About Us
About Us
Mission
Providing meaningful, inclusive opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families through advocacy, education, and engaging recreational experiences.
History
In 1963, family members of individuals with disabilities came together to build a safe, accessible summer camp for their children. Since then, Courageous Community Services has continued to ensure that children, teenagers, and adults with disabilities have the opportunity to attend summer camp and experience that overwhelming feeling of community.
The camp, now known as Courageous Acres, serves children, teenagers, and adults of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and abilities. We’ve worked to create an engaging and inclusive community where individuals can learn new skills, make new friends, learn about the environment, and engage in fun activities. Our camps allow all children to grow and learn from each other, no matter their abilities.
Over the years, Courageous Community Services has proactively worked to upgrade our facilities, programs, and recreational activities. To date, we remain the only camp with a qualitative focus and commitment to providing comprehensive outdoor recreation for people with disabilities in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.
Our Programs
Courageous Acres
Our goal is to inspire and engage you this summer. Courageous Acres provides a structured environment where all campers have the opportunity to make friends and feel good about themselves. Courageous Acres welcomes all individuals, including those with developmental or physical disabilities or health conditions ranging in age from 5 to adulthood.
Courageous Connections
We set out to create a non-traditional, person-focused adult day support program. This program is catered to high-energy individuals who won’t be satisfied with a more leisurely schedule. Instead, Courageous Connections works in small groups of four to stay active, improve our skills, and make a difference every day.
People First of Toledo
People First of Toledo is a self-advocacy group run by and for individuals with developmental disabilities to learn and advocate for themselves and others like them.
Testimonials
