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Hours, Rentals & Staff

Hours & More

Curious about camp hours, facilities, rentals, and the phenomenal team of leaders at YMCA Camp Duncan? You’re in the right place! 

You’re the Who. Here’s the Where & When for YMCA Camp Duncan!

YMCA Camp Duncan is located at 32405 N. US Highway 12, Ingleside, IL 60041 — in northern Illinois, one hour north of Chicago, one hour south of Milwaukee, and 30 minutes west of Gurnee.

Camp Duncan’s main lodge office is typically open:

  • Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Please note that summer is a very busy season and we may not be in the office at all times.

Explore All Camp Duncan Has to Offer! 

YMCA Camp Duncan is located on the lovely Fish Lake and spans 337 acres of rich woodlands, open fields, rolling hills, and nature trails. All of our beautiful cabins and lodges are equipped with modern bath and shower facilities and are available year-round. We offer guests a range of adventurous and relaxing activities, including a climbing wall, high and low ropes courses, sports fields, hiking trails, a lakefront beach area, and an indoor pool. 

Let Camp Duncan Host Your Next Event! 

YMCA Camp Duncan is the perfect place for an adventurous celebration, event, or outing! Whether it’s a school field trip, group retreat, or even a business meeting— we’ll help you host a special, fun-filled event you won’t soon forget! 

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Come Learn While You Play! 

Let Camp Duncan provide the field trip of a lifetime for your students! Classes come to life on our 337 acres of forest trails, meadowlands, and 65-acre lake. We welcome educational groups throughout the year, offering classes in art, science, and social studies. Outdoor education is more than learning — it’s learning to coexist with our natural environment! 

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Retreat Into Nature

Interested in getting away from the hustle and bustle? Looking for a unique team bonding experience beyond the usual ice breaker games? Camp Duncan offers any group — from office retreats to sports teams to boy and girl scout troops — a variety of team building activities that foster leadership, trust, communication, and listening skills. We are happy to adapt activities to the specific needs of the group — just ask! 

Meet the YMCA Camp Duncan Leadership Team 

Say hello to the leaders and staff who bring their own passion and enthusiasm to Camp Duncan every single day!

  • Jeremy Freeman

    Director of Group Services

  • Peggy Aylmer

    Day Camp Director

  • Abby Sullivan

    Adventure Programs Director

  • Abbey Wolski

    Food Service Manager

  • Stephanie Virgilio

    Housekeeping Manager

  • Natalie Cluts

    Business Services Manager