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About Camp Courageous of Iowa

Location:

12007 190th St, PO Box 418, Monticello, IA 52310, US

Mission Statement

All people, regardless of ability level, have the right to opportunities found in the world around them. Individuals with disabilities, as well as their families, should experience year-round recreational and respite care activities in a camp setting. Camp Courageous of Iowa provides this needed service to all. The camp provides opportunities for social and personal growth within a supportive environment. Campers learn to try a variety of creative and cahllending activites and experience success. Campers develop enhanced self-esteem which carries over to work, home, or school environments.

Description

Camp Courageous was founded in 1972 when forty acres of land was donated for the sole purpose of establishing a camp for the disabled. In 1973 five buildings were built from donated labor and materials. By 1974 the camp was ready for its first campers, which totaled 211. Today the camp is open year-round, has 200acres of land with 25 buildings, and annually serves over 8,000 campers, ranging in age from 1 to 105. Camp Courageous was built and continues to operate on donations, without government assistance, without formal sponsorship, and without paid fund-raisers.Camp Courageous is open year-round and provides week-long camp experiences, as well as respite care weekends and emergency respite care. The camp also has an outdoor education program for school groups. It is also available to rental groups such as churches, schools, community organizations, employers and family reunions.