2022 CAMP CATALOG Experiences & Adventures For All Abilities - True Friends

 
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2022 CAMP CATALOG Experiences & Adventures For All Abilities - True Friends
2022 CAMP CATALOG
  Experiences & Adventures

      For All Abilities
2022 CAMP CATALOG Experiences & Adventures For All Abilities - True Friends
DEAR FRIENDS,                                                                                                                                              MISSION
    Thank you for choosing True Friends! Another exciting year of Camp is upon us. To help you                                                                 Provide life-changing experiences that
    plan for your summer experience we have included detailed information for you in the Camp                                                                  enhance independence and self-esteem
    catalog. Please read the information provided carefully as several policies and forms may                                                                  for children and adults with disabilities.
    have changed.
    As we continue to operate in the space of an ever-changing and ongoing pandemic, we                                                                        VISION
    would like to provide a few updates regarding our programs in 2022.                                                                                        A world where experiences and adventures
    •	We are moving forward with a 2022 plan to operate Camps Courage and Friendship                                                                          are open to individuals of all abilities.
       summer programs in a similar fashion to summer of 2021.
    •	Day Camp and Summer Camp will not be offered at Camp Eden Wood or Camp Courage                                                                          VALUES
       North in 2022. This was an extremely difficult decision to make and was made due to the                                                                 Empowerment
       anticipated staffing shortage again in 2022.
                                                                                                                                                               Experience
    •	For Camps Eden Wood and Courage North, we will pursue rental and camping together                                                                       Integrity
       group opportunities for summer 2022.                                                                                                                    Safety
    •	True Friends offers financial assistance to help those with limited financial resources                                                                 Sustainability
       attend a camp session.                                                                        About True Friends
    At the center of everything we do lies our mission. We are so grateful to have the opportunity   True Friends is a nonprofit agency providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence
    to provide all our friends with life-changing experiences that enhance independence and          and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities. We welcome individuals ages 5+ with and
    self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities. We can’t thank you enough for your        without diagnosed disabilities, including developmental or physical disabilities, or health conditions.
    continued commitment and support.
                                                                                                     True Friends’ programs include camp, respite, horse therapy, retreats, travel, and team building;
    If you have questions about your application, please contact the Customer Relations              serving over 25,000 individuals annually. With locations near Maple Lake, Annandale, Eden Prairie,
    team at 952.852.0101 or registration@truefriends.org.                                            and Bemidji, True Friends serves individuals in Minnesota and throughout the United States.
    We look forward to seeing you around the campfire!
    Best,
                                                                                                                         True Friends Camping programs and facilities
                                                                                                                         are accredited by the American Camp
                                                                                                                         Association (ACA), a national peer-review
                                                                                                     accreditation program designed to set the professional standards
    Eric Sage                                                                                        for accredited camp programs and facilities.
    Senior Director of Program Services

                                                                                                     CONTENT
                                                                                                     4   Applying to Camp                              9    Horse Program

    KEY                                                                                              5   Health Care Information at True Friends       10 Camp Friendship
                                                                                                     6	Pre-Set Medications, Supporting Campers        13 Partner Camps
              Developmental                   Physical                Partner Camps                      for a Successful Experience, Our Staff        14 Transportation
            Disability Programs          Disability Programs        and Other Programs               7   A Bird's Eye View of Camp                     15 About Us
                                                                                                     8   Camp Courage
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2022 CAMP CATALOG Experiences & Adventures For All Abilities - True Friends
Applying to Camp
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                                      All advanced fees paid will be refunded in full if notice is received in the True Friends office 30 days prior to the                                                                      case manager to obtain a
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                                      applicant's session. If less than 30 days' notice is received, all but the deposit will be refunded. Waivered and
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                                      All advanced fees paid will be refunded in full if notice is received in the True Friends office 30 days prior to the                                                                                               a variety of health care qu
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              True Friends also requests                                 s). Writeable PDF  cop ies of
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                                      applicant's session. If less than 30 days' notice is received, all but the deposit will be refunded. Waivered and
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                                                         seek compensation from participants and/or guardians for the replacement or repair of property
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              questionnaires to healthcare
                                      damaged while attending camp.
                                          True Friends may seek compensation from participants and/or guardians for the replacement or repair of property
                                          damaged while attending camp.

