Patient Programs

Our Care Extends Beyond Our Walls

At Shriners Children's Twin Cities, our team is committed to caring for the overall health and well-being of our patients. This includes their minds as well as their bodies. In that spirit, we offer a wide variety of programs and camps.

Our extensive patient programs give children the opportunity to participate in enjoyable activities to brighten their appointments and in camps that can help them return to their communities more active and confident.

Shriners Children's partners with a number of community organizations to provide opportunities for children to explore and grow their overall potential inside and outside of the clinic. Email our child life staff or call at 612-718-2311 to learn about current opportunities.

Camps

Camp Achieve

Camp Achieve is a week-long day camp for limb-different patients. Participants are split into groups of patients ages 5–8 and 9–12. Summer campers participate in a wide variety of adventure activities and challenges.

Winter Camp Achieve is a one-day camp featuring winter adventure activities, offered for patients 5–12 years old.

Camp Bravo

Camp Bravo is an acting camp for patients ages 5-13 who have any diagnosis. Campers spend a week practicing and learning lines and choreography leading up to a final performance.

Camp Explore

Camp Explore is an overnight camp held in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. This camp offers the experience of traditional camp activities and an appreciation for nature for patients ages 7–13 who have any diagnosis. 

No Boundaries Sports Camp

No Boundaries Sports Camp is a day camp for patients ages 5–12 years old who would be eligible to use an adaptive wheelchair for sports. The camp is hosted in conjunction with Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Center and participants try a variety of adaptive sports.

Programs 

Prom

Prom is a one-night event for patients with any diagnosis who are 15–18 years old. A one-day prom store is held at the clinic prior to prom where attendees are able to choose from a large selection of formal wear and have minor alterations made at no charge. On the day of prom, attendees can sign up for complimentary hair, makeup and nail appointments at the prom venue.

Therapeutic Recreation and Child Life

Therapeutic recreation and child life specialists come together to facilitate structured and unstructured play each day. To learn more, read about our Therapeutic Recreation & Child Life program.

U.S. Paralympics Nordic Ski Day

Nordic Ski Day is a one-day cross country skiing event hosted by the U.S. Paralympics Nordic team for patients of any age and any diagnosis. No prior nordic ski experience necessary.

Shriners Children's Twin Cities offers a wide variety of programs and services that cater to the overall health and well-being of our patients and their families. View all patient programs and services offered by Shriners Children's.