Camp Courageous of Iowa

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.