Welcome to the Johnson Family Reunion Website
Come celebrate 52 years of royal tradition as we gather in Gurnee, IL.
Important Information
Early Bird Registration is going on NOW through November 30, 2025
2026 Reunion Information
July 10 – 12, 2025
Gurnee, IL
Great Wolf Lodge
1700 Nations Drive
Gurnee, IL 60031
Hotel Reservation Link
Hotel Reservation Phone: 1-844-485-9653
Reservation Block Code: 2026JOHN
Reservation/Cancellation Deadline: June 10, 2026
When reserving, the 1st night will be charged immediately and the remainder will be charged upon check-in
Call Anjolina Lopez (847) 416-3201 to cancel
Family Suite (Sleeps 6) $190 daily ($227 with taxes)
Includes up to 6 Bands with Unlimited Water Park and Attractions
2 Queen Beds, Full Sofa Sleeper
Grizzly Bear 2 Bedroom Suite (Sleeps 8) $500 daily ($581 with taxes)
Includes up to 8 Bands with Unlimited Water Park and Attractions
1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds, Full Sofa Sleeper
Parking Discount $10 Daily
Early Bird Registration Pricing
Through November 30, 2025
$150 Individual 13+
$275 Couple (2 Individuals 13+)
$350 Family (Max 4 Individuals, Max 2 Individuals 13+)
$75 Additional Family Ages 3-12
$125 College Student
$125 Senior (60+)
Register Now!
Itinerary
- Friday, July 10, 2026
- Noon – 11 PM
- Reunion Check-In
- Please check into the Hotel First
- Pick-Up All Reunion Materials
- Light After travel refreshments will be available
- All meals on your own
- Reunion Check-In
- Noon – 11 PM
- Saturday, July 11, 2026
- 8 AM – 5 PM
- Free Time
- Water Park Day passes are available for families not staying at Great Wolf Lodge
- There will be a link to purchase water park passes at a discounted rate through the hotel as we get closer
- 8 AM – 5 PM
- Hospitality Room available for games and conversations prior to dinner events
- 7 PM – 11 PM
- Family Buffet Dinner, Family Entertainment, and Dancing
- 8 AM – 5 PM
- Sunday, July 12, 2026
- 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Family Worship Experience
- Noon – 2 PM
- Brunch Buffet Meal
- 2 PM – 4 PM
- Family Meeting
- 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Airports
Chicago, IL
O’Hare International Airport (33 miles away)
Midway International Airport (55 miles away)
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (42 miles away)
Get the Full Information on the 2026 Reunion Info Page
Meet your 2026 Chairs
Kenneth Epting, Steve Epting, Roslyn Norwood
Meet your Branch Leads & Committee Members
2027 Reunion Information
Location
Washington, D.C.
Chairs
Danielle Epting, Jessica Epting, Jeffery Epting Jr., and Zephia Sims