Courage on Ice: Chapter XI
Jan
11
9:00 AM09:00

Courage on Ice: Chapter XI

  • Big Bay, MI, 49855 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ICE FISHING TRIPS ARE A ONE-DAY EXPERIENCE.


Get ready for some fun on the ice. We’ll have tip-ups and jigging poles, along with everything else you need for some hard water fishing. Our staff and volunteers will do all of the heavy lifting while you enjoy some fishing. Don’t worry, we’ll have ice shanties and heaters on site to maximize your comfort.

Location for this event is Lake Independence in Big Bay, Mi

Details regarding meet-up location and time will be sent directly to participants & volunteers closer to the event

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP


All equipment will be provided by Courage Incorporated, including heated ice shanties, poles, tip-ups, bait, and tackle. We’ll also have food & drinks to help keep you fueled up and reeling them in.
All costs will be covered by Courage Incorporated (even fishing licenses) making this a free event for the participant(s).

This event is open to any/all individuals with physical disabilities and those living with chronic/terminal illness.

Participants should dress for the event ensuring they have a warm jacket, bibs/snowpants, boots, hats, gloves. These items are not provided by Courage Incorporated.

Transportation to and from the event is not provided and participants must be able to get themselves to and from the event location. If you require assistance or need special accommodations regarding transportation, please contact us.

All events are at your own risk.  Pictures and video will be taken during the event.

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP

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Courage on Ice: Chapter XII
Feb
8
8:00 AM08:00

Courage on Ice: Chapter XII

  • 100 US-41 Negaunee, MI, 49866 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ICE FISHING TRIPS ARE A ONE-DAY EXPERIENCE.


Get ready for some fun on the ice. We’ll have tip-ups and jigging poles, along with everything else you need for some hard water fishing. Our staff and volunteers will do all of the heavy lifting while you enjoy some fishing. Don’t worry, we’ll have ice shanties and heaters on site to maximize your comfort.

Location for this event is Teal Lake in Negaunee, MI

Details regarding meet-up location and time will be sent directly to participants & volunteers closer to the event

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP


All equipment will be provided by Courage Incorporated, including heated ice shanties, poles, tip-ups, bait, and tackle. We’ll also have food & drinks to help keep you fueled up and reeling them in.
All costs will be covered by Courage Incorporated (even fishing licenses) making this a free event for the participant(s).

This event is open to any/all individuals with physical disabilities and those living with chronic/terminal illness.

Participants should dress for the event ensuring they have a warm jacket, bibs/snowpants, boots, hats, gloves. These items are not provided by Courage Incorporated.

Transportation to and from the event is not provided and participants must be able to get themselves to and from the event location. If you require assistance or need special accommodations regarding transportation, please contact us.

All events are at your own risk.  Pictures and video will be taken during the event.

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP

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Courage on Ice: Chapter XIII
Mar
8
9:00 AM09:00

Courage on Ice: Chapter XIII

  • 2683 County Road GGT MI, 49849 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ICE FISHING TRIPS ARE A ONE-DAY EXPERIENCE.

Get ready for some fun on the ice. We’ll have tip-ups and jigging poles, along with everything else you need for some hard water fishing. Our staff and volunteers will do all of the heavy lifting while you enjoy some fishing. Don’t worry, we’ll have ice shanties and heaters on site to maximize your comfort.

Location for this event is on the Dead River Basin - North of Ishpeming, MI.
Thank you to Mike Maddock for offering the use of his camp and hosting this event

  • Details regarding meet-up location and time will be sent directly to participants & volunteers closer to the event

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP


All equipment will be provided by Courage Incorporated, including heated ice shanties, poles, tip-ups, bait, and tackle. We’ll also have food & drinks to help keep you fueled up and reeling them in.
All costs will be covered by Courage Incorporated (even fishing licenses) making this a free event for the participant(s).

This event is open to any/all individuals with physical disabilities and those living with chronic/terminal illness.

Participants should dress for the event ensuring they have a warm jacket, bibs/snowpants, boots, hats, gloves. These items are not provided by Courage Incorporated.

Transportation to and from the event is not provided and participants must be able to get themselves to and from the event location. If you need assistance or special accommodations regarding transportation, please contact us.

All events are at your own risk.  Pictures and video will be taken during the event.

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP

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*Excursion* Courage: Chapter 22 Silver Lake Basin
Aug
23
to Aug 25

*Excursion* Courage: Chapter 22 Silver Lake Basin

Fishing/Paddling/Pontoon Adventure on Silver Lake

Rustic camping at Silver Lake Basin north of Ishpeming, MI.
Enjoy a weekend camping on the shores of Silver Lake Basin where you can fish, kayak/canoe, motor boat, and swim. Fish for Northern Pike, panfish, and bass... there are once-in-a-lifetime fish in these waters! There is some hiking available and we are able to paddle or motor across the lake to some wonderfully scenic areas. Enjoy breath-taking sunsets and millions of stars as they twinkle over the beach. Nighttime brings campfires and conversation before retiring to your own tent.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

LOGISTICS:  We will provide everything you need for a rustic camping experience including tents, sleeping bags, air mattress or cot,  headlamp/flashlight/lantern, camp kitchen utensils, campfire chair, fishing equipment, canoe/kayak, etc.  Camp will be set up when you arrive so there will be no required work...just relaxation.

We also provide all of the meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner (however participants are encouraged to bring any special snacks/meals that they wish to eat)

We do NOT provide clothing such as rain gear, boots, cold weather gear, etc. so pack accordingly.

Depending on your interests and their physical needs, we can provide volunteers to assist with most tasks associated with an adventure such as: setting up personal equipment you may bring, assisting with fishing (baiting hook, casting, landing/releasing fish), guided hikes, canoe paddling, etc.  

We have limited capability to assist with travel and/or cargo transport so our clients should plan on being able get themselves (and any equipment they choose to bring) to and from the event.  Please let us know if you require special travel/cargo accommodations.

Clients who have a care-taker or support person are welcome to include them on the adventure.  There are no costs involved for our participants and/or any caretakers that accompany them.

We encourage you to bring any special needs along with you that you feel would be necessary (medications, crutches or walking sticks, electronic medical devices such as insulin pumps, etc).  Please remember that we will be out in the elements, so plan accordingly if you need to bring such devices.

We have a solar generator as well as a gas generator to accommodate the need for electrical power if needed. We do not guarantee that power will be available at all times during the excursion.

We also encourage (but do not require) you to bring anything that will make you more comfortable during the adventure, such as a personal pillow, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.

We do not guarantee that any medical staff will be on site so all of our adventures are AT YOUR OWN RISK.  At times we may have volunteer(s) with EMT or Nursing backgrounds, but clients should not count on medical staff being available.  We will have basic first aid needs available.

There is a large privacy tent with a commode on site for all adventures.

While we understand that pets love the outdoors too, we ask that you refrain from bringing your pet along on the excursion.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

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*Excursion* Courage: Chapter 21 Silver Lake
Jul
19
to Jul 21

*Excursion* Courage: Chapter 21 Silver Lake

  • Champion Township, MI United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fishing/Paddling/Pontoon Adventure on Silver Lake

Rustic camping at Silver Lake Basin north of Ishpeming, MI.
Enjoy a weekend camping on the shores of Silver Lake Basin where you can fish, kayak/canoe, motor boat, and swim. Fish for Northern Pike, panfish, and bass... there are once-in-a-lifetime fish in these waters! There is some hiking available and we are able to paddle or motor across the lake to some wonderfully scenic areas. Enjoy breath-taking sunsets and millions of stars as they twinkle over the beach. Nighttime brings campfires and conversation before retiring to your own tent.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

LOGISTICS:  We will provide everything you need for a rustic camping experience including tents, sleeping bag, air mattress or cot,  headlamp/flashlight/lantern, camp kitchen utensils, campfire chair, fishing equipment, canoe/kayak, etc.  Camp will be set up when you arrive so there will be no required work...just relaxation.

