Camp Sullivan is a Cook County Forest Preserve campground located near Oak Forest, IL, about 45 minutes (25 miles) southwest of Chicago. Capacity for this event is 30 campers. Meals, activities, and non-alcoholic beverages are included. This event is age 21+.
Planned activities may include:
A planned group activity outside the campground (TBD)
Please email MidwestPirateRetreat@gmail.com with any questions.
Once registered, you’ll be sent an invoice and code of conduct. We must have a signed copy from all participants before you arrive at camp. In short, this document states:
you’re responsible for your own behavior and risks
we don’t condone anything that’s illegal where Camp Sullivan is located
you agree to be excellent to each other
GROUP MEALS
Group meals will be able to accommodate common dietary restrictions, such as vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free. We are not able to accommodate serious allergies or diseases such as Celiac, or strict Kosher. You will have the option to bring your own food if you won’t take part in group meals, but storage and preparation facilities will be limited.
WHAT TO BRING
Comfortable clothes to play in
Pajamas since we’ll all have Room People
A little money for snacks or an excursion, your ID, and your health insurance information just in case
Toiletries, towel, washcloth etc
Your medications
Your bedding (bunk house beds are single/twin beds) OR tent-camping gear if you prefer (camp sites available)
BYOB if you want alcohol
Any snacks or drinks that are not provided by the kitchen crew, if you want
Any trinkets you may want to trade, like stickers or bracelets
Swimwear and floatie toys (if the excursion involves beach - TBD)
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Phone charger
Items if you want to decorate our shared sleeping spaces! Banners, flags, etc are welcome. Light-up disco balls/things that flash should be avoided to protect attendees who may have a seizure disorder.
A fan
A water bottle
A camp chair/lawn chair
An air purifier, if you can
Respirators such as N95 or KN95 (We will have a limited number of KN95 and KF94 masks on site)
An antiviral nasal spray is recommended. Some brands we’ve seen include Xlear, Covixyl, and Nozin
WHAT NOT TO BRING
Anything illegal
Firearms or weapons of any kind
Any unnecessary valuables
A bunch of devices. We’ll have some power strips, but plug-ins are limited.
The 2 main commandments are Keep Each Other Alive and Don’t Be A Dick
Keep Each Other Alive:
If a Safety team member says something, listen
Do not go swimming alone
Don’t jump into water to save someone who is conscious and drowning if you don’t have lifeguard training. Throw them a floatation device
Make sure Safety knows about your medical needs – for example but not limited to mobility/fall concerns, medications, allergies, etc
Don’t climb on shit that wasn’t built to be climbed on
If you see something, say something
Attendance means you acknowledge that we’re in a wilderness area, there are associated risks, and you won’t sue the facility or the organizers if you get hurt
Camp Sullivan does not allow any illegal substances onsite, and Camper understands this policy
Camper agrees to the event policy of “safety over stigma” with regard to any unsafe behavior or medical issues that may arise for other participants The “safety over stigma” policy states that in all events, the safety of participants is the highest priority, regardless of whether that person’s behavior may have contributed to the situation
Don’t Be A Dick:
Respect people’s pronouns
-istic/-phobic behaviors will not be tolerated
Don’t yuck people’s yum
Don’t ship-shame or bully based on characters someone likes
Don’t bully at all, actually
Respect people’s right to consent to an activity, conversation topic, etc.
Respect people’s boundaries in general
Don’t touch people without making sure it’s OK to do so. If consent for contact is withdrawn, respect it
At meals, don’t overload your plate and make sure everyone has gotten a plate before going for seconds
This is not a Drinking Culture Event. Yes, there will be drinking, but behavior that states or implies that Drinkers are Normal and Sober means Other, is not ok
Don’t litter, and if you make a mess, clean it up. It’s fine to ask for help if you need it!
Try to be kind in all things
Feedback and requests are always welcome. Remember when phrasing your feedback that this is a fully volunteer-run, zero-profit, found-family reunion event
Please note that there is a minimum number of volunteer hours. Let’s all do our share and take care of each other as a crew!
