Yesterday's snow defiantly caused spring fever to set in here at camp. This morning the Woodland Campus was covered in a beautiful blanket of snow. Here are some of our favorite scenes.
Friday, February 27, 2009
A Winter Wonderland
Yesterday's snow defiantly caused spring fever to set in here at camp. This morning the Woodland Campus was covered in a beautiful blanket of snow. Here are some of our favorite scenes.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
CAMP COURAGE'S COLLEGE PREVIEW & TECHNOLOGY CAMP
A Better Life for Minnesotans with Disabilities
A Better Deal for Minnesota Taxpayers
College Preview Camp is designed to help students with a wide variety of disabilities prepare to attend college. The camp blends 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 a college campus. Campers also talk with former campers who are now in careers, as well as college instructors.
In examining the outcomes from college preview camp, we saw a significant improvement in participants’ beliefs about knowing how to access the resources they will need to be successful at college. Many students knew what kinds of resources were needed to be successful at camp but not how to access these resources. College preview camp helped students learn how to access important resources for college success.
Other promising trends were also observed as part of the College Preview Camp experience. These observations included: improved confidence in their ability to access resources, increased knowledge of courses for college preparation, and an expectation of college success. Accessing resources for students with disabilities and having the confidence they will have a successful college experience are key to positive adjustment and success in college life.
A Better Deal for Minnesota Taxpayers
College Preview Camp is designed to help students with a wide variety of disabilities prepare to attend college. The camp blends 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 a college campus. Campers also talk with former campers who are now in careers, as well as college instructors.
In examining the outcomes from college preview camp, we saw a significant improvement in participants’ beliefs about knowing how to access the resources they will need to be successful at college. Many students knew what kinds of resources were needed to be successful at camp but not how to access these resources. College preview camp helped students learn how to access important resources for college success.
Other promising trends were also observed as part of the College Preview Camp experience. These observations included: improved confidence in their ability to access resources, increased knowledge of courses for college preparation, and an expectation of college success. Accessing resources for students with disabilities and having the confidence they will have a successful college experience are key to positive adjustment and success in college life.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Courage North Expands Programming to Include Adults who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Courage Center Camps is excited to announce that they are expanding their programming this summer to include a session specifically designed for adults who are Deaf/hard of hearing. "A Mini Vacation for Adults" will take place August 7-12, 2009 at Courage North near Lake George, MN. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of traditional camp activities such as fishing, kayaking,canoeing, sailing, biking, hiking and visits to Itasca State Park. Programming will be coordinated by staff members who are either Deaf or hard of hearing or who are skilled in ASL. Campers need to be physically independant. For questions or more information, please contact:
Courage North
218-266-3658 voice and video phone
1-866-276-3631 toll free
couragenorth@couragecenter.org
Friday, February 13, 2009
Courage Center Camps Now on Twitter
You can now follow the news and events of Courage Center Camps on Twitter by visiting http://twitter.com/CourageCamps
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaching
Any camper registering for one of our camps prior to March 6th will receive a free t-shirt. The deadline is qickly approaching...don't miss out
Monday, February 2, 2009
Media Clip from Dance for Courage
Dance for Courage at the Mall of America raised money for "camperships" (scholarships) to Camp Courage. Check out video of the event on WCCO.com.
http://wcco.com/video/?id=54760@wcco.dayport.com
http://wcco.com/video/?id=54760@wcco.dayport.com
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