2010CAMP SCHEDULE - Camp Courageous

2010 CAMP
Camp Courageous
12007 190th Street
PO BOX 418
Monticello IA 52310
SCHEDULE
Ph. 319-465-5916 • FAX 319-465-5919
www.campcourageous.org
info@campcourageous.org
501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Federal ID #: 23-7210932
Camp Courageous is a year-round recreational and respite care facility for individuals of all ages with disabilities.
ADULT WEEK REQUESTS: 7:00 AM - DECEMBER 7, 2009
Adults are individuals that are age 21 or over. Make requests
online at www.campcourageous.org or by phone by leaving
voice mail with Stephen at 319-465-5916, ext. 2310.
TRAVEL DATE REQUESTS: 7:00 AM - DECEMBER 8, 2009
See page 3 for details on individuals that qualify for the Travel
Program. Make requests online at www.campcourageous.
org or by phone by leaving voice mail with Charlie Morrison
at 319-465-5916, ext. 2330.
YOUTH WEEK REQUESTS: 7:00 AM - JANUARY 4, 2010
Youth are individuals ages 3 to 21. Make requests online at
www.campcourageous.org or by phone by leaving voice mail
with Stephen at 319-465-5916, ext. 2310.
RESPITE CARE WEEKEND DATE REQUESTS —
Requests for Respite Care Weekends occurs 3 weeks prior
to the respite weekend. See page 2 for the specific dates and
process.
Registration/Date Request Process:
1. Review the dates provided in this document and select your
top three camping dates. Every effort will be made to place in
the first date of your request, but this is not always possible.
Please provide your second and third options.
2. There are two options to make a date request at Camp
Courageous:
ONLINE at www.campcourageous.org and follow the
link provided for “date requests.” Link will not open until the
specified time. Read and follow all instructions. Provide all
contact information, camper information, and top three camping
dates.
PHONE the camp at 319-465-5916 and enter the proper
extension for the request that you are making (see above).
Phones messages will not be accepted until specified time.
Listen carefully to instructions provided. Provide all contact
information, camper information, and the top three camping
dates.
3. Once you have submitted your online request or recorded
your voice mail message then you are done. Please refrain
from making duplicate submissions to the online system or
additional phone calls since they will only delay the request
process. You will be notified in the next two to three weeks
about placement and paperwork details.
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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Should I make requests online or by phone It is
recommended that you make your requests using the online system
at www.campcourageous.org. Regardless of which you use, be
prepared to make your request as promptly as you can on the date
and time listed. Please only make one request using either system
(not both).
After I make my date request, how long before I am
notified if I got the date I wanted It may take two to three
weeks to get campers scheduled. Each camper requires special
consideration by the camp staff to make sure that their stay will be
fun and safe. Please be patient during this time since hundreds of
requests are submitted.
Is there a waiting list Yes. If all three of your dates are already
filled and an alternate date will not work then you can be put on a
waiting list.
When do I fill out the camper’s application, physical,
and medical forms Paperwork will be made available once
a camper has been placed. After being notified that a date has
been assigned, the application and physical forms will be mailed
to you or you can fill them out online. If you have Internet access,
the camp prefers that you use the online forms system to reduce
paper, printing, mailing, and other costs and time associated with
processing applications.
Who can answer other questions Go to the camp’s web site
at www.campcourageous.org or you may call the camp:
CAMP STAFF Phone Ext. Ph. 319-465-5916
Stephen Fasnacht
stephen@campcourageous.org 2310 All Week-Long Camps
Shannon Poe
shannon@campcourageous.org 2320 Respite Care Weekends
Charlie Morrison
cmorrison@campcourageous.org 2330 Travel Program
Sharon Roller
sharon@campcourageous.org 2200 Medical Concerns
Dennis Bayne
dennis@campcourageous.org 2400 Dietary Concerns
Pam Mayo
pam@campcourageous.org 2120 Finances, payments
Charlie Becker
cbecker@campcourageous.org 2100 General Camp Operations
Jeanne Muellerleile
jeanne@campcourageous.org 2300 Program staff questions
IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR 2010:
• The hourly rate is $3.50.
• Deposit amounts have changed. Please see
page 2 for the amounts under each camping
session.
• See additional change notices throughout this
document.
NOTICE: CAMP COURAGEOUS IS A TOBACCO-FREE FACILITY.

