Rentals
Our facilities are available to rent from Labor Day to Memorial Day for conferences, retreats, seminars, and other special events.
Wonderland Camp & Conference Center Rentals Information
Each summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day our camp is dedicated to serving inner city youth and senior citizens of the Chicagoland Area. Our goal is to enrich their lives physically, personally and spiritually through healthy outdoor activities in a safe and caring environment in which children and adults can learn and grow. During these months we are closed to outside rentals. The following is general information about our facilities and rental program.
For your comfort all lodging has heat and air conditioning.
All meals are prepared by the Staff of Wonderland Camp and Conference Center. No other cooking facilities are available.
Requirements
Prior to arrival:
All events are subject to availability and:
- Signed Contract 15% non-refundable deposit
- Certificate of Liability Insurance
- Signed "Hold Harmless Indemnification Agreement" if no Liability Insurance is provided
- If Tax Exempt, Tax Exempt letter w/ tax I.D. # and expiration date
- Program/Schedule of events
- Roster of all attendees (This is required by the State of Wisconsin and is kept confidential)
We accept checks, money orders, as well as Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.
Due upon arrival:
- Remaining Contract Balance due.
Any charges accrued during your visit will be billed to your group following your retreat.
Possession and/or use of alcohol are strictly prohibited.
No firearms or weapons are allowed.
Pets of any kind are prohibited on the camp grounds, this includes any lodging or meeting space. Service dogs used to assist disabled individuals are the only exception, and must have prior approval from Wonderland Camp Management.
- 655 beds with a sleeping capacity of 700.
- Our lodging includes Hotel, Deluxe, Standard, accommodations and Tent and R.V. Sites.
- All heated and air-conditioned.
- Primary food service is cafeteria style for up to 500 guests.
- Buffet style can be requested.
- Private dining room available with $100 advance reservation fee (Max 80 people).
Snack and Beverage Options - Please speak to our Guest Services Representative to help tailor a snack to you specific needs.
- All snacks must be contracted a minimum of 14 days prior to your event.
- Snack deliveries after 8pm are subject to fee.
- All snacks and meals scheduled after 6pm in the Dining Hall are subject to an additional fee.
- 24 meeting rooms available with Wi-Fi access.
- Capacity from 10 to 600.
- All standard A/V equipment available.
- Gurnee Mills Mall
- Prime Outlets
- Lake Geneva
- Six Flags Amusement Park
- Golf
- Paintball
- Wilmot Mountain
- Churches.
- Youth groups.
- Public/ Private schools.
- Outdoor education.
- YMCA.
- Boy/ Girl Scouts.
- Arts and crafts groups.
- Quilting groups.
- Business conferences and seminars.
Size of Groups up to 700. Groups of 500 or larger may qualify for exclusive use of the facilities, depending upon availability.
Recreation Activities
Asterisk indicates free activities. Click here to check the pricing guide for paid acitivities.
Sports Equipment
- Baseballs, Softballs, Bats
- Soccer Balls, Soccer Goals
- Basketballs
- Floor Hockey Sticks and Pucks
- Footballs
- Tennis Balls and Rackets
- Volleyballs
- Dodgeballs
- Baggo
Fields and Courts
- 6 Half-court Basketball Spots (lighted)*
- 2 Sand Volleyball Courts*
- Baseball Field*
- Soccer Field*
- Frisbee Golf*
- Gaga Ball Pit*
- 2 Playgrounds*
- 2 Horseshoe pits*
- Multiple All-Purpose Fields*
- Human Foosball*
Lake Front
- Paddle Boats
- Canoes
- Kayaks
- Pontoon Boat Ride
- Fishing (License required age 16+)
- Camp Fire
Team Building Activities
- Low Ropes
- High Ropes
- Zipline
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Outdoor Climbing Wall
Catalpa Game Room
- Air Hockey*
- Foosball*
- Ping Pong*
- Snack Shop
Other Possibilities
- Camp Fire
- Archery
- Wagon Ride
Swimming Pool
- Open Memorial Day – Labor Day
- Wading Pool
- Shallow and Deep Water Sections
Ottawa Gym
- 2 Basketball Courts*
- Optional Volleyball Court*
Sharp Center
- Rock Climbing Wall
- Volleyball
Hiking
- Wooded Hiking Trails*
- One Mile Walking Path* (Follow the Blue Arrows Around Camp)
Winter Activities
- Snow-tubing* (Reservation required)
Request Group Information
Our facilities are available to rent from Labor Day to Memorial Day for conferences, retreats, seminars, and other special events. Click below to Request Group Information and fill out the form.
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