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About 90 minutes west of Chicago—Camp Kupugani provides a multicultural sleepaway camp that focuses on diversity and communication skills in a fun atmosphere—uniting girls of varied backgrounds and providing them with empowerment and community-building skills, so that girls aged 7 to 15 expand comfort zones and build self-esteem. More about camp here.

Camper comments bear out the program's positive effect. "Camp Kupugani helped me see that I am beautiful on the inside and out. Because of my time here at Camp Kupugani, I want to teach girls that they are strong independent women who can change the world." "I learned things they try to teach you in school but here they actually teach you: unity, diversity, self-respect, respect, communication, decision-making, and easy conflict resolution."

Parents are equally excited about the program; 100% of 2010 survey respondents were satisfied with their child's Camp Kupugani experience, and would recommend our camp to friends. Overwhelming majorities noted their child's improvement in: Acknowledgment & Appreciation of Diversity, Conflict Resolution Skills, Personal Growth / Self Confidence, Positive Self Image, Leadership Skill, Self Expression and Creativity, and Economic Literacy. More parent feedback here.

You can register at this link or visit www.kupugani.com for further information. Thanks!

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FAQ'S

Select the links below for answers to some common questions.

When is the program offered?

The McHenry County program is offered in the spring. It begins mid-March and runs through the first weekend of June. The 5K is the first Sunday in June. The DeKalb program currently runs in the fall.

How long does the program run and how often do the girls meet?

The program runs for ten weeks and the girls meet twice a week after school.

What grade level is the program for?

Girls on the Run is for grade 3 through 5
Girls on Track is for grade 6 through 8

How much does it cost?

In order to guarantee that all girls have the ability to participate regardless of household income we have developed a sliding scale. The sustainability of the program relies on the honesty and integrity of the families to choose the amount that they are able to afford.

How do I register my daughter for this program?

Registration is online prior to the season. For details go to our registration page.

There isn't a GOTR location at my child's school. Can she go to another school location?

Yes, your daughter can participate at another school if space is available. You can also see if your child's school is interesting in becoming a GOTR site - see How to Become a GOTR Site.

Please contact us with any questions you have and take a minute to look at our program page which provides additional information on our program.