Causes: Camps, Children & Youth, Health, Patient & Family Support, Sports, Youth Centers & Clubs, Youth Development Programs

Mission: Camp of Dreams is committed to providing ongoing and free enrichment programs during the hours in which youth are typically unengaged and needing meaningful interaction. What began as a summer camp for low-income Chicago youth quickly became a year-round endeavor as we realized that our participants would best benefit from a consistent, dynamic community. The year-round program ensures that our participants, who we call “Dreamers, ” remain engaged, challenged and supported in a program that insists on accountability, respect and creative learning.

Results: Each year, over 150 Chicago youth participate in Camp of Dreams programs, expand their horizons, learn substantive academic and artistic skills, and gain confidence in themselves as community leaders and great citizens. Ultimately, each of our participants, who we call "Dreamers" learns how to define a dream and how to accomplish it.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 170 low-income children from underserved communities, and growing

Geographic areas served: Chicago

Programs: Multi-week residential camp program and an ongoing school-year program