Camp Tuckabatchee

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Camp Tuckabatchee

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Summer Youth Camp
Enriching the lives of children through nature
Private & Corporate Facility Rentals The camp is located 4 miles north of Ottawa, Illinois.

The main camp area includes 10 sleeping cabins (no electricity), a dining hall with kitchen, two bathhouses, a brand new pool with pool house and bathroom, and several camping locations with 150 acres to hike. We just recently added 60+ acres of hiking and creek access. There is also a winter lodge that is heated and has electric with full kitchen, and bathrooms. We are licensed by the state of Illinois.

10/30/2026

👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN WEEKEND 👻
Tonight & Tomorrow are the FINAL nights of our Haunted Camp FUNdraiser!
Join us 4pm-10pm for a hauntingly good time 🎃

10/28/2026

It’s the FINAL weekend of 👻 H A U N T E D 👻 Camp for 2026!
Join us thisFriday & Saturday 4pm-10pm it’s the biggest FUNdraiser of the year!

4-6pm = Family Friendly Hours = NOT Scary
after dark....the monsters come out to play!

10/28/2026

❤️🃏👸QOH👸🃏❤️

10/26/2026

🎃👻 A LITTLE LESS SCARY, A LOT MORE INCLUSIVE! 👻🎃

We believe everyone deserves to enjoy a little Halloween magic! 🧡

Camp Tuckabatchee is excited to offer a Low-Sensory Haunted Camp Experience for guests who prefer a calmer, less frightening Halloween adventure!

📅 Wednesday, October 28 & Thursday, October 29
⏰ 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 Camp Tuckabatchee – Ottawa, IL

During these special hours, our Haunted Camp will feature:

✨ NO strobe light effects
🎵 NO scary music
👻 NO jump scares
🎃 NO monsters
💨 NO fog

Just a chance to explore and enjoy the Halloween atmosphere at your own pace, without the usual frights!

Whether you're sensitive to loud noises, flashing lights, or sudden scares, or simply prefer a gentler Halloween experience, we welcome you! 🧡

Please help us spread the word so more families can enjoy this special experience!

Donations accepted at the end of the maze.

Can't make it this week? The low sensory experience will also be available next week by appointment. (Nov. 2-7)
Contact RJ at [email protected] or 815-433-2984

10/15/2026

👻🚨 WHO YOU GONNA CALL?! GHOSTBUSTERS PEORIA! 🚨👻

🎃 Things are getting SPOOKTACULAR at Camp Tuckabatchee's Haunted Camp this weekend!

We're excited to welcome GHOSTBUSTERS PEORIA on October 16 & 17! 👻

Not only are they ready to bust some ghosts, but they're also making a difference! ❤️ Ghostbusters Peoria raises donations for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, helping support children and families facing childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Come out for a frightfully fun evening and support TWO amazing causes! 💚

📅 October 16 & 17

⏰ 4 PM – 10 PM

🎃 Not Scary: 4 PM – 6:30 PM

💀 Scary: 7 PM – 10 PM

📍 Camp Tuckabatchee

1973 N. 35th Rd., Ottawa, IL

🌐 www.camptuckabatchee.org

All Haunted Camp proceeds benefit Camp Tuckabatchee, helping keep the tradition of summer camp alive!

👻 Come for the scares, meet the Ghostbusters, and help make a difference!

10/15/2026

👻 H A U N T E D 👻 Camp
Friday & Saturday 4pm-10pm
Our biggest FUNdraiser of the year!

4-6pm = Family Friendly Hours = NOT Scary
after dark....the monsters come out to play!

10/10/2026

👻🎃 HAUNTED CAMP VOLUNTEERS — WANT TO STEP UP YOUR SCARE GAME? 🎃👻

Whether you're brand new to scare acting or you've been haunting our maze for years, there's always room to learn a few new tricks!

We've put together a YouTube playlist with scare acting tips to help you get into character, come up with creative scares, and make the experience even better for our guests!

😈 Remember, a great scare isn't always about jumping out and screaming! Sometimes it's the little things that make someone REALLY uncomfortable.

🎥 Check out the videos and get inspired!

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDBgrx-CoWos&si=vu5LRMdjXsybfc4S

Most importantly, have fun, stay in character, and remember that safety always comes first!

💜💚 Thanks for helping make Haunted Camp an unforgettable experience!

10/08/2026

👻 WHAT DO YOU GET FOR YOUR MONEY AT HAUNTED CAMP? 🎃

Haunted Camp isn't your typical haunted house! It's an entire maze adventure, and finding your way out is half the fun!

🌽 A massive pallet maze full of twists, turns, and dead ends!

🏚️ THREE cabins to navigate along the way!

🔦 One final dark maze to test your sense of direction!

⏳ At least 30 minutes to make it through... IF you don't get lost! And trust us, the chances of that are pretty slim! 👀

🎃 NOT-SCARY HAUNT | 4:00–6:30 PM | $10 per person 👻

Perfect for families, younger kids, or anyone who wants to experience the maze without the scares!

💀 SCARY HAUNT | 7:00–10:00 PM | $20 per person 🧟‍♀️

When the sun goes down, the scares come out! Take on the maze in the dark, with plenty of surprises waiting around every corner.

💜 BEST OF ALL, IT'S FOR A GREAT CAUSE!💚

Haunted Camp is a fundraiser for Camp Tuckabatchee, a nonprofit organization. Every ticket helps support our camp and the programs we provide for kids!

One giant maze. Three cabins. Two ways to experience it. One great cause.

🧛 Think you can find your way out? 🧌

Address

1973 N 35th Road
Ottawa, IL
61350

Telephone

+18154332984

Website

http://camptuckabatchee.org/

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