WE PRESCRIBE FUN!!

The Center for Courageous Kids® is a world-class medical camp designed specifically for the child living with medical challenges who could not attend a traditional camp.  We are a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation dedicated to uplifting children living with chronic or life-threatening illnesses.  Our campus includes an on site Medical Center, Equestrian Center, Bowling Alley, Indoor Aquatic Complex, and so much MORE.  But it's the amazing children and their wonderful families who fill these 168 acres with the sounds of laughter, singing and silliness.    

Designed for the child with medical challenges and his/her family members, they attend this magnificent state of the art facility at no cost to them.  We are open year round, offering 2 distinct types of programs from one of 22 family weekend retreats to 9 separate weeks of illness specific summer medical camping sessions.  Whether bowling or swimmimg, horseback riding or fishing, making new friends or singing 'round the campfire... yes, at The Center for Courageous Kids WE PRESCRIBE FUN!!!!

Located in Scottsville, KY we welcome children from ALL across the region and beyond (KY, TN, IN, OH, NC, PA, MD, CA, AR, FL,  and ... the list goes on and on!)  Since opening in February of 2008, over 2,850 children and family members from 19 different states attended with nearly 60 separate and unique diagnoses.  Additionally, financial support has been received from 36 states (and counting) across the nation.  WOW!

As you can imagine, a year-round world class medical camp of this caliber is a very expensive endeavor, but NOT for the brave kids and families who attend our facility.  How can we do this?  Because of the generosity of our Founder, our staff, board of directors, health partners, the community, individuals and businesses with a heart for seriously ill children (just like YOU)...who lovingly and unselfishly support us.  Without health partners and other outside entities helping defray the costs we could not offer our programs free to the children and families waiting to attend.  Financial donations of every size, in-kind donations of every imaginable type, volunteers from college age to retirees... people from all across the country are joining us in creative and inspirational ways.      

  Our Founder

The Center for Courageous Kids® (formerly referred to as "Camp Courageous") is the dream of our Founder, Elizabeth Turner Campbell.  A proud Founder of Camp Boggy Creek in Florida, a Paul Newman Hole in the Wall Camp, Ms. Betty was inspired to also create a similar independent medical camp in her hometown of Scottsville, KY.  Having lost a beloved son to cancer she understands in a very personal way what a powerful impact a pediatric illness can have on the entire family.  She gives tirelessly of her time, energy, commitment and financial leadership to ensure the sustainability of The Center for Courageous Kids.  Of course, Miss Betty should not shoulder this responsibility alone.  She welcomes your support.  Click on "Our Founder" on the upper right of the page to hear more.  

Our 168 acre site is located 24 miles southeast of Bowling Green, KY, and just 65 miles northeast of Nashville, TN.  Camp address: 1501 Burnley Road, Scottsville, KY.  42164  (270) 618-2900.

You can show your support by clicking the "donate now" button.  No gift is too small.

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