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.