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What is Camp Courageous?
Camp Courageous is a year-round respite care and recreational facility for individuals of all ages with disabilities. The camp is not-for-profit organization.
Is Camp Courageous a non-profit?
Yes. The camp is not-for-profit and is classified as a 501(c)(3) organization. If you or your organization needs documentation showing the 501(c)(3) status then please download this letter from the IRS in PDF format.
Where is Camp Courageous located?
Camp Courageous is located southeast of Monticello, IA. Physical address is 12007 190th Street, Monticello, IA 52310. To see the camp on Google Maps you can go to this link.
Who can attend Camp Courageous?
Anyone with a disability can attend. Vision, mental, physical and other disabilities are typical of the individuals served. If you have questions about whether someone can attend Camp Courageous then please contact the Assistant Program Director by E-mail at Program@campcourageous.org or call 319-465-5916, ext 2310.
Where can I find the Camp Courageous Logo and is it trademarked?
Yes it is trademarked. Click here for the colored logo and click here for the black/white logo.
What is Camp Courageous’ federal tax ID number?
23-7210932
Is Camp Courageous accredited?
Yes, the camp is accredited 100% through the American Camp Association. A camp can not get a better rating from the ACA than what Camp Courageous has received.
Camp Courageous has also been certified by the Independent Charities of America to be one of the “Best In America” charities.
Is Camp Courageous affiliated with an agency, like United Way?
No. However, it is still possible to donate to the camp through agencies like the United Way using their “donor option” and writing in “Camp Courageous” as their charity of choice.
Where does the camp get funds to operate?
Camp Courageous was founded and continues to run on donations. It gets no government assistance, no one is paid to raise funds, and it is not affiliated with any agency. Campers pay a fee to attend, but the fee represents less than 10% of the actual cost to care for the camper. No camper is ever turned away due to the inability to pay the camper fee.
Is Camp Courageous religiously affiliated?
No.