CELEBRATING THE JOY OF CAMP IN CHICAGO

We are delighted to invite you to an intimate evening in support of Change Summer. Join us to learn about our mission to expand access to life-changing overnight camp experiences for young people across the region.

HOSTED BY BLAKE AND LAUREN HARPER

Blake and Lauren Harper are active members of the Chicago community, dedicated to driving positive community impact. Demonstrating a deep commitment to expanding opportunities for youth, they are proud supporters of Change Summer and its mission to provide equal access to high-quality summer camp experiences. Professionally, Blake brings an extensive background in financial services and wealth management, serving as Chief Investment Officer at Orchard Capital Management, while Lauren is a dedicated advocate and legislative leader focused on community safety and grassroots organizing in Illinois.

THE EVENT

DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: 130 N GARLAND CT, FLOOR 57, CHICAGO, IL 60602 130

The program began promptly at 6:30 PM. Guests enjoyed an inspiring look at how Change Summer is transforming the lives of young people in the Boston community through brief remarks and powerful reflections from our team, families, and campers.

ABOUT CHANGE SUMMER

Change Summer is on a mission to provide students from under-resourced communities with fantastic, two-week overnight and day camp experiences that increase their confidence, curiosity, independence, and responsibility. Change Summer partners with top-performing charter schools to deliver customized summer programs designed to help campers strengthen these core character strengths and prepare for long-term success.

Through four overnight camps—AF Camp, Camp Canopy, Camp Ironwood, and Camp Uncommon—as well as Change Summer Day Camps, we serve nearly 3,000 elementary, middle, and high school students each year. Our programs span Maine, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C., helping young people build the skills and confidence they need for a successful future.

We hope you will join us to learn more about our work and how we are continuing to grow our impact.

CELEBRATING THE JOY OF CAMP IN CHICAGO

A CHANGE SUMMER JUNE EVENT — HOSTED BY BLAKE AND LAUREN HARPER