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Reminisce on last summer

Watch our 2019 Summer Camp Video below.

Quotes

"At True Friends Camp Courage I was able to do a lot of activities and just forget about my disability and do the things I love. I met a lot of nice campers and the staff at camp was excellent and they were all passionate about what they do. Overall, I had the best experience at True Friends Camp Courage!" 
-- Camper

"Camp Courage should really be called Camp Paradise." 
-- Camper

"True Strides is something so special for Maria. She just loves riding and how dear the ladies are when working with her. Their patience is outstanding and now Maria is talking plainer and following directions quicker.”
-- Mother of True Strides Rider

"I wake up each morning and tell myself, ‘Today you are going to make a difference in someone’s life,’ and camp is the place that statement is true every single time. It is the one place I know that my daily contribution matters and someone else and myself is better because of what we do.” When asked about what he gained from his experience working at camp that he never expected, he said, “The ability to see myself helping others. I never thought that was an option for me. Being able to contribute and help others has given me such fulfillment.”
-- Camp Counselor

"I am so grateful that Minnesota has an extremely competent and trusted organization like True Friends, that has the professional experience and knowledge of how and when to safely serve campers. It gives me confidence knowing that when my brother comes to camp (whenever that is) he will be safely taken care of."
-- Brother of a Camper

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