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2023 CAMP SCHEDULE & INFO
COURAGEOUS 2022-11-17
Camp Courageous offers a variety of services including
week-long camp sessions, respite care weekends,
camper trips, family camp sessions, and experiential
education sessions for individuals with disabilities.
The camp operates primarily on
donations without government
assistance, formal sponsorship, or
paid fundraisers. Camp Courageous
annually serves thousands of campers
with disabilities ranging in age from 1 Scan to visit:
to 105. campcourageous.org
Where is Camp Courageous?
Camp Courageous is located five miles southeast of
Monticello, IA in the beautiful Pictured Rocks area of
Jones County off Highway 38 or 151. The Camp lies on
nearly 400 acres of land surrounded by thousands of
acres of state primitive land and the Maquoketa River.
Camp Courageous is located 40 miles from Cedar
Rapids or Dubuque.
Camp’s Mission:
Provide exceptional year-round recreational and respite care opportunities
for individuals with disabilities and their families. The camp is run primarily
on donations, giving all individuals the opportunity to
give through gifts of time, materials, money, and other
means.
Physical Address:
12007 190th Street, Monticello, IA 52310
Mailing Address:
PO Box 418, Monticello, IA 52310-0418
Phone: 319-465-5916
FAX: 319-465-5919
Web site: www.campcourageous.org
Camp Courageous is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Partnering Opportunities at Camp Courageous:
Camp Courageous was founded in 1972 and has evolved
into the philosophy that, “…we’re more alike than we are
different.” By offering partnerships to organizations, Camp
can provide personalized experiences for individuals with
similar disabilities. Examples would be the Muscular
Dystrophy Association, IESBVI, and the Spina Bifida
Association. Campers will be able to bond with their peers
that have similar life experiences and make memories that
will last a lifetime.
Partnering with Camp Courageous can help individuals push
themselves beyond the limits of their disability. Campers will
be able to share their experiences with individuals that share
a common diagnosis .
For more information email program@campcourageous.org or call at 319-465-5916.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and
are involved in camp year round. They assist with
campers during week-long overnights, day-long
camps, respite weekends, special events, and the
Travel Program. They will also be seen supporting volunteer
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dietary, housekeeping and maintenance. Volunteers
range from business professionals, teachers, high school
students, college nursing students, to local community members.
To apply to be a volunteer at Camp Courageous please visit the
volunteer web page at https://campcourageous.org/volunteer
*Camp Courageous does a thorough background check on all
staff and volunteers working with campers.
2023 CAMPERS EVENTS 2023 PUBLIC EVENTS
Cupid’s Shuffle for Adult Campers APRIL Monticello Pizza Ranch Benefit
FEB 14
10AM-12PM Omelet Breakfast & Open
Shamrock Shindig for Adult APR 30
MAR 9 House - 8AM-12PM
Campers - 10AM-12PM Cruisin’ for Camp Courageous
Spring Break Bash for Youth MAY 21
APR 5 10AM-4PM
9:30AM-1:00PM - Base Camp AUG 13 Camp Courageous Sprint Tri
JUN 6 Summer Luau for Adult Campers
Camp Courageous Pineapple
Back-to-School Festival for Youth AUG 18
SEP 21 Gala
Campers 9:30AM-1:00PM
Pancake Breakfast & Open
Haunted Dance/Trail for Adult SEP 24
OCT 19 House
Campers - 6PM-8:30PM
Youth Holiday Parties OCT 20 Haunted Trail for Public
DEC 11-12
9:30AM-12:00PM For the latest on Camp events, fundraisers, camper
Adult Holiday Parties sessions, and more sign-up for E-mail updates at:
DEC 13
10:00AM-1:00PM https://campcourageous.org/email
Family Preview Day 2023 - April 8
Family Day Camp is an opportunity for campers and their family
to get a first-hand introduction to what Camp Courageous is
about. Enjoy a fun-filled day of activities that could include a
zipline ride, paddle boats, climbing, fishing, bowling, and more.
Cost is $10 per person, campers are free.
Contact familycamp@campcourageous.org for more
information about Family Day Camp.
Best of the Best
Camp Courageous is fortunate to have the most creative, dedicated,
compassionate, and well-trained staff.