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PRE-SET MEDICATIONS                                                                                        A BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF CAMP
    All medications must be pre-set prior to arriving at check-in. To learn more about pre-setting your        Every day is a new adventure at True Friends Camps. Each of our locations deliver quality care,
    medications, visit our website at www.truefriends.org/forms and click on Pre-Set Medications.              trained staff, and amazing opportunities for fun, growth, and friendships. Our camp managers

    Individuals who do not pre-set their medications                                                           and their teams are dedicated to providing positive, life-changing experiences. Whether you
    prior to arriving at check-in can expect to spend                                                          have been attending a True Friends Camp for years or if you are just entertaining the idea, we
    an additional two to four hours at check-in.                                                               know the choice to send your loved one to camp is done with great care. In order to paint a more
                                                                                                               complete picture of camp, below are some of our intentional program elements.
    Please pre-set your medications prior to
    arriving at camp.
                                                                                                               CAMP LIFE AND CABIN PLACEMENTS
                                                                                                                                   Our camp managers, with the help of their seasonal leadership team, read
                                                                                                                                   each application in order to create an environment for success. Cabins are
                                                                                                                                   assigned with session, gender, age, sensory needs, and routine in mind. Staff
                                                                                                                                   live in the cabins with individuals to provide the highest level of care. Campers
                                                                                                               will work with a team of staff members to ensure each individual's unique needs are fulfilled. Staff

    SUPPORTING CAMPERS FOR A SUCCESSFUL EXPERIENCE                                                             will get up during the night to attend to homesickness, illness, bathroom reminders, and personal
                                                                                                               care assistance, but True Friends Camps do not provide 24-hour awake staff.
    True Friends partners with families and caregivers to make each individual’s experience successful.
    In order for us to do this we need caregivers and families to provide extensive information about
    each individual. True Friends acknowledges not all individuals are appropriate for the “camp-type”
                                                                                                                                  HEALTH CARE
    setting in which the program is provided.                                                                                     The care of our participants is our number one priority. Each of our camps
                                                                                                                                  have a team of Camp Nursing Assistants. These high-level medical and nursing
    True Friends is a licensed home and community based basic support service; we are not an
                                                                                                                                  students pass medications, are onsite 24 hours a day, have advanced training
    intensive or crisis service organization. Therefore, True Friends reserves the right to deny services to
                                                                                                               in first aid, and give out popsicles on hot days.
    individuals who we believe pose a safety threat to themselves, other individuals, and/or employees.

                                                                                                                                 SPECIAL DIETS
                                                                                                                                 We know camp is a change of scenery, but that does not mean it has to be
                                                                                                                                 a complete lifestyle change. Our fantastic kitchen team will meet individual
    MOTIVATED, CARING, AND HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF                                                                                  dietary needs. For overnight programs, meals are served at 8:00 or 8:30 a.m.
                                                                                                               (depending on location/program), 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. The majority of special diet
    Our amazing staff are the reason individuals love True Friends Camps.
                                                                                                               requirements can be met onsite.
    We hand pick our team from hundreds of applicants from across the country and the world. Our
    outstanding staff members are college students, young professionals, and teachers who share a
    passion for working with people of all walks and rolls of life.

    No matter their previous experience, True Friends staff attend between 1-3 weeks of in-person
    training and 12 hours of online courses to prepare them to care for the needs of each individual.
    Staff are trained by our Registered Nurses and camping professionals; from verbal cues to total
    assistance, our staff are here to help parents and caregivers sleep easy and give individuals a
    positive camp experience like no other.

