About
The Center for Courageous Kids offers Summer Camps and Family Weekend Retreats for children with disabilities and lifelong illnesses. The summer camps take place in a fully accessible camp with accessible living spaces, sleeping and shower dens, dining spaces, cabins, scenic trails, and an on-site helipad, and the program has caring and experienced medical staff on-site.
Programs
- Summer Camps — Campers with disabilities and lifelong illnesses can enjoy adventure, laughter, friendship, and independence in a safe, accessible environment designed around their needs.
- Family Weekend Retreats — Spring and Fall Family Weekend Retreats designed for families to connect and recharge.
At a glance
- Ages: 0–18 years old
- Current session: Spina Bifida Family Weekend Retreats (Sep 11–Sep 13, 2026); Deafblind/Dual Sensory Family Weekend Retreats (Sep 25–Sep 27, 2026); Epilepsy Family Weekend Retreats (Oct 2–Oct 4, 2026); Rett Syndrome Family Weekend Retreats (Oct 9–Oct 12, 2026); Muscular Dystrophy Family Weekend Retreats (Oct 16–Oct 18, 2026); Cardiac Conditions Family Weekend Retreats (Oct 23–Oct 25, 2026); Osteogenesis Imperfecta Family Weekend Retreats (Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026); Diabetes Family Weekend Retreats (Nov 13–Nov 15, 2026)
About the provider
The Center for Courageous Kids opened in 2008 and has welcomed thousands of campers and families living with disabilities or lifelong illnesses. Its mission is to create a place of belonging for children with disabilities and lifelong illnesses through fun, safe, accessible camp experiences at no cost to families.
No cost to campers and families. Medically inclusive. 24/7 medical care. Open to children with disabilities and lifelong illnesses. Serving over 100 medical conditions.
What families say
“Other people have the same diagnosis as me here. I feel included and like I belong here. I don’t have a care in the world and I just have fun here.” — Camper - Bexx
“I don’t feel different at CCK. I just get to be me!” — Camper - Seth
Last updated September 11, 2026.
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