Decatur, Illinois – August 7, 2012 – The Illinois Department of Corrections is hosting the “Mom and Me Camp” at two facilities in Central Illinois next week. This program runs August 5th- 8th at the Lincoln Correctional Center and the Decatur Correctional Center.
Mom and Me Camp is a unique program that brings children ages seven through twelve together with their incarcerated mothers for three days of activities at the correctional centers. The children arrive at East Bay Camp near Bloomington on Sunday, and then travel to the correctional centers by bus where they spend the day with their mom and participate in planned activities. Moms and children get to play games, make crafts, and spend much needed quiet time together.