We also provide all of the meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner (however participants are encouraged to bring any special snacks/meals that they wish to eat)

We do NOT provide clothing such as rain gear, boots, cold weather gear, etc. so pack accordingly.

Depending on our clients' interests and their physical needs, we can provide volunteers to assist with most tasks associated with an adventure such as this.  Examples include: setting up personal equipment you may bring, assisting with fishing (baiting hook, casting, landing/releasing fish), guided hikes, canoe paddling, etc.  

We have limited capability to assist with travel and/or cargo transport so our clients should plan on being able get themselves (and any equipment they choose to bring) to and from the event.  Please let us know if you require special travel/cargo accommodations.

Clients who have a care-taker or support person are welcome to include them on the adventure.  There are no costs involved for our participants and/or any caretakers that accompany them.

We encourage you to bring any special needs along with you that you feel would be necessary (medications, crutches or walking sticks, electronic medical devices such as insulin pumps, etc).  Please remember that we will be out in the elements, so plan accordingly if you need to bring such devices.

We have a solar generator as well as a gas generator to accommodate the need for electrical power if needed. We do not guarantee that power will be available at all times during the excursion.

We also encourage (but do not require) you to bring anything that will make you more comfortable during the adventure, such as a personal pillow, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.

We do not guarantee that any medical staff will be on site so all of our adventures are AT YOUR OWN RISK.  At times we may have volunteer(s) with EMT or Nursing backgrounds, but clients should not count on medical staff being available.  We will have basic first aid needs available.

There is a large privacy tent with a commode on site for all adventures.

While we understand that pets love the outdoors too, we ask that you refrain from bringing your pet along on the excursion.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

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*Excursion* Courage: Chapter 20 Yellowdog River
Jun
14
to Jun 16

*Excursion* Courage: Chapter 20 Yellowdog River

  • Big Bay, Mi United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Yellowdog River Camping Adventure

Rustic camping along the Yellowdog River near Big Bay, MI.

Enjoy a weekend camping on the banks of the Yellowdog River where you can fish, hike and swim. The campsite is spacious and the views are jaw-dropping. You'll be able to observe beautiful waterfalls, fish for brook trout and rainbow trout, and hike along the river. The hiking terrain is moderately difficult, but we will have volunteers with you along the way. Nighttime brings campfires and conversation before retiring to your own tent. Fall asleep to the sound of the river babbling behind you.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

LOGISTICS:  We will provide everything you need for a rustic camping experience including tents, sleeping bag, air mattress or cot, headlamp/flashlight/lantern, camp kitchen utensils, campfire chair, fishing equipment, canoe/kayak, etc.  Camp will be set up when you arrive so there will be no required work...just relaxation.

We also provide all of the meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner (however participants are encouraged to bring any special snacks/meals that they wish to eat)

We do NOT provide clothing such as rain gear, boots, cold weather gear, etc. so pack accordingly.

Depending on our clients' interests and their physical needs, we can provide volunteers to assist with most tasks associated with an adventure such as this.  Examples include: setting up personal equipment you may bring, assisting with fishing (baiting hook, casting, landing/releasing fish), guided hikes, canoe paddling, etc.  

We have limited capability to assist with travel and/or cargo transport so our clients should plan on being able get themselves ( and any equipment they choose to bring) to and from the event.  Please let us know if you require special travel/cargo accommodations.

Clients who have a care-taker or support person are welcome to include them on the adventure.  There are no costs involved for our participants and/or any caretakers that accompany them.

We encourage you to bring any special needs along with you that you feel would be necessary (medications, crutches or walking sticks, electronic medical devices such as insulin pumps, etc).  Please remember that we will be out in the elements, so plan accordingly if you need to bring such devices.  We also encourage (but do not require) you to bring anything that will make you more comfortable during the adventure, such as a personal pillow, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.

We do not guarantee that any medical staff will be on site so all of our adventures are at your own risk.  At times we may have volunteer(s) with EMT or Nursing backgrounds, but clients should not count on medical staff being available.  We will have basic first aid needs available.

There is a large privacy tent with a commode on site for all adventures.

While we understand that pets love the outdoors too, we ask that you refrain from bringing your pet along on the excursion.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

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Annual Fundraiser
Apr
13
5:00 PM17:00

Annual Fundraiser

  • 1011 North Road Ishpeming, MI, 49849 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Courage Incorporated to hold fundraiser to support outdoor adventures

Courage Incorporated is holding its annual community fundraiser from 5-8pm on Saturday April 13, 2024 at River Rock Lanes & Banquet Center in Ishpeming, MI.  The event is open to the public and tickets are $10/person at the door (kids ages 6 and under are free).  The fundraiser will include a spaghetti dinner, prize raffles, a 50/50 drawing, door prizes, and more!
Over $8,000 in prizes will be given away during the in-house raffles - must be present to win.

Proceeds will go towards helping Courage Incorporated provide FREE all-inclusive outdoor excursions for physically disabled individuals and veterans, as well as those living with chronic/terminal illness.

Since 2016, Courage Incorporated has been helping people with different abilities to get into the woods and get on the water.  Our programs are free for participants (and their caretakers). Programs include camping, fishing, boating, canoe/kayaking, ice fishing, hiking, outdoor cooking, and more.

People with physical disabilities, and those living with chronic or terminal illnesses, make up an under-represented segment of the outdoor recreation community.  This is commonly due to lack of resources available to help differently-abled people participate outdoors.  Courage Incorporated provides all of the equipment, food, and manpower needed to help give people an outdoor experience they won’t soon forget.

Courage Incorporated is an all-volunteer organization.  Funds raised go directly towards programs, equipment, and operations and not towards any salary or wages.

  • For those unable to attend the fundraising event, donations may be made directly to Courage Incorporated via the website

Donate Today
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Courage on Ice: Chapter XI
Mar
2
9:00 AM09:00

Courage on Ice: Chapter XI

  • 2683 County Road GGT MI, 49849 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ICE FISHING TRIPS ARE A ONE-DAY EXPERIENCE.

Get ready for some fun on the ice. We’ll have tip-ups and jigging poles, along with everything else you need for some hard water fishing. Our staff and volunteers will do all of the heavy lifting while you enjoy some fishing. Don’t worry, we’ll have ice shanties and heaters on site to maximize your comfort.

Location for this event is on the Dead River Basin - North of Ishpeming, MI.
Thank you to Mike Maddock for offering the use of his camp and hosting this event

  • Details regarding meet-up location and time will be sent directly to participants & volunteers closer to the event

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP


All equipment will be provided by Courage Incorporated, including heated ice shanties, poles, tip-ups, bait, and tackle. We’ll also have food & drinks to help keep you fueled up and reeling them in.
All costs will be covered by Courage Incorporated (even fishing licenses) making this a free event for the participant(s).

This event is open to any/all individuals with physical disabilities and those living with chronic/terminal illness. To be considered, click the SIGN UP tab on the top of our webpage and fill out the form.