Most of the Counselors and Activity Specialists are college-age students.
Some of them have graduated from college and are seeking hands-on
experience working with individuals of varying abilities, ages, and
backgrounds. Many are majoring in Therapeutic Recreation, Social
Work, Occupational Therapy, or Physical Therapy.
Camp Courageous offers a Junior Counselor Program. This
program is available to high school students ages 16-18 years old
who have an interest in working with individuals with disabilities. A
great opportunity to gain experience to become a future Counselor
or Activity Specialist or for job experience.
To apply go to https://campcourageous.org/apply-for-job Scan to apply on-line
Nursing and Camper Care
The care and health of the campers is the number
one priority at Camp Courageous. The highly trained
nursing staff live on site and are available 24 hours a
day to help with any needs or concerns. Camp’s nursing
department also train staff in CPR, First Aid, and Blood
Borne Pathogens. All staff interacting with campers are
Mandatory Reporters.
Note: Prepackaged Medications are required to
be sent two weeks in advance for week-long and
travel camp sessions.
Individuals who do not send their medications prior to arriving
at check-in for week-long camp can expect to spend an additional two to
four hours at check-in or may be removed from a travel trip.
Visit https://campcourageous.org/medication-information to learn more
about pre-sending medications or contact nursing@campcourageous.org Scan for info on med
packing & requirements
Special Diets
Camp is a change of scenery, but that does not mean
it has to be a complete lifestyle change. The Dietary
staff will meet individual dietary needs based on
each medical need. Meals are served at 8:30 AM,
Noon, and 5:30 PM. The majority of special diet
requirements can be met on-site.
Send email to dietary@campcourageous.org for
questions or concerns.
Registration Process at Camp Courageous:
Fill out application Online: Request TOP THREE Session Dates:
Create an account. Answer all After application is fully completed you may select any Camp staff r
application questions completely available dates for the camper. Select up to THREE take 6-8 wee
and throughly – Please take the time dates per program (travel, respite, week-long...). All can be place
to fully complete the application in submissions will be held for review. will receive
order to provide the best care for your Adult Session Requests begin Dec. 19, 2022 spot and is d
individual(s). Incomplete applications to upload ph
will not be accepted. Youth Session Requests begin Jan. 16, 2023 in a timely m
Applications Open: Dec. 5, 2022 Respite Requests are approx. 1 month prior to session *Individuals
with your ca
2023 DATES DAYS AGES FEE DEPOSIT WAIVER
UNITS DESCRIPTION/THEME
Mar. 13-17 Mon-Fri 5-21 $600 $200 396 Youth Spring Break
Mar. 20-24 Mon-Fri 22+ $600 $200 396 Adult Winter Wonderland
May 28-June 2 Sun-Fri 22-40 $700 $200 464 “Camp Olympics”
Jun. 4-7 Sun-Wed 22+ $410 $200 272 “Hawaiian Luau”
Jun. 8-11 Thu-Sun Family Partnership with Spina Bifida Assoc. of Iowa
Jun. 12-16 Mon-Fri 5-21 $585 $200 388 “Superhero”
Jun. 18-23 Sun-Fri 8-17 Partnership with MDA
Jun. 26-30 Mon-Fri 5-18 Partnership with IESBVI (Day Camp)
Jul. 2-7 Sun-Fri 5-21 $700 $200 464 “Party in the USA” (1:3+)
Jul. 9-14 Sun-Fri 5-21 $700 $200 464 JFY, Youth (1:1)
Jul. 16-21 Sun-Fri 5-21 $700 $200 464 “Carnival” (1:3+)
Jul. 23-28 Sun-Fri 5-18 Partnership with IESBVI
Jul. 23-28 Sun-Fri 5-21 $700 $200 464 “Climb, Camp, Cave”
Jul. 30-Aug. 4 Sun-Fri 5+ $700 $200 464 Phys. Dis/CP, “Camp Soar”
Aug. 6-11 Sun-Fri 5-21 $700 $200 464 Youth “Endless Summer”
Aug. 28-Sept. 1 Mon-Fri 22+ $600 $200 396 “Back in Time”
Sept. 4-8 Mon-Fri 22+ $600 $200 396 Vision Impairment “Safari”
Sept. 11-15 Mon-Fri 22-40 $600 $200 396 “Game-On”
Sept. 18-20 Mon-Wed 22+ $310 $100 204 Just For You (1:1)
Sept. 25-29 Mon-Fri 22+ $600 $200 396 “Fall Spooktacular”
Oct. 2-6 Mon-Fri 22+ $600 $200 396 Traumatic Brain Injury
Oct. 9-13 Mon-Fri 22+ $600 $200 396 “Halloween Bash”
Oct. 16-18 Mon-Wed 22+ $310 $100 204 Just For “Ghouls” (1:1)
Oct. 23-27 Mon-Fri 22+ $600 $200 396 “Monster Mash”
Oct. 30-Nov. 3 Mon-Fri 22+ $600 $200 396 “Día de los Muertos”
Nov. 6-Nov. 10 Mon-Fri 22+ $600 $200 396 “Happy Friendsgiving”
HD, ID, and BI waivers accepted • Overnight camping waiver code: T2036
2023 Rate: $1.50/unit • Individuals using waiver not required to pay deposit
*ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Check web site for latest information.
