Camp Kupugani, Multicultural summer camp in Adeline, United States.
Camp Kupugani is a multicultural summer camp in Adeline set across 126 acres of Midwest woodland along the Leaf River. The grounds feature a lake, climbing facilities, and spaces for horse riding that accommodate a range of activities.
The camp grounds were established in 1951 when the 4-H Camp Board purchased 110 acres from the Sjoberg brothers. Later expansions brought the property to its current size.
The name Kupugani comes from the Zulu language, meaning 'to raise oneself up', which reflects the camp's focus on empowerment through multicultural experiences. This philosophy appears in daily interactions between children from different backgrounds and in group activities that encourage working together.
The camp accepts children aged 7 to 15 and offers two-week session programs. Some sessions are girls-only while others mix genders together, and all programs operate without electronic devices.
The grounds contain remnants of the 1837 White Eagle Mill, with its stone foundation now forming the dining hall fireplace. This historic stone stands as a quiet witness to the early industrial history of the area.
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