Participants should dress for the event ensuring they have a warm jacket, bibs/snowpants, boots, hats, gloves. These items are not provided by Courage Incorporated.

Transportation to and from the event is not provided and participants must be able to get themselves to and from the event location.

All events are at your own risk.  Pictures and video will be taken during the event.

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP

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Courage on Ice: Chapter X
Feb
3
9:00 AM09:00

Courage on Ice: Chapter X

  • 100 US-41 Negaunee, MI, 49866 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ICE FISHING TRIPS ARE A ONE-DAY EXPERIENCE.


Get ready for some fun on the ice. We’ll have tip-ups and jigging poles, along with everything else you need for some hard water fishing. Our staff and volunteers will do all of the heavy lifting while you enjoy some fishing. Don’t worry, we’ll have ice shanties and heaters on site to maximize your comfort.

Location for this event is Teal Lake in Negaunee, MI

Details regarding meet-up location and time will be sent directly to participants & volunteers closer to the event

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP


All equipment will be provided by Courage Incorporated, including heated ice shanties, poles, tip-ups, bait, and tackle. We’ll also have food & drinks to help keep you fueled up and reeling them in.
All costs will be covered by Courage Incorporated (even fishing licenses) making this a free event for the participant(s).

This event is open to any/all individuals with physical disabilities and those living with chronic/terminal illness. To be considered, click the SIGN UP tab on the top of our webpage and fill out the form.

Participants should dress for the event ensuring they have a warm jacket, bibs/snowpants, boots, hats, gloves. These items are not provided by Courage Incorporated.

Transportation to and from the event is not provided and participants must be able to get themselves to and from the event location.

All events are at your own risk.  Pictures and video will be taken during the event.

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP

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Aug
25
to Aug 27

*TRIP FULL* Courage: Chapter 19

**THIS ADVENTURE IS FULLY BOOKED**

Fishing/Paddling/Pontoon Adventure on Silver Lake

Rustic camping at Silver Lake Basin north of Ishpeming, MI.
Enjoy a weekend camping on the shores of Silver Lake Basin where you can fish, kayak/canoe, motor boat, and swim. Fish for Northern Pike, panfish, and bass... there are once-in-a-lifetime fish in these waters! There is some hiking available and we are able to paddle or motor across the lake to some wonderfully scenic areas. Enjoy breath-taking sunsets and millions of stars as they twinkle over the beach. Nighttime brings campfires and conversation before retiring to your own tent.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

LOGISTICS:  We will provide everything you need for a rustic camping experience including tents, sleeping bag, air mattress or cot,  headlamp/flashlight/lantern, camp kitchen utensils, campfire chair, fishing equipment, canoe/kayak, etc.  Camp will be set up when you arrive so there will be no required work...just relaxation.

We also provide all of the meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner (however participants are encouraged to bring any special snacks/meals that they wish to eat)

We do NOT provide clothing such as rain gear, boots, cold weather gear, etc. so pack accordingly.

Depending on our clients' interests and their physical needs, we can provide volunteers to assist with most tasks associated with an adventure such as this.  Examples include: setting up personal equipment you may bring, assisting with fishing (baiting hook, casting, landing/releasing fish), guided hikes, canoe paddling, etc.  

We have limited capability to assist with travel and/or cargo transport so our clients should plan on being able get themselves (and any equipment they choose to bring) to and from the event.  Please let us know if you require special travel/cargo accommodations.

Clients who have a care-taker or support person are welcome to include them on the adventure.  There are no costs involved for our participants and/or any caretakers that accompany them.

We encourage you to bring any special needs along with you that you feel would be necessary (medications, crutches or walking sticks, electronic medical devices such as insulin pumps, etc).  Please remember that we will be out in the elements, so plan accordingly if you need to bring such devices.

We have a solar generator as well as a gas generator to accommodate the need for electrical power if needed. We do not guarantee that power will be available at all times during the excursion.

We also encourage (but do not require) you to bring anything that will make you more comfortable during the adventure, such as a personal pillow, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.

We do not guarantee that any medical staff will be on site so all of our adventures are AT YOUR OWN RISK.  At times we may have volunteer(s) with EMT or Nursing backgrounds, but clients should not count on medical staff being available.  We will have basic first aid needs available.

There is a portable privacy tent with a commode on site for all adventures.

While we understand that pets love the outdoors too, we ask that you refrain from bringing your pet along on the excursion.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

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Aug
23
5:00 PM17:00

*TRIP FULL* Sailing Lake Superior with U.P. Sailing Co.

  • Ellwood Mattson Lower Harbor Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

*THIS TRIP IS FULLY BOOKED*

Have you ever wanted to try sailing?!? We’re proud to offer this opportunity to sail on beautiful Lake Superior with U.P. Sailing Co. We've got a tentative adventure date of Wednesday Aug. 23 for a 5:00pm sail that is available for 2 participants.

  • Because of the layout of the boat and how the vessel is boarded, this excursion would be reserved for people who can ambulate independently or with some assistance. Unfortunately, a wheelchair or power chair cannot be accommodated.  Our last sailing trip in June had two participants with lower leg amputations, both using prosthetics, that were able to enjoy the trip with no issues.

Our captains, Kristen and Brian, are knowledgeable and professional. They make these sailing trips fun and give participants the opportunity to just relax and enjoy the ride - or you have the opportunity to actively participate in sailing the boat (raising the sails, steering from the helm, etc).  However you choose to engage in the adventure, we’re confident you’ll have an experience that you’ll enjoy!

The experience is about 2 to 3 hours and leaves from Marquette’s Lower Harbor.  Feel free to bring your own snacks/drinks.  More details will be provided to the participants selected just prior to the event. 

If you’re interested in this awesome opportunity to sail Lake Superior click here to SIGN UP

** Because this is a short trip - please disregard the questions on the sign-up form related to the overnight camping experiences. **

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Jul
14
to Jul 16

* TRIP FULL * Courage: Chapter 18

  • Champion Township, MI United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

** TRIP FULL - NO OPEN SLOTS AVAILABLE **

Fishing/Paddling/Pontoon Adventure on Silver Lake

Rustic camping at Silver Lake Basin north of Ishpeming, MI.
Enjoy a weekend camping on the shores of Silver Lake Basin where you can fish, kayak/canoe, motor boat, and swim. Fish for Northern Pike, panfish, and bass... there are once-in-a-lifetime fish in these waters! There is some hiking available and we are able to paddle or motor across the lake to some wonderfully scenic areas. Enjoy breath-taking sunsets and millions of stars as they twinkle over the beach. Nighttime brings campfires and conversation before retiring to your own tent.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

LOGISTICS:  We will provide everything you need for a rustic camping experience including tents, sleeping bag, air mattress or cot,  headlamp/flashlight/lantern, camp kitchen utensils, campfire chair, fishing equipment, canoe/kayak, etc.  Camp will be set up when you arrive so there will be no required work...just relaxation.

We also provide all of the meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner (however participants are encouraged to bring any special snacks/meals that they wish to eat)

We do NOT provide clothing such as rain gear, boots, cold weather gear, etc. so pack accordingly.

Depending on our clients' interests and their physical needs, we can provide volunteers to assist with most tasks associated with an adventure such as this.  Examples include: setting up personal equipment you may bring, assisting with fishing (baiting hook, casting, landing/releasing fish), guided hikes, canoe paddling, etc.  

We have limited capability to assist with travel and/or cargo transport so our clients should plan on being able get themselves (and any equipment they choose to bring) to and from the event.  Please let us know if you require special travel/cargo accommodations.

