Camp Kupugani

Camp Kupugani is a multicultural summer camp for young women and young men, in girls-only, boys-only and blended sessions, with an emphasis on teaching them to recognize and eliminate stereotypes. "Kupugani" is a Zulu concept that means "To raise oneself up" It is located in Leaf River, Illinois and is the only private, residential summer camp facility in the United States under black ownership. It is also an American Camp Association member.

The camp land history of Camp Kupugani dates back to the 1800s. In April 1951, the Board of Directors for the 4-H Camp of Northwestern Illinois purchased an original parcel of 110 acres of Midwest timberland along the Leaf River from brothers Ben and Deed Sjoberg. Later donations brought the site to its present 126 acres. The camp was named White Eagle, in honor of the old White Eagle Mill. Built in 1837 and located on what is now camp property, today’s campgrounds contain remnants of the location's history, with the old mill forming the base of the dining hall fireplace.

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