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The Camp Courage Difference
About Camp Courage
When diagnosed and living with Epilepsy, lives change dramatically. The stress of managing a disease like Epilepsy can be overwhelming. Camp Courage is a haven to assist, just a little, in bringing lives back to “normal.”
In partnership with Camp Horizon in Windham, CT, children, teens, and young adults ages 8-25 at the time of camp are eligible to participate in a week-long overnight summer camp experience! Each camper will be able to connect with others like them while their family and caregivers gain a little respite.
Camp Courage Cost
$300 per camper
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Camp Scholarships
The Scott Demsey Memorial Camp Scholarship Program
Scott Demsey was a longtime EFCT board member and passionate, influential advocate for people with epilepsy. After his son was diagnosed with epilepsy, he donated his time and energy to educating people about epilepsy and eliminating barriers that might keep people with epilepsy from fully participating in the activities of everyday life. In memory of Scott and his commitment to supporting people with epilepsy, his family has established a scholarship fund to annually sponsor two kids with epilepsy to attend Camp Courage.
Scott Demsey November 13, 1967 — February 24, 2023
Blanca Vazquez Summer Camp Scholarship
NYU Langone Health Summer Camp Scholarship Program, named in honor of Blanca Vazquez, MD director of epilepsy clinical trials serves children with epilepsy in financial need and allows them to experience fun, confidence-building activities.
ApplyCamp Goals
- Provide a safe, enjoyable residential camping experience for children and young adults with epilepsy
- Build self esteem by promoting self-confidence, competency and social interaction.
- Foster independence in a safe environment away from home.
- To have a GREAT TIME!
What to Expect
- Campers will attend three programs in the morning and four in the afternoon.
- Evening activities are opportunities for the entire camp to come together for entertainment such as campfires, dances, movies, field games, and music.
- Counselors are employed by Camp Horizons and receive specialized training in seizure recognition and first aid. Camper to counselor ratio varies depending on need.
- A licensed nurse will be in residence at all times.
How to…
Register your child for Camp Courage
To register, campers must have a primary diagnosis of epilepsy and on anticonvulsant medication, receiving other treatment for seizures, or are under follow up care to be considered eligible.
The first 50 applications will be presented to the Camp Courage Committee for review and approval. If a camper is not accepted or someone drops out the first camper on the wait list will be given the space. Prior attendance does not guarantee acceptance this year.
camp activities include:
- Swimming
- Arts
- Camp Craft
- Health & Fitness
- Performing Arts
- Pioneering
- STEAM Activities
- Field Games
- Movies
- And much more!
Donate To
Camp Courage
If you are interested in sponsoring a child’s attendance, please donate below or contact monica@epilepsyct.com.
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