Clients who have a care-taker or support person are welcome to include them on the adventure.  There are no costs involved for our participants and/or any caretakers that accompany them.

We encourage you to bring any special needs along with you that you feel would be necessary (medications, crutches or walking sticks, electronic medical devices such as insulin pumps, etc).  Please remember that we will be out in the elements, so plan accordingly if you need to bring such devices.

We have a solar generator as well as a gas generator to accommodate the need for electrical power if needed. We do not guarantee that power will be available at all times during the excursion.

We also encourage (but do not require) you to bring anything that will make you more comfortable during the adventure, such as a personal pillow, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.

We do not guarantee that any medical staff will be on site so all of our adventures are AT YOUR OWN RISK.  At times we may have volunteer(s) with EMT or Nursing backgrounds, but clients should not count on medical staff being available.  We will have basic first aid needs available.

There is a portable privacy tent with a commode on site for all adventures.

While we understand that pets love the outdoors too, we ask that you refrain from bringing your pet along on the excursion.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

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Jun
16
to Jun 18

Courage: Chapter 17

  • Big Bay, Mi United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Yellowdog River Camping Adventure

Rustic camping along the Yellowdog River near Big Bay, MI.

Enjoy a weekend camping on the banks of the Yellowdog River where you can fish, hike and swim. The campsite is spacious and the views are jaw-dropping. You'll be able to observe beautiful waterfalls, fish for brook trout and rainbow trout, and hike along the river. The hiking terrain is moderately difficult, but we will have volunteers with you along the way. Nighttime brings campfires and conversation before retiring to your own tent. Fall asleep to the sound of the river babbling behind you.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

LOGISTICS:  We will provide everything you need for a rustic camping experience including tents, sleeping bag, air mattress or cot, headlamp/flashlight/lantern, camp kitchen utensils, campfire chair, fishing equipment, canoe/kayak, etc.  Camp will be set up when you arrive so there will be no required work...just relaxation.

We also provide all of the meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner (however participants are encouraged to bring any special snacks/meals that they wish to eat)

We do NOT provide clothing such as rain gear, boots, cold weather gear, etc. so pack accordingly.

Depending on our clients' interests and their physical needs, we can provide volunteers to assist with most tasks associated with an adventure such as this.  Examples include: setting up personal equipment you may bring, assisting with fishing (baiting hook, casting, landing/releasing fish), guided hikes, canoe paddling, etc.  

We have limited capability to assist with travel and/or cargo transport so our clients should plan on being able get themselves ( and any equipment they choose to bring) to and from the event.  Please let us know if you require special travel/cargo accommodations.

Clients who have a care-taker or support person are welcome to include them on the adventure.  There are no costs involved for our participants and/or any caretakers that accompany them.

We encourage you to bring any special needs along with you that you feel would be necessary (medications, crutches or walking sticks, electronic medical devices such as insulin pumps, etc).  Please remember that we will be out in the elements, so plan accordingly if you need to bring such devices.  We also encourage (but do not require) you to bring anything that will make you more comfortable during the adventure, such as a personal pillow, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.

We do not guarantee that any medical staff will be on site so all of our adventures are at your own risk.  At times we may have volunteer(s) with EMT or Nursing backgrounds, but clients should not count on medical staff being available.  We will have basic first aid needs available.

While we understand that pets love the outdoors too, we ask that you refrain from bringing your pet along on the excursion.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

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Apr
29
5:00 PM17:00

FUNDRAISER

Courage Incorporated to hold fundraiser in Negaunee to support outdoor adventures

Courage Incorporated is holding its first ever community fundraiser from 5-8pm on Saturday April 29, 2023 at Pasquali’s Pizza & Pub in Negaunee.  The event is open to the public and tickets are $10/person at the door (kids ages 6 and under are free).  The fundraiser will include a Pasquali’s pizza buffet, prize raffles, a 50/50 drawing, door prizes, and more!

Proceeds will go towards helping Courage Incorporated provide FREE all-inclusive outdoor excursions for physically disabled individuals and veterans, as well as those living with chronic/terminal illness.

Since 2016, Courage Incorporated has been helping people with different abilities to get into the woods and get on the water.  Our programs are free for participants (and their caretakers). Programs include camping, fishing, boating, canoe/kayaking, ice fishing, hiking, outdoor cooking, and more.

People with physical disabilities, and those living with chronic or terminal illnesses, make up an under-represented segment of the outdoor recreation community.  This is commonly due to lack of resources available to help differently-abled people participate outdoors.  Courage Incorporated provides all of the equipment, food, and manpower needed to help give people an outdoor experience they won’t soon forget.

Courage Incorporated is an all-volunteer organization.  Funds raised go directly towards programs, equipment, and operations and not towards any salary or wages.

 

For those unable to attend the fundraising event, donations may be made directly to Courage Incorporated via their website www.CourageIncorporated.org.

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Courage On Ice: Chapter IX
Mar
4
8:30 AM08:30

Courage On Ice: Chapter IX

ICE FISHING TRIPS ARE A ONE-DAY EXPERIENCE.

Get ready for some fun on the ice. We’ll have tip-ups and jigging poles, along with everything else you need for some hard water fishing. Our staff and volunteers will do all of the heavy lifting while you enjoy some fishing. Don’t worry, we’ll have ice shanties and heaters on site to maximize your comfort.

Location for this event is on the Dead River Basin - North of Ishpeming, MI.
Thank you to Mike Maddock for offering the use of his camp and hosting this event

  • Details regarding meet-up location and time will be sent directly to participants & volunteers closer to the event

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP


All equipment will be provided by Courage Incorporated, including heated ice shanties, poles, tip-ups, bait, and tackle. We’ll also have food & drinks to help keep you fueled up and reeling them in.
All costs will be covered by Courage Incorporated (even fishing licenses) making this a free event for the participant(s).

This event is open to any/all individuals with physical disabilities and those living with chronic/terminal illness. To be considered, click the SIGN UP tab on the top of our webpage and fill out the form.

Participants should dress for the event ensuring they have a warm jacket, bibs/snowpants, boots, hats, gloves. These items are not provided by Courage Incorporated.

Transportation to and from the event is not provided and participants must be able to get themselves to and from the event location.

All events are at your own risk.  Pictures and video will be taken during the event.

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP

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Courage On Ice: Chapter VIII
Feb
4
8:30 AM08:30

Courage On Ice: Chapter VIII

ICE FISHING TRIPS ARE A ONE-DAY EXPERIENCE.
Get ready for some fun on the ice. We’ll have tip-ups and jigging poles, along with everything else you need for some hard water fishing. Our staff and volunteers will do all of the heavy lifting while you enjoy some fishing. Don’t worry, we’ll have ice shanties and heaters on site to maximize your comfort.

Location for this event is Teal Lake in Negaunee, MI

Details regarding meet-up location and time will be sent directly to participants & volunteers closer to the event

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP


All equipment will be provided by Courage Incorporated, including heated ice shanties, poles, tip-ups, bait, and tackle. We’ll also have food & drinks to help keep you fueled up and reeling them in.
All costs will be covered by Courage Incorporated (even fishing licenses) making this a free event for the participant(s).

This event is open to any/all individuals with physical disabilities and those living with chronic/terminal illness. To be considered, click the SIGN UP tab on the top of our webpage and fill out the form.

