The 2023 registration process is open and the availability chart is updated so secure your family vacation today! Families are booking their cabin well in advance so don't wait long to schedule your 2023 summer destination!

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Take a look at the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago's Annual Impact Report! Lots of great things are happening in the Chicagoland area and some of Camp Nawakwa's annual donors are featured. Thank you to everyone who supports the Y's mission!

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As a camp, strengthening youth, families, and communities has always been at the core of what we do. We’re working to set the standard for our industry, and with that comes our commitment to prioritizing the health and wellbeing of everyone who comes to our camp. Please read on for the full update.

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Learn about Family Camp Nawakwa through our Annual Campaign video! When you pledge to camp, your donation is used in various ways to support camp!

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There is so much happening at YMCA Family Camp Nawakwa! 2022 will be another exciting year so take some time and review the Nawakwa News today!

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Need a different scenery for virtual work and virtual school? Choose your family retreat package and bring anywhere from 1-6 people per cabin or up 20 people in the Bridge Builder or join us for a fall, winter, or spring Program Event!

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Plan your wedding at Nawakwa! Big Crooked lake is a picture perfect backdrop for the wedding ceremony and the local caters have done and excellent job feeding the guests!

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The Board of Managers of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Honors Kirby Petersen for his dedication to the YMCA's mission and tenure. Please take a moment to read the resolution.

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In partnership with Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health, the YMCA of Metro Chicago will shelter more than 400 homeless and displaced individuals.

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The YMCA’s Family Camp Nawakwa is a valued tradition for the Lopez family that has brought them together for decades.

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