WINTER ADULT WEEKS
Monday 10:00 AM through Friday 12:30 PM. Adults with mild/
moderate cognitive and/or physical disabilities. Fee: $350.00
with $75.00 non-refundable deposit. (100 waiver units)
Feb 15- 19
March 1- 5
Feb 22- 26
March 8- 12
SUMMER YOUTH & ADULT WEEKS
Sunday 3:00 PM through Friday 12:30 PM
Youth weeks for campers age 3-21. Adult weeks for campers
21 or older. Mild to moderate cognitive and/or physical
disabilities unless noted. Fee: $410.00 with $75.00 nonrefundable
deposit. (118 waiver units)
May 23-28 Adult Week
May 30-June 4 Adult Week
June 6-11 Youth Week
June 13-18 Just-for-You Youth Week
June 20-25 MDA Week
June 27-July 2 Youth Week
July 4-9
Lions Club Visual Impair. Week
(Youth and Adults)
July 11-16 Youth Week
July 18-23 Youth Week (fair week)
July 25-30 Adult Brain Injured Week
Aug 1-6
Youth Week
Aug 8-13 Physical Disabilities Week
(No Cognitive Disabilities-Youth and Adult)
FALL ADULT WEEKS
Monday 10:00 AM through Friday 12:30 PM. All weeks for
adults ages 21 or older with mild to moderate cognitive and/or
physical disabilities unless noted. Fee: $350.00 with $75.00
non-refundable deposit. (100 waiver units)
Aug 23-27
Aug 30-Sept 3
Sept 6-10
Sept 13-17
Sept 20-24
Sept 27-Oct 1
Oct 4-8
Oct 11-15
Oct 18-22
Oct 25-29
Nov 1-5
Nov 8-12
Nov 15-19
“Just-for-You” weeks are for those individuals requiring one-to-one supervision.
Please mark your calendars for the following special events at Camp Courageous:
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE
4 Youth Registration 16 Mardi Gras Dance
for Adult Campers
(please RSVP) 6:30 to 8:30 PM
14 Public Valentines’ Event
17 Spring Break Bash
(for Youth - please RSVP)
9:30 to 11:30 AM
20 Pizza Ranch Benefit
11 Antique Show
25 Omelet Bkfst &
Open House
7 AM to 1 PM
16 Cruisin’ for Camp
Courageous
10 AM to 4 PM
3 Summer Splash Dance
for Adult Campers
(please RSVP)
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
© Camp Courageous
1 Triathlon
13& 14 Pineapple Sales
21 Pineapple Gala
Just-for-You Week
Just-for-You Week
Just-for-You Week
15 Back-To-School Fest.
(please RSVP)
10 AM to 2 PM
26 Pancake Bkfst & Open
House - 7 AM to 1 PM
SPRING WEEKS & DAY TRIPS
Outdoor Education - One, two, or three-day trips available.
Schools, group homes, care facilities are welcome.
Fee: $3.50 per hour.
Jan 18-Feb 12
March 15-19
RESPITE CARE WEEKENDS
Friday 7:00 PM through Sunday 1:00 PM
Respite care is provided for any person with a disability
living at home with family. Fee: $150.00 with $25.00 nonrefundable
deposit. (43 waiver units)
• Make a request using the camp’s web site or leave
phone voice message at 319-465-5916, ext. 2320
at 8:00 AM on registration date (see below) for the
weekend you desire.
• Limit one registration space per phone call.
• Limit of six respites per year.
Respite Weekend Registration Date
January 8-10 December 21
January 22-24 January 4
February 5-7 January 18
February 26-28 February 8
March 12-14 February 22
March 26-28 March 8
April 9-11 March 22
April 16-18 March 29
May 7-9 April 19
May 21-23 May 3
June 4-6 May 17
June 25-27 June 7
July 9-11 June 21
July 16-18 June 28
August 6-8 July 19
August 20-22 August 2
September 10-12 August 23
September 17-19 August 30
October 1-3 September 13
October 15-17 September 27
October 22-24 October 4
November 5-7 October 18
November 19-21 November 1
For more info contact Shannon Poe at spoe@campcourageous.org
Emergency Respite Care available due to hospitalization
of primary care giver or a death in the family.
