"Providing a unique environment for people with special needs"
Background
Founded in 1975
40 acres of wooded land
Private, not for profit organization
Operates exclusively on donations, fundraisers, camp fees and grants
Receives no financial assistance from local, state or federal government
Admission to all regardless of ability to pay, disability, race, color, creed, sex, religion or political affiliation
Staff is internationally recruited
Nursing services available 24 hours a day during camping season
Camper to counselor ratio is 3 to 1 and 1 to 1 when needed
Activities
Nature Study
Crafts
Fishing
Swimming
Cookouts
Dances
Awards Ceremony
Camping in an authentic teepee
Exploring the woods on almost 2 miles of nature trails
Hay wagon rides
Volleyball
Frisbee Golf
Board of Directors
Dick McGrane - President
Randy Judge - Vice President
Jeff Streinz - Treasurer
Terry Mozena -Secretary
Jake Bender
Larry Lee
Emily Merges
Marv Miller
Chris Pape
Vic Popp
Lynn Gallagher
Megan Ruiz
Charles Spielman
Dawn Swift
Joe Vermeulen
Deb Rahe - Executive Director
Foundation Board
Tim Breitfelder - President
Chris Pape - Vice President
Jeff Streinz - Treasurer
Katie Thomas - Secretary
Dick McGrane