Our History
 Camp Courageous, Inc. was founded in
the 1963 when there were no camps in
this area that would accept children
with special needs. Founded by Marty
Duncan and Ray DeFrane, Camp
Courageous remains the only camp
with the qualitative focus and
commitment to ensure comprehensive
outdoor recreational experiences for
individuals with special needs in
North West Ohio and South East
Michigan
Pioneering parents Marty Duncan and
Ray Defrane wanted their children
with special needs to have the
chance to experience "going to
overnight camp" like many children
without disabilities do. They also
realized that a planned week or two
at camp would give parents a
much-needed rest...or as it is
called today - respite.
At its founding, camp courageous met
a need that no other camp in this
community would fill for children
with mental retardation and
developmental disabilities.
The Camp Today
To date, it remains the only camp
with the qualitative focus and
commitment to ensure comprehensive
outdoor recreational experiences for
this special community in north west
Ohio and south east Michigan.
- Year-Round Facilities
-
Horticultural Therapy
-
Vocational Habilitation
Programming
-
Naturalist and Photography
camps
-
Geo Team Building
The camp provides developmentally
appropriate activities for all
ability levels. Programs and
activities are age appropriate and
allow for full exploration of one’s
own abilities, interests and goals.
Our Future
Camp Courageous, Inc. has spent over
forty years building a solid
reputation and recognizing the
continual need for expansion of
services, upgrading the facility and
proactively responding to
participant feedback. Because of
this community commitment, Camp
Courageous, Inc. is positioned to
respond to the increasing needs and
growth of opportunities presented
within the community.
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