Camp Sangamon

08/16/2026

There are not many people in the Camp Sangamon world who've given more or shared more love for us than the Jellinek family. An amazing clan of folks we've felt so lucky to know, and today our thoughts are with Mike, David, Hannah, Izzy and the grandchildren as they navigate the loss of Barbara, a truly remarkable and wonderful woman whose generosity will echo through the years here at Sangamon. We will miss you, Barbara. Love to all you Jellineks. May her memory be a blessing.

View BARBARA A. JELLINEK's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

08/11/2026

The latest Chirrup is out! Check out what our campers have been up to this past week. This is our newsletter written by campers and edited by staff. Read the full version here: https://mailchi.mp/campsangamon/week-six-chirrup-12853974

07/31/2026

While we're over here doing Camp things at Camp Sangamon, we are eagerly keeping our eyes on 's quest to repeat as National Champions.
Tomorrow (Saturday, 8/1) at 7:30pm in Flint, MI.
Vermont Green vs Flint City Bucks.
Visit their website to stream!
Hooray for Sangamon Alum. !
https://sportsengineplay.com/USL/USL-League-Two-662798/2026-USL-League-Two-Playoffs/game/2026-USL-League-Two-Final-Flint-City-Bucks-vs-Vermont-Green-FC-2026-08-01?video_id=6a675243f802c30d0dbf2f10

07/30/2026

At Camp Sangamon, our weekends look a little different than the middle of the week. Staff share interests and skills that might not be part of their regular activities. This might include cooking a favorite dish from their home country with campers, teaching their favorite craft, or simply sharing time in a unique way.
Here's a peek at our Sunday Seminars. Every week is different.
One thing that remains the same is our campers make their own choices and direct their day, choosing to attend one seminar or try out many throughout the morning. Make only ice cream, or sample arepas by the fire, roast coffee on the porch, drive a nail, then stitch an applique design.
Come see what it's all about. Click on the link in our bio to learn more about Camp Sangamon.

07/27/2026

It's not too late to get your kid enrolled at Camp Sangamon this summer!

Every weekend, we stray from our usual schedule and have an epic all-camp game.

The staff go all out making costumes and props.

They develop a story with corresponding games, that get teased throughout the week during mealtimes.

This weekend, it's King Arthur & the Quest for the Hydration Grail.

The campers are on a mission to take back the main house (and all of the water bottles) from the invading forces.

There's an epic water balloon battle to kick it off, followed by dodgeball, team-working games, puzzles, and capture the flag.

Sangamon is where kids get to be truly kids.

No screens or mind-numbing distractions

Just endless adventures and fun.

Send us a DM if you are interested in enrolling your son or visit the link in our profile for more information, dates, and the application.

Our final session of the summer begins on August 2nd.

07/23/2026

We've wrapped up the Session One at Camp Sangamon, Summer 2026. Here's a glimpse at our newsletter, The Chirrup, that covers Week 3. To read the Chirrup in full and to subscribe to our newsletter, see the link in our bio.

Camp Sangamon is an overnight camp for boys and non-binary kids, located in the hills of Central Vermont. We are a rustic, kid-driven camp, where our campers choose from over 20 activities everyday, exploring at their own pace and making their own decisions--within a supportive framework. To learn more, click on the link in our bio. We'd love to talk to you!

07/17/2026

Our Week 2 Chirrup has just gone out. To read the full newsletter and to sign up to receive them in your mailbox, click the link in our bio.

07/14/2026

You get to choose!

At Camp Sangamon, campers have the freedom to go as they please from a variety of activities.

Unlike other summer camps, we don't have assigned activities (besides our special all camp games each session)--we encourage you to explore.

We do this because kids don't get to choose much in school or their every-day lives. And the more decisions they make while growing up, the more confident they become as adults.

At Sangamon, kids have the freedom to step outside their comfort zone? Do you play a lot of sports at home? Maybe at Camp you enjoy weaving. You like quiet, indoor activities? Maybe you discover a new love of mountain biking. The freedom is in the choice. If you're not feeling it today, you can leave. But you tried something new and the opportunities are limitless!

That's the glory of our activity schedule at Camp Sangamon. You never know what your child will come home raving about at the end of the summer.

We are still enrolling for summer 2026, DM us to inquire or visit our website linked in the bio.

07/10/2026

Our first summer Chirrup, written by campers and edited by first-year staff, Ana Trochez, is out! Below are a few excerpts. To read it in full and to sign up to receive our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/campsangamon/february-chirrup-12853695

07/06/2026

Meet the CITs, a look inside the first year of our leadership program.

The CIT program is for kids going into their sophomore year of high school.

This year is special at Sangamon because it comes with more responsibilities and more freedoms as they begin to evolve from camper to staff.

CITs get to shadow & work at different activities to learn from the staff.

They also take over some jobs around camp like dishes and light upkeep of camp.

But it's not all work, they still get to have time to be a camper and join in on activities.

Many Sangamon alumnae will tell you that their CIT year was the most important year of camp for them.

It's when they truly bond as a group and form connections that span for decades.

If you have any questions about enrolling your child into the Sangamon CIT program, send us a message or fill out the form on our website.