House In The Wood Summer Camp and Retreat Center

House In The Wood
Camp & Retreat Center
Delavan, Wisconsin
A Page for Supporters and Friends
of House In The Wood

House In The Wood Camp
Operated by the North Shore Board of Northwestern University Settlement

Over 50% of our operating revenue comes from private donations
All of our capital funds come from private donations.

Most of our program equipment is donated.

We provide a positive outdoor camp experience for children and families who would not otherwise be able to afford it.
We offer alternatives and options to the negative urban lifestyles many of our campers are familiar with in Chicago.
Some of our children make life-changing decisions as early as age 12. We help them make positive life choices.

	Thanks to...Our recent donors Donating to House In The Wood Information about the North Shore Board Guess Who Cooking the Dinner? Our Wish List Donate a Service Attic Treasures Volunteering at House In The Wood

	Donating to House In The Wood We accept cash donations both large and small. Your donation is tax deductible. Contact Valery Delong, Director of External Affairs at vdelong@nush.org or 773-278-7471 for more information. Top of Page

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	Information About the North Shore Board The North Shore Board owns the lease to the camp property in Delavan, Wisconsin. It is also the board that contributes the majority of its fund raising efforts to camp for both operating and capital expenditures. The big fundraiser for this board is the “Guess Who’s Cooking the Dinner” dinner and auction held in mid October of each year. For more information about this board please click here to e-mail the President of Northwestern University Settlement. Top of Page

	Guess Who’s Cooking the Dinner This North Shore Board benefit is held in a downtown Chicago hotel every Fall. In 2006, the Four Season’s hotel played host to the benefit. Cooks from some of Chicago’s premiere restaurants created an elaborate menu. There was dancing, a live band and, of course, the auction. Top of Page

	Our Wish List Tents Binoculars Sleds (the plastic flat kind) or saucers Vacuums or Carpet Sweepers Top of Page

	Donate a Service Drive a truck for the campers luggage Sharpen our Ice Skates Repair our Cross Country Skis Repair our Tents Maintain our Computers Basic Electrical Repair on our Buildings Maintain our Motor Boat Consult on our Land Use Plan Teach our LIT’s basic home repair and maintenance skills Join our Crisis Team (we need you if we have a crisis--fire, tornado, death) Top of Page

	Attic Treasures As you do your Spring cleaning or visit the rummage sales keep us in mind. We are looking for… Children’s Books Toys for children 3 to 9 years old Comic Books Board Games Sports Equipment (especially balls) Blankets (they need to withstand many washings) Children's Swim Suits Top of Page

	Volunteering at House In The Wood We encourage volunteers to help at House In The Wood for one day or many days. We have volunteer opportunities for everything from program to maintenance, driving to cabin supervision. We provide FREE training for our volunteers who work with children. And FREE American Red Cross training in CPR and First Aid for any volunteers who is interested. There is an annual volunteer appreciation family picnic and other volunteer benefits. We usually provide room and board for our volunteers while they are here. Click here to request our volunteer newsletter “Old Friends”. We hope to have our VOLUNTEER web page up and going soon. Check back later or send us an e-mail to add you to our e-mail or snail mail list. Top of Page