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LOCATION: Camp Henry Horner is located in Ingleside in the northern metropolitan Chicago area, about one hour north of downtown Chicago. It is easily accessible by a network of state and interstate highway. The scenic facility is surrounded by woods, large open fields, and nature trails. CAMP FACILITIES AND ACCOMMODATION: A total of 3 heated lodges with 180 plus newer bunk beds, pillows and mattresses (without sheets and blankets) are available in the campsite. Each lodge is equipped with bathrooms with wash basins and flush toilets. There are also shower facilities in the lodges. The facilities are comparable to hotels with modern amenities. All are encouraged to stay in these facilities. FOOD SERVICE: Friday: Dinner (Light Snacks and Beverages only) [served FREE for all] Saturday/Sunday: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks and Beverages: Monday: Breakfast and Lunch (to go) WHAT TO BRING: Bedding: Mandatory items: Bed sheets, blankets, pillows cases Toiletries: Bath towel, wash cloth, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb/brush, shaving kit Other: Flashlight, umbrella, prescription medicine, insect repellent, jackets, sweater, Comfortable shoes, Optional: Camera (safety of these items is your responsibility). Please do not bring video cameras to record the program, due to space limitations. Audio media of the entire program will be available at the retreat. DRESS CODE: Same as at Prasanthi Nilayam. Shorts and abbreviated dresses are not permitted. Please inform your guests about our custom! TRANSPORTATION: If flying, please use OHare airport as it is closer to the campsite. If coming by Air / Train, please call Shankar Rao Uppala (708) 642-1400 or Ganesh Jayaraman (847) 863-5299 at least a week in advance. If unable to call in advance, please use shuttle bus from OHare to Gurnee Mills. From Gurnee Mills, and call us for a ride to the campsite: Ganesh Jayaraman: 847-863-5299 Ravi Vemulapalli: 732-3227802 ACTIVITIES: Weather permitting, the camp staff will organize special outdoor activities for children such as Canoeing, Archery, Camp-fire, etc. Please pack appropriate clothing. MOTELS close to the Camp Site [less than 7 miles] Super8 McHenry: 110 S Il Route 31 Mchenry, IL 60050-0504 (815) 344-9200 (6.5 miles West of Camp) Comfort Suites Grayslake: 1775 East Belvidere Road Grayslake, IL 60030 (847) 223-5050 (6.6m East) Candlewood Suites Libertyville: 1100 N US Highway 4, 5 Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 247-9900 about 8 Miles East MOTELS IN GURNEE (Approx 10 miles from the Camp Site) Comfort Inn 800 438-1578 / 847-855-8866 La Quinta 800 531-5900/ 847-662-7600 Fairfield Inn 800-228-2800 / 847-855-8868 Hampton Inn 800-426-7866 / 847-662-1100 Country Inn Suites 888-201-1746 / 847 625-9700 Courtyard Marriott 888-236-2427 /847-689-8000 Approximate range of rates: $80 to $170 per night.