The 32nd North Central Region Sai Conference and Retreat 
Camp Nageela Mid-West, 26710 W. Nippersink Road, Ingleside, IL 60041 
September 2-5, 2022 (Labor Day Weekend)
Theme: “<enter Theme for 2022>”

General Information
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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 O’Hare airport as it is closer to the campsite. If coming by Air / Train, please let us know at least a week in advance.
Please contact our Transportation Coordinators with your Transportation needs (Local rides between airports and camp site, etc.)
Rajan Soundarrajan    |     847-703-0028       |     aandhe@yahoo.com
Vishnu Sunkara           |     847-477-8577       |     vsunkara@msn.com

 If unable to call in advance, please use shuttle bus from O’Hare to Gurnee Mills. From Gurnee Mills, and call us for a ride to the campsite.

ACTIVITIES: Weather permitting, the camp staff will organize special outdoor activities for children such as Canoeing, Archery, Camp-fire, etc. Please pack appropriate clothing.

American Taxi:  www.americantaxi.com  or 800-244-1177


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
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.