Bandit Needs a Home

I'm a 15-hand, coming six-year old Paint gelding, and I'm a newcomer to Camp Courage. I was ridden extensively in an arena before I came to Camp and I do very well in that setting. However, I have very little experience on the trail, so I tend to shy at things that frighten me during trail rides.

I need an experienced rider to help me become the kind of horse the Camp Courage campers will enjoy. Someone with natural horsemanship skills who could do some desensitization work with me would be ideal.

I'm up-to-date on my shots, and trimming, and I have a negative Coggins, so I'm ready to go to a home where someone can devote some time to me before I return to camp for the summer.

Best of all - my expenses are tax deductable as a charitable donation.

If you are interested or need more information, please contact Denise Saylor at 320.963.4110 or Denise.Saylor@couragecenter.org

New Addition to the Woodland Campus

The last couple of months have been busy on Camp Courage's Woodland Campus. We have begun the exciting process of adding a new outdoor recreation area called Paul's Park. The park is located outside of cabin one and will feature:
* A sport court suitable for tennis, basketball, power soccer and more
* An outdoor kitchen area
* A picnic pavilion
* Beautiful views of Cedar Lake

Though the picture may not do it justice at this point in construction, we hope it gives those of you readers familiar with camp a visual idea of how things will look. We are extremely excited about the new activity options that will be able to be offered to campers and guests staying on the Woodland Campus. Stay tuned for more updates on the progress!

2009 Toast To Courage Recap

We are happy to report that A Toast to Courage was a HUGE success!
Please check out the link for pictures from the night. They’re easy and free to download if you wish!

http://ryantorma.smugmug.com/Non-Profits-Corporate/Toast-to-Courage-2009/10252176_BnMcf#707155024_2AbsW

Some highlights for you:

Automatic Door openers: 6 were funded for Camp

Eureka Freedom Tents: 12 were funded for Camp

Life Jackets: 60 were funded

Camper Days: 46 were funded


We would like to extend a big thank you to everyone involved with this event!

Fall Morning at the Farm

The bright sunshine mixed with fog made our farm pond look beautiful this morning so I had to stop and try and grab some pictures to share. They aren't the greatest quality but hopefully you'll enjoy

Courage Center Camps Receive Enterprise Risk Management Milestone Recognition

Nancy Larkin, COO, and Arthur Kordus, risk manager, presented Courage Center Camps with a trophy last week recognizing outstanding improvements in safety performance during 2009.