Winter Camp
Make friends, learn & explore
December 27-312014
Camp Friendship
Annandale, MN
Youth & Adult Camp Campers who sign up for a general session will have the opportunity to participate in all traditional winter camp activities. In addition, they may choose to focus on a “Featured Club” at Camp Friendship during their stay. Featured Clubs at Camp Friendship Friendship Art Studio Movin’ and Groovin’ Italian Cooking - available Dec. 28-31
Adult Getaway Retreat Designed for those with low care needs. Participants are able to independently complete daily living skills. Vacationers choose activities that interest and challenge them and have free time to enjoy the camp facilities. The group also plans a special free day trip together.
Adult Day Trips Winter is a great time to enjoy activities in the community. Optional day trips to bowl or enjoy a movie and dinner can be added to the camp experience for an additional fee.
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Camp Courage
Maple Lake, MN
Camp ADDventure Youth with ADD/ADHD, FAS or High Functioning Autism are led by trained staff in activities that feature the indoor pool, climbing, gym and all the great outdoor options. These experiences focus on team work, positive interaction, kindness and respect.
Camp Independence Designed for youth ages 10-18, who can be supervised at a 1:3 ratio or more. Participants are independent in daily living and social skills. These campers enjoy traditional activities, focus on making friends and having fun.
Transportation Round trip transportation available from Camp Eden Wood in Eden Prairie, MN on December 27 and 31 for $60/person.
Who
CAMP FRIENDSHIP DEC. 27-31
can participate?
We serve ages 5 to adult. Participants have autism, cerebral palsy, ADD/ADHD, Down syndrome, epilepsy, hearing or visual impairment, mild developmental delays, physical challenges or a combination of disabilities. Camp is a special place for making memories. Campers are encouraged to invite siblings and friends without disabilities to register and share in the experience.
What
makes camp special?
Winter camp gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of activities, each one adapted by trained staff to meet the age and ability level of every individual. Campers enjoy outdoor skiing, sledding and snowshoeing, indoor climbing, crafts, games, cooking and much more.
We
put care and safety first.
True Friends staff provide the guidance, supervision and personal care participants need to get the most out of their camp experience. • Our staff to camper ratios often differ from home ratios. • Food service professionals qualified to prepare meals matching special diet needs • Health care staff to distribute medications and monitor day-to-day health needs (nurse available 24 hours)
Session
Age
101 Youth & Teen Camp
Care Ratio High Med. Low 1:1-2
1:3-4
1:5+
5 to 17
$1365 $995
-
102 Adult Camp
18 & up
$1365 $995
103 Adult Retreat
18 & up
-
-
-
$685
ADULT DAY TRIPS - ADD TO CAMP Session & Activity
Age
Cost
AA Bowling and Pizza Party
18 & up
$27
BB Dinner and Movie with Friends
18 & up
$27
Add the day trip letters after the session number on the application (Example: session 201AA). Day trips are designed for more independent campers.
CAMP COURAGE DEC. 27-31 Session
Age
104 Camp ADDventure
7 to 14
105 Camp Independence
10 to 18
Making
Care Ratio High Med. Low 1:1-2
1:3-4
1:5+
$1365 $995 -
$685
$995
$685
camp affordable
Financial assistance is available through the True Friends Financial Assistance Program. Please contact our office, or complete the FA section of the application.
Care Ratios High Care Support: 1:1-2
•Needs “eyes on” supervision during awake hours •Uses manual wheelchair and needs staff support to propel outside buildings •May need total support with activities of daily living
Medium Care Support: 1:3-4
•Campers enjoy living in group setting •May need verbal support with activities of daily living •Easily accept support from staff
Low Care Support: 1:5+
•Campers enjoy group settings •Are independent with activities of daily living
10509 108th St. N.W. Annandale, MN 55302 Camp Courage MAPLE LAKE
Camp Friendship ANNANDALE
800.450.8376 Camp Eden Wood EDEN PRAIRIE
info@truefriends.org
www.truefriends.org
Camp Courage North LAKE GEORGE
Camp New Hope MCGREGOR