Children and teens ages 8-25 years at the time of camp with a primary diagnosis of epilepsy and on anticonvulsant medication, receiving other treatment for seizures or are under follow up care are eligible to apply.Campers will be considered for admission by the Camp Advisory Committee after completion of application and receipt of application fee. Prior attendance does not guarantee acceptance.
Location: Camp Courage is now being hosted at beautiful Horizons located in South Windham CT. Campers and counselors bunk together in comfortable, air controlled cabins. Campers 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.
Camp Counselors: Counselors are employed by Camp Horizons and receive specialized training in seizure recognition and first aid. Camper to counselor ratio is typically 1:5. A licensed nurse will be in residence at all times.
The Cost to You: $300 per camper (does not include application fee)
(Cost to EFCT: $2049.00 per Camper)
Any scholarship money received should be sent to the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut NOT Camp Horizons
A $25 non-refundable application fee is due at the time of this application - you will receive an invoice via email that will allow you to pay this.
You will also receive an invoice for the registration fee of $300 due by June 1st.
Please reach out to clare@epilepsyct.com with any questions regarding this.