Participants should dress for the event ensuring they have a warm jacket, bibs/snowpants, boots, hats, gloves. These items are not provided by Courage Incorporated.

Transportation to and from the event is not provided and participants must be able to get themselves to and from the event location.

All events are at your own risk.  Pictures and video will be taken during the event.

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP

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*EVENT FULL* Courage On Ice: Chapter VII
Jan
14
8:30 AM08:30

*EVENT FULL* Courage On Ice: Chapter VII

ICE FISHING TRIPS ARE A ONE-DAY EXPERIENCE.

Get ready for some fun on the ice. We’ll have tip-ups and jigging poles, along with everything else you need for some hard water fishing. Our staff and volunteers will do all of the heavy lifting while you enjoy some fishing. Don’t worry, we’ll have ice shanties and heaters on site to maximize your comfort.

Location for this event is Teal Lake in Negaunee, MI.

  • Details regarding meet-up location and time will be sent directly to participants & volunteers closer to the event

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP


All equipment will be provided by Courage Incorporated, including heated ice shanties, poles, tip-ups, bait, and tackle. We’ll also have food & drinks to help keep you fueled up and reeling them in.
All costs will be covered by Courage Incorporated (even fishing licenses) making this a free event for the participant(s).

This event is open to any/all individuals with physical disabilities and those living with chronic/terminal illness. To be considered, click the SIGN UP tab on the top of our webpage and fill out the form.

Participants should dress for the event ensuring they have a warm jacket, bibs/snowpants, boots, hats, gloves. These items are not provided by Courage Incorporated.

Transportation to and from the event is not provided and participants must be able to get themselves to and from the event location.

All events are at your own risk.  Pictures and video will be taken during the event.

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP

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Aug
19
to Aug 21

*Excursion* Courage: Chapter XVII

  • Ishpeming, MI, 49849 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fishing Adventure on Silver Lake

Rustic camping at Silver Lake Basin north of Ishpeming, MI.
Enjoy a weekend camping on the shores of Silver Lake Basin where you can fish, kayak/canoe, motor boat, and swim. Fish for Northern Pike, panfish, and bass... there are once-in-a-lifetime fish in these waters! There is some hiking available and we are able to paddle or motor across the lake to some wonderfully scenic areas. Enjoy breath-taking sunsets and millions of stars as they twinkle over the beach. Nighttime brings campfires and conversation before retiring to your own tent.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

LOGISTICS:  We will provide everything you need for a rustic camping experience including tents, sleeping bag, air mattress or cot,  headlamp/flashlight/lantern, camp kitchen utensils, campfire chair, fishing equipment, canoe/kayak, etc.  Camp will be set up when you arrive so there will be no required work...just relaxation.

We also provide all of the meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner (however participants are encouraged to bring any special snacks/meals that they wish to eat)

We do NOT provide clothing such as rain gear, boots, cold weather gear, etc. so pack accordingly.

Depending on our clients' interests and their physical needs, we can provide volunteers to assist with most tasks associated with an adventure such as this.  Examples include: setting up personal equipment you may bring, assisting with fishing (baiting hook, casting, landing/releasing fish), guided hikes, canoe paddling, etc.  

We have limited capability to assist with travel and/or cargo transport so our clients should plan on being able get themselves (and any equipment they choose to bring) to and from the event.  Please let us know if you require special travel/cargo accommodations.

Clients who have a care-taker or support person are welcome to include them on the adventure.  There are no costs involved for our participants and/or any caretakers that accompany them.

We encourage you to bring any special needs along with you that you feel would be necessary (medications, crutches or walking sticks, electronic medical devices such as insulin pumps, etc).  Please remember that we will be out in the elements, so plan accordingly if you need to bring such devices.

We have a solar generator as well as a gas generator to accommodate the need for electrical power if needed. We do not guarantee that power will be available at all times during the excursion.

We also encourage (but do not require) you to bring anything that will make you more comfortable during the adventure, such as a personal pillow, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.

We do not guarantee that any medical staff will be on site so all of our adventures are AT YOUR OWN RISK.  At times we may have volunteer(s) with EMT or Nursing backgrounds, but clients should not count on medical staff being available.  We will have basic first aid needs available.

There is a portable privacy tent with a commode on site for all adventures.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

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Jul
29
to Jul 31

*Excursion* Courage: Chapter XVI

Rustic camping at Squaw Lake south of Republic, MI.  Enjoy a weekend camping on the shores of Squaw Lake where you can fish, kayak/canoe, motor boat, and swim.  Fish for a variety of trout, panfish, and bass.  Enjoy evenings amongst the stars as they twinkle over the beach.  Nighttime brings campfires and conversation before retiring to your own tent.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

LOGISTICS:  We will provide everything you need for a rustic camping experience including tents, sleeping bags, air mattress or cot,  headlamp/flashlight/lantern, camp kitchen utensils, campfire chair, fishing equipment, canoe/kayak, etc.  Camp will be set up when you arrive so there will be no required work...just relaxation.

We also provide all of the meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner (however participants are encouraged to bring any special snacks/meals that they wish to eat)

We do NOT provide clothing such as rain gear, boots, cold weather gear, etc. so pack accordingly.

Depending on our clients' interests and their physical needs, we can provide volunteers to assist with most tasks associated with an adventure such as this.  Examples include: setting up personal equipment you may bring, assisting with fishing (baiting hook, casting, landing/releasing fish), guided hikes, canoe paddling, etc.  

We have limited capability to assist with travel and/or cargo transport so our clients should plan on being able get themselves (and any equipment they choose to bring) to and from the event.  Please let us know if you require special travel/cargo accommodations.

Clients who have a care-taker or support person are welcome to include them on the adventure.  There are no costs involved for our participants and/or any caretakers that accompany them.

We encourage you to bring any special needs along with you that you feel would be necessary (medications, crutches or walking sticks, electronic medical devices such as insulin pumps, etc).  Please remember that we will be out in the elements, so plan accordingly if you need to bring such devices.

We have a solar generator as well as a gas generator to accommodate the need for electrical power if needed. We do not guarantee that power will be available at all times during the excursion.

We also encourage (but do not require) you to bring anything that will make you more comfortable during the adventure, such as a personal pillow, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.

We do not guarantee that any medical staff will be on site so all of our adventures are AT YOUR OWN RISK.  At times we may have volunteer(s) with EMT or Nursing backgrounds, but clients should not count on medical staff being available.  We will have basic first aid needs available.

There is a portable privacy tent with a commode on site for all adventures.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

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Jun
17
to Jun 19

*Excursion* Courage: Chapter XV

  • Ishpeming, MI, 49849 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Yellowdog River Camping Adventure

Rustic camping along the Yellowdog River near Big Bay, MI.

Enjoy a weekend camping on the banks of the Yellowdog River where you can fish, hike and swim. The campsite is spacious and the views are jaw-dropping. You'll be able to observe beautiful waterfalls, fish for brook trout and rainbow trout, and hike along the river. The hiking terrain is moderately difficult, but we will have volunteers with you along the way. Nighttime brings campfires and conversation before retiring to your own tent.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

LOGISTICS:  We will provide everything you need for a rustic camping experience including tents, sleeping bag, air mattress or cot, headlamp/flashlight/lantern, camp kitchen utensils, campfire chair, fishing equipment, canoe/kayak, etc.  Camp will be set up when you arrive so there will be no required work...just relaxation.

We also provide all of the meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner (however participants are encouraged to bring any special snacks/meals that they wish to eat)

We do NOT provide clothing such as rain gear, boots, cold weather gear, etc. so pack accordingly.

