Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Shady Oaks Camp for People with Disabilities
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Shady Oaks Camp
Mailing Address: 16300 Parker Road
City: Homer Glen
State: IL
Postal Code: 60491
Main Phone: 7083010816
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://shadyoakscamp.org/
Employer ID Number: 36-2182090
Organization Tax Status: 501(C)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 10/28/2025
Requested Amount: $8000

Project Title: 1:1 Staffing for campers 21 and Under
Project Description:

Though I realize I am late with funding for the 2026 camp session, I would like to apply for the summer of 2027. Funding is requested to support our 1:1 staffing costs at Shady Oaks Camp. Each summer, we plan to have four, two-week sessions, and serve about 20 campers per session. Each 1:1 counselor costs approximately $4000 per summer. The amount includes salaries, international staff costs, and our high-quality, week-long training. Shady Oaks serves campers ages 5 and up, and currently we have 5 campers that are 21 and younger. During training week, our specially trained staff learn about lifting, transferring, sensitivity-training, sensory training, feeding, dressing and so much more! Funding will help us provide the high level of 1:1 care that our campers need.
Our campers enjoy pet therapy, talent shows, our therapeutic pool, sensory building, field trips and the standard camp activities of arts and crafts, BINGO, and of course, campfires!
Shady Oaks has been providing a summer camp experience since 1947. We have some campers that have been attending camp for 30 or more years! One camper over 50 years! The longevity of campers is a testimony to the level of care and fun we provide for each individual, summer after summer. One parent states: "Shady Oaks isn’t just about giving parents and caregivers a much-needed break, although that naturally happens. It’s about the timeless story of a boy who is coming of age and there have been hundreds of campers who experienced the same. Shady Oaks makes kids and adults like Joshua feel like they matter. Thank you, Shady Oaks Camp, for creating a special place where children like Joshua can shine brighter than the stars."
This request is to fund two, 1:1 staff members for campers 21 and under for the 2027 season.

Total Project Budget: $20,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Camp Fundraisers, dinners, dances and local donation days.

Project Duration: summer of 2027 (as we missed for 2026)
Geographical Area Served: Most campers are from Illinois. People are welcome from anywhere.
Age Group To Be Served: 5 and up

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Karen
Contact Last Name: Horning
Contact Title: Camp Director
Contact Phone: 815-218-2494
Contact Email: info.shadyoakscamp@gmail.com