Camp Friendship is operated by Friendship Ventures. Our programs are a great place for children, teens and adults to have the time of their lives. Our program focuses on building self-esteem and independence; group activities provide opportunities to practice social skills such as cooperative decision making, conflict resolution and communication. Services are specially designed for persons with developmental, physical or multiple disabilities, special medical needs, Down Syndrome, autism, or other conditions. Resident camp programs are ACA accredited and operate June through August.

Camp Type:  Residential  Day  Family  Adult Year Established: 1964 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 5 to All years old Cost/Week: $651.00-$1000.00/wk Religious Affiliation: None Camp Owner(s): Friendship Ventures Camp Director(s): Laurie Tschetter Nearest Large City: Minneapolis, MN Off Season Rental: Yes Accreditations ? ACA

Camp Focus: Special Needs Camps: Autism Special Needs Camps: Developmental Disabilities Special Needs Camps: Developmentally Disabled Special Needs Camps: Mainstreaming Special Accommodations: ADD, Asthma, Diabetic, Food Allergies, Hearing Impaired, Physical Disabilities, Speech Impaired, Vision Impaired,

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Traditional and specialty resident camp sessions are offered summer and winter holiday and year round respite care for persons with or without disabilities. Day and weekend camp options also available. Located on 115 acres of natural woodland on Clearwater Lake, near Annandale, Minnesota 60 miles northwest of the Twin Cities. Accessible modern and resort-style cabins; a program center with indoor gym and pool; dining hall, accessible challenge course, animal farm, tree house, large beach and waterfront area.