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: $1999.00 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 postmarked by April 19, 2024 to:
Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut
386 Main Street Middletown CT 06457
Application fees can also be paid online by going to
epilepsyct.com and clicking on the “Donate” button. Just specify your donation is a Camp Courage application fee.