Happy Parents
"I have heard only wonderful things and [my children] were already talking about going next summer a week after getting home and getting caught up on sleep."
"The whole camp is amazing. Nothing but excellent review. 5 Star facility!!"
"[My son] enjoyed the activities every day. He absolutely loved being there. I think he liked how busy his days were. The variety of activities. The friendships made. The experience was amazing. He grew up so much and matured in those 3 weeks."
"She loves camp. She gains confidence, acceptance & love at camp every year. She becomes more of a leader which makes her feel so good."
[From the parent of companion campers about the experience for her son with disabilities and her daughter who attended as a companion.] "[My daughter's] self esteem! She is so proud to have been there and wants to work there someday. Awesome for siblings because they are always left out. What a great idea for camp. This was the best camp ever! The counselors & everyone made it so welcoming & made leaving my children there easier!! Highly recommend this camp to anyone!!"
"He talked about it for weeks and to get him to talk about new stuff is very rare. Thank You :) It was my first break from him in 12 years & that was made possible by this camp!! I look forward to next summer."
"She is more apt to socialize with others (other than family). Eye contact is better, she's confident with joining in on sporting/game events. Special Olympics has also helped and she gets to see some of her friends met at camp."
"Check in process was great! The staff was very accommodating and made the parents leaving transition go smoothly so the camper doesn't remain sad for very long. When I was wondering about [my son], I sent an email and it was answered within the day I sent it. There were lots of updates on Instagram this summer which I really appreciated. There is a lot more he does on his own especially related to self-care & hygiene. The staff does a great job of making campers dress, shower, brush their teeth, etc. on their own."
"The whole camp is amazing. Nothing but excellent review. 5 Star facility!!"
"[My son] enjoyed the activities every day. He absolutely loved being there. I think he liked how busy his days were. The variety of activities. The friendships made. The experience was amazing. He grew up so much and matured in those 3 weeks."
"She loves camp. She gains confidence, acceptance & love at camp every year. She becomes more of a leader which makes her feel so good."
[From the parent of companion campers about the experience for her son with disabilities and her daughter who attended as a companion.] "[My daughter's] self esteem! She is so proud to have been there and wants to work there someday. Awesome for siblings because they are always left out. What a great idea for camp. This was the best camp ever! The counselors & everyone made it so welcoming & made leaving my children there easier!! Highly recommend this camp to anyone!!"
"He talked about it for weeks and to get him to talk about new stuff is very rare. Thank You :) It was my first break from him in 12 years & that was made possible by this camp!! I look forward to next summer."
"She is more apt to socialize with others (other than family). Eye contact is better, she's confident with joining in on sporting/game events. Special Olympics has also helped and she gets to see some of her friends met at camp."
"Check in process was great! The staff was very accommodating and made the parents leaving transition go smoothly so the camper doesn't remain sad for very long. When I was wondering about [my son], I sent an email and it was answered within the day I sent it. There were lots of updates on Instagram this summer which I really appreciated. There is a lot more he does on his own especially related to self-care & hygiene. The staff does a great job of making campers dress, shower, brush their teeth, etc. on their own."
happy teachers
"The staff was MORE THAN accommodating. I helped the family get [my student] registered for camp. It was past the deadline, he was in need of a scholarship, but the staff at Camp Grassick made the registration process so smooth and easy."
"I always appreciate the work you put in with all the students. I especially love the opportunities for social interaction and forming relationships that camp provides them."
"This is all [my student] continues to talk about at school- he had so much fun!"
"Based on what I've heard, he loved [his staff]. Any exposure to new activities is amazing for [my student]. He has little experience outside of his community/home.
Happy Campers
"I was lucky enough to go at least 5 times. GREAT Experience!"
"I loved every moment at camp it was like a second home to me."
"I went to camp twice, very fun, good staff members."
"Elks Camp Grassick is the greatest thing that has happened to make me the person I am today!"
"I went here as a child. It's a wonderful place it helped me a lot with my speech. Great place for kids and adults. Thank you so much for everything you guys do here."
"I loved every moment at camp it was like a second home to me."
"I went to camp twice, very fun, good staff members."
"Elks Camp Grassick is the greatest thing that has happened to make me the person I am today!"
"I went here as a child. It's a wonderful place it helped me a lot with my speech. Great place for kids and adults. Thank you so much for everything you guys do here."
Happy Staff
These were responses to the question, "What do you wish the Elks members knew about Camp Grassick?” but these are things everyone should know! These responses are from new and returning staff. I couldn’t have said it better!
"This camp means the world to some of these kids. They look forward to coming to camp as a place to be accepted, loved, respected, heard, treated as an equal, and so much more. The difference that camp makes in the lives of these kids is immeasurable, and that is something that should never be forgotten."
"Elks Camp Grassick has grown by leaps and bounds in the past year!"
"There are so many families thankful for having this camp around. This camp has a more positive impact on children and their families than anything else I have been a part of. Thank you for supporting it."
"This wouldn’t be possible without your support. You are making a huge difference by providing children with an experience they, and their staff, will never forget."
"Your money is going into something very beautiful that no amount of money could every buy. The abundance of happiness these kids at camp have during each session – they all hold great memories that I will forever hold in my heart."
"This camp is an unforgettable experience for both the staff and the campers. No matter how old or young you are, if you leave everything and forget about the world for a moment and focus on where you are, it will definitely change your life and your way of thinking about others."
"There is no project more worthy of your time, money and prayers. Elks Camp Grassick meets so many needs for North Dakota children, young adults, adults, and families. At ECG, campers get to have experiences they don’t get offered anywhere else. Families get to experience respite care – sometimes for the first time in years. And, for the staff? We get the privilege of meeting some of the kindest, most creative people on the planet."
"This camp means the world to some of these kids. They look forward to coming to camp as a place to be accepted, loved, respected, heard, treated as an equal, and so much more. The difference that camp makes in the lives of these kids is immeasurable, and that is something that should never be forgotten."
"Elks Camp Grassick has grown by leaps and bounds in the past year!"
"There are so many families thankful for having this camp around. This camp has a more positive impact on children and their families than anything else I have been a part of. Thank you for supporting it."
"This wouldn’t be possible without your support. You are making a huge difference by providing children with an experience they, and their staff, will never forget."
"Your money is going into something very beautiful that no amount of money could every buy. The abundance of happiness these kids at camp have during each session – they all hold great memories that I will forever hold in my heart."
"This camp is an unforgettable experience for both the staff and the campers. No matter how old or young you are, if you leave everything and forget about the world for a moment and focus on where you are, it will definitely change your life and your way of thinking about others."
"There is no project more worthy of your time, money and prayers. Elks Camp Grassick meets so many needs for North Dakota children, young adults, adults, and families. At ECG, campers get to have experiences they don’t get offered anywhere else. Families get to experience respite care – sometimes for the first time in years. And, for the staff? We get the privilege of meeting some of the kindest, most creative people on the planet."