The Empowerment Exchange

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Young adults come together to learn more about “adulting” with MS. Timely daily discussions will be followed by fun afternoons of adventure and/or relaxation.

July 19 - 24, 2027
River Falls, WI
Ages 19-25 with MS or a similar diagnosis
Cost: $100 ($150 after April 1)
Participants are responsible for flight costs

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We are excited to announce Oscar’s Empowerment Exchange will be taking place
July 19 - 24, 2027! The Empowerment Exchange will be held in River Falls, WI.

The deadline for all completed registrations is June 15, 2027. 

The age requirement for Oscar’s is high school graduation year 2026, through age 25 (new participants) or up to age 30 (returning participants)

At this time, all participants must be independently mobile and able to perform self-care tasks. If you have concerns or questions, please email us to discuss accommodations.

The Empowerment Exchange personnel will include staff and volunteers from Oscar the MS Monkey. 

Staff will be on-site throughout the week.


Housing Information

Oscar’s Empowerment Exchange 2027 will be different than any Empowerment Exchange before!

For those who have never experienced Oscar’s Teen Camp, this is your chance! Oscar’s Teen Camp and Oscar’s Empowerment Exchange will occur at the same place, with a few days overlapping. Don’t worry, you’ll have time with just the Young Adults, too.

If you are interested in applying to be a mentor during Teen Camp, check out the Teen Camp page to apply and interview. The number of mentors needed is dependent on the number of teenagers registered.

Travel Information

 FAQs

  • While you are welcome to bring your car to camp, we ask that you do not transport other campers from place to place during camp. Oscar’s crew will provide transportation or present options as needed.

    Additionally, the campus parking fee is $8/day

  • You are required to attend all education sessions. Other group activities are greatly encouraged as we are all in camp to create a warm and welcoming community, offer input, learn from our peers, and be “present” for each other. This is a unique opportunity and we hope you will find yourself fully immersed in all things Oscar during camp!

  • Oscar’s crew will secure 3 meals each day for all campers. The first meal provided is dinner on arrival day. On departure day, we will send you off with our final breakfast to get you on your way.

    As much as possible, we work to meet dietary needs of all participants. If you have special dietary restrictions, please let us know so we can work with you and learn about your preferences.

  • We would prefer you register for our family camp if you are bringing a significant other.

  • You may only bring your child if they are under 12 months. You must also bring someone to care for your child while you participate in group sessions. You are financially responsible for your child’s caregivers, which equals $650 per person (lodging and meals)

  • Before June 15, If a registered camper decides to not attend Oscar’s Empowerment Exchange, they will forfeit their registration fee.

    After June 15, if a registered camper decides to not attend Oscar’s Empowerment Exchange, they are responsible for the cost of their attendance ($650) as all activities are planned and pre-paid before the camp program begins.