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TRUE FRIENDS CAMPS –
                                CAMP COURAGE                                                                                                                                             HORSE PROGRAM
                                8046 83RD ST. NW,
                                MAPLE LAKE, MN 55358                                                                                                                                     During the camp season, we provide individuals the opportunity
                                952.222.1054                                                                                                                                             to engage with a horse through horsemanship experiences.
                                                                                                                                                                                         Depending on the camper, the horsemanship experience may
    Camp Courage has 240 acres along scenic lakeshore, woods,                                                                                                                            include riding a horse with staff assistance, or it may mean
    and fields near Maple Lake, Minnesota on beautiful Cedar Lake.                                                                                                                       interacting with a horse in other ways including grooming,
    We offer multiple meeting facilities, wheelchair accessible high ropes challenge course,                                                                                             feeding, or petting.
    and many trails to explore. Please see grid for registration information.

                                                                                                                                              SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
       ADULT RETREAT
                                                                                                                                              There is very limited availability for all horsemanship experiences sessions. We offer horse experiences and activities
       This camp experience is perfect for individuals who enjoy                                                                              both mounted and unmounted. To ensure the safety of the camper, staff, and horse, there are strict criteria that must be
       rekindling old friendships and creating new ones. Developed for                                                                        followed to ensure a successful experience.
       campers with physical disabilities, this program provides many                                                                         In order toTrue
                                                                                                                                                          participate in the riding portion of the camps an individual must fall within one of the following criteria:
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       accessible activities including miles of trails to explore, a state                                                                          ampers under 200 pounds. The camper must weigh under 200 pounds and have the ability to sit independently
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       of the art wheelchair accessible challenge ropes course and                                                                                 with good head and trunk control without supports; sitting balanced on a moving surface. The individual must be
       zip-line, swimming pool, kayaking, tubing, fishing, archery,                                                                                able to independently swing leg up and over a horse from the mounting ramp safely while following verbal directions
       and so much more!                                                                                                                           from staff.
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                                                                                                                                                   with good head and trunk control. The individual must be able to bear weight and complete a pivot transfer from
       participate in the horse program.
                                                                                                                                                   wheelchair (if used) onto a horse with minimal assistance.
       Learn more on page 9.
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                                                                                                                                                    ampers under 90 pounds. The individual must weigh under 90 pounds to ride tandem with a trained back rider.
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                                                                                                                                                   back rider.
                                                                                                                                              If a camper does not meet the above criteria, there are many other options available to experience a horse including
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DATES

      DAYS		 PROGRAM NAME TYPE SESSION AGES
                                                                                                             HIGH
                                                                                                              1:1
                                                                                                                           MED
                                                                                                                           1:3     DEPOSIT*
                                                                                                                                              ATTIRE FOR CAMPERS
                                                                                                                                              Campers will need to prepare for their time with horsemanship experiences
                                                                                                                                              and must dress appropriately, including wearing closed toed shoes and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     S
Aug. 15-20           Mon.-Sat.         Adult Retreat		                                801T       22+        $2,375        $1,975    $300
                                                                                                                                              long pants. Staff recommend wearing sunscreen and sunglasses as well.

Aug. 15-20           Mon.-Sat.         Adult Retreat with Horse Program		             802T       22+           –          $2,354    $300      Please note in the camper’s application and at check-in if the individual is
                                                                                                                                              sensitive to heat, as riding a horse outdoors can be warm in the summer.
Aug. 15-24           Mon.-Wed.         Adult Retreat		                                803T       22+        $3,958        $3,292    $500
                                                                                                                                              For more information call 952.852.0101. For a list of
Aug. 15-24           Mon.-Wed.         Adult Retreat with Horse Program		             804T       22+           –          $3,671    $500      summer camp programs available please refer to
                                                                                                                                              the Camp Courage or Camp Friendship program
T = Transportation available.
                                                                                                                                              grids on pages 8 and 12.
*Deposit is the same regardless of care ratio.

