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CAMP BLACKHAWKBy: North District Representative Daniel Dravet
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WHAT IS CAMP BLACKHAWK?
Greater Chicago Epilepsy Foundation.
For kids with epilepsy.Free.Safe and fun.Ages 6-17.116 campers.
Picture taken at Camp Blackhawk
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WHAT DO KIDS DO AT CAMP BLACKHAWK?
Campfires/camp songs Arts & crafts Theater Sports including archery, basketball, soccer, and
golf Beach party at the lake with volleyball, fishing, canoeing, paddle boating and inflatable toys Zip line Rock climbing Swimming Talent show Outdoor cooking Last night dance
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WHAT IS EPILEPSY?
Produces seizures.A seizure is a sudden surge of
electrical activity in the brain .Seizures can last seconds or
minuets.
Greater Chicago Epilepsy Foundation logo
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EPILEPSY FACTS
65 million people have epilepsy around the world.
1/3 of all people with epilepsy have uncontrolled seizures.
1 in 26 people in the United States will develop epilepsy.
60% of people with epilepsy do not know the cause of it.
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THE GREATER CHICAGO EPILEPSY FOUNDATION HAS MORE PROGRAMS
FOR KIDS! Teen Group: a social network for kids. Studio E: epilepsy art therapy
program. And of course Camp Blackhawk.
Rock climbers at Camp Blackhawk
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