Camp Winnebago Caledonia MN IA WI for Disabled Retarded Handicapped Developmentally Disabled

Fun Through
Accomplishment

19708 Camp Winnebago Road
Caledonia, MN 55921

PH 507-724-2351
FAX 507-724-3786

Email -- director@
CampWinnebago.org


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		"PUTIN ON THE RITZ" -- Camp Winnebago to Celebrate it's 40th Anniversary in Style! TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR CAMP WINNEBAGO 40^th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Camp Winnebago is celebrating 40 years of serving individuals with developmental disabilities and they’re doing it in style. On Saturday, October 4, 2008 Camp Winnebago will be hosting “PUTIN’ ON THE RITZ” – a fun-filled, entertaining, formal evening featuring horse drawn carriage rides, a gourmet meal, fine wines, regional celebrities, a comedian team, a silent and live auction, door prizes, special desserts, a dessert auction, entertainment, music, dancing and much more! The nationally known comedy team “Tina & Lena” will perform their famous Norwegian comedy routine. The event will be catered by Good Times Catering. The event will also include a Camp Winnebago slide show, a brief history of Camp Winnebago, and long range plans on how Camp Winnebago will continue to serve individuals with developmental disabilities. The night will start at 5:30 pm with a special social hour and carriage rides and end with music and dancing until midnight. The event will be held in the Camp Winnebago Dining Hall. It will be a memorable evening for all who attend. Formal or semi-formal attire is suggested. The purpose of this event is to showcase Camp Winnebago’s wonderful programs and activities, honor those individuals who have served the camp over the years, promote the future of the camp, and raise needed funds to help improve facilities and serve more campers. Tickets for the Camp Winnebago 40^th Anniversary Celebration “PUTIN’ ON THE RITZ” are on sale now. Tickets are $55 for a single individual or $99 for a couple. Individuals, businesses and organizations can also sponsor a table of eight for $700. Table sponsorship includes priority seating, recognition at the table and in the program, special recognition in the camp’s annual newsletter, two bottles of wine, and media recognition. Tickets and seating are limited. All proceeds benefit Camp Winnebago. To purchase tickets send a self addressed, stamped envelope along with payment to Camp Winnebago, 19708 Camp Winnebago Road, Caledonia, MN 55921. Please indicate the number of tickets (single/couple/sponsorship) needed. For more information regarding the “PUTIN’ ON THE RITZ” event contact Camp Winnebago at 507-724-2351. CAMP WINNEBAGO EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY & ANTIQUE AUCTION! Saturday, September 13, 2008 -- 10:00 AM Sharp! On Saturday, September 13, 2008 Camp Winnebago will be hosting a live auction in their lower campground area. The auction will feature farm and hobby farm machinery, new & used lawn equipment, quality furniture, rustic and other antiques, household items, commercial kitchen equipment, children toys, vehicles, and much more. Over 200 items will be featured. Donations of auctions items in good condition will be accepted up to sale date. Donations are tax deductible. To donate auction items, contact Denny Reed at Camp Winnebago , 507-724-2351, ext. 104. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT CAMP WINNEBAGO! WATCH FOR AN AUCTION BILL THE WEEK OF AUGUST 25TH!!!

Located on 116 beautiful acres in Houston County, MN, Camp Winnebago lends itself to many of nature’s finest activites: hiking our bluffs and trails, fishing for trout in the winnebago Creek, camping out at Hidden Hope Island, and canoeing at the pond.

We also have a swimming pool, barn and nature building, sports field, picnic area, music and crafts rooms, a large dining hall and modern cabins.

A network of sidewalks and ramps make for easy access to all camp buildings and program areas.

Camp Winnebago is a private, non-profit 501C3 organization dedicated to serving the recreational, social and educational needs of adults and children with developmental disabilities. We welcome any individual age six and older.

Our mission is "To enhance, through a diversity of experiences, the self worth, independence, and quality of life of people with developmental disabilities."

Our camp staff is one of our strongest assets. This group of caring, responsible individuals from throughout the nation and from other countries, is specifically recruited and professionally trained to work with campers with developmental disabilities.

The vast majority of our summer staff are working in or towards service careers and have a strong desire to serve others.

Our camper to counselor ratio is either two to one or one to one based on the needs of the individual camper. Staff make sure that each of our participants have the needed care and attention they deserve.

Campers enjoy a variety of experiences at Camp Winnebago ranging from recreation to nature activities to arts & crafts to music & drama in a safe, caring environment.


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