Frequently asked questions
Is Camp Dainava open to the general public?
No. Camp Dainava is a private campground and is not open to the general public.
Is Camp Dainava available for rent?
Camp Dainava is used by Lithuanian youth and adult organizations from Memorial Day through the middle of August and during Labor Day weekend each summer. Outside of this time period, the campground is available for rent by other not-for-profit entities to help defray operating costs.
Who can rent Camp Dainava?
Camp Dainava is available for rent to not-for-profit groups whose mission aligns with Catholic values.
Who do I contact to rent Camp Dainava?
If you are a not-for-profit group whose mission aligns with Catholic values, you can begin by filling out the camp rental inquiry form.
Can Camp Dainava answer questions about the camps taking place?
Camp Dainava is a campground, which is rented by Lithuanian youth and adult organizations. We can only answer questions about the campground. If you have questions about the camps taking place, please contact the organizers of the camps directly. You can find a lot of helpful information on our
camp calendar.
Where can I buy Dainava merchandise?
You can visit our store at
https://shop.spreadshirt.com/DAINAVA/. Spreadshirt is a site that allows us to earn a small profit ranging from $1.00 - $4.00 per item sold. When you shop there, you support Camp Dainava.
How can I get involved in Camp Dainava?
Supporting Camp Dainava can take many forms. Please visit our
Support Us page to learn more about the ways you can help.
Volunteers interested in working at a summer camp should contact the individual summer camp directly either through their website or through contact with their program director. That information can be found in our
camp calendar.
How do you select the Board of Directors?
The 6 elected board members are elected for a three-year term by the Camp Dainava members. A member is any individual who donates $100 to Camp Dainava, as a single donation or cumulative donation over time. Each $100 donation is the equivalent of one vote during the election. During the election year, the members are contacted with voting information and asked to vote for the Board of Directors.
Who can run for a board position?
Any Camp Dainava member (any individual contributing $100 as a donation to Camp Dainava) aligned with the Camp Dainava mission is eligible to become a Board of Directors candidate.
How do I become a Camp Dainava member?
A member is any individual who donates $100 to Camp Dainava, as a single donation or cumulative donation over time. Donations can be made
online or by check to "Camp Dainava" and sent to:
Gytis Mikulionis
Camp Dainava Treasurer
1315 Santa Rosa
Wheaton, IL 60187
What’s the difference between a donation made to Camp Dainava versus a donation made to the Dainava Foundation?
Donations to Camp Dainava are used for camp operations and capital improvements. Capital improvements may consist of either planned improvements to ensure Camp Dainava’s future or immediately necessary improvements due to end-of-useful life of an existing operational item. For example, planned improvements include new bathrooms, new floors, new LED lighting, etc. Immediately necessary improvements related to end-of-useful life may include things like new roofs, new furnaces, new dishwasher, etc.
Camp Dainava Foundation was established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit with the goal of maintaining and growing an endowment for the long-term financial support of Camp Dainava. Contributions to the Camp Dainava Foundation are invested in a well-diversified portfolio. The earnings from this portfolio will continue to fund yearly capital improvement projects at Camp Dainava. The Camp Dainava Foundation, under the guidance and direction of its Board of Directors, monitors this endowment to ensure that when needed, these funds will be available to sustain the campground for many future generations of campers. For more information or to donate, please go to their website at
campdainavafoundation.org.
