All donations are being matched by three amazing volunteers and donors!!
Your donation will help cover the cost of specialized adaptive equipment, specialized training for volunteer instructors, scholarships for lessons, lift tickets and more. It will also allow us to continue offering this program to individuals who might not otherwise have access to winter sports.
Together, we can make a difference and help ensure the slopes remain accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Thank you for considering supporting Courage Kenny Ski and Snowboard and for being a part of our community.
About Courage Kenny Ski and Snowboard
The Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Ski and Snowboard program is an instruction-based program seeking to teach and improve skiing and snowboarding skills for people with disabilities. The program has provided one-on-one adaptive skiing instruction and winter recreation opportunities to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds for more than 50 years.
One of the largest adaptive ski and snowboard programs in the country, Courage Kenny Ski and Snowboard program (CKSS) provides more than 1,000 lessons per year at four sites across Minnesota and Wisconsin and is supported by 300 volunteer instructors. Our lesson formats and teaching techniques are consistent with Professional Ski Instructors of America Adaptive standards.
Participants range from 6 to 60+ years of age with disabilities including: Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Spina Bifida, Stroke, Autism, Visual Impairments, and many other disabilities.