COURAGE TO GROW.
GRACE TO HEAL.
Camp Courage is a restorative retreat for those in helping professions, offering time and tools to recover from burnout, empathy fatigue, and the daily weight of serving others.
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
JOSHUA 1:9
WHY CAMP COURAGE?
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REFLECT
Take time to reflect on your challenges, reconnect with what drives you, and renew your sense of purpose in the work you’re called to do.
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COPE
Build lasting resilience and develop healthy coping practices that strengthen your well-being in both work and life.
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Connect
Connect with others who share your calling—people who understand the rewards and challenges of serving others—and find encouragement through shared experiences and genuine community.
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Refreshed
Leave Camp Courage feeling truly refreshed, renewed, and equipped with practical tools and insights to sustain your energy, passion, and effectiveness in serving others over the long term.
Join a supportive environment where you can reflect, grow, and rediscover your calling with renewed courage.
Camp Courage is a restorative retreat designed for people in helping professions — those who carry the weight of others’ needs every day. Whether you’re facing burnout, empathy fatigue, or simply need space to reflect, Camp Courage provides time and tools to restore your strength and clarity.
Camp Courage Options
Option 1
Three Day Retreats
Three Day retreats offer worship, four sessions on the pillars of the field manual, group activities, and time for reflection. Guidance and individual sessions will be available upon request. Location, lodging and meals will be determined by the group leaders. Reach out today to see if Camp Courage might be available for your group’s next retreat.
Option 2
One Day Retreats
One Day retreats offer introductions to the four main pillars in the field manual, brief chapel time, group activities and guidance for continuing healthy patterns beyond the retreat. Meals and settings will be determined together with the group leaders. Reach out to see how Camp Courage can be brought to your area.
90 Minute Presentations
Option 3
Presentations offer detailed discussion on the four main pillars in the field manual, time for questions and guidance for implementing the concepts in life. Settings for these presentations can be adapted to suit the needs of the asking group. Reach out today for a conversation about hosting a Camp Courage presentation for your group.
Option 4
Individual Counseling (WI)
Mike is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin. He currently has open spaces for clients in person and by video through a private counseling group. Reach out through this website to connect with Mike directly and see if a counseling session would be a good fit for you.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
MIKE HELWIG MDiv,LPC
Mike Helwig served for 20 years as a pastor and teacher in church ministry for 25 years. He spent over 5 years pursuing a masters degree and licensure in the mental health profession. He has experience in overcoming empathy burnout and addiction. For almost a decade Mike has been researching, designing and building the ideas that have led to Camp Courage. Mike has learned the value of seeing work/ life balance through four lenses working together. These lenses are spiritual clarity, mental/ emotional wellness, physical health and social awareness.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
This is a private event hosted by the men’s group at Morning Star Lutheran Church. Camp Courage founder, Mike, will be sharing the concepts from the Camp Courage cabins: spiritual renewal, mental and emotional wellness, physical health and social strengthening. The evening will include time for questions, group activities, and building relationships.
Morning Star Lutheran Church
Jackson WI
January 13 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Camp Courage is partnering with Christian Life Resources to offer and uplifting event for caregivers and family members walking alongside loved ones in later stages of life. Together we will share encouragement, faith-based insights, and practical wellness tools to help you care with strength and peace. More details coming soon.
Christian Life Resources
Caregiver Support Event
February - Details Coming Soon
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1256 Capitol Dr Ste 700 #325
Pewaukee, WI 53072
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