NORMAN B BARR CAMP INC

NORMAN B. BARR CAMP'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A FREE, CHRISTIAN-BASED SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR THOSE IN NEED WHICH ENRICHES LIVES THROUGH THE ENJOYMENT OF GOD'S GIFTS OF NATURE, COMMUNITY AND FAITH. THE CAMP HAS COTTAGES WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO TAKE PART IN THE CAMP PROGRAMS AND CAMP VOLUNTEERS. MOST OF THE CHILDREN ATTENDING CAMP ARE FROM LOW INCOME AREAS IN THE INNER CITY OF CHICAGO AND ITS SUBURBS. BOARD MEMBERS, CORPORATION MEMBERS AND COTTAGERS ARE EXPECTED TO ASSIST WITH THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CAMP AND HELP WITH THE VARIOUS CAMPER ACTIVITIES. MOST OF THE FUNDS RECEIVED ARE FROM COTTAGE FEES AND DONATIONS. THERE IS A CHAPEL ON THE GROUNDS WHICH IS USED FOR CAMPER DEVOTIONALS, VESPERS AND SUNDAY SERVICES.