Camp Courageous

04/02/2026

Today is World Autism Awareness Day 💙

April 2 marks the start of World Autism Month—a time to celebrate, support, and raise awareness for individuals with autism and their families.

Join us in “Light It Up Blue” throughout April to show your support and help spread awareness in our community.

Today and every day— we stand together to break down barriers, promote understanding, and create a more inclusive world for all.

04/02/2026

As April Fool's Day comes to an end, Did you prank anyone today… or did you get pranked instead?
Sunny wants to hear all about it—what happened?!

Also, what’s your all-time favorite prank (harmless ones only 😉)? Post your stories below and give us a good laugh!

04/02/2026

The Jean Depoorter Courageous Hearts Scholarship is in honor of THE extraordinary educator, sister, aunt, and wife, Jean Depoorter.

Please consider donating to the Camp Courageous Campership Fund in Jean’s honor.

Each person that donated to a campership makes a life changing difference. It means a camper is able to be themselves for a week. It means their mom and dad get to have a few days to reset and take a few days together without worrying. Truly resting and resetting. We all know what that’s like, without truly know how the continuous appointments and therapies add up.

Camp Courageous holds a key philosophy that NO CAMPER will EVER be turned away due to inability to pay. EVER.

Help make a difference while also remembering Jean, who lead the way in Special Education.

To find out more about Jean and the difference she made, please visit the page listed below or visit the campership page directly: https://campcourageous.org/campership/

Camp Courageous has a Campership Fund for campers who would like to attend a camp session but need financial assistance to do so. Camp’s philosophy is no individual is turned away due to the inability to pay, thus the Campership Fund was established.

04/01/2026

Delivering Care on the Move: Thank You, Harloff Company - The Harloff Company generously donated a beautiful locking cart on wheels for Camp’s Nursing Department. This cart will make it easier for the Nursing team to travel to different areas around Camp to pass medications while campers are busy enjoying a variety of activities, without interruption.
Not only is this cart mobile, but it also provides storage, allowing the Nursing team to keep more supplies on hand without needing to make multiple trips. It can also be locked to help ensure that all medications are stored safely and securely.
The Harloff Company manufactures the widest variety of medication and healthcare carts in the industry right in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

At Harloff, their goal is to exceed the highest expectations of every customer, every day, and Camp could not be more pleased with the quality and functionality of this cart.
We truly cannot thank Ryan Lee, Brian Black (Pictured) and The Harloff Company enough for helping fulfill this important need for Camp.

03/31/2026

Camp is looking to add a Dietary Cook to the Team! Click the link below to get started.

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=501dfdcb1d7676fe

03/31/2026

Spring Break Camp! - Campers spent the week at Camp Courageous soaking in the sun, spending time outdoors with the animals, and riding the zip-line! Campers built friendships with old and new campers and spent their time getting to know each other! “I can’t wait to see my friend this Summer” was expressed to a counselor at the end of the week by one of the campers. Campers went home with meaningful awards, a full belly from laughing, and a warm heart. We cannot wait to see them all this Summer!

03/30/2026

🌟Courageous Spotlight: Mckenzie Davis🌟
McKenzie (Kenzie) never imagined she would find a place so close to home to fulfill her passion of cooking and baking!

03/30/2026

Respite: Paint Party🎨🖌️ - When you’re at camp it’s always a Party, but have you ever been to a “Paint Party?” This was an exceptionally colorful Respite that involved paint projects, hanging out with the animals, dance parties, and of course making new friends. Campers were free to explore their creative side, but that doesn’t begin to cover the fun that was experienced and the joy that was witnessed. During the Respite we had Nursing students from University of Dubuque and Northeast Iowa Community College along with Volunteers from the University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa. They all helped make the weekend magical, and a party was had indeed!

03/28/2026

Dennis Purcell, 85, of Cedar Rapids…Attends Nearly 30 Camp Car Shows! - For nearly 30-years, Dennis Purcell, 85, of Cedar Rapids, has taken a front row seat at Camp Courageous’ Annual Cruisin’ for Camp Courageous. Courageous is deeply saddened by the fact that in less than two-months, for the first time in nearly 30-years, Dennis will no longer be bringing his cars to the show or sitting in the front row, surrounded by his Cedar Rapids Corvette Club buddies, bidding on auction items, with the proceeds benefitting Courageous. Dennis received great joy from working on classic cars and attending car shows. He was a friend of all at Courageous, particularly the car show folks. Camp Courageous’ sympathy goes out to his loving wife Ramona, his children, along with other family and friends…

03/27/2026

Camp Update for March 28th, 2026 Listen now at https://campcourageous.org/podcast/camp-update-for-march-28th-2026

03/26/2026

The wooden beams for the Tibor-Worthington Performing Arts Stage were installed today!

This beautiful new stage will provide so many special Camper moments, including award ceremonies, concerts, talent shows, story time, and more.

There's still time to reserve your spot for Camp sessions-be among the first to enjoy all the fun this stage will bring!
Click the link below to get started:
https://campcourageous.org/weeklong/

03/23/2026

🌟Courageous Spotlight: Rogelio Hernandez (Ro)🌟
Ro, part of the "Rock & Roll" Travel Team, joined Camp in 2021 and has been making a lasting impression on Campers ever since!