As August draws to a close so does another summer at the Courage Center Camps. Time flies when you are having fun! 2009 marks our 55th summer of providing camp experiences for individuals with disabilities and it was another great year. We were able to serve over 1350 individuals and families this summer!
People often ask those of us who are here year round what we do during the "school year." Much to their surprise, our camps are busy places year round. There is never a dull moment!
Most of the non summer months are spent preparing for the next summer. This includes a whole variety of tasks. The schedule needs to be finalized, staff and campers recruited and registered, activities planned, funds raised and buildings maintained. This is no small feat for a program as large as Courage Center Camps!
What many people do not realize is that the majority of our buildings stay open year round as retreat and conference facilities. Families, churches, businesses and a whole variety of other groups are welcome to use our facilities and enjoy the natural beauty of camp. For more information on this aspect of our business, click on the link above or e-mail ConferenceCenter@CourageCenter.org.
In October we will be offering our second annual Fall Family Camp Weekend at Camp Courage (October 15-18). This is a unique opportunity for families that include an individual with a disability to experience the sites, sounds and unique activities that the fall season offers at camp. There are still some openings for families. Please contact our main office for more information (866)520-0504.
A special thank you goes out to all of our staff, alumni, volunteers and donors. Without the hard work and dedication that they share with campers, our programs would not be what they are today.
