True Friends

True Friends We provide experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem to individuals with disabilities.

Our programs include camp, respite, retreats, team building, therapy and adaptive riding, and travel; serving over 25,000 individuals annually. With locations near Maple Lake, Annandale, Eden Prairie and Bemidji, we serve individuals in Minnesota and throughout the United States.

Thank you to everyone who joined us Tuesday for Camp Eden Wood’s 100th Anniversary Celebration! 🎉 Despite the rainy weat...
09/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us Tuesday for Camp Eden Wood’s 100th Anniversary Celebration! 🎉 Despite the rainy weather, more than 130 guests gathered at camp. We loved reconnecting with longtime members of the True Friends community and welcoming many new faces.

For over a century, this historic site has been a consistent location for the Minnesota disability community, and we’re excited to see it continue creating adventures and life-changing experiences for years to come.

Join us for the True Friends Annual Fundraising Breakfast📅 Tuesday, Oct. 7🕢 7:30–8:30 a.m.📍 Oak Ridge Country Club, Hopk...
09/10/2025

Join us for the True Friends Annual Fundraising Breakfast
📅 Tuesday, Oct. 7
🕢 7:30–8:30 a.m.
📍 Oak Ridge Country Club, Hopkins, MN

Enjoy a light breakfast while hearing important updates from our President & CEO, John LeBlanc, and meet our special guest speaker, 11-year-old camper Mac O’Donnell.

Hosted by Board Member Nick Wilkie, this event is your chance to see the impact of True Friends and connect with the participants and families you support. 💙

RSVP required for this free event. Register today: https://buff.ly/xCvwtny

✨ Behind the scenes! 🎬 Recently we welcomed Shayne Wells and Fox 9 to camp as they featured a special segment on our 100...
09/08/2025

✨ Behind the scenes! 🎬 Recently we welcomed Shayne Wells and Fox 9 to camp as they featured a special segment on our 100th anniversary celebration of Camp Eden Wood.

If you missed it live this morning, you can watch the video here: https://buff.ly/1zpaA4R (starts at 22:47).

09/05/2025

Check out the latest update from the Cambria Recreation Center at True Friends Camp Courage. The concrete sidewalks have been poured and the parking lot has been paved. We can’t wait for this new facility to open in 2026.

Like True Friends and CambriaCares on Facebook for more progress updates as the construction continues.

Did you catch us on the news this morning? WCCO & CBS News Minnesota featured Camp Eden Wood ahead of our 100th Annivers...
09/03/2025

Did you catch us on the news this morning? WCCO & CBS News Minnesota featured Camp Eden Wood ahead of our 100th Anniversary Celebration next week.

Reporter Shayla Reaves spoke with our president and CEO, John LeBlanc, along with True Friends participant Triston and his mom, Cassidy, who shared what True Friends means to their family.

Watch the full story here ➡️ https://buff.ly/Ev0zhmy

🏈💜 Our Travel program had a blast at Minnesota Vikings Training Camp!With football season around the corner, let’s hear ...
08/27/2025

🏈💜 Our Travel program had a blast at Minnesota Vikings Training Camp!

With football season around the corner, let’s hear your predictions for the season in the comments 👇

08/25/2025

Thank you for such an amazing summer! The endless laughter, exciting adventures and newfound friendships are what made this year memorable. Here's some brief moments of fun from the 2025 Summer Camp Season.

Campers and seasonal staff, we hope to see you again in 2026. In the meantime, visit our website to learn more about our other, year-round programs: https://buff.ly/4ogIscV

We're grateful to everyone in the True Friends community who has voted so far in our Target Circle fundraiser! Thanks to...
08/22/2025

We're grateful to everyone in the True Friends community who has voted so far in our Target Circle fundraiser! Thanks to Target's generous donation, we can continue creating adventures and experiences for children and adults with disabilities.

It's not too late to keep voting, open your Target app today to vote!

Join us in extending a big thank-you to our seasonal office staff! 🙌Halle, marketing and communications intern, and Paig...
08/22/2025

Join us in extending a big thank-you to our seasonal office staff! 🙌

Halle, marketing and communications intern, and Paige, camp photographer, brought creativity and energy to the Marketing and Communications team as they captured special moments at camp. The team will miss their positivity and fresh ideas!

Katie, human resources assistant, also played a key role this summer, supporting a wide variety of onboarding needs and going the extra mile to help our staff succeed.

Lastly, Dan, office coordinator, kept camp organized and running smoothly through administrative support and coordination.

Thank you for supporting the mission of True Friends this summer!

Address

10509 108th Street NW
Annandale, MN
55302

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(952)8520101

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True Friends is a nonprofit agency providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities. True Friends’ programs include camp, respite, therapeutic horseback riding, conference and retreat, travel and team building; serving over 25,000 individuals annually. With camps near Maple Lake, Annandale, Eden Prairie and Bemidji, True Friends serves individuals in Minnesota and throughout the United States. For more information visit www.truefriends.org or call 952.852.0101.