For emergency respite care call 319-465-5916, ext. 2323
26 Halloween Dance
for Adult Campers
(please RSVP)
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7 Antique Show
24 Cent-A-Gallon
Day
March 29-May 14
8&9 Youth Holiday Party
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
9 Adult Holiday Party
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

CAMP COURAGEOUS TRAVEL PROGRAM
Camp Courageous’ Travel Program provides
campers 18 and older the opportunity to experience
the joys and thrills of visiting unique destinations in
a safely monitored atmosphere. Experienced staff,
who have aided in planning each detail of the trip,
accompany travel campers on every trip.
Every Camp Courageous trip is designed to
cater to each camper group and aid our campers
in functioning successfully in a variety of public
settings. A typical trip is created for campers that
thrive in a 3:1, or greater, more independent yet safely
monitored setting. Camp Courageous is especially
proud to offer trips for campers who benefit from
more enhanced supervision and care, which are
indicated as Wheeling (1:1) and Assisting (2:1) trips.
All participants must provide camp a non-
refundable deposit on, or before, February 26th
(unless otherwise specified). $300 deposit for
week-long trips and $100 deposit for weekend trips.
Balances for non-flight trips is due at or before 45
days prior to travel. For trips requiring flight the
balance is due at or before 90 days prior to travel.
Campers are welcome to pay the total amount for
their trip(s) at registration. We also welcome setting
up an individual camper’s travel account with Camp
Courageous for campers to plan ahead for future
travel.
NOTE: Campers attending week-long trips in May, June, and
Dec. and the CO Adventure will travel by plane. Spaces are
available for campers who use a wheelchair on the “Wheeling”
trips and week-long December trip. Campers traveling to
Toronto, ON must have a passport to cross borders.
REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS
WHO PARTICIPATE IN TRIPS:
• Be on-the-go A LOT. (The Assisting trips are
created with a more relaxed pace)
• Use stairs, elevators, and/or escalators.
• Attend sporting and cultural events in large
stadiums or venues (schedule permitting).
• Cross city streets.
• Get in and out of a 15-passenger motor coach.
(With the exception of the “Wheeling” and weeklong
December trips, there is no lift on our vehicle.
Please register accordingly.)
• Ride in a motor coach for 3 or more hours
• Stay with the whole group. (Assisting trips plan for
the most 1:1 time comparatively.)
• Share a quad room with two other campers and
one staff person.
• Be independent in personal care (exceptions being
our “Assisting” and “Wheeling” trips).
• Have appropriate social skills.
Nashville, TN - January 24-29
Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, take a driving
tour of the star’s homes, and see legends live at The
Grand Ole Opry. $850.00
Louisville, KY - February 7-12
See the legendary horse-racing track Churchill
Downs, and where baseball bats are born at the
Louisville Slugger Museum, and we’ll visit the
Muhammad Ali Center for Peace. $850.00
Memphis, TN - Feb 28-March 5 (Assisting)
Visiting Graceland and Beale Street’s newest
performers in the City of Memphis. $850.00
Branson, MO - March 28-April 2
(Assisting)
Be treated to daily down-home country shows. We
will also visit entertaining museums like Ripley’s and
the Hollywood Wax Museum. $850.00
Indianapolis, IN - April 18-23
Visit the ultimate racing venue of the Indianapolis
Speedway and the NCAA Hall of Champions, the
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western
Art, and the Indy Zoo. $850.00
Seattle, WA - May 16-21
Fly from Midway and get hands-on in the Pacific
Northwest. We’ll take it all in from every angle as we
visit the Space Needle, Woodland Park Zoo, Argosy
Cruise- Seattle Harbor Tour, and more. $2000.00
Northeast Coastline - June 20-25
Flying from Midway to Manchester, NH on this get away.
We’ll drive along Rt. 1 North visiting some of the Atlantic
Ocean’s northern beaches and Acadia National Park.
And of course shopping along the way. $1800.00
Springfield, IL - January 15-17
Visit the Land of Lincoln and see where Abe got his
start. Visit the Lincoln Library and museum. $375.00
Hannibal, MO - February 19-21
Visit Mark Twain’s boyhood home, museum, and learn
about the Mississippi through his eyes. $375.00
Galena, IL - March 19-21- (Wheeling)
Shop at the unique stores and eateries, and visit U. S.
