camp out for kids annual fundraiser
The Camp Out For Kids Annual Fundraiser is hosted in Chicago & celebrates the opportunities our donors, sponsors, and volunteers provide for our campers! Our event aims to further Camp Out for Kids’ mission & vision of closing the gap between racial & economic disparities and summer camp opportunities.
2026 annual fundraiser
EVENT FAQ
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Outfits usually range from work attire to casual to cocktail dresses—so wear what you’re comfortable in. This year, we’re going All-Star Tailgate style and encouraging guests to dress for the theme!
Optional: Rock your Good Team jersey or your favorite team’s gear.
Want inspiration? Check out photos from past events on our Instagram: @campoutforkids.
I BOUGHT MY TICKET, HOW DO I GET IT?
We don’t use physical tickets for this event.
After you purchase your ticket(s) online, they’re automatically recorded in our system. You’ll receive an email from OneCause and Camp Out for Kids reminding you to claim your tickets—please do this to help speed up check-in for everyone.
Once you arrive, just check in by giving your name or company.
The same applies for sponsorship complimentary tickets—just show up and share your name or company at check-in!
I’M TRAVELING FROM OUT OF TOWN, WHERE DO I STAY?
Recommended hotels:
All of the hotels are approximately 15-20 minutes away when we calculate in Chicago Traffic - ha!
PARKING?
Rockwell on the River is located in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood, along the west bank of the North Branch of the Chicago River.
Parking:
Free public street parking is available along Rockwell Street and nearby cross streets, including Fletcher, Barry, Nelson, Wellington, and Campbell.
Street parking is limited, so we strongly recommend using rideshare services like Uber or Lyft.
IS THERE FOOD AND DRINK?
Yes! All food and drinks are included with your ticket purchase.
Catering provided by BOKA Catering Group
Both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages will be available
I CAN’T MAKE IT, HOW CAN I DONATE?
You can still support Camp Out for Kids!
Click “Donate | Join Our Campfire” here on our site to the right.
Thank you for helping us send more kids to camp!
Chicago 2026 Event Sponsors
hall of famer ($50,000+)
mvp ($25,000.00 - $49,999.00)
all-star ($10,000.00 - $24,999.00)
WEBSTER BANK
5 STAR BUILDING SOLUTIONS
ACORE CAPITAL
BAKER TILLY
CANVAS REAL ESTATE COLLECTIVE
CASSETTE
CGS3
CITI BANK
ANDREW + NIKKI WIEDNER
BYLINE BANK
INTUS WINDOWS
ROLAND REALTY
TWIN LAKES FIRE SERVICE
SOPHER SPARN ARCHITECTS
HESTON MORTON LLP
METRIC CHICAGO
CONWAY & MROWIEC ATTORNEYS AT LAW
FIFTH THIRD BANK
GRAF ENGINEERING
IAP ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS
MATESI FAMILY
NEAL & MCDEVITT
NORTHWORKS ARCHITECTS
PAUL BLAIR + LISA LUNA
DS MICHAEL FURNITURE
Coach ($5,000.00 - $9,999.00)
team captain ($2,500.00 - $4,999.00)
fan favorite ($1,000.00 - $2,499.00)
WEST BUILDERS
CIBC
WESSCO
JUMPEM
THE ROCKY & TRISTIAN LOPEZ FUND
IMEG
MAXIM LIGHTING
PGIM
DUGGAN BERTSCH, LLC
GAMMAGE & BURNHAM
THE BOAT HOUSE OF LAKE GENEVA
OVERTURE PRODUCTIONS
AARON FRIEDMAN
KIMLEY HORN
PHIL + LYNNE LIFSHIN
dbHMS
QUADREAL PROPERTY GROUP
RENTLY
STANS DONUTS
STEPHAN ZOURAS, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW
STERN RISK PARTNERS
STUDIO K CREATIVE
TULLY FAMILY FOUNDATION
VISION ENGINEERING
ASSA ABLOUY OPENING SOLUTIONS
JOE BALL
AMS
JOHN SHERIDAN
ALSTON & BIRD
RTS LAW
ANDREW HOLM
JOE + NICOLE VON MEIER
In-kind donations
ARCXIS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT ADVISORS
TED LATSONAS
JOE GATTO
MICHAEL + KRISTI HUGHES
CHARLES + TRACEY LOVERDE
KIMLEY HORN
DAN GOLDBERG
LOVERDE LAW
JAY + NOELLE DIPRIZIO
FERNDALE CONSTRUCTION
CTI
CLEARSULTING
25/7 DIGITAL LABS
HOLLAND & KNIGHT
AXLEY
CLEVELAND CONSTRUCTION
THE ALS GROUP
CAMP ROBIN HOOD
SHAW CONTRACT
AVENIR CREATIVE
NATIONAL DOOR & TRIM
LUCERO CASTALLANOS
NEXT ELECTRIC
APOLLO MANAGEMENT
DIVISION32 LANDSCAPING
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