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Action-packed weekends filled with recreation, relaxation, good food, and more as we grow closer to God and each other.

Each Weekend Getaway is uniquely designed to bring constant opportunities for social, spiritual, and personal growth through recreation, chapel, small groups, themed meals, friendship and more. Whether it’s a weekend just for the girls, just for the guys, or the whole camp family, each camper will be immersed in an experience that reinforces the promise that God made them, loves them, and has a plan for their lives.

 Weekend getaways are for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ages 8 – 80+.

Campers must function well in a small group setting without 1:1 direct care. Campers must be able to function independently enough to have moderate assistance. Each camper will be assigned a cabin/group with one to three cabin counselors who will oversee the needs and care of the campers in the cabin.

** Unlike summer camp, campers will not necessarily be paired up 1:1 with a counselor. 

Limited Availability at all Weekend Getaways!

Dates: November 8-10, 2024

Application Deadline: Past

Kick off the holiday season with Camp Daniel’s Holiday Getaway. Celebrate the seasons and breathe in the crisp fall air at an action-packed weekend filled with recreation, relaxation, good food, and more as we grow closer to God and each other. 

  • Celebrate the holidays; experience a Camp Daniel Fall, Thanksgiving & Christmas all in one weekend!
  • Carve pumpkins and cozy up around the campfire
  • Create seasonal crafts and learn new art skills in the Factory
  • Learn a new recipe in Ma’s kitchen 
  • Watch a holiday movie in the Majestic Theater
  • Bust a move at the Barn Dance
  • Compete in an epic gingerbread making contest
  • Explore expedition outpost and get your hands messy with seasonal nature stations
  • Make new friends and reconnect with old friends
  • Enjoy worship & small groups

Price: $210*

* $45 discount for payments made by applicants.

Applications Open

May 3-5, 2024

Application Deadline: TBD

NEW! Spring into the Northwoods for an action-packed weekend filled with recreation, relaxation, good food, and more as we grow closer to God and each other. Kick off the cabin fever and explore Camp Daniel in a brand new season! 

  • Make new friends and reconnect with old friends
  • Explore spring at the Expedition Outpost 
  • Enjoy coffee tasting and a barista tutorial 
  • Watch a movie in the Majestic Theater
  • Compete in archery, basketball and the spring olympics
  • Learn how to make ice cream in the Chicagami Kitchen
  • Take a painting class or do an animation station in the Factory 
  • Celebrate Cinco De Mayo 
  • Enjoy worship & small groups
  • & more!

Price: $165*

* $210 for payments made through agencies



Applications Closed

Dates TBD

Application Deadline: TBD

Escape to the snowy Northwoods for an action-packed weekend filled with recreation, relaxation, good food, and more as we grow closer to God and each other. Get creative, relax with the girls, cozy up, and connect to God, each other, and the woman you were created to be.

  • Cozy up with a warm drink and good company
  • Watch a movie in the Majestic Theater
  • Enjoy seasonal activities in the Northwoods 
  • Learn a new recipe at a cooking class in the Chicagami Kitchen
  • Make crafts and learn new art techniques in the Factory 
  • Explore expedition outpost and get your hands messy with a seasonal nature station 
  • Make new friends and reconnect with old friends
  • Enjoy worship & small groups

Price: $TBD*

Applications Not Open

Date: TBD

Application Deadline: TBD

Escape to the snowy Northwoods for an action-packed weekend filled with recreation, relaxation, good food, and more as we grow closer to God and each other. Ice fish on Little Newton Lake, explore the great outdoors and connect to God, each other, and the man you were created to be. 

  • Play in the frozen tundra with seasonal activities like ice fishing & Monkey Ball
  • Tailgate with the guys and cheer on your favorite teams
  • Explore expedition outpost and get your hands messy with seasonal nature stations
  • Play games at Norm’s Gas and Games
  • Watch a movie in the Majestic Theater
  • Learn a new recipe in the Chicagami kitchen
  • Make new friends and reconnect with old friends
  • Enjoy worship & small groups

Price: $TBD*

* $TBD for payments made through agencies

Applications Not Open

What will a getaway look like?

Recreation

Weekend Getaways are a chance to dive deeper into your favorite camp activities and experience brand-new recreation. At Weekend Getaways, recreation looks like sipping hot apple cider around the campfire, ice fishing on Little Newton Lake, taking a painting class in The Factory, learning a new recipe in Ma’s kitchen, playing cornhole or pool at Norm’s Gas & Games, busting a  move in a dance class, learning new skills and creating new memories. Each Weekend Getaway offers unique recreation specialized to the specific season and group of campers attending. No matter what you’re doing, it’s going to be fun!  

Community

Weekend Getaways are a great way to reconnect with old friends and meet new people! We believe that life is best done in community with others. Weekend Getaways are filled with chances to grow in friendship and learn, grow, and have fun with each other.

Theme Meals

At Camp Daniel, we take pride in offering fun activities that everyone can participate in, no matter their ability, and our theme meals are a perfect embodiment of that! Through our theme meals, we celebrate different cultures and invite our campers into immersive experiences of creativity, imagination, and entertainment. Each unique theme is celebrated with food, music, costumes, contests, sing alongs, and characters. Weekend Getaways will have themed meals unique to that Getaway!

Check out Camp Daniel’s Pinterest boards costume ideas!