Depending on our clients' interests and their physical needs, we can provide volunteers to assist with most tasks associated with an adventure such as this.  Examples include: setting up personal equipment you may bring, assisting with fishing (baiting hook, casting, landing/releasing fish), guided hikes, canoe paddling, etc.  

We have limited capability to assist with travel and/or cargo transport so our clients should plan on being able get themselves ( and any equipment they choose to bring) to and from the event.  Please let us know if you require special travel/cargo accommodations.

Clients who have a care-taker or support person are welcome to include them on the adventure.  There are no costs involved for our participants and/or any caretakers that accompany them.

We encourage you to bring any special needs along with you that you feel would be necessary (medications, crutches or walking sticks, electronic medical devices such as insulin pumps, etc).  Please remember that we will be out in the elements, so plan accordingly if you need to bring such devices.  We also encourage (but do not require) you to bring anything that will make you more comfortable during the adventure, such as a personal pillow, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.

We do not guarantee that any medical staff will be on site so all of our adventures are at your own risk.  At times we may have volunteer(s) with EMT or Nursing backgrounds, but clients should not count on medical staff being available.  We will have basic first aid needs available.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

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Mar
12
8:00 AM08:00

Courage On Ice: Chapter VI

Get ready for some fun on the ice. We’ll have tip-ups and jigging poles, along with everything else you need for some hard water fishing. Our staff and volunteers will do all of the heavy lifting while you enjoy some fishing. Don’t worry, we’ll have ice shanties and heaters on site to maximize your comfort.

Location for this event is Teal Lake in Negaunee, MI.

  • We’ll be getting on the ice near the pumphouse at the intersection of US-41 and Teal Lake Ave. in Negaunee.

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP


All equipment will be provided by Courage Incorporated, including heated ice shanties, poles, tip-ups, bait, and tackle. We’ll also have food & drinks to help keep you fueled up and reeling them in.
All costs will be covered by Courage Incorporated (even fishing licenses) making this a free event for the participant(s).

This event is open to any/all individuals with physical disabilities. To be considered, click the SIGN UP tab on the top of our webpage and fill out the form.

Participants should dress for the event ensuring they have a warm jacket, bibs/snowpants, boots, hats, gloves. These items are not provided by Courage Incorporated.

Transportation to and from the event is not provided and participants must be able to get themselves to and from the event location.

All events are at your own risk.  Pictures and video will be taken during the event.

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP

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Feb
13
9:00 AM09:00

Courage On Ice: Chapter V

Clients enjoy a day of ice fishing in our heated ice shacks - all equipment is provided.

Get ready for some fun on the ice. We’ll have tip-ups and jigging poles, along with everything else you need for some hard water fishing. Our staff and volunteers will do all of the heavy lifting while you enjoy some fishing. Don’t worry, we’ll have ice shanties and heaters on site to maximize your comfort.

Location for this event is Perkins Park at Lake Independence in Big Bay, MI.

  • Perkins Park is located directly off of Co. Rd 550 about 35 minutes northwest of Marquette.

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP


All equipment will be provided by Courage Incorporated, including heated ice shanties, poles, tip-ups, bait, and tackle. We’ll also have food & drinks to help keep you fueled up and reeling them in.
All costs will be covered by Courage Incorporated (even fishing licenses) making this a free event for the participant(s).

This event is limited to two participants (first come first serve) and is open to any/all individuals with physical disabilities. To be considered, click the SIGN UP tab on the top of our webpage and fill out the form.

Participants should dress for the event ensuring they have warm jacket, bibs/snowpants, boots, hats, gloves. These items are not provided by Courage Incorporated.

Transportation to and from the event is not provided and participants must be able to get themselves to and from the event.

All events are at your own risk.

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP

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Jan
22
8:00 AM08:00

Courage On Ice: Chapter IV

Get ready for some fun on the ice. We’ll have tip-ups and jigging poles, along with everything else you need for some hard water fishing. Our staff and volunteers will do all of the heavy lifting while you enjoy some fishing. Don’t worry, we’ll have ice shanties and heaters on site to maximize your comfort.

Location for this event is on the Dead River Basin - north of Ishpeming, MI.

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP

All equipment will be provided by Courage Incorporated, including heated ice shanties, poles, tip-ups, bait, and tackle. We’ll also have food & drinks to help keep you fueled up and reeling them in.
All costs will be covered by Courage Incorporated (even fishing licenses) making this a free event for the participant(s).

This event is open to any/all individuals with physical disabilities. To be considered, click the SIGN UP tab on the top of our webpage and fill out the form.

Participants should dress for the event ensuring they have warm jacket, bibs/snowpants, boots, hats, gloves. These items are not provided by Courage Incorporated.

Transportation to and from the event is not provided unless you make special arrangements with us prior to the event.

All events are at your own risk.

To participate in this event click here: SIGN UP

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Aug
20
to Aug 22

*Excursion* Courage: Chapter XIV

Rustic camping at Squaw Lake south of Republic, MI.  Enjoy a weekend camping on the shores of Squaw Lake where you can fish, kayak/canoe, motor boat, and swim.  Fish for a variety of trout, panfish, and bass.  Enjoy evenings amongst the stars as they twinkle over the beach.  Nighttime brings campfires and conversation before retiring to your own tent.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

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LOGISTICS:  We will provide everything you need for a rustic camping experience including tents, sleeping bags, air mattress or cot,  headlamp/flashlight/lantern, camp kitchen utensils, campfire chair, fishing equipment, canoe/kayak, etc.  Camp will be set up when you arrive so there will be no required work...just relaxation.

We also provide all of the meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner (however participants are encouraged to bring any special snacks/meals that they wish to eat)

We do NOT provide clothing such as rain gear, boots, cold weather gear, etc. so pack accordingly.

Depending on our clients' interests and their physical needs, we can provide volunteers to assist with most tasks associated with an adventure such as this.  Examples include: setting up personal equipment you may bring, assisting with fishing (baiting hook, casting, landing/releasing fish), guided hikes, canoe paddling, etc.  

We have limited capability to assist with travel and/or cargo transport so our clients should plan on being able get themselves (and any equipment they choose to bring) to and from the event.  Please let us know if you require special travel/cargo accommodations.

Clients who have a care-taker or support person are welcome to include them on the adventure.  There are no costs involved for our participants and/or any caretakers that accompany them.

We encourage you to bring any special needs along with you that you feel would be necessary (medications, crutches or walking sticks, electronic medical devices such as insulin pumps, etc).  Please remember that we will be out in the elements, so plan accordingly if you need to bring such devices.

We have a solar generator as well as a gas generator to accommodate the need for electrical power if needed. We do not guarantee that power will be available at all times during the excursion.

We also encourage (but do not require) you to bring anything that will make you more comfortable during the adventure, such as a personal pillow, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.

We do not guarantee that any medical staff will be on site so all of our adventures are AT YOUR OWN RISK.  At times we may have volunteer(s) with EMT or Nursing backgrounds, but clients should not count on medical staff being available.  We will have basic first aid needs available.

There is a portable privacy tent with a commode on site for all adventures.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

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Jul
23
to Jul 25

*Excursion* Courage: Chapter XIII

  • Bushy Creek Truck Trail Marquette, MI, 49855 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rustic camping along the Yellowdog River near Big Bay, MI.

