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Testimonials:
"We didn't know
what to expect, but I was impressed with the lodging and the
activities."
- RSI
“I just wanted to say thank you all for
allowing us a day at your fabulous Camp. The residents really enjoyed
themselves and are still telling their fishing stories! We appreciate your
generosity and kindness to our residents. We hope to do it again next year.
Thanks again!"
-Deb and Carefree Residents
“We have been coming
to Camp Confidence for 15+ years... We can’t
thank you enough for such great experiences.”
- Battle Creek Elementary
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Confidence Learning Center
The heart and soul of Camp is our programs, says Jeff Olson, Executive
Director. We surpassed our goals in 2008 by serving more than 11,700 camper days. The programs at Confidence Learning Center promote self-confidence and self esteem, but more
than that they promote FUN! We invite you to bring a Camper to Confidence Learning Center and share the experience together!
Program
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Winter
is here in all its glory!
A lot of snow and even cold weather make for a perfect time for
fun and winter outdoor activities for our Campers! Bob Slaybaugh, Camp Director
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While most camps close down for the winter, we get very busy as a
year-round center for outdoor education and recreation programs. In
fact, February can be one of the busiest months of the year. Snow
tubing, snowshoeing, winter nature hikes, ice fishing and broomball are just
a few of the more popular winter activities we offer this time of year. Of
course when it gets too cold to be outdoors, we offer a variety of indoor
activities to do in the Nature Center, Craft Room and Astronomy Room. There’s never a dull moment
here at Camp. To find out more about Confidence Learning Center winter programs click here.
2009
Reservations – Make Them Now
Many groups and families are
already making reservations for this year. Check your calendar and call
soon to make a reservation for your family, group home, or school program.
Contact Bob at 218-828-2344 or bobs@campconfidence.com.
Help Recruit Summer Program Help
What a great summer job! We are looking
for next summer’s program seasonal staff. We offer some fantastic
experiences to add to a resume, this job includes having a lot of fun with a
great group of people.
Do you know a college student looking
to put their skills to work? Pass this information on to them and help
us get in touch, they will thank you for it. For more information on seasonal
staff opportunities Bob at 218-828-2344.
Volunteers Mighty Fine in 2009
The Confidence Learning Center
Volunteer Team is gearing up for projects and programs and will need numerous
volunteers throughout the year. Stay in touch by checking the website volunteer page, E-newsletters, and the ads in the
Brainerd Dispatch (volunteer section) or contact Mary at 218-828-2344 or mary@campconfidence.com.
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Confidence Learning Center is a year-round outdoor
education and recreation center for persons of all ages with developmental
disabilities.
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Confidence
Learning Center
1620
Mary Fawcett Memorial Dr
East Gull Lake, MN
56401
218-828-2344
218-828-2618
cathe@campconfidence.com
We’re on the Web!
campconfidence.com
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Volunteer Needs for January and February
January – two to four hours on any business day at the
Mariucci Lodge cleaning and assisting
with program set up.
February – two to four hours on any business day at the Mariucci Lodge cleaning and assisting
with program set up.
February 12, 4 to 8 pm. Tubing/Bonfire Rendezvous – assist with
the facilitation of snow tubing and making campfire S’mores.
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Region 5
Special Olympics Thursday, February 19 at Confidence
Learning Center
Many volunteers are
needed to assist with outdoor activities at this great event! Mary Harder,
Volunteer Director
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Volunteers are needed on Thursday,
February 19 from 8:30 am
to 2:30
pm to assist with the
facilitation of snow tubing, dog sledding, snow shoeing, ice fishing, broom
ball and other outdoor activities. More than 55 volunteers participated in
this event last year and helped more than 200 students, teachers and staff
have one of the best outdoor experiences of the season.
Contact
Mary Harder at 218-828-2344 or mary@campconfidence.com or the
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RVSP) at 218-824-1345 for your
placement on the Confidence Learning Center volunteer
team.
Brainerd Jaycees
$150,000 Fishing Extravaganza
Don’t Wait! Join the thousands of people on Hole in
the Day Bay this Saturday, January 24 for the 19th Annual
Extravaganza. “In the land of 10,000 lakes… only
one ice fishing contest is quite
like this!” For ticket information and more details click here.
Gull Lake Frozen
Fore
The 4th
Annual Gull Lake Frozen Fore winter fest held on Gull Lake is scheduled for
Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1. Test your golf skills by teeing
off at one of the nine locations including Bar Harbor, Cragun’s Resort,
Ernie’s on Gull, Grand View Lodge, Kelly’s, Matty’s, Quarterdeck Resort,
Zorbaz, and Hole in the Day Bay. Free
shuttle transportation
is available to each location.
Advance tickets
are only $35.00 and include entrance to Sunday’s Food Fest. Proceeds benefit
Confidence Learning Center, Ski Gull, and The Blue Line Club. For more
information and registration
click here.
Cars (vehicles) for
Confidence!
It might be buried in snow, in the garage, barn, or
storage shed but Confidence Learning Center staff is available to help to
help you retrieve that car, truck, van, boat, snow mobile, tractor, riding
lawn mower or any motorized vehicle that you would like to donate for a tax
deduction. For more information call Kevin at 218-828-2629 or click here.
Membership and
Donations
Confidence Learning Center relies on its annual Membership Drive
and Wish List donations to supplement the needs of its programs and
operations. To date this years membership and in kind donations have been
very generous. Thank you for your support of Camp! For more information on
membership and donations click here
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