Over the years, I have intentionally tried to stay out of the spotlight, ensuring the focus remains where it belongs; on the Camp’s campers, staff, volunteers, and incredible supporters who make Camp Courageous what it is today and will be in the future. I love it when campers and their families say “Coming to Camp Courageous is the highlight of their year”. I have been incredibly fortunate to have been a very small part of this organization.
I have had the good fortune to spend the past 45 years in a leadership role at Camp Courageous, it was not what I was planning to do when I grew up, but I could not have asked for a more wonderful career and life. I have been EXTREMELY blessed, with so many friends and opportunities as a result.
I am not planning to retire, but to transition from the day-to-day operations of Camp Courageous to focus on the Camp Courageous Foundation, something I helped Dr. Earl DeShaw start in 1980. The Foundation has been and will continue to be critical to the future of Camp Courageous.
Thank you for helping make the past 45+ years of my life a true joy!
Charlie
Camp Courageous Mission:
Camp Courageous provides exceptional year-round recreational, respite, and travel opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families. The camp is run primarily on donations, giving all individuals the opportunity to give through gifts of time, materials, financial, and other means that support the camp.
Camp Courageous Vision:
To inspire a world where individuals with disabilities are empowered with courage, to look beyond their current capabilities and explore the world with confidence.
Camp Courageous Values:
Environment: We will reduce the environmental impact across operations & through services we deliver to campers.
Community Involvement & Development: We will tackle the issues that impact the campers and contribute positively to local communities.
Inclusion For All: At Camp Courageous we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to drive equity, solve challenges, and champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected in everything that is Camp Courageous
Wellbeing: We value the campers & employees & strive to promote a positive culture that enables individuals to feel resilient and successful in their personal & work life.
Operating Practices: We conduct business in an open, honest & ethical manner & strive to implement best known practices & socially responsible actions.
Comprehensive CEO Search
We have contracted with an experienced Executive Hiring Agent to perform a tailored search to identify and attract the top executive talent for this position and to ensure a perfect fit for Camp Courageous’ unique needs.
Leadership Assessment
We will be conducting in-depth assessments to evaluate candidates’ leadership styles and potential, providing us with insight that align with Camp Courageous’ strategic goals.
Succession Planning
We have been preparing for the future of Camp Courageous for quite some time and with our strategic succession planning, we hope to ensure a seamless transition and sustained leadership excellence.
Charlie Becker’s Announcement
Come Enjoy, Life and Fun at Camp Courageous!
What is Camp Courageous…
Camp Courageous is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides year-round recreational, respite, and travel opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Camp Courageous offers a variety of services including weeklong camp sessions, respite weekends, family camp sessions, outdoor experiential sessions, and travel program. The camp operates primarily on donations without government assistance, formal sponsorship, or paid fundraisers. On an annual basis, Camp Courageous serves thousands of individuals with disabilities ranging in age from 1 to 105.