The 2009 Camp Catalog is Ready

We are happy to announce that the 2009 Camp catalog is at the printer right now and will be landing in mailboxes by the end of the year. Registration is now open. If you would like to view the catalog and get a head start on your application you can view a PDF by visiting:

http://www.couragecenter.org/images/documents/Camp%20Catalog%2009.pdf

Summer Romance

Spending a summer working at one of Courage Center’s camps can pack a powerful punch. Camps create unique community each summer by bringing together a diverse team of people that work hard, play hard and change lives. There are times that romances blossom within this team and weddings occur among staff. For example, did you know that Roger & Carol Upcraft, Tom & Mimi Fogarty and Shawn and Denise Saylor all met while working at camp?
We are happy to announce the engagement of two more camp staff alumni:Lisa Schultz and Curt Riley who met while working at Camp Courage in 2005. They will be getting married in an outdoor ceremony on August 29, 2009 at Camp. Congrats!

Tom Fogarty Wins the Spirit of Courage Award

Tom Fogarty, Director of Camping Services won Courage Center's Spirit of Courage Award. The award is given to Courage Center employee who most embodies the spirit of Courage Center. Tom was the undoubted, unanimous winner and will receive breakfast for him and his department courtesy of Public Affairs and Research at Courage Center. Congratulations Tom!

Attention Staff Alumni!

Nearly 54 years of Courage Center Camping programs equals nearly 54 years worth of Courage Alumni! It is an amazing group of individuals. Because our Alumni are so important to us, we have commited to keeping you better informed of the activities and events related to our camps. In 2009, we will be launching a brand new Alumni section of our website. We invite you to help us out in creating some of the content for the section by e- mailing your favorite Courage Camp memory, quote, lesson, etc. with us! E-mails can be sent to: camping@couragecenter.org. We would love to hear from you!

The Catalog is Coming!

This fall, our staff have been hard at work finalizing the schedule for the summer of 2009. Camp catalogs and application materials will be available soon. We are very excited about a number of new programs and some changes to some existing ones. The catalog and application materials should be available in just a few weeks. To be added to our mailing list, drop an e-mail to camping@couragecenter.org

At Camp Courage

* Longer sessions for more fun!
*Bring your own PCA. A new option for campers with complex personal care needs or those who prefer to bring their own care provider. Camper and PCAs stay in a cabin with other campers and PCAs. Available for all sessions at Camp Courage.

At Courage North

*A new session for adults with Aspergers syndrome.
*A new session for adults who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Adventure Camps For Teens and Adults

This new program is based out of Courage North and will offer campers a chance to embark on an extended outdoor camping experience. Trips will be offered that include: hiking the Superior Hiking Trail, traveling to the black hills and sailing on Lake Koronis.

Family Camps

We have expanded our family camps to include a total of six sessions this next year. Two will continue to take place at Camp Courage and four new weekends have been added at Courage North.

This month, Camp Courage offered it's first ever Fall Family Camp. Our family camp is designed to provide families that include individuals who have a disability a chance to get away and play in an accessible setting.

We had 5 families join us for a weekend of horseback riding, swimming, campfires, crafts and much more. Check out the slideshow below...

Fall Colors at Camp Courage

The leaves are just starting to turn colors at Camp Courage. We thought we'd share some of our favorite shots.

Welcome to The Courage Center Camp Blog

It's hard to believe that another summer has come to a end at camp! However, with school starting, the leaves changing color and the apples in our orchard ready for picking it is hard to deny fall has arrived.


Believe it or not, the planning for the summer of 2009 is well underway. As the planning process began, we thought it was the perfect timing to launch our new blog. We intend to use this space to keep folks updated on the happenings at camp and information related to our services and campers. Be sure to check back often!