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camp friendship Programs
                                                                                                                            CLASSIC CAMP                                        YOUTH RETREAT
                                                                                                                            WITH FISHING                                        This camp experience is perfect for
                                                                                                                            Experience traditional camp with additional         youth who are looking to have a more
                                                                                                                            focus on fishing activities. Individuals will       independent camp experience. Participants
                                                                                                                            cast troubles away and reel in a great              may customize their vacation by choosing
               Friendship                                                                                                   experience at the fishing session. Land a           activities that challenge and interest them.
                                                                                                                            catch from a pontoon or dock, then learn            Explore aquatic activities, ropes course
                                                                                                                            how to clean and cook fish. Individuals also        and zip-line, and other traditional camp
                                                                                                                            learn fishing strategies, species identification,   activities with some freedom to move from
                                                                                                                            boat safety, knot-tying, and more. Bait,            area to area.
     Camp Friendship is located on 115 acres of                                                                                                                                         True
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                                                                                                                            tackle, and fishing poles are provided, though      On certain  weeks throughout the summer,
     scenic woodlands on Clearwater Lake just
                                                                                                                            individuals may bring their own. Fishing is a       campers in these programs can participate in
     60 miles northwest of the Twin Cities near                                                                             part of the day with opportunities for other        the horse program. Learn more on page 9.
     Annandale, Minnesota.                                                                                                  classic camp activities.

     This camp offers modern cabins and
                                                                           CLASSIC CAMP                                                                                         CLASSIC CAMP WITH
     facilities, dining hall, arts and crafts                                                                               CAMP C.A.M.P.
                                                                           Enjoy outdoor and lakefront activities, hikes,                                                       MOVIN’ AND GROOVIN’
     building, recreation hall, gymnasium, indoor
                                                                           campfires, and cabin living. Meet new people     Camp C.A.M.P (Connecting Among                      Experience traditional camp with additional
     pool, indoor and outdoor climbing walls,                                                                               Multiple People) is a structured program for
                                                                           and make friends with other participants                                                             focus on dancing. Individuals will learn
     ropes course, and more. Please see grid for                           and counselors while experiencing the best       individuals with higher functioning autism          new dances and brush up on their moves.
     registration information.                                             nature has to offer. Trained staff members       spectrum disorder and focuses on social             Trained staff members will include some
                                                                           provide personal cares and assistance as         skill learning and development. Participants        classic favorites as well as new dances.
                                                                           needed.                                          practice asking to join activities, trying          This session is for music lovers looking to
                                                                                   True                                     something new, sharing, and taking turns            practice creativity, balance, and an active
                                                                           On certain  weeks throughout the summer,
                                                                                  Strides
                                                                                                                            while participating in traditional camp             lifestyle through dance and movement.
                                                                           campers in these programs can participate in
                                                                                                                            activities. Participants build confidence in        Dance instruction is a part of the day,
                                                                           the horse program. Learn more on page 9.
                                                                                                                            activities and social interactions among            with opportunities for other classic camp
                                                                                                                            other campers facing similar challenges.            activities.

                          CAMP FRIENDSHIP
                          10509 108TH ST. NW,
                          ANNANDALE, MN 55302
                          952.852.0101

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camp friendship Programs                                                                                                                                                                                                   PARTNER CAMPS
                                                                                                          HIGH        MED
DATES               DAYS           PROGRAM NAME                             TYPE   SESSION    AGES         1:1        1:3  DEPOSIT*

                                                                                                                                                 True Friends works with a variety of nonprofit organizations to provide camping services and
June 12-17          Sun-Fri       Classic Camp		                                   201        22+      $2,375         $1,975 $300
                                                                                                                                                 help them fulfill their mission. We are proud of our partnership with these organizations and
June 19-24          Sun-Fri       Classic Camp		                                   202        5+       $2,375         $1,975 $300                being able to host them as Partner Camps.
                                                                                                                                        In previous camp catalogs you would have seen these Partner Camp programs listed along side the
June 19-24          Sun-Fri       Classic Camp with Horse Program                  203        22+      $2,754         $2,354 $300       camp sessions. For the 2022 Camp Catalog, you will not see these programs listed as we continue to
                                                                                                                                        work out the details and ensure our programs are designed in the best way to serve you!
June 26 - July 1 Sun-Fri          Classic Camp		                                   204        5+       $2,375         $1,975 $300
                                                                                                                                        Dates and locations of Partner Camp programs will become available once True Friends and the individual

