2025 Camp So Bright

A summer week of fun and friends and new connections.
Our summer camp (and your future) is So Bright!
You will need to wear shades!

Camp So Bright is our summer camp sponsored by the Spina Bifida Association of Iowa for individuals with Spina Bifida and their families. We invite you to join us for a long weekend of fun and making lifelong connections!

We are so excited to have you back at Camp So Bright for the 4th consecutive year!! This program is one of our favorites to host and cannot wait for this year’s camp. Registrations are open!

It will be held this year from Monday, June 9th evening through Friday, June 13th, 11am. With the dates being different than they have been in the past, we realize this could be tough to do with some work weeks. You are welcome to stay the entire time or come for a few days that work best for you. We are also willing to work with parents if they want to drop their kiddo(s) off until they can join them. We will just need to know in advance!

What is Camp So Bright?

A fun summer camp like all summer camps but dedicated to those with Spina Bifida. Camp facilities and activities are accessible! Families are invited to attend together.

Who can attend?

• Kids with SB and their families. At least one adult must attend with children 2-17.  Siblings welcomed.
• Adults with SB and their caregivers/family members. Special program/retreat for adults with Spina Bifida. Adults can register individually or if you are bringing a caregiver, please register as a family.
• Young adults with SB over 18 may attend without their family members, but must be able to manage their needs as independently as possible. Special accommodations can be made by request on your application.

What is planned?
Fun camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, tree climbing, rock climbing wall, zip line, train rides, escape room, nature activities hiking, tree climbing, archery, frisbee golf, arts and crafts, outdoor cooking, outdoor sleeping? (are you brave enough?), outdoor picnic, themed activities and more!

Programs: Group activities for mom, dads, siblings, kids and adults.

What are the sleeping and bathroom arrangements?
Sleeping facilities include large and small rooms with single beds. Families can stay together or break up into age groups, gender, accessibility needs etc. You can request sleeping arrangements in your application and accommodations will be made as available.

Arrangements will be made based on number of applications and requests, and suited to your needs as much as possible!  Please be patient with us as we plan our second year of Camp So Bright and try to make it the best experience possible for all!

About Camp Courageous
Camp Courageous, is our host camp facility for Camp So Bright! Just outside of Monticello, Iowa, it is a year-round respite care and recreational facility for individuals of all ages with disabilities.
Camp Courageous spans 400 acres of land and 33 buildings and serves nearly 10,000 individuals with special needs on an annual basis. Camp facilities are both modern and rustic, wooded and open, secluded yet accessible, and beautiful!

Registration
All attendees’ registration fees are covered by scholarships provided by SBAIA thanks to the generous support of donors. (Regular registration fee would be $450 per person)

Registration includes accommodations and all meals, t-shirt and water bottle.

Deposit Required
A deposit of $100 per family (up to 5 people) or $50 per adult individual is required to hold your spot.  This is non-refundable and considered a donation to support Camp So Bright and keep it sustainable!

No family or individual will be turned away due to the inability to pay. Scholarships are available by contacting Sydney Stuart at sydneys@sbaia.org

We look forward to a wonderful camp experience with you and your family at Camp So Bright! For questions or more information call or write the SBAIA at sydneys@sbaia.org or 515-979-2781

Deadline to register is April 30, 2025
Register HERE!

Schedule:
Monday, June 9 at 5 – 10 AM: Welcome to Camp / Connect!
Tuesday, June 10 through Thursday, June 12: Fun activities / groups
Friday, June 13 at 11 AM: Farewell to camp