Gracie Green named new executive director
Camp Albrecht Acres is pleased to announce Gracie Green as its new executive director.
Green joined Camp Albrecht Acres in March 2025 as the senior camp director and helped oversee a successful summer season.
Her prior experience includes four years as program director at a camp and retreat center in central Iowa, as well as a range of leadership roles at long-term-care facilities.
“We are excited to welcome Gracie as the new leader of Camp Albrecht Acres,” said Jim Liddle, Camp Albrecht Acres board president. “She has multiple years of experience working with campers of all abilities, and we are confident that Gracie has the skills, compassion and love of our campers and camp to lead us into the future.”
Green looks forward to increasing the number of people the camp serves and forging strong connections with local organizations and the community.
“Camp Albrecht Acres is a magical place brought to life by our campers,” she said. “What an honor to get to play a part in the camp’s story. We’re here to serve an amazing community and their support systems. The future of camp – just like its rich history – is bright.
'I’m excited to move camp forward in growth, service and joy.”
Green can be reached at 563-552-1771 and [email protected].
Green joined Camp Albrecht Acres in March 2025 as the senior camp director and helped oversee a successful summer season.
Her prior experience includes four years as program director at a camp and retreat center in central Iowa, as well as a range of leadership roles at long-term-care facilities.
“We are excited to welcome Gracie as the new leader of Camp Albrecht Acres,” said Jim Liddle, Camp Albrecht Acres board president. “She has multiple years of experience working with campers of all abilities, and we are confident that Gracie has the skills, compassion and love of our campers and camp to lead us into the future.”
Green looks forward to increasing the number of people the camp serves and forging strong connections with local organizations and the community.
“Camp Albrecht Acres is a magical place brought to life by our campers,” she said. “What an honor to get to play a part in the camp’s story. We’re here to serve an amazing community and their support systems. The future of camp – just like its rich history – is bright.
'I’m excited to move camp forward in growth, service and joy.”
Green can be reached at 563-552-1771 and [email protected].
UPCOMING EVENTS
Celebrating All Abilities Gala 2026
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 -- 6 to 9 p.m.
Join us for our annual Celebrating All Abilities Gala at Hotel Julien Dubuque!
This will be an evening of celebration, entertainment and fundraising for the camp that you won't want to miss.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Tickets: Available after Feb. 15
Gala highlights:
- Live auction
- Silent auction
- Short program with camp's annual awards announced
- Live music from Tapestry
- Hors d'oeuvres
- Meat carving stations
- Cocktails
FOR THE LATEST DETAILS
Visit the gala's Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/bd7p3tps
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 -- 6 to 9 p.m.
Join us for our annual Celebrating All Abilities Gala at Hotel Julien Dubuque!
This will be an evening of celebration, entertainment and fundraising for the camp that you won't want to miss.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Tickets: Available after Feb. 15
Gala highlights:
- Live auction
- Silent auction
- Short program with camp's annual awards announced
- Live music from Tapestry
- Hors d'oeuvres
- Meat carving stations
- Cocktails
FOR THE LATEST DETAILS
Visit the gala's Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/bd7p3tps
NEWS UPDATES
The DRA awarded Camp Albrecht Acres a $30,000 grant to put toward the purchase of a specialty passenger van. A new van will significantly enhance the capabilities of the camp and allow us to better serve the people most important to us. Thanks to the DRA for its critical support!
Congrats to our 2025 award recipients:
Camper of the Year: Caden Brothers.
Phyllis Golinvaux Volunteer of the Year: Andy Kindle.
Special Services Award: Daryl Biechler (Biechler Electric, Inc.) and Jimmy Willenborg (Willenborg Plumbing & Heating Inc).
Person of the Year: Cindy Schnier Granse
 Congratulations to our 2024 Award Winners: Ryan Fritz (Camper of the Year), Jim Decker (Phyllis Golinvaux Award), and Bob Slattery (Hall of Fame). The awards were announced at the Celebrating All Abilities Gala on Wednesday, March 6.
The Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) has awarded Camp Albrecht Acres $10,000 for our Employee Incentive Program. Camp Albrecht Acres appreciates the continued support from DRA that allows us to attract the staff that makes our camp special.
“The continued support from the community is what make our camp a special place” said Eric Veltstra, executive director. "The financial support from DRA has supported many projects in the past and allows us to provide a fun, safe and challenging environment for our campers.”
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Thanks to everyone who attended our 2025 Celebrating All Abilities Gala on March 6. A shoutout to Tapestry for the live music, Kevin Cattani for emceeing, Jesse Meyer and Dagwood for auctioneering, Hotel Julien Dubuque for hosting, Candle Ready Cakes for the cupcakes, and all of the table sponsors.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our 2024 Celebrating All Abilities Gala on Wednesday, March 6.
Shoutout to Tapestry for the live music, Kevin Cattani for emceeing, Jesse Meyer and Dagwood for auctioneering, Hotel Julien Dubuque for hosting, Candle Ready Cakes for the cupcakes, all of the table sponsors, and to everyone who attended to support Camp Albrecht Acres.
Thank you to 100+ Women Who Care - Dubuque
Your donation of $13,700 will impact the lives of many! We truly appreciate the support from your generous members! Thank you all so much for being a part of our mission and supporting our campers!
We wanted to take a moment to thank Skip Breitbach Feeds for the generous donation of grass seed and fertilizer for our lawn. If you have ever visited Camp, you know just how much grass we have! We are so incredibly thankful for this donation and Skip's continued support over the years.
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