AM : Morning activities
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11:30 - 12:00 PM : Lunch
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12:30 - 3:00 PM : Afternoon activities (3-5 spontaneous but facilitated)
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6 PM : Pickup & happy hour at host home. Occasional CSA box or tiffin take-home for families.
Trips & Outings
⏩ Fundraisers/Trips
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Quarry, farm, Six Flags, Raging Waves
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Brookfield Zoo, Bulls game, boating, art labs
⏩ Museum Partnerships
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MSI (Museum of Science and Industry)
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Nature Museum
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Children's Museum
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Planetarium
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Shedd Aquarium
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Field Museum
⏩ Foodie Trips
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Street fairs, hot dogs, ice cream, pizza
Life Skills & Learning Tracks
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Cooking
Alu paratha, fruit/yogurt prep, meal/snack/weekly budgeting
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Water testing project
In collaboration with NRDC; connected to summer activities, science projects
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Vedic Studies
Yoga, service, gratitude
Other Daily Elements
Morning meditation (Location TBD)
Journaling, yoga, service/gratitude
Activities
⏩ Spontaneous Play & Games
1. Pickup basketball, football, frisbee, gaga ball
2.Batting cages
⏩ Field Trips & Memberships
1.EBC: Swimming, open ball court, YAC
2. $30 guest passes available
Fun Story — Why Camp Jungalee?
After 2020, and several years of mom camps, the climate of 2023 felt chaotic — Camp Jungalee is our antidote — a mindful community reboot to bring back real friendships and leadership opportunities for our kids.
Let's create the junglee (wild) camp vibes we always wanted as kids, where kids roam, lead, and connect.
Cost
Coop-style contributions will be requested and encouraged (e.g., bringing meals, running activities).
Current Enrollment (Sample Week)
Join Us!
Enroll Your Kids
Option 1
Full week buy-in
Option 2
3 days buy-in
Shared Membership Access
✦ MSI, Peggy, Shedd, Planetarium, Field, Nature Museum
✦ Brookfield, Glencoe, and others
Contact
Get In Touch
Interested in joining or learning more?