June 26 - July 1 Sun-Fri          Youth Retreat		                                  205        7-21        –           $1,975 $300       partner confirm the necessary information. As we confirm program dates and locations, we will update
                                                                                                                                        our website.
July 6 - 11         Wed-Mon Classic Camp		                                         206T       5+       $2,375         $1,975 $300       Application, communication, and registration materials will continue to be managed by the partnering
                                                                                                                                        organization. You can learn more about our partner organizations by visiting their website listed below.
July 6 - 11         Wed-Mon Classic Camp with Horse Program                        207T       7-21     $2,754         $2,354 $300

                                                                                                                                          • Autism Society of Minnesota                               Camp Discovery
July 6 - 15         Wed-Fri       Classic Camp		                                   208T       5+       $3,958         $3,292 $500
                                                                                                                                                                                                      www.ausm.org

July 6 - 15         Wed-Fri       Classic Camp with Horse Program                  209T       22+      $4,337         $3,671 $500
                                                                                                                                          • Arthritis Foundation                                      Juvenile Arthritis Camp
                                                                                                                                                                                                      www.campcambria.org
July 17-22          Sun-Fri       Classic Camp		                                   210        5+       $2,375         $1,975 $300

                                                                                                                                          • Camp Sweet Life                                           Juvenile Camp for Kids with Type 1 Diabetes
July 17-22          Sun-Fri       Classic Camp with Fishing                        211        5+       $2,375         $1,975 $300                                                                     campsweetlife.org/home

July 17-22          Sun- Fri      Youth Retreat		                                  212        7-21        –           $1,975 $300
                                                                                                                                          • Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation                            Camp Oasis
                                                                                                                                                                                                      www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org
July 24-29          Sun- Fri      Classic Camp		                                   213        5+       $2,375         $1,975 $300

                                                                                                                                          • Gluten Free Kids Camp (ROCK)                              www.twincitiesrock.org
July 24-29          Sun- Fri      Classic Camp with Movin' and Groovin'            214        5+       $2,375         $1,975 $300

July 24-29          Sun- Fri      Youth Retreat with Horse Program                 215        7-21        –           $2,354 $300         • Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Camp                 www.mda.org

July 31 - Aug 5 Sun- Fri          Classic Camp		                                   216        5+       $2,375         $1,975 $300         • Power Soccer Family Camp                                  Power Soccer USA
                                                                                                                                                                                                      www.powersoccerusa.org
July 31 - Aug 5 Sun- Fri          Camp C.A.M.P.		                                  217        7-21        –           $1,975 $300

                                                                                                                                          • Northern Starz Camp                                       www.northernstarz.org
Aug 7 - 12          Sun- Fri      Classic Camp		                                   218T       5+       $2,375         $1,975 $300

Aug 7 - 12          Sun- Fri      Adult Retreat		                                  219T       22+         –           $1,975 $300

T = Transportation available.
*Deposit is the same regardless of care ratio.

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TRANSPORTATION
For some camp sessions, we can help with transportation to camp. Session numbers ending with a

                                                                                                                                                                                                         About Us
"T" indicate transportation is available. Rides depart and return to the location listed on the grid below.
Pick up/drop off times will be noted in the confirmation packet.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Programs and Services

DATE DAY PROGRAM SESSION DROP OFF / PICK UP LOCATION

July 6   Wednesday    Classic Camp                       206T   6350 Indian Chief Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
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Annandale, MN 55302

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                         new experiences and people to meet,

        Tours            and sometimes it’s nice to see the
                         space and meet staff before arriving.

                         True Friends offers camp tours by
                         appointment. To arrange a tour,
                         call 952.852.0101.

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