Enjoy a weekend camping on the banks of the Yellowdog River where you can fish, hike and swim. The campsite is spacious and the views are jaw-dropping. You'll be able to observe beautiful waterfalls, fish for brook trout and rainbow trout, and hike along the river. The hiking terrain is moderately difficult, but we will have volunteers with you along the way. Nighttime brings campfires and conversation before retiring to your own tent.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

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LOGISTICS:  We will provide everything you need for a rustic camping experience including tents, sleeping bag, air mattress or cot, headlamp/flashlight/lantern, camp kitchen utensils, campfire chair, fishing equipment, canoe/kayak, etc.  Camp will be set up when you arrive so there will be no required work...just relaxation.

We also provide all of the meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner (however participants are encouraged to bring any special snacks/meals that they wish to eat)

We do NOT provide clothing such as rain gear, boots, cold weather gear, etc. so pack accordingly.

Depending on our clients' interests and their physical needs, we can provide volunteers to assist with most tasks associated with an adventure such as this.  Examples include: setting up personal equipment you may bring, assisting with fishing (baiting hook, casting, landing/releasing fish), guided hikes, canoe paddling, etc.  

We have limited capability to assist with travel and/or cargo transport so our clients should plan on being able get themselves ( and any equipment they choose to bring) to and from the event.  Please let us know if you require special travel/cargo accommodations.

Clients who have a care-taker or support person are welcome to include them on the adventure.  There are no costs involved for our participants and/or any caretakers that accompany them.

We encourage you to bring any special needs along with you that you feel would be necessary (medications, crutches or walking sticks, electronic medical devices such as insulin pumps, etc).  Please remember that we will be out in the elements, so plan accordingly if you need to bring such devices.  We also encourage (but do not require) you to bring anything that will make you more comfortable during the adventure, such as a personal pillow, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.

We do not guarantee that any medical staff will be on site so all of our adventures are at your own risk.  At times we may have volunteer(s) with EMT or Nursing backgrounds, but clients should not count on medical staff being available.  We will have basic first aid needs available.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

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Jun
25
to Jun 27

*Excursion* Courage: Chapter XII

  • Silver Lake Basin (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rustic camping at Silver Lake Basin north of Ishpeming, MI.  
Enjoy a weekend camping on the shores of Silver Lake Basin where you can fish, kayak/canoe, motor boat, and swim.  Fish for Northern Pike, panfish, and bass... there are once-in-a-lifetime fish in these waters!  There is some hiking available and we are able to paddle or motor across the lake to some wonderfully scenic areas.  Enjoy breath-taking sunsets and millions of stars as they twinkle over the beach.  Nighttime brings campfires and conversation before retiring to your own tent.

*To apply for this adventure click here:  SIGN UP

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LOGISTICS:  We will provide everything you need for a rustic camping experience including tents, sleeping bag, air mattress or cot,  headlamp/flashlight/lantern, camp kitchen utensils, campfire chair, fishing equipment, canoe/kayak, etc.  Camp will be set up when you arrive so there will be no required work...just relaxation.

We also provide all of the meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner (however participants are encouraged to bring any special snacks/meals that they wish to eat)

We do NOT provide clothing such as rain gear, boots, cold weather gear, etc. so pack accordingly.

Depending on our clients' interests and their physical needs, we can provide volunteers to assist with most tasks associated with an adventure such as this.  Examples include: setting up personal equipment you may bring, assisting with fishing (baiting hook, casting, landing/releasing fish), guided hikes, canoe paddling, etc.  

We have limited capability to assist with travel and/or cargo transport so our clients should plan on being able get themselves (and any equipment they choose to bring) to and from the event.  Please let us know if you require special travel/cargo accommodations.

Clients who have a care-taker or support person are welcome to include them on the adventure.  There are no costs involved for our participants and/or any caretakers that accompany them.

We encourage you to bring any special needs along with you that you feel would be necessary (medications, crutches or walking sticks, electronic medical devices such as insulin pumps, etc).  Please remember that we will be out in the elements, so plan accordingly if you need to bring such devices.

We have a solar generator as well as a gas generator to accommodate the need for electrical power if needed. We do not guarantee that power will be available at all times during the excursion.

We also encourage (but do not require) you to bring anything that will make you more comfortable during the adventure, such as a personal pillow, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.

We do not guarantee that any medical staff will be on site so all of our adventures are AT YOUR OWN RISK.  At times we may have volunteer(s) with EMT or Nursing backgrounds, but clients should not count on medical staff being available.  We will have basic first aid needs available.

There is a portable privacy tent with a commode on site for all adventures.

*To apply for this adventure click here: SIGN UP

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Courage On Ice IV - Ice Fishing
Feb
8
8:00 AM08:00

Courage On Ice IV - Ice Fishing

Get ready for some fun on the ice. We’ll have tip-ups and jigging poles, along with everything else you need for some hard water fishing. Our staff and volunteers will do all of the heavy lifting while you enjoy some fishing.

Location for this event is To Be Determined.

All equipment will be provided by Courage Incorporated, including heated ice shanties, poles, tip-ups, bait, and tackle. We’ll also have food & drinks to help keep you fueled up and reeling them in.
All costs will be covered by Courage Incorporated (even fishing licenses) making this a free event for the participant(s).

This event is open to any/all individuals with physical disabilities. To be considered, click the SIGN UP tab on the top of our webpage and fill out the form.

Participants should dress for the event ensuring they have warm jacket, bibs/snowpants, boots, hats, gloves. These items are not provided by Courage Incorporated.

Transportation to and from the event is not provided unless you make special arrangements with us prior to the event.

All events are at your own risk.

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Courage On Ice III - Ice Fishing
Jan
18
8:00 AM08:00

Courage On Ice III - Ice Fishing

Get ready for some fun on the ice. We’ll have tip-ups and jigging poles, along with everything else you need for some hard water fishing. Our staff and volunteers will do all of the heavy lifting while you enjoy some fishing.

This event will be held on Sporley Lake in Gwinn, MI.

All equipment will be provided by Courage Incorporated, including heated ice shanties, poles, tip-ups, bait, and tackle. We’ll also have food & drinks to help keep you fueled up and reeling them in.
All costs will be covered by Courage Incorporated (even fishing licenses) making this a free event for the participant(s).

This event is open to any/all individuals with physical disabilities. To be considered, click the SIGN UP tab on the top of our webpage and fill out the form.

Participants should dress for the event ensuring they have warm jacket, bibs/snowpants, boots, hats, gloves. These items are not provided by Courage Incorporated.

Transportation to and from the event is not provided unless you make special arrangements with us prior to the event.

All events are at your own risk.

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Aug
23
to Aug 25

*Excursion* Courage: Chapter XI

  • Google Calendar ICS

Big Eric’s Bridge State Forest Campground - Mouth of the Huron River

This location provides us with everything we could ask for in a camping experience. We have access to some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere in the world including the mouth of the Huron River as she pours into Lake Superior. Here, we will enjoy canoe/kayaking, boating, and fishing these bountiful waters. As the days come to an end, we’ll come together around the campfire for good food and good conversation.


LOGISTICS:  We will provide everything you need for a rustic camping experience including tents, sleeping bag, air mattress or cot,  headlamp/flashlight/lantern, camp kitchen utensils, campfire chair, fishing equipment, canoe/kayak, etc.  Camp will be set up when you arrive so there will be no required work...just relaxation.

We also provide all of the meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner (however participants are encouraged to bring any special snacks/meals that they wish to eat)

We do NOT provide clothing such as rain gear, boots, cold weather gear, etc. so pack accordingly.