Grant’s home and museum. $475.00
Twin Cities, MN - April 9-11(Assisting)
Visit the Mall of America and take in the Underground
Aquarium, and as many shops as we can. $375.00
Kansas City - April 30-May 2 (Wheeling)
Explore historic Union Station and the Crown Center
with their unique shops and science centers, and
even try some real KC Bar-B-Que ribs. $475.00
Omaha, NE - May 7-9
Visit the Wildlife Safari and Henry Doorly Zoo with
their new Madagascar Area. And we’ll dine in the Old
Market Area. $375.00
TRAVEL PROGRAM – WEEK-LONG TRIPS IN 2010
Colorado Adventure - July 11-16
We’ll need you to bring your outdoor skills as we take
on the elements in the Colorado Rockies. (Similar
requirements to the previous Wilderness Trackers).
$1,200.00
Yellowstone National Park - July 18-23
Seeing Old Faithful and other geysers; Mud Pots and
Fumaroles along with historical sites and beautiful
scenery. $850.00
Cheyenne Frontier Days - July 25-30 (Assisting)
Whooping it up Cowboy/Cowgirl style at the
“Grandaddy of ‘em all” CFO Rodeo. 850.00
Toronto, ON - August 1-6
Grab your passports because you can’t get into
Canada without it and head north with us as we visit
Toronto’s world famous zoo, CN tower, and take in a
cultural event or two. $850.00
Mackinaw Island, MI - August 29-Sept. 3
Travel north to visit this amazing island where no
motorized vehicles are allowed. Visit Fort Mackinaw,
the Grand Hotel, quaint shops on the island, and
surrounding lighthouses. $850.00
Newport, NC - September 5-10
Enjoy the sights of the “Crystal Coast.” Visit the NC
Aquarium and Maritime Museum where Blackbeard’s
treasures are on display, and the listen to down-home
music at the Crystal Coast Jamboree. $850.00
Cincinnati, OH - Sept. 12-17
Visit the Cincinnati Zoo, Botanical Gardens, catch a
baseball game (Reds vs. Arizona) and enjoy their live
theater. $850.00
TRAVEL PROGRAM – WEEKEND TRIPS IN 2010
Wisconsin Dells, WI - June 4-6
Visit the Waterpark Capital of the World, we’ll also
take time to ride the original Ducks. $375.00
Wisconsin Dells, WI - August 13-15
Visit the Wilderness Deerpark and, of course, a
waterpark. $375.00
Omaha, NE - August 20-22
Visit the Henry Doorly Zoo and the Strategic Air
Command Museum, and dine at the Amazing Pizza
Machine. $375.00
St. Louis, MO - Oct. 8-10 (Assisting)
We’ll be going up into the Arch, visiting the zoo and
taking a riverboat ride. $375.00
Haunted Weekend in IA and IL - Oct. 29-31
Together we will find scary fun as we visit pumpkin
patches and haunted houses …the make-believe
and the truly haunted sites on our tour. $375.00
Chicago, IL - Nov. 12-14 (Wheeling)
Visit the Navy Pier and a famous Chicago museum
as we stay warm in the Windy City. $475.00
View deposit, cancellation, and weather policies at www.campcourageous.org
Gulf Shores, AL - October 17-22
Spend relaxing days at the beaches of the “Sun
Coast” on the Gulf of Mexico. We’ll be swimming and
taking boat rides by day and enjoying the night life
southern style. $850.00
Pigeon Forge, TN - Nov. 28- Dec. 3
Visit Dollywood and a host of other attractions in this
southern entertainment hotspot. See live shows like
Dolly Parton’s Dixieland Stampede and other countrystyle
entertainment. $850.00
Maui, HI - Dec. 12-17
Take a flight out of Midway or O’Hare to the tropical
island of Maui. Stay at an amazing resort, visit the
oldest Hawaiian monastery, and enjoy the whaling
town of Lanai and of course, luxurious beaches.
$2,500.00
Get guaranteed pricing* on 1st quarter
2011 trips by booking early…
EARLY-BIRD•WEEK-LONG TRIPS 2011
New Year- New You- January 2-7, 2011
Fly to Key West, FL warm sun and warmer beaches
and a day at a world-class spa await us on this
relaxing week of ease. $1,800.00*
Atlanta to Savannah, GA- Jan. 16-21, 2011
Follow the path Sherman took when the Civil War
raged and visit the original Tera from Gone with the
Wind. $1,500.00*
San Diego, CA- February 6-11, 2011
Fly to the warmth of the beautiful California Coast.
