1. C AMP B LACKHAWK By: North District Representative Daniel Dravet

2. WHAT IS CAMP BLACKHAWK ? Greater Chicago Epilepsy Foundation. For kids with epilepsy. Free. Safe and fun. Ages 6-17. 116 campers. Picture taken at Camp Blackhawk

3. W HAT DO KIDS DO AT CAMP BLACKHAWK ? Campfires/camp songs Arts & crafts Theater Sports including archery, basketball, soccer, and golf Beach party at the lake with volleyball, fishing, canoeing, paddle boating and inflatable toys Zip line Rock climbing Swimming Talent show Outdoor cooking Last night dance

4. W HAT IS E PILEPSY ? Produces seizures. A seizure is a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain. Seizures can last seconds or minuets. Greater Chicago Epilepsy Foundation logo

5. E PILEPSY F ACTS 65 million people have epilepsy around the world. 1/3 of all people with epilepsy have uncontrolled seizures. 1 in 26 people in the United States will develop epilepsy. 60% of people with epilepsy do not know the cause of it.

6. T HE GREATER C HICAGO EPILEPSY FOUNDATION HAS MORE PROGRAMS FOR KIDS ! Teen Group: a social network for kids. Studio E: epilepsy art therapy program. And of course Camp Blackhawk. Rock climbers at Camp Blackhawk