The Camp Kupugani Mission
We empower campers and have fun while doing it! "Kupugani" means "to raise oneself up." That's exactly what we do. Campers of varied backgrounds live, play, and work together--the best teachers of instilling bonds of friendship and trust. We provide a safe atmosphere where they celebrate and appreciate themselves while celebrating and appreciating others. We give them the tools to maximize their potential. At Camp Kupugani, campers have fun while changing their world.
About Camp
In addition to our awesome Camp Kupugani for Girls, which offers two- and four-week sessions for girls-only and for campers aged 7 to 15, (and also includes a teen Leadership Program) we offer:
- Camp Kupugani for Boys
- Mother Daughter Weekend
- Team Building Program
- Rental Camps
- Retreats (including outdoor education activities, meetings, team building and training, adventure challenges, weddings, and receptions)
Nestled within 120 acres of lush forests, limestone bluffs, and a stunning valley alongside the Leaf River in northwestern Illinois, we are less than a two-hour drive from Chicago. Our intimate setting makes for an ideal environment to develop life-skills, meet new friends and enjoy an active outdoor environment. Since 1951, Camp Kupugani's home--Camp White Eagle--has provided for children a secure summer camp environment that encourages the discovery of self and a sense of wonder in the natural world. Comprising beautiful woods, trails, a swimming pool, two all natural limestone rock climbing walls, game fields, and a 5-acre lake for swimming, water games, and almost a mile of canoeing through the property, with wildlife and wildflowers galore, it offers fresh air, natural water, the robust smell of pure woods and a twinkling night sky.
For sixty years, experiences at Camp White Eagle have changed lives. The tradition of camping and respect for self and others infuses the culture at Camp White Eagle. Join us, and discover why children and adults love spending time here surrounded by the natural beauty that is camp.