Confirmation Camp
Application Review and Session Placement: Session Information:
reviews each application and requested sessions. For summer dates this process can Prior to your scheduled date
eks and fall weeks it may be 10-12 weeks. Several factors determine if an individual you will receive an E-mail
ed in a camp session with staffing and safety being top priorities. Once placed, you about the check-in process,
a confirmation email. At that time, a nonrefundable deposit is required* to hold your packing list, and other details.
due within two weeks of receiving a confirmation. During this time we encourage you Make sure camp is on your
hysical forms and update any information that is needed. Providing this information e-mail allow list to prevent
manner will prevent the delay of your application process. issues with spam filters.
using waiver funds are not required to pay a deposit. Waiver units MUST be in place
ase manger. This is the individual/guardian’s responsibility.
Respite Care Programs
The Respite Care program at Camp Courageous is 24 themed weekends
allowing campers a wide variety of camp activities. Campers of all ages that
live at home with a parent/guardian are eligible for respite care weekends.
Respite allows families and their caregivers to have time to re-energize
knowing their loved one has proper care. The goals of the weekend are to focus
on recreation, fellowship with other campers and staff, new experiences, and Scan to visit Respite
having fun. Visit www.campcourageous.org/respite for a seasonal packing web page
list, waiver and payment
DATES THEMES
information, important dates,
Jan. 6-8 It's Cold Outside but it's Warm at Camp
and more.
Jan. 20-22 Red Noses, Frozen Toeses
As with all sessions at Camp Feb. 3-5 Winter Exploration
Courageous, a full application Feb. 17-19 Winter Carnival
and physical needs to be Mar. 3-5 A Gallery of Experiences
submitted for a respite. Mar. 17-19 Shamrocks and Shenanigans
Medications must be pre- Mar. 31-Apr 2 Challenges = Successes
packaged. Respite weekends Apr. 14-16 Goin' Green Recycle Theme
require a $50 non-refundable May- 5-7 Expedition Courageous
deposit (campers utilizing May- 12-14 Music Makers
waiver services do not have June- 2-4 Secret Agent
to pay a deposit - it is the June 16-18 RPG/Cosplay: I wanna play a game
responsibility of the camper/ July 7-9 MACH-1 CHALLENGE
guardian to have waiver units in July 28-30 Salute the Service
place with case manager). Aug. 11-13 A Galaxy Not So Far Away
Aug. 25-27 Adventure Land at Camp
Weekend Respites: Two Sept. 8-10 A Walk in the Woods
weekends of each month, Sept. 15-17 Hey! I wanna be a Rock Star!