We'll visit the zoo and Mission Beach. $2,000.00*
Branson, MO- February 13-18, 2011
Experience a slow country-style vacation with a lot of
entertainment musical, and live performances. $850.00*
Lexington, KY- March 6-11, 2011
Visit this enchanting town with it's college atmosphere
and eclectic shops. $850.00*
Chicago, IL- March 27- April 1, 2011
We'll visit the museums and skyscrapers reveal the
pulse and sound of the Windy City. $850.00*
EARLY-BIRD•WEEKEND TRIPS 2011
Kansas City, MO- Jan. 28-30, 2011
Union Station and Crown Center Mall in the warmth
of the Skyway. $375.00*
Galena, IL- February 25-27, 2011
Great shopping and history abound in this little gem
of a town. $375.00*
WI Dells- March 18-20, 2011
We'll head to one of the many indoor waterparks & check
out a museum in the historic downtown. $850.00*
*Trip prices for 2011 are guaranteed
if booked by September 10, 2010.

Nursing and Medication Requirements and Information
H Prepackaged Medication REQUIRED for All Week-Long and Travel Campers In Advance H
Camper medications must be prepared in a multi-dose or medication cassette (preferably prepared by a pharmacist). Pictures of
each type are shown below. Prepackaged medications have a set of compartments or “bubbles” for each day of the week. The
medications are packaged together according to the time they are to be given.
“Bubble pack” medications prepared by a
pharmacist.
Medication cassettes can be purchased at
many pharmacies and drug stores.
• Request the pharmacist to pack enough doses for the camper’s duration at camp
plus one extra dose.
• Send only the designated amount plus one extra dose. The extra dose, if not
needed, will be returned to you at the end of the week.
• Use the multi-dose system when packaging medications. In a multi-dose system,
each med time for each day has one container/compartment for all meds to be
administered at that time.
• Label the medication bubble pack or cassette with the camper’s name.
• Provide a current list of medications. Please include: name of medication, dosage
(mg. and # of tabs), and times for administration.
• Package and label separately any medication that requires a blood pressure, pulse
check, or other nursing intervention prior to med administration. “Odd-Time”
medications should also be identified separately.
• Use caution before sending non-FDA approved herbal or homeopathic remedies to
camp. Contact the Nursing Department for specific packaging instructions.
The Camp Courageous Nursing Staff is not liable
for any errors in “pre-packaged” medications sent to camp.
The Nursing Department appreciates your cooperation in handling camper medications.
Please call Sharon Roller with any questions at 319-465-5916, ext. 2200 or email nursing@campcourageous.org
Nursing Check-In Process
Requirements:
• Verify that all necessary paperwork has been
submitted and signed.
• Update and verify contact information.
• Review dietary concerns and bowel
assessments.
• Update camper’s recent medical history.
• Update current medications taken by the
camper to be entered in the camp’s computer
system.
NOTE: Sending or faxing changes in medications
to the camp two weeks prior to camper’s arrival will
greatly enhance the check-in process.
Send a current list of medications to:
Attention: Nursing
Camp Courageous
PO Box 418
Monticello, IA 52310-0418
Fax: 319-465-5919 (attention “Nursing”)
E-mail: nursing@campcourageous.org
NURSING CHANGES FOR 2010:
• Medications need to be sent to camp two
weeks prior to the scheduled date for weeklong
and travel campers. You may ask your
pharmacist to mail them.
• Send an updated list of medications to camp
with the prepackaged medications.
• Bring liquid medications and topical
treatments in their original labeled bottles
on the day of check in.
• Reminder: ALL campers must have a
parent or staff check in with nursing
department upon arrival.
How long will the check-in process take The nursing
staff will thoroughly review health history and medications for all
campers. Wait times may range from a few minutes to up to an hour
to ensure proper camper care.
My camper won’t be taking meds while at camp. Do I still
need to report to nursing for check-in Yes. ALL campers
must check-in through the nursing department.
© Camp Courageous • PO Box 418, Monticello IA 52310-0418 • Ph. 319-465-5916 • FAX 319-465-5919 • www.campcourageous.org
Camp Courageous is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Federal ID number for Camp Courageous is 23-7210932.
10-30-2009