Event Date: September 11-14, 2025 Event Location:Camp Sullivan in Oak Forest, IL
Camp Sullivan is a Cook County Forest Preserve campground located near Oak Forest, IL, about 45 minutes (25 miles) southwest of Chicago. Capacity for this event is 30 campers. Meals, activities, and non-alcoholic beverages are included. This event is age 21+.
Planned activities may include:
Group excursion to the Morton Arboretum (OPTIONAL - additional cost, details below)
Link to 2025 Registration Form Final day to register: August 15, 2025 Final day to cancel: August 15, 2025 Down Payment: $100.00 per person, due at registration Final Payment: TBD (≤$75) per person, due by September 1, 2025
A link to submit your $100 down payment is located in the registration form, at the end of the information section. This link is also provided in the confirmation page after submitting your registration. The down payment is due immediately upon registering for the event.
You will be sent a code of conduct before the event. We must have a signed copy from all participants before you arrive at camp. In short, this document states:
you are responsible for your own behavior and risks
we don’t condone anything that’s illegal where Camp Sullivan is located
you agree to be excellent to each other
GROUP MEALS
Group meals will be able to accommodate common dietary restrictions, such as vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free. We are not able to accommodate serious allergies or diseases such as Celiac, or strict Kosher. You will have the option to bring your own food if you won’t take part in group meals, but storage and preparation facilities will be limited.
EXCURSION TO MORTON ARBORETUM
For those who choose it, we will be taking an excursion to the Morton Arboretum on Saturday.
OPTIONAL - camp attendees choose whether to attend the excursion or stay at camp.
Attendee is responsible for cost of entry and any individual expenses. (i.e. food, drinks, gift shop, minigolf)
Admission is $16.95 for an adult ticket when purchased online.
Transportation is via carpool - please let us know if you can assist!
WHAT TO BRING
Comfortable clothes to play in
Pajamas since we’ll all have Room People
A little money for snacks or an excursion, your ID, and your health insurance information just in case
Toiletries, towel, washcloth etc
Your medications
Your bedding (bunk house beds are single/twin beds) OR tent-camping gear if you prefer (camp sites available)
BYOB if you want alcohol
Any snacks or drinks that are not provided by the kitchen crew, if you want
Any trinkets you may want to trade, like stickers or bracelets
Swimwear and floatie toys (if the excursion involves beach - TBD)
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Phone charger
Items if you want to decorate our shared sleeping spaces! Banners, flags, etc are welcome. Light-up disco balls/things that flash should be avoided to protect attendees who may have a seizure disorder.
A fan
A water bottle
A camp chair/lawn chair
An air purifier, if you can
Respirators such as N95 or KN95 (We will have a limited number of KN95 and KF94 masks on site)
An antiviral nasal spray is recommended. Some brands we’ve seen include Xlear, Covixyl, and Nozin
WHAT NOT TO BRING
Anything illegal
Firearms or weapons of any kind
Any unnecessary valuables
A bunch of devices. We’ll have some power strips, but plug-ins are limited.
POLICIES
Please note Camp Sullivans’s rules and policieson their website, plus the below information for harmony during camp. The 2 main commandments are Keep Each Other Alive and Don’t Be A Dick
Keep Each Other Alive:
If a Safety team member says something, listen.
Make sure Safety knows about your medical needs – for example: mobility/fall concerns, medications, allergies, etc.
Don’t climb on shit that wasn’t built for climbing.
Don't swim alone.
Don’t jump into water to save someone who is conscious and drowning if you don’t have lifeguard training. Throw them a floatation device.
If you see something, say something.
Attendance means you acknowledge that we’re in a wilderness area, there are associated risks, and you won’t sue the facility or the organizers if you get hurt.
Camp Sullivan does not allow any illegal substances onsite and Camper understands this policy.
Camper agrees to the event policy of “safety over stigma” with regard to any unsafe behavior or medical issues that may arise for other participants. The “safety over stigma” policy states that in all events the safety of participants is the highest priority, regardless of whether that person’s behavior may have contributed to the situation.
Don’t Be A Dick:
Respect people’s pronouns.
-istic/-phobic behaviors will not be tolerated.
Don’t yuck people's yum.
Don’t ship-shame or bully based on characters someone likes.
Don’t bully at all, actually.
Respect people’s right to consent to an activity, conversation topic, etc.
Respect people’s boundaries in general.
Don’t touch people without making sure it’s okay to do so. If consent for contact is withdrawn, respect it.
At meals, don’t overload your plate and make sure that everyone has gotten a plate before going for seconds.
This is not a Drinking Culture Event. Yes, there will be drinking, but behavior that states or implies that "Drinkers are Normal and Sober means Other" is not okay.
Don’t litter. If you make a mess, clean it up. It’s fine to ask for help if you need it!
Try to be kind in all things.
Feedback and requests are always welcome. Remember when phrasing your feedback that this is a fully volunteer-run, zero-profit, found-family reunion event.
Please note that there is a minimum number of volunteer hours. Let’s all do our share and take care of each other as a crew!
