Second Star - Children’s Camp

04/19/2026

Take a shot and join us this fall 🎯 Family and Volunteer Applications are open!
Camper Families Apply Here: https://secondstarcamp.org/camper-application/

Volunteers Apply Here: https://secondstarcamp.org/volunteer-application/

03/22/2026

2026 Camper & Volunteer Applications are OPEN!

Second Star Children’s Camp provides a fun, empowering and completely free camp experience for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families across the Midwest.

Camper Families Apply Here: https://secondstarcamp.org/camper-application/

Volunteers Apply Here: https://secondstarcamp.org/volunteer-application/

Help us spread the word to any families you feel would qualify for camp or people who would like to volunteer!

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday!

Second Star Camp provides a fun, empowering, and completely free camp experience for children with life threatening illnesses and their families, all across the Midwest.

Please consider camp as a place to give this year 😊

Below you can find ways to give-
Camp Donation Link:
https://secondstarcamp.org/donate/

Amazon Wishlist:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1FQ3ATPUIQWBS/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1

Checks can be made out to “Second Star Camp” and sent to:
744 N Elizabeth Street
Lombard, IL 60158

11/30/2025

‘Tis the Season! Giving Tuesday is just a few days away! Camp appreciates all the support from everyone who can.

Below you can find two ways to give-
Camp Donation Link:
https://secondstarcamp.org/donate/

Amazon Wishlist:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1FQ3ATPUIQWBS/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1

11/27/2025

Thankful for all our Second Star friends 🦃⭐️

11/23/2025

Conquering the course at camp!

11/16/2025

Second Star’s archery skills are on point! 🎯

11/02/2025

Our campers are sweet! Make some trick-or-treat pancakes today 🎃🍬

10/26/2025

It’s Spooky Season! That means lots of face paint to go around. Check out some of our sweet and spooky designs from camp this year 🎨👻

10/19/2025

Our campers are out of this world! An evening adult program took us to space with some spray paint galaxy art. 🌏🎨🪐

10/12/2025

Another adventure weekend down! Wonderful weekend with our friends at Illinois Camp ✨

10/11/2025