Camping: Western Illinois Youth Camp Western Illinois Youth Camp is a not-for-profit organization that is owned, managed and operated by the Western Illinois Youth Camp Association. The Camp offers a back-to-nature setting, which is perfect for your next outing. Western Illinois Youth Camp is available to all groups, not just those affiliated with 4-H. We are in our 56th year of operation. Western's philosophy is "Learning By Doing" in all areas of camp program and group living. Western provides a full and open experience in many outdoor education programs. Campers choose from activities in several staffed areas including water front, nature, arts-n-crafts, recreation, and team-building skills, as well as evening and camp-wide activities. Facilities at Western Camp are in keeping with the traditional nature of the camp. Each cabin is screened with lights and fans. Modern outdoor showers serve both boys and girls cabin areas. The Dining Hall is rustic with a modern well-equipped kitchen. The water front is located on beautiful Lake Jacksonville, and contains a swimming area for the novice swimmer and a floating dock for the advanced swimmer. It is supervised by licensed lifeguards at all times of swimming. The Wentz Craft Hall provides the rustic look and comes equipped with a kitchenette, fireplace and nurses station. Other program buildings are the Nature Lodge and the Recreation Hall. The primary feature of the camp is not only the Lake itself, but the acres of Pine Forest that run along the lake.
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Camp Western is: A camp for all— overnight camps: Sneak-a-Peek, Adventure Camp, and Teen Outdoor Challenges Camp Western Illinois Youth Camp Association |
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