Our Goal, Our Difference, Our Tradition, Our Legacy

Our Goal: As a community, Cuamba strives to create lifelong friendships that are generated by bringing together kids of varying ages and athletic abilities through their passion for sports and the variety of activities we offer.

Our Tradition: Where to even start? Cuamba has lived on tradition for over 70 years. Whether it be the nicknames that the campers and counselors live by, our original camp songs, the Cuamba World Series, tree-away before the Cubs game, our outdoor overnighter, or our 70-year-old record books Cuamba’s traditions are dug deeply into its roots and are apparent in almost every activity we do.

Our Difference: Unlike your park district or local camp, Cuamba maintains a small, tightly knit community of no more than 40 campers. This environment enables Cuamba to build one big family, not pockets of friends within a camp of hundreds. As ex-Cuamba campers, all of our counselors can attest that cuamba friendships last a lifetime.

Legacy: In 2018, Camp Cuamba for Boys was recognized by the City of Highland Park with a Mayoral Proclamation honoring the camp’s 70th anniversary and decades of impact in the community. The recognition highlights Camp Cuamba’s traditions of leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork, and lifelong friendships, along with its unique history of campers growing into counselors. It reflects the lasting role Camp Cuamba has played for generations of Highland Park families and its continued commitment to a positive, values-driven summer experience.