Life Enrichment Calendar
Explore many of the opportunities we provide for the people we support to have new experiences that help them realize their full potential. Please click on the calendar to enlarge it.
Activities listed on this calendar are funded in part by donations made to the CCRI Service Enhancement Fund.
Activities
Camp HERO
Camp HERO (named for the goal of Helping Everyone Remove Obstacles) is an annual, three-day summer camp available to individuals served by CCRI. It’s a place where people of every ability and age can have fun and enjoy the outdoors.
Camp HERO has become a popular activity among the people we serve. It began in 1994 with 14 campers. By 2004, 58 campers enjoyed a great camping experience. Today, we fill the camp’s entire sleeping capacity of more than 100 for the camp!
Camp HERO offers boating, fishing, horse riding, swimming, crafts and many more individualized activities. Outside of Camp HERO, these activities are frequently denied to those with disabilities because of the time and cost involved to make it a safe experience.
CCRI provides staff trained to work with individuals who have a disability. The Camp HERO team is an enthusiastic group of men and women who are selected for their interest and dedication to helping people. CCRI’s medical personnel also attend camp to ensure that it is a safe and healthy experience for everyone.
Camp Activities:
- Nature Walks
- Horseback Riding
- Campfires
- Fishing
- Relaxing with Friends
- Making Crafts
- Boat Rides
- Swimming
The fees only cover part of the costs of this expensive endeavor. Donations allow us to offset the costs so people of all income levels can enjoy camp. Your cash gift can help ensure that these services are available for future clients.
Want to help? Contact Tracy Frank at Tracy.Frank@CreativeCare.org to find out how you can contribute directly to Camp HERO.
Red River Valley Adaptive Softball
CCRI is the proud organizer of the Red River Adaptive Softball League, open to anyone with a disability. Our focus is on the value of the age-old adage: It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game.
League Mission:
The purpose of this league is to provide people with disabilities an opportunity to participate in softball. This participation is directed towards normalization for all athletes. Normalization occurs through minimal adaptations while following the Official ASA Rulebook for Softball.
League Goals:
- Provide access to community programs and facilities.
- Provide age-appropriate recreational programs.
- Provide opportunities for enjoyment through physical activity.
- Provide experiences requiring appropriate social skills.
The bottom line: We are here to have FUN!
Come and Watch the Action! If you want to make your day, attend and watch the fun and enthusiasm participants bring to the game. Games are played during summer on Sunday evenings at Centennial Softball complex (15th Ave. N, Moorhead) on the south side of the road on the east four-diamond complex, fields 1–4. See the Community Calendar for specific game information.
Deadwood, SD—June 2024
Join us in a five-day adventure from Sunday, June 16 to Thursday, June 20 through the Black Hills of South Dakota where we will be panning for gold at the Broken Boot Gold Mine, visiting the historic Adams House, and watching a re-enactment of the infamous Trial of Jack McCall! Then, after exploring the town of Deadwood, returning to a luxurious cabin just outside of town that features an on-site game room, an amazing view of Deadwood Gulch, and has a zero-step entry!
Estimated Drive Time: 8 hours
Estimated Cost: $1,500 per person due by Thursday, May 16.
Cost will not include meals.
Duluth, MN—July 2024
Enjoy a five-day trip Sunday, July 14 through Thursday, July 18 to the scenic city of Duluth. Have the opportunity to see the beasts of the deep at the Great Lakes Aquarium, tour the SS Meteor, and take a trip back in time at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. After we explore the shores of Lake Superior we will returning to a beautiful lodge in the woods just outside the city that features ponds filled with wildlife, gorgeous views of the sunset from the deck, and a cozy fireplace!
Estimated Drive Time: 4.5 hours
Estimated Cost: $1,500 per person due on Friday, June 14.
Cost will not include meals.
Disneyland, CA—September 2024
Revel in the splendor of Disneyland on this five-day excursion from Tuesday, September 24 through Saturday, September 28! With access to both the Disney parks throughout the trip, we expect to be thrilled by a variety of rides, performances, and of course opportunities to meet our favorite Disney characters! With our hotel being within walking distance of the parks, there will be plenty of time for all of the Disneyland fun!
This will be a flying trip.
Estimated Cost: $3,500 per person due on Wednesday, July 24.
Cost will not include meals.
Exact dates to be announced. Please sign up with your RC.
If you have questions about trip details please contact Miranda Roberts.
