Confidence Learning Center | Brainerd Lakes Area, Minnesota

Diamond in the Rough
2023-04-28 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Volunteer

At Confidence Learning Center, your time and talent go a long way!

Confidence Learning Center is a cause for providing outdoor education and recreation experiences for individuals of all ages with cognitive and developmental disabilities. When you volunteer at Confidence Learning Center, you take a HUGE role in bringing meaningful and enduring change right in your own neighborhood.
Interested in volunteering? Please fill out the application, contact us by contact form, or email Mary Harder by emailing mary@confidencelearningcenter.org

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Program - be a Program Assistant and interact with our Campers while they fish, swim, canoe,
snowshoe, Hayride, Sing-a-long, Special Olympics Winter Carnival, Rendezvous Programs, Crafts, etc
Special Events - Golf or Fishing Tournaments: Outdoor Auction sale: set up, donation pick up, clerks, Sertoma Winter Wonderland: light bulb check and set-up, Jaycee Ice Fishing Extravaganza: ticket seller, set-up, Youth Olympics, Frozen Flop Jumpers, Frozen 4 and October Fest: Bus Hosts
Maintenance and Grounds Up-Keep - Small engine tune up, Cabin Repair, Mowing, Snow Removal, painting, cabin cleaning, etc.
Fundraisers / Promotions - Wood Cutting, Slab wood Bundling, Cars for Confidence recruitment
Ambassador in the Community, Camp Store up-keep, etc.Volunteer Interests/Skills*

Canoe

Water Activities

Crafts

Music

Animal Feeding and Care

Sign Language

Environmental

Education

Landscaping

Chain Sawing

Wood Splitting

Firewood Bundling

Carpentry Skills

Tiling skills

Painting

Cabin Cleaning

Lawn Mowing/Trimming

Small Engine Repair

Phone Skills

Computer Data Entry

Grant Writing

Committee Member

Golf Tournament Committee

Fishing Tournament

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Musical talents: guitar, woodwind, brass, sing, keyboard

Outdoor Auction Set-up

Donation Pick-up

Photography

Art/Artist

Sales/Marketing

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Building Confidence & Employment Skills Together
2023-05-01 09:00 - 11:30, 2023-05-02 09:00 - 11:30, 2023-05-03 09:00 - 11:30, 2023-05-08 09:00 - 11:30, 2023-05-09 09:00 - 11:30, 2023-05-10 09:00 - 11:30, 2023-05-15 09:00 - 11:30, 2023-05-16 09:00 - 11:30 and 1 more date
Building Confidence & Employment Skills Together
February 27 – May 17 , 2023 | 9:00am – 1:00pm

The purpose of the Building Confidence and Employment Skills Together program is to serve developmental and cognitively disabled through specific training and educational programs that will focus on basic employment skills.

Individuals will work on motivation, stamina, quality, soft skills, speed, following routines, and commitment. The skills learned with hands on education will help to prepare individuals for job opportunities in their communities. There are two phases to this program Skills 101 Course, and Skills Training.
Skills 101 Course:
This course is designed to teach people the soft skills needed to get a job out in the communities. This course is interactive using group discussions, activities, and challenges to explore a range of topics including professional greetings, first impressions, appearance, communication, teamwork, problem solving, punctuality and so much more!
Skills Training:
This course is designed to teach people the hard skills needed in the workplace. This will teach the process of applying and interviewing for a job, following routines, quality and speed of tasks given, and so much more!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT MEGAN

Email Megan

Call 218.828.2344

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Confident Kids
2023-05-01 17:00 - 19:30, 2023-05-22 17:00 - 19:30, 2023-06-05 17:00 - 19:30, 2023-06-26 17:00 - 19:30
Confident Kids

This program is for families with children from K-8th grade with cognitive and developmental disabilities.
Subscribe to our email list or bookmark this page to get updates on the announcement of the month’s Confident Kids events! To RSVP, call 218-828-2344

Time
5:00-7:30: Evening’s program

Cost
$4 per person.

Current Dates for Confident Kids

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May 1st: Nature Night
Do your kids enjoy learning about the plants and animals around them? Join us for the Nature Night program where your kids will be able to interact with the animals on Lake Sylvan through a Glass Bottom Boat Ride. Plus, active interpretation programs inside our Nature Center.

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May 22nd: Lets Explore The Forest
Are your kids interested in learning more about orienteering and camping skills? Join our Camp Staff to learn about using a compas, hiking through our backwoods, and learning animal tracks.

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June 5th: Climb to New Heights
Come reach new heights as a family by summiting our rock wall, zipping down our zipline, and making new friends with team builidng activities.

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June 26th: Splish and Splash Summer
Enjoy summer on Sylvan Lake with this program. Join us at Camp for lessons in canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and paddle boating.

“The ladies added more fun memories to their years of fun and great experiences at Confidence Learning Center. Confidence Learning Center and the staff are a blessing in our lives!”
Ellen Wallgreen | Elmwood Home

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Each trip to camp may be a new and unique experience or a building block based on previous trips. We have eight unique cabins to choose from.

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Mixed Bag
2023-05-11
Enjoy Confidence Learning Centers most requested activities. Possibilities may include Glass Bottom Boat, Archery, Big Slide, Hayride, Wildlife Sanctuary. Inclement weather will change activities. This Rendezvous will have a capacity of 60 people so make sure you register you’re your spot.

