LIFE (Learning, Inclusion, Fun & Empowerment) Mower County
LIFE is better together.

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Friday : CLOSED
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Camps

Age Range:  3-18
Contact:  Bernadette "Bernie" Nierman
507-473-4833 or [email protected]

​View the current Program Guide.


Winter Break Camp

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Tuesday, 12/30/2025
​9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
​Ages: 5-21

Spring Break Camp

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Monday, March 9, 2026​
​9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

​Ages: 5-21

Summer Camps

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​Circle of Friends Day Camp offers five days of educational programming for children with diverse abilities, ages 6 to 10.
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All Access Community Explorations Camp (AACE) is a five day educational camp that focuses on helping participants learn new skills and apply them in new situations. This camp is designed to support young adults with diverse abilities, ages 11 to 21.
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Camp Just for Me is a five-session educational and fun experience for children and young adults with diverse abilities who require more individualized attention. The camp serves participants ages 5 to 21 who benefit from 1-on-1 staffing.
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Little Learners Camp is five partial days of social and educational programming for children with diverse abilities, ages 3 through 6.




June 22-26, 2026
Monday-Thursday:
9:30 AM-2:45 PM
Friday:
9:30 AM-12:45 PM
Fee: $150
​Location: TBD
June 8-12, 2026
Monday-Friday:
9:00 AM-12:00 PM (Half Day)
OR
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Full Day)
Fee: Half Day - $85
Fee: Full Day - $165
​Location: LIFE
June 15-19, 2026
Monday-Friday:
9:00 AM-11:00 AM (Ages 5-12)
Monday-Friday:
1:00 PM-3:00 PM (Ages 13-21)
Fee: $125
​Location: TBD
June 1-5, 2026
Monday-Friday:
​9:00 AM-11:00 PM
Fee: $75
Location: TBD

Camp Directors' Contact Information

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Hannah Gwin
Laura Jertson
Email Camp Directors
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Carrie Murphy
Email Camp Director
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Chelsea White
Email Camp Director
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Sheri Mitchell
​Email Camp Director
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LIFE Mower County, ​401 2nd Avenue NE, Austin, MN 55912  |  ​507-433-8994  |  [email protected]

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