Charlie Becker – Camp Courageous

Cedar Rapids Thursday Noon Optimist Celebrates Their 50th Anniversary of Supporting Camp Courageous!

Thank you to Jeff Schmatt, (Back-Left-With Camera), for inviting Camp Courageous to give a presentation to the Cedar Rapids Thursday Noon Optimist...

In The Beginning There Was The World’s Largest Garage Sale

In summer of 1974 the first 211 campers came to Camp Courage. The camp was nearly $20,000 in debt, and many...

John B. “Jack” Kuriger Passes-A Family Legacy

Camp Courageous is saddened by the recent passing of John “Jack" Kuriger, 84, of Cascade, originally from Monticello, IA. Jack was involved...

Kay Graber, 89, of Mt Vernon, IA…An Extraordinary Trailblazer, Passes

Camp Courageous is deeply saddened by the passing of Kay Graber, 89, of Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Kay was an extraordinary trailblazer —...

Daryl And Twila Griffith’s Legacy Will Live On Forever At Camp Courageous

Camp Courageous Perpetual Fund: https://campcourageous.org/perpetual-fund/ Some visits to Camp Courageous feel especially meaningful — the kind that remind us why this mission exists...

Former Camper, Jimmy Gibney, Recipient “The Helpful Smile” Excellence in Service Award From Camp’s Friends at Hy-Vee!

Congratulations to Jimmy Gibney for being selected as the first to receive “The Helpful Smile” Excellence in Service Award from Camp’s Friends...

CAMP COURAGEOUS’ DEAR FRIEND, SPEED HERRIG, RECEIVES THE 2025 HONORARY MASTER PORK PRODUCER !

Speed’s Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ke1A9-w7mo Congratulations to Camp Courageous’ dear friend, Duane “Speed” Herrig, also known as “The Sauceman,” for receiving the 2025 Honorary Master Pork Producer...