Camp 2012

• Camper Registration
• Volunteers
• Volunteer  Applications
• Camp Needs
• Volunteer Training
• Camp Sessions - Important Dates and Times
• Outside the Kansas City Area

Camper Registration

Camper fees are based on family income. Camper's families whose income exceeds the federal free lunch guidelines are put on a waiting list. This insures the neediest children have an opportunity to experience camp. Many donors provide a form of camp scholarship. If you are interested in providing a camp scholarship this year, please click here.

All campers receive a health screening the week prior to their attending camp. The Mission offers free screenings the Saturday before each camp session, or families may choose to have their own doctor complete the health screening form.

If you have children interested in attending a week of camp, camper registration begins starting May 1, Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM on a first come, first served basis at the Family Center, 1310 Wabash, Kansas City, MO). Applicants should bring the following to registration:

• Proof of income (e.g. paycheck stub, income tax form, verification of TANF or Food Stamps, caseworker's name and phone number)
• Proof of child's date of birth (birth certificate or Medicaid card)
• Child's insurance information
• $5 application fee per child

Please call our Camp Office at 816-329-1425 if you have any questions regarding registration.

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Volunteers

It takes many hands to make the camp operational -- from counselors to cooks, and each summer, more than 250 volunteer for one-week or more. These volunteers are growing, maturing Christians and have participated regularly in a church for the preceding year. Counselors (and most other staff) are "on duty" 22 hours per day.  To register as camp staff, send an email to:campworkers@cityunionmission.org.  You will receive a reply with registration informaion. Or call the camp office at  816-329-1425.

Additional volunteer opportunities are also available for those not able to commit to a full week:

• Open Camp - Sat.- Sun., June 23-24 (Warsaw)
• Saturday Health Screenings and Reception of Returning Campers (Kansas City)
• Saturday Cleaning - Up to 15 helpers per week (Warsaw)
• Bus Monitor (KC Roundtrip)
• Carnival at Big Camp (Warsaw)
• Tot Lot Tea Party (Warsaw)
• Fill Water Balloons - Teen Boys Camp (Warsaw)
• Serve at Teen Girls Banquet Night (Warsaw)

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Volunteer Training

Prior to Camp, volunteers participate in a combination of mandatory training sessions to help them perform their job at Camp effectively. The various training elements consist of:

• Self Study (spiritual preparation, evangelism training, "test out" opportunity for the CUMCITO Staff Guidebook, and orientation to the big picture ministry of City Union Mission). For the Guidebook, click here.
• Leading experts teaching on pertinent issues
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training (optional)
• Special Training for Supervisors

Extra JST (Job-Specific Training) is also offered. This consists of advanced training for specific positions and is offered as an option for others who are interested.

Prior to going to Camp, "City-Side" training will be held date and location to be announced later.  It will consist of: Overall CUMCITO purpose, goals, objectives, discipline, specific job training, and first-aid basics. Various elective training is also offered and consists of: understanding cross cultural urban ministry, communication, dealing with child abuse, evangelism skills, devotion hints, and understanding camp policies.  After registration, you should be notified of the times of the sessions you need to attend.

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Volunteer Applications

Applications are now being accepted for all camp sessions. Positions for particular sessions are filled on a first come, first approved basis.  To fill out an