BAKA Bootcamp Chicago 2025
Date and Time
Location
Marriott Chicago O’Hare
Hanger Clinic is hosting a Bilateral Above Knee Amputee (BAKA) Bootcamp 2025 in Chicago, IL this June.
If you are a person with bilateral above-knee limb loss or limb difference, don’t miss out on attending this year’s Bootcamp. No matter your mobility level, you will be inspired to “Decide to Rise” to the next level of your abilities. You will be challenged and encouraged by your peers with limb loss, along with an exceptional Hanger Clinic team, led by Kevin Carroll, MS, CP, FAAOP/D.
New this Year! We’ll travel offsite to Hanger Clinic’s new state-of-the-art facility, the Integrated Care Center (ICC) for a mobility challenge. We’ll also have some fun with a Chicago-themed dinner party and travel downtown to tour and have dinner at the Shedd Aquarium.
Registration for BAKA Bootcamp Chicago is full. Please email [email protected] to be added to the waiting list.
Activities & Topics:
- Men and women’s support groups
- Navigating ramps, stairs, curbs, uneven terrain
- Mobility training, tour, and dinner at Shedd Aquarium
- Adaptive driving
- New technologies and specialized activity prosthetics
- Strength training
- Skincare products and tips
- Phantom pain management
Event Details
Date & Time
June 19-21, 2025
- Badge & Bag Pick Up: June 18 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
- Event Begins: June 19 at 8:00 a.m. and ends June 21 at 1:00 p.m.
- New for 2025: We’ll travel offsite to Hanger Clinic’s new state-of-the-art facility, the Integrated Care Center (ICC) for a mobility challenge. We’ll also have some fun with a Chicago-themed dinner party and travel downtown to tour and have dinner at the Shedd Aquarium.
Location
Book your hotel room online by Tuesday, May 27, 2025 to get the discounted $140 per night rate. If you need help booking your hotel, email [email protected].
Registration
$100 per person
Travel
The nearest airport to the hotel is Chicago O’Hare (ORD). The hotel has an airport shuttle that guests are welcome to use. If accessible transportation is needed, you may let the airport security know you need an ADA shuttle near the baggage claim. Security will help direct a shuttle to pull around for you. For faster service, you may pay the shuttle driver and retain your receipt. The hotel front desk staff will reimburse you for your charges. Should you have questions ahead of time, please email [email protected] and the events team will assist.
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