WE SEND KIDS TO CAMP
TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES:
TO DISCOVER new possibilities
TO BUILD FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS
TO LEARN RESPONSIBILITY AND TEAMWORK
TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS
CAMPS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Throughout the years, Camp Out for Kids has sent children and youth to many different types of camps as well as developed strong relationships with other organizations that provide summer camp experiences and programming.
Please see below for a list of camps our campers attended during the summer of 2024.
Please note that we cannot guarantee acceptance into any camp. Applying to the summer camp is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.
2024 CAMPS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
history
Camp out for Kids was founded by Marc Lifshin, Brian Neiswender, Barry Howard, and Brian Goldberg in 2008. As former campers, Marc, Brian, Barry, & Brian understood the magic of summer camp and how it could make a difference in children’s lives. They also knew that the cost of summer camp was a limitation for many families.
That first year, with the generous support of many volunteers, family, friends, and corporate sponsors, Camp Out for Kids raised $10,000 and sent 22 Chicagoland children and youth to a summer camp of their choice.
15 years later, Camp Out for Kids has raised over $4.3 million and sent over 7,300 kids to summer camp around the country. We have formed partnerships with many summer camps and non-profit summer programs to ensure we meet the needs and interests of the children we serve.
who we are
MARC LIFSHIN // FOUNDER & President
Favorite Camp:
Illinois State University Soccer Camp
Favorite Camp Activity:
Capture the Flag
Best Camp Memory:
Getting awards, the good AND the bad ones ;)
Favorite Camp Song:
I Want to Linger
Best Camp Advice:
Rock n’ roll!
BRIAN NEISWENDER // FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Favorite Camp:
Camp Saukenauk as a Boy Scout
Favorite Camp Activity:
Anything adventure related
Best Camp Memory:
Crossing the rope bridge at the ropes course for the first time
Favorite Camp Song:
Didn’t have a favorite song but I have lots of scary campfire stories!
Best Advice for Campers:
Use your time at camp to make new friendships and try something new or something that you would typically be scared to do. And have fun!
ASHLEY PROCTOR // Executive DIRECTOR
Favorite Camp:
Deer Hollow Ranch in Warrenton, MO
Favorite Camp Activity:
Being bounced off the Water Blob
Best Camp Memory:
Raiding the boys dorm and starting a shaving cream fight. That was messy!
Favorite Camp Song:
I prefer ghost stories!
Best Advice for Campers:
Take a chance and try something new, even if it scares you.
Taylor romani // program manager
Favorite Camp:
Camp Timber-lee
Favorite Camp Activity:
Ghost in the Graveyard
Best Camp Memory:
Improv Night
Favorite Camp Song:
Ghost stories are the best
Best Advice for Campers:
Go for it!