A camp for every child.
Imagine a world where every child, regardless of their medical condition, is offered a joyful camp experience where they can thrive.
This world exists at the Center for Courageous Kids (CCK), a non-profit camp designed to meet every camper’s needs.
Here, campers focus on having fun while our caring medical and camp professionals focus on creating an exceptional camp experience.
Meet Our Leaders
Board of Directors
Darren Dannelly
Executive Director
Elizabeth J. McKinney, JD
Chairwoman
Kendra Sewell
Secretary
Nicole Payton
Treasurer
Meredith Bunnel
Director
Jordan Clarke
Director
Mark McDonald, MD
Director
Shawn Perry
Director
Mike Sherrod
Director
Where It All Began
Founded in 2008 by the late Ms. Elizabeth Turner Campbell, affectionately known by campers and staff as Ms. Betty, The Center for Courageous Kids is a non-profit medical camp.
Ms. Betty was inspired to create a fully accessible camp for children with a wide range of medical conditions and their families to laugh, play, and find respite—free of charge.
Since 2008, CCK has welcomed thousands of campers and families living with disabilities or lifelong illnesses and created life-changing experiences filled with joy and fun.
Making an Extraordinary Impact Since 2008
42,000+
campers served.
3,000+
campers served each year, on average.
100+
medical diagnoses served.
46
U.S. states represented.
13
countries represented.
56%
of CCK campers/families live below the poverty line.
Join the Fun
Join an environment that empowers children with disabilities or lifelong illnesses and their families. Through accessible, joyful, and transformative camp programs, we strive to help every camper grow in confidence, gain independence, and meet their new best friend —all at no cost to our campers and families.
As a donor-funded medical camp, your generous donations are the catalyst that grants children and families the priceless gift of experiencing the transformative magic of CCK. “No cost, no worries, just fun."
Be the hero they need by volunteering. Every moment you give creates a lifetime of memories, joy, and courage—for our campers and for you!
Get Details on Upcoming Camp, Giving & Volunteering
Curious about CCK? Whether you’re a potential camper, volunteer, or supporter, we’ve got the information just for you.
Other people have the same diagnosis as me here. I feel included and like I belong here. I don’t have a care in the world and I just have fun here.
I don’t feel different at CCK. I just get to be me!
