(L-R) Jerry Lancaster, Mark Brecht, Dave Nichols, Tracy Hayward, Wayne Neville, Chuck Thornton

Camp’s journey began with the Walleye Crandic Group at the annual Fishing Derby to benefit Camp Courageous, where Dave Nichols, President, and others helped with weighing, measuring, and assisting campers with fishing.

The Walleye Crandic Group wanted to get more involved, and they did so by having Camp Courageous provide a program introducing the camp as a whole, while also connecting them with the fishing program at Lake Todd. Fishing is an activity that campers can use throughout their lives as a method of relaxation, exercise, and outdoor enjoyment.

Their involvement led Camp to receive fishing poles, gear, night crawlers, and even the construction of a basic storage area for terminal tackle in the newly built Fishing Cabin, keeping the donated items organized and accessible. They also built three collapsible carts (pictured here) to be stored in the building, making it easier to transport all the fishing gear to the accessible fishing docks at Lake Todd.
Camp Courageous was grateful to the team for providing a Camp Courageous Fishing 101 class during counselor orientation week as camp prepares for the arrival of campers for the 2025 summer sessions.

Thank you to Dave and the Walleye Crandic Group for all of your current involvement and for your ongoing support well into the future.