Respite: PROM💃🕺
Who doesn’t love a good dance, especially PROM. During the Prom Respite our Campers and Volunteers had a great time…
Camper Kelsey Ann Tweden…An Incredible Treasure…Passes At 25-Years-Old….
It is with great sadness Camp Courageous recently learned that long time camper, and dear friend to all, Kelsey Ann…
Adventure Training!
The Camp Courageous Program Team spent five days learning all about the adventure elements offered at Courageous! Staff learned how…
Eagle Scout project at Camp Courageous
Garrett Smith, and Eagle Scout, successfully transformed an overgrown flower garden at Camp Courageous into a vibrant and welcoming area…
Iowa Central Swim Team gives back at Camp Courageous!
This fun and energetic group of young adults from the Iowa Central Swim Team made the trip from Fort…
Family Fun Day!
Campers and their families spent a few hours exploring Camp Courageous, learning about the programs, and becoming comfortable with the…
Long time Cruisin’ for Camp Courageous Auctioneer , Todd Smith, Passes
Sadly, Camp has learned of the passing of Todd Smith. For over two decades, Todd’s booming voice could be heard…
Thank You To Ann Burton For The Opportunity To Present Camp Courageous To, P.E.O., Chapter KZ!
Camp Courageous would like to thank Ann Burton (front right) for giving the Camp the opportunity to present to her P.E.O., Chapter…
Russ Kool, Camp Courageous Trailblazer, Passes
Russ Kool’s passing, at the age of 88, is a tremendous loss for Camp Courageous; our family, personally; and the…
Spring Break Bash
Campers spent the day at the Spring Break Bash at Camp Courageous! Campers participated in laser tag in the Sill…
Long Time Manchester Garage Sale Volunteer, Ramona ‘Mona’ Perrinjaquet, Passes
For decades, Ramona “Mona” Perrinjaquet, 95, of Manchester, Iowa, smiling face greeted thousands of visitors to the Manchester Garage Sale….
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…
Spring Break Camp!
Campers spent the week at Camp Courageous soaking in the sun, spending time outdoors with the animals, and riding the…
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…
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’…
San Fran-tastic Adventures
Day 1 – March 9th, 2026 Two Delays, Not Ideal, But not the end of the world. Airports, after all,…
A Weekend of Quilts, Creativity, and Connection
Over the past four days, Camp has been filled with the hum of sewing machines, bursts of laughter, and…
The Piecemakers
Linda Erickson and Sue Brodersen are part of The Piecemakers group from the Zion Lutheran Church in Wyoming, IA. These…
Shamrock Shindig was a Rock-in Good Time!
In the Spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, Camp Courageous hosted its annual Shamrock Shindig with campers attending from across Northeastern…
Courageous Saddened By Passing Of Colonel Clyde Meyer, 92, of Monticello, IA
Colonel Clyde Meyer lived a life defined by service, integrity, and quiet strength. From his early days as valedictorian of…