Courage Camps
| Camp Address 8046 83 St. NW Maple Lake, Minnesota 55358 USA (320) 963-3121 |
Off-Season Address 8046 83rd St. NW Maple Lake, Minnesota 55358 USA (866) 520-0504 |
Since 1955, Courage Center Camps have provided camp programs for youth and adults with disabilities. Campers learn to grow, make friends and have fun in safe and accessible natural settings. We serve children and adults with physical disabilities, and youth with speech, language and/or hearing impairments. Our camp staff members provide mentoring and role modeling, while making sure campers have a fun, safe experience. We offer:
- residential camp programs
- family camps
- conference and retreat services
Lies on 305 acres of beautiful lakeshore, woods and
fields near Maple Lake, Minn., about 50 miles west of
the Twin Cities. The Lakeside campus offers sessions
for youth, teens and adults with physical disabilities or
visual impairments in a modern, accessible setting. The
Woodland campus offers a wide range of therapeutic
camping sessions for children with speech, hearing
and language impairments and learning disabilities.
Courage North
Set amid 105 acres of towering pines on Lake George,
near Itasca State Park in northern Minn. Courage North
offers sessions for adults with physical disabilities and
youth and teens who are deaf or hard of hearing in
modern, accessible cabins and accessible facilities.
Families are welcome to tour the camp facilities before
the session begins. Please call the specific camp to
arrange a tour.
Camp Season: June 11, 2009 to August 23, 2009
Financial assistance available
- SessionSession DatesCapacityTuition
- College, Career, & Technology
(Click for more information)6/25/2009 to 7/3/200916 Campers$1,000.00- Offered in cooperation with the University of Washington’s DO-IT program. Designed for teens who are interested in attending college or who are ready to transition into a career. We blend traditional camp activities with career exploration and skill-building. Campers can choose to work on improving computer skills, learn more about assistive technology, and visit at least one college campus tour. Campers can also attend film school for video production, talk with former campers who are now in careers, as well as college instructors. There’s still plenty of time every day to do all the fun camp activities.
- Paralympic Sports
(Click for more information)7/6/2009 to 7/14/200932 Campers$875.00- Want to try some new sports? Improve your skills in your favorite sports? Have fun with friends? National adapted sports experts bring their talents to Camp Courage during this fun-filled learning session. We focus on teaching Paralympic sports while having fun at camp! Sports include: archery, basketball, tennis, kayaking, sailing, bocce ball, water skiing, swimming, track and field, and more. Training provided by the best of the best. Open to athletes of all skills and abilities.
- Recreational Sports
(Click for more information)7/6/2009 to 7/14/200932 Campers$875.00- Love sports, but not interested in Paralympic sports? Then this session is for you! Choose one of several sports to concentrate on and practice and compete with other campers. Camp staff provide coaching, in consultation with our invited expert volunteers.
- Vacation for Adults SOLD OUT
(Click for more information)7/9/2009 to 7/16/200948 Campers$875.00- Relax and enjoy the beauty of the Minnesota north woods and lakes. Campers may choose from an array of activities – swimming, sailing, fishing, boating, swimming, nature, crafts and more. Evenings are all-camp events. Trained staff members provide personal care and assist with activities.
- A Superior Leadership Adventure
(Click for more information)7/12/2009 to 7/16/200912 Campers$600.00- A five-day trip along the Lake Superior Hiking Trail. Learn and use outdoor wilderness skills with trained and experienced camp staff. In addition to the physical challenges and the beauty of Minnesota’s north shore, hikers can make new friends, as well as gain memorable leadership experiences.
- Sail into your Future
(Click for more information)7/19/2009 to 7/22/20099 Campers$450.00- Sail on beautiful Lake Koronis and camp on Winther Island, near Paynesville, Minnesota. Work as a crew and learn the basics of sailing, and more importantly, the values of team work in a cooperative group living environment. Anchor your leadership skills on this fun filled adventure.
- Lead with Courage
(Click for more information)7/27/2009 to 8/3/200960 Campers$700.00- Enjoy a fun-filled week of traditional camp activities such as sailing, fishing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, digital photography, nature and environmental studies, arts and crafts, and overnight camping. In addition to having fun, campers learn social and leadership skills and gain independence in a safe mentoring environment. Staff includes students from Gallaudet University and Rochester Institute of Technology for the Deaf. The program format has changed this year with a shorter regular session and the option of an additional five-day Boundary Waters canoe trip, Aug 3-7.
- On the Road Again SOLD OUT
(Click for more information)8/2/2009 to 8/7/20098 Campers$750.00- Return to an old camp favorite – travel camp! We’ll pack up the vans, tents, sleeping bags and head out to the Black Hills. This small and hardy group will camp under the stars and see the sights of this beautiful area of South Dakota. Participants must be able to transfer to a manual wheelchair and direct their own personal care. Trained staff will accompany the group.
- Mini-vacation for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Adults
(Click for more information)8/7/2009 to 8/12/200948 Campers$500.00- Enjoy the beauty of Northern Minnesota’s woods and lakes. Participants can participate in activities such as fishing, kayaking, canoeing, sailing and boating, biking and hiking, and field trips to Itasca State Park. Evening activities include fun theme events and time to visit with friends. Programming is coordinated by staff members who are either deaf or hard of hearing or who are skilled in American Sign Language. Our staffing ratio is 1:6. Participants need to be physically independent.
- Handiham Radio Camp
(Click for more information)5/21/2010 to 5/28/201040 Campers$875.00- Enjoy a week of Ham radio fun and learning. Make new friends while building an on-air community that continues after you leave Radio Camp. Get a first Ham radio license or upgrade a current one, or learn new operating skills. Keep abreast of the latest technology, including assistive technology. Wireless internet access is available. Instructors are experienced amateur radio operators from throughout the nation. Trained staff members provide personal care assistance. And, we leave plenty of time to take a break from studying and enjoy traditional camp activities. Contact Nancy Meydell for an application, 763.520.0512.
- Teen Session - Ages 13-17
(Click for more information)6/19/2010 to 6/25/201064 Campers$750.00- Enjoy great camp activities, including swimming, horseback riding, sailing and crafts while increasing camper’s self-confidence, independence and leadership skills. Younger kids live together and have more activities planned for them; older kids live together and have more input into their daily schedule and activities.
- Literacy
(Click for more information)6/20/2010 to 6/25/201040 Campers$750.00- This unique session is for struggling readers with disabilities who would like to be better readers. Educators, under the direction of national literacy experts David Koppenhaver, Ph.D., and Karen Erickson, Ph.D., work with campers to determine literacy needs and then plan strategies which address those needs. Informal descriptive reports of assessments and interventions are provided to families and campers to take back to their home schools. But, we still leave plenty of time for good, old-fashioned camp fun. A video of this session is used for teaching purposes, so we ask participants to sign a media release for acceptance into this session. Campers must be able to walk and be independent with self-cares. Contact: Barb Wollak, bawollak@spps.org
- Youth Preview6/29/2010 to 7/1/201016 Campers$375.00
- Augmentative & Alternative Communication - Ages 10
(Click for more information)6/29/2010 to 7/5/201016 Campers$1,200.00- For youngsters who are experienced users of AAC devices. Learn the power of communication while having fun. Supervised by experienced speech/language pathologists. Campers participate in all the usual fun camp activities like horseback riding, crafts, water activities and more, but work to integrate AAC devices in all aspects of camp. Clinical reports are sent home to assist families and caregivers in taking full advantage and continuing use of AAC devices.
- Augmentative & Alternative Communication - Adult
(Click for more information)6/29/2010 to 7/5/201012 Campers$1,200.00- For successful users of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices who now want to learn conversation skills. Campers learn the art of small talk and work to increase their communication speech using AAC devices. Supervised by experienced occupational and speech therapists. Specific AAC activities include e-mail/ computer links, ice breakers, a group project and Improvisation Night. Campers practice their communication skills each afternoon and evening while participating in fun camp activities. Limited to 12 campers. Contact: Erica Mbangamoh, erica.mbangamoh@couragecenter.org, 763.520.0419
- Adult Session 1 - Ages 18-25
(Click for more information)6/29/2010 to 7/5/201080 Campers$750.00- Choose from an array of recreational activities, from horseback riding and swimming to nature, crafts, fishing and more. Evenings are all-camp events that give you time to hang out with your friends. Trained staff members provide your personal care and assist with activities. You are encouraged to help plan your schedule and activities. Plan your entire day with staff facilitators assigned as needed.
- Fourth of July Family Camp7/1/2010 to 7/5/201020 Campers$500.00
- Pedal, Paddle, & Sail7/5/2010 to 7/9/201060 Campers$625.00
- Communication Disorders7/8/2010 to 7/22/201048 Campers$1,800.00
- Bring Your Own PCA/Family Member7/8/2010 to 7/11/201020 Campers$450.00
- Adult Session 2 - Ages 25-45
(Click for more information)7/8/2010 to 7/14/201080 Campers$750.00- Choose from activities that suit you best, from sailing to stargazing. Trained staff provide your personal care and assist with activities. Your input into your schedule activities is encouraged. You are encouraged to help plan your schedule and activities. Our Club Courage option allows you to plan your entire day with staff facilitators assigned as needed.
- Adult Session 3 - Ages 45+7/17/2010 to 7/22/201080 Campers$625.00
- Find Your True North7/20/2010 to 7/31/201048 Campers$1,200.00
- Youth - Ages 7-127/26/2010 to 7/31/201032 Campers$625.00
- MN Bluffs Adventure - 18+8/3/2010 to 8/7/20108 Campers$600.00
- Brain Gains
(Click for more information)8/3/2010 to 8/9/201024 Campers$1,200.00- Work on improving life skills, independence and quality of life while enjoying the beauty of Minnesota’s north woods and lakes. Led by experienced therapists, this session is designed to teach campers the tools needed to improve organizational and social skills. Trained camp staff members provide physical care and assistance to campers in managing daily activities. Campers use their new skills while having fun at camp. Evening programs are all-camp events.
- Power Soccer8/8/2010 to 8/13/2010100 Campers$225.00
- Yellowstone Park Adventure8/10/2010 to 8/17/20108 Campers$1,050.00
- A Forum on Life
(Click for more information)8/12/2010 to 8/18/201024 Campers$1,200.00- A new session for adults with Aspergers syndrome. Have fun while learning social and life skills, and then apply these new skills immediately in real-life situations. Morning classes focus on understanding verbal and non-verbal communication. Participate in resume writing and practice job interviews, and work on improving time management. Afternoons are filled with all the usual fun camp activities. After dinner, speakers and discussions allow informal networking and time to hang out with friends.
- Family Camp8/15/2010 to 8/18/201020 Campers$450.00
- North Shore Adventure8/20/2010 to 8/25/20108 Campers$750.00
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