• Diamond in the Rough

    Volunteer Opportunity

    VolunteerAt 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 […]

  • Fishing Frenzy

    Programming Events

    Join us at camp for a day of springtime fishing on June 1st! Reserve your spot now to enjoy some of the best crappie fishing of the year and enjoy a relaxing day on the boat with friends and family! Our "Fishing Frenzy" will include a full day of fishing on Sylvan Lake. All fishing […]

  • Lakes Jam

    Fundraising

    June 24th - 27th, 2026Lakes Jam is an annual Music Festival that unites rock and country music fans from all walks of life and brings them together in the Brainerd Lakes area! We are lucky to be a partner with Lakes Jam in so many ways; through Volunteers, selling firewood, and selling Raffle Tickets! From […]

  • Right Friends Picnic

    Programming Events

    Our Right Friends Picnic, in memory of Jack Mahaffey, celebrates Independence Day with our local community. This event is FREE and open to the public. Activities of the day include face painting, reverse dunk tank, snow cones, and more. This is a great way to visit Camp and mingle with the local community.  RSVP by […]

  • Camp Sertoma

    Programming Events

    Camp Sertoma July 14th-19th, 2024Confidence Learning Center has been the host site for Camp Sertoma of the Great Plains Region since 1999. Camp Sertoma of the Great Plains Region provides a weeklong camp for youth who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing a safe atmosphere to build self-esteem and self-confidence in an environment free of […]

  • End of Summer Carnival

    Programming Events

    Confidence Learning Center’s seasonal staff are throwing a party to say “Thank You” for an awesome summer. Come and say goodbye with us! We will have a variety of games in the recreation field, face painting, snow cones, popcorn and more!

  • Scary Story Readings!

    Scary Story Readings!

    Programming Events

    Join us this October at Confidence Learning Center for scary story readings!  Only 20 spots available for each reading; RSVP at 218-828-2344. October 1st - Kids Night (not too spooky): 5pm-6pm, Main Lodge.  Recommended for ages 7+, Fright Level 1/5  

  • Scary Story Readings!

    Programming Events

    This October at Confidence Learning Center, join us for Scary Story Readings!  Only 20 spots available for each reading; RSVP at 218-828-2344 October 8th - Halloween Fest: 6pm-7pm, Outside the Main Lodge.  Recommended for ages 10+, Fright Level 2/5  

  • Parent: Child Retreat Weekend

    Programming Events

    This retreat is designed to strengthen the parent/child relationship through sharing fun, outdoor educational and recreational experiences together. Experiences include our astronomy room, exploring our nature center and wildlife sanctuary, whizzing down our zip-line, reaching the top of our Victory Climbing Wall, evening bonfires, wilderness hayrides, confidence and team building activities, and more. Our “Parent: […]

  • Scary Story Readings!

    Programming Events

    This October at Confidence Learning Center, join us for Scary Story Readings!  Only 20 spots available per reading; RSVP at 218-828-2344. October 15th - Stories From the Sea: 6pm-7pm, Recommended for ages 12+, Fright Level 3/5  

  • Building Confidence & Employment Skills Retreat

    Classroom Program

    The purpose of the “Building Confidence and Employment Skills Together” program is to serve individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities through specific training and educational programs that will focus on basic employment skills. The soft skills learned with hands on education will help to prepare individuals for job opportunities in their communities. The Building Confidence […]