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Chapel

At Camp Daniel we believe that God made you, God loves you, and God has a plan for your life. We work this into all areas of camp in something we like to call ‘The All-Day Sermon.’ With this practice we work to notice God in each and every part of camp, from the rec field to in the cabin. In addition, we have daily chapel services to learn more about God. At chapel, campers participate in worship and listen to a message from speakers. Throughout the weekend, each camper will be immersed in an experience that reinforces the promise that God made them, loves them and has a plan for their lives.

Camp Daniel Policies & Information

Acceptance Policy

The acceptance process begins with a completed application (all applications include medical form, fee schedule, and new camper portrait). Acceptance is solely based on our ability to find a suitable counselor for the applicant.  An email confirming acceptance will be sent 30 days prior to the camp session in which applicant is accepted. If you have not received an acceptance or denial email 30 days prior to the first camp session, then the applicant is automatically put on a waiting list. If the applicant cannot be accommodated into a camp this season, a full refund will be issued (see Refunds in Camp Policies on website). All applicants must be able to function in a group setting. For the safety of everyone at the camp, we do not accept applicants with extreme behavior problems. This includes applicants who are physically, verbally, or sexually aggressive. If an applicant does not follow rules or take direction from staff, or any behaviors, that endanger others or are disruptive to the camp, are grounds for non-acceptance to camp or immediate dismissal from camp. Applicants must be able to sleep in a cabin setting, not wander in the night, or disturb others through their behavior.

6 Ways to Being Accepted

1.  Complete the entire application in a full and timely manner.

2.  Information that is accurate and complete is required to assign the most qualified counselor to meet a camper’s needs.

3.  Having flexibility in the week a camper desires to attend opens up more possible opportunities for acceptance.

4.  Being able to sleep on a top bunk greatly increases an applicant’s chances to be accepted.

5.  The Physician Form must be completed in full, and signed by a doctor. Every camper must have had a physical performed by their doctor after August 10th of the previous year.  If applicant has had a physical, most doctors will fill out the form without an additional appointment.

Medication Policy

Please review the requirements for bringing medications to camp.

  • All regularly scheduled medications, including over-the-counter medications and vitamins/ supplements will be reviewed by the nurse at check-in.
  • Only send enough medication for the duration of the getaway. (X-Xpm on Friday to X-Xam on Sunday)
  • Please adjust camper’s medication schedule to match camp’s medication schedule. (8A/12P/5P/8P)
  • Please provide any specialty supplies necessary for the proper administration of medicine. Ex: syringes, test strips, tubing, droppers.
For applicant with 3 or more medications/vitamins administered per day:

  • they MUST be pre-packaged by pharmacy in a multi-dose system, where each med time for each day has one container/compartment for all medications to be administered at that time.
  • Only exceptions are for liquids, drops, powders and lotions. Although these prescribed medications do no need to be bubble packed, they must have an Accurate Rx Label from the pharmacy.
  • Please request this at the pharmacy as soon as possible and ask for bubble-packed, pill-packed, or other pre-packaged forms for their session at camp.
  • Most independent or local pharmacies will be able to do so for a small fee.
For applicant with 1 or 2 medications/vitamins administered per day:

  • pre-packaged (bubble-packed) with pharmacy Rx label attached

or

  • sent to camp in the original container with accurate, unaltered pharmacy Rx label
Policies Applicable to Campers

Applications: Camper applications are available to individuals 8-80+ years old who have a physical and/or intellectual or developmental disability. Each applicant is accepted on an individual basis (see Acceptance Policy). Camp Daniel does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, or national origin. A completed application includes Physician Form, First Time Camper Portrait, and Fee Schedule Paid-in-Full. Agency Pre-Authorization without payment satisfies payment requirements to begin processing completed application.

Dismissal: If the applicant is sent home for a medical or disciplinary reason, an emergency contact must be available during the week and is responsible for transportation home within 12 hours of notification (see Refunds). Any behaviors, which endanger others or are disruptive to the camp, are grounds for non-acceptance to camp or immediate dismissal from camp.

Payment: The cost of weekend getaway sessions is listed on the current year’s Fee Schedule. Payment may be paid online with a credit/debit card while filling out the application or by sending a check. It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify payee Agency to acquire and submit Letter of Authorization from Agency to provide services.

Snack & Gift Shops: Tickets (for the amounts designated in the Fee Schedule) will be issued for use as payment at the snack shop and gift shop.

Cancelations: A $25 processing fee will be retained and the balance of the paid registration fee will be returned.

Refunds: All discount and dismissal refunds will be issued after the completion of the program season. No refunds will be issued if sent home for disciplinary reasons. Partial refunds will be issued for medical reasons. Full refunds will be issued to unaccommodated or denied applicants.

Lost Items: Camp Daniel is not responsible for lost or stolen articles that have not been properly marked with the applicant’s name. Any unmarked item brought by the applicant may be labeled with the applicant’s name by Camp Daniel Staff.

Prohibited Items: No vape, CBD, tobacco, alcohol, drugs, firearms, or knives allowed on the grounds. Food and drink items are not allowed in the cabins.

Dress Code: No crop tops, spaghetti straps, or short shorts. Any leggings must be worn with a shirt that covers butt. Any two-piece swimsuit must cover stomach, or be worn with a dark shirt. No speedos allowed.