Camp Journey
2023-05-19 - 2023-05-20
Camp Journey

Camp Journey is a grief and loss camp for children and teens to be companioned after experiencing the death of someone they love hosted at Confidence Learning Center during a weekend in May.
During this weekend, Camp Journey provides an inclusive environment for children ages 7-18 where they can find emotional support, learn grief and coping skills, and participate in a wide variety of camp activities. Activities include crafts, indoor and outdoor games, fishing, animal sanctuary, campfire, archery & grief specific activities including Q&A sessions with Funeral Director, Doctor, Pastor, and learning about grief and mourning coping skills.

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“I love taking my clients to the activities that the Confidence Learning Center have available and the cabins they rent out are nice and clean. So many things for people to do! They work with adults, children and families that have disabilities both physical and mental diminished capacity. I feel the attention, help and involvement the staff give is awesome! They also do fund raising activities that helps run the facility! Truly a beautiful place and people! They have now started a Lions Club here! Hoping for great things from adding the club!”
The Coomer Family

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Each trip to camp may be a new and unique experience or a building block based on previous trips. We have eight unique cabins to choose from.

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Celebrate Summer
2023-06-08
Come welcome our newest summer staff to the Camp Confidence family. There will be outdoor campfires complete with campfire skits, stories, ice breaker games, and s’mores all lead by our new staff.

Beach: Fun in the sun
2023-07-13
By the beach in the sun, we’re all getting together to have some fun. We will swim and play games that all individuals can participate in. Don’t forget your swimsuit and sunscreen!

Pontoon Fishing
2023-07-27 17:00 - 19:30
Endeavors Events

Join us Thursday evenings at Camp for hands-on, outdoor activities to do with a group!
Subscribe to our email list or bookmark this page to get updates on the announcement of the month’s endeavors events!

Time
5:00-5:30 Social, bring dinner if you wish5:30-7:30 Evening’s program

Cost
$5 per person (including Staff)

Current Dates for Endeavors 2023

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July 27th (Thurs): Pontoon Fishing
Catch a BIG one with us as we cruise on Sylvan Lake. Camp will provide all fishing equiptment, just remember sunscreen.

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August 24th (Thurs): Animals, Archery, and Slide
Enjoy some of the favorite activities at Camp. Visit Pipsqueak and Fredricka in the Animal Sanctuary, hit the target with Archery, or take a ride down our side.

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August 31st (Thurs): Fishing & Boating
Enjoy a relaxing cruise on Sylvan Lake, or try to catch a big one. Bring your lucky fishing hat!

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September 28th (Thurs): Recreation Field Games
Enjoy a game of Human Fooseball, Gaga Ball, Disc Golf, Zipline, or enjoy some yard games at our Recreation Field.

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October 5th (Thurs): Backwoods Bonfire & Hike
Enjoy a hike to see the colors of Fall, and a bonfire at the Harden Cabin. Maybe S’mores will even be involved!

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October 26th (Thurs): Halloween Scavenger Hunt & Pumpkin Carving
It wouldnt be October without some Pumpkin Carving! Carve your best design, and see how well you know your way around Camp with a Halloween themed scavenger hunt.

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November 2nd (Thurs): Gravity Pour
Play pretend as a ‘Scientist’ as you do a popular craft call the Gravity Pour. Mix and match colored sand to create a beautiful creation.

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November 30th (Thurs): Holiday Crafting
Create a beautiful holiday gift for a friend or loved one. Wear your most festive sweater, and lets get crafting!

“I love taking my clients to the activities that the Confidence Learning Center have available and the cabins they rent out are nice and clean. So many things for people to do! They work with adults, children and families that have disabilities both physical and mental diminished capacity. I feel the attention, help and involvement the staff give is awesome! They also do fund raising activities that helps run the facility! Truly a beautiful place and people! They have now started a Lions Club here! Hoping for great things from adding the club!”
Joe Porter

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Ready to start your adventure?
Each trip to camp may be a new and unique experience or a building block based on previous trips. We have eight unique cabins to choose from.

Request A Reservation

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Questions?
Feel free to contact us with questions about camping, events, volunteering or other comments. Form submission does not guarantee your reservation. Please wait for a confirmation from camp.

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Animals, Archery & Slide
2023-08-24 17:00 - 19:30

Fishing & Boating
2023-08-31 17:00 - 19:30

A Reel Good Time
2023-09-07, 2023-09-11
September 7th (Thurs) & 11th (Mon): A ‘Reel’ Good Time
(Limited to the first 40 people who register for each night) Get more fishing time this year. Boats will be loaded as anglers arrive. Pontoons and all equipment are provided or bring your own lucky fishing gear. Lots of prizes!
**Dress for the weather**

Recreation Field Games
2023-09-28 17:00 - 19:30

Backwoods Bonfire & Hayride
2023-10-05 17:00 - 19:30

Fall Fest
2023-10-11, 2023-10-12
October 11th (Wed) & 12th (Thurs): Fall Fest
Come join us in celebrating all the fun autumn has to offer. There will be hayrides to take in the beautiful fall colors, cozy bonfires, hot chocolate, and other fall related activities.
(Limited to the first 50 people each night.) **Dress for the weather**

Halloween Scavenger Hunt & Pumpkin Carving
2023-10-26 17:00 - 19:30

Gravity Pour
2023-11-02 17:00 - 19:30

Procraftinating
2023-11-09
Stop what you’re doing and come join us at Confidence Learning Center! Have fun using your hands and crafting with us.