Friday night through Sunday Oct. 6-8 Weird Science
afternoon. Oct. 20-22 Get Your Scare On
Emergency Respite: Available Nov. 3-5 Spa and Relaxation
year-round for a death or Nov. 17-19 Courageous' Got Talent
hospitalization of an immediate Dec. 1-3 Celebrating Birthdays
family member. Dec. 15-17 Happy Holidays
Respite Fee: $255 with $100 deposit (168 waiver units)
Camp Courageous Travel Program The Camp Courageous Travel Program provides individuals with disabilities, ages 18 and older, that are very independent that are able to publicly socialize the opportunity to experience the thrill of traveling to destinations both domestic and abroad. A variety of both day trips and multi-day trips are offered. Camp’s knowledgeable and caring staff plan and oversee all aspects of each trip keeping in mind the camper’s needs to create a memorable experience! Individuals that may need additional assistance when traveling may attend with their own staff or volunteer. Visit the Travel web page for more information or email travel@campcourageous.org. Travel Preview Day 2023 - August 20 Travel Preview Day is an opportunity for campers and their guardian/staff to learn more about traveling with Camp Courageous. Learn about what is required for travel campers, see the camp’s bus, meet staff, and more. August 20th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Email travel@campcourageous.org for more info. An Activity for Everyone Camp Courageous offers a wide variety of activities, some very unique from other camps. One of the more popular camp activities is swimming. Camp has an indoor therapy pool as well as an indoor lap pool. Campers can relax in warm water with the whirlpool jets or choose to try out the wall climb and dive into the deep end of the lap pool. There are many adventure elements at camp, one of which is a 700 ft long zipline that reaches 100ft into the air. Camp’s Durgin Pavilion has a two-lane bowling alley along with a variety of arcade games. Outside the main lodge is a music park with eleven different instruments that all play harmoniously together no matter which instrument is played. Camp Courageous has its own Lake Todd where campers can canoe, paddle boat, or go fishing. A Music Park, Multipurpose Field, an interactive pedestrian tunnel, and other areas make for unique experiences at Camp.
Camp Courageous Travel Dates - 2023
Travel destinations, dates, costs, and modes of transportation
may change based on various factors. Please consult the Camp
Courageous web site for the latest details for trips.
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2023 DATES TRAVEL PROGRAM DESTINATIONS MODE
Jan. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Maryland Basketball Game
Jan. 23-28 Disney World
Feb. 7 “We Will Rock You” Performance/Meal @ Circa 21
Feb. 10-11 Night to Shine w/Spa
Feb. 13-17 San Francisco, CA
Feb. 26 Simon & Garfunkel Performance/Meal @ Paramount Theater
Mar. 5 Little Woman Perform./Meal @ Dbq Opera House
Mar. 13-15 St. Louis, MO
Mar. 29-Apr. 3 Louisville, KY
Apr. 8 “The Play that Goes Wrong” Perform./Meal @ TCR
Apr. 11-15 Branson, MO
Apr. 26-28 Wisconsin Dells
May 7-11 Glamping/Retreat
May 10-14 Expedition : Camping the Yellow River in Iowa
May 21-23 Omaha, NE
May 26-27 Chicago Cubs vs. Reds Baseball Game
May 29 Renaissance Festival
June 3 Celebration Belle Lunch Cruise
June 7-11 Mackinac Island, MI
June 15-16 Adventureland, Altoona
June 21-22 Six Flags, Chicago
July 3-9 Toronto, Canada
July 16 “Into the Woods” Perform/Meal @ Dbq Opera House
July 26-28 Duluth, MN
Aug. (TBA) Green Bay Packers,WI
Aug. 1-6 Elvis Tour, Memphis & Tupelo
Aug. 12 Riverboat Twilight
Aug. 15-16 Iowa State Fair
Sept. 2-3 Hawkeye Football Game
Sept. 3-10 Expedition: Camping the Badlands of South Dakota
Sept. 8 Lunch Boat Cruise, American Lady
Sept. 10-16 Caribbean Cruise w/Dolphin experience
Sept. 21 Michael Jackson Tribute Concert/Meal @ Circa 21
Oct. TBA Dinner Detective & Bloomsbury Farm
Oct. 2-4 Milwaukee, WI
Oct. 18-23 Pittsburgh, PA
Nov. TBA Meal/Show
Nov. 12-18 San Antonio, TX
Dec. TBA Meal/Show
Dec. 4-9 Las Vegas, NV
Camp Courageous
12007 190th Street
PO Box 418
Monticello IA 52310-0418
“…because we’re more alike
than we are different.”
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