Depending on our clients' interests and their physical needs, we can provide volunteers to assist with most tasks associated with an adventure such as this.  Examples include: setting up personal equipment you may bring, assisting with fishing (baiting hook, casting, landing/releasing fish), guided hikes, canoe paddling, etc.  

We have limited capability to assist with travel and/or cargo transport so our clients should plan on being able get themselves (and any equipment they choose to bring) to and from the event.  Please let us know if you require special travel/cargo accommodations.

Clients who have a care-taker or support person are welcome to include them on the adventure.  There are no costs involved for our participants and/or any caretakers that accompany them.

We encourage you to bring any special needs along with you that you feel would be necessary (medications, crutches or walking sticks, electronic medical devices such as insulin pumps, etc).  Please remember that we will be out in the elements, so plan accordingly if you need to bring such devices.

We have a solar generator as well as a gas generator to accommodate the need for electrical power if needed. We do not guarantee that power will be available at all times during the excursion.

We also encourage (but do not require) you to bring anything that will make you more comfortable during the adventure, such as a personal pillow, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.

We do not guarantee that any medical staff will be on site so all of our adventures are AT YOUR OWN RISK.  At times we may have volunteer(s) with EMT or Nursing backgrounds, but clients should not count on medical staff being available.  We will have basic first aid needs available.

There is a portable privacy tent with a commode on site for all adventures.

*To apply for this adventure, return to the homepage and click SIGN-UP at the top of the page* 

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Jul
26
to Jul 28

*Excursion* Courage: Chapter X

  • Google Calendar ICS

Location is TBD - check back for more information as it becomes available

LOGISTICS:  We will provide everything you need for a rustic camping experience including tents, sleeping bag, air mattress or cot,  headlamp/flashlight/lantern, camp kitchen utensils, campfire chair, fishing equipment, canoe/kayak, etc.  Camp will be set up when you arrive so there will be no required work...just relaxation.

We also provide all of the meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner (however participants are encouraged to bring any special snacks/meals that they wish to eat)

We do NOT provide clothing such as rain gear, boots, cold weather gear, etc. so pack accordingly.

Depending on our clients' interests and their physical needs, we can provide volunteers to assist with most tasks associated with an adventure such as this.  Examples include: setting up personal equipment you may bring, assisting with fishing (baiting hook, casting, landing/releasing fish), guided hikes, canoe paddling, etc.  

We have limited capability to assist with travel and/or cargo transport so our clients should plan on being able get themselves (and any equipment they choose to bring) to and from the event.  Please let us know if you require special travel/cargo accommodations.

Clients who have a care-taker or support person are welcome to include them on the adventure.  There are no costs involved for our participants and/or any caretakers that accompany them.

We encourage you to bring any special needs along with you that you feel would be necessary (medications, crutches or walking sticks, electronic medical devices such as insulin pumps, etc).  Please remember that we will be out in the elements, so plan accordingly if you need to bring such devices.

We have a solar generator as well as a gas generator to accommodate the need for electrical power if needed. We do not guarantee that power will be available at all times during the excursion.

We also encourage (but do not require) you to bring anything that will make you more comfortable during the adventure, such as a personal pillow, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.

We do not guarantee that any medical staff will be on site so all of our adventures are AT YOUR OWN RISK.  At times we may have volunteer(s) with EMT or Nursing backgrounds, but clients should not count on medical staff being available.  We will have basic first aid needs available.

There is a portable privacy tent with a commode on site for all adventures.

*To apply for this adventure, return to the homepage and click SIGN-UP at the top of the page* 

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May
31
to Jun 2

*Excursion* Courage: Chapter IX

Rustic camping at Silver Lake Basin north of Ishpeming, MI.  Enjoy a weekend camping on the shores of Silver Lake Basin where you can fish, kayak/canoe, motor boat, and swim.  Fish for Northern Pike, panfish, and bass... there are once-in-a-lifetime fish in these waters!  There is some hiking available and we are able to paddle or motor across the lake to some wonderfully scenic areas.  Enjoy breath-taking sunsets and millions of stars as they twinkle over the beach.  Nighttime brings campfires and conversation before retiring to your own tent.

*To apply for this adventure, return to the homepage and click SIGN-UP at the top of the page* 

LOGISTICS:  We will provide everything you need for a rustic camping experience including tents, sleeping bag, air mattress or cot,  headlamp/flashlight/lantern, camp kitchen utensils, campfire chair, fishing equipment, canoe/kayak, etc.  Camp will be set up when you arrive so there will be no required work...just relaxation.

We also provide all of the meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner (however participants are encouraged to bring any special snacks/meals that they wish to eat)

We do NOT provide clothing such as rain gear, boots, cold weather gear, etc. so pack accordingly.

Depending on our clients' interests and their physical needs, we can provide volunteers to assist with most tasks associated with an adventure such as this.  Examples include: setting up personal equipment you may bring, assisting with fishing (baiting hook, casting, landing/releasing fish), guided hikes, canoe paddling, etc.  

We have limited capability to assist with travel and/or cargo transport so our clients should plan on being able get themselves (and any equipment they choose to bring) to and from the event.  Please let us know if you require special travel/cargo accommodations.

Clients who have a care-taker or support person are welcome to include them on the adventure.  There are no costs involved for our participants and/or any caretakers that accompany them.

We encourage you to bring any special needs along with you that you feel would be necessary (medications, crutches or walking sticks, electronic medical devices such as insulin pumps, etc).  Please remember that we will be out in the elements, so plan accordingly if you need to bring such devices.

We have a solar generator as well as a gas generator to accommodate the need for electrical power if needed. We do not guarantee that power will be available at all times during the excursion.

We also encourage (but do not require) you to bring anything that will make you more comfortable during the adventure, such as a personal pillow, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.

We do not guarantee that any medical staff will be on site so all of our adventures are AT YOUR OWN RISK.  At times we may have volunteer(s) with EMT or Nursing backgrounds, but clients should not count on medical staff being available.  We will have basic first aid needs available.

There is a portable privacy tent with a commode on site for all adventures.

*To apply for this adventure, return to the homepage and click SIGN-UP at the top of the page* 

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Jan
5
8:00 AM08:00

Courage Inc. On Ice

Courage Inc. On Ice

This is our very first ice fishing adventure!

We will be participating in the 28th Annual Fishing Derby sponsored by the Helen Lake Association.

Location: Helen Lake in Humboldt Township

This event is limited to 3 participants.

All equipment and food will be provided by Courage Incorporated, including a heated ice shanty, poles, tip-ups, bait, and tackle.
All costs will be covered by Courage Incorporated making this a free event for the participant(s).

To be considered, click the SIGN UP tab on the top of our webpage (or under the menu tab of our mobile site) and fill out the form. This event is open to any/all individuals with physical disabilities.

Participants should dress for the event ensuring they have warm jacket, bibs/snowpants, boots, hats, gloves. These items are not provided by Courage Incorporated.

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Nov
1
to May 1

Healthy Heros - Anytime Fitness

Beginning Nov 1, 2018 until May 1, 2019, Disabled Veterans will have the opportunity to work out for free at 3 U.P. Anytime Fitness locations.  Disabled vets can enjoy FREE gym time during staffed hours at the West Ishpeming, Munising, and Gwinn Anytime Fitness locations.  

Mon - Th 10am-6pm & Fri 10am-3pm

Questions?  Call Anytime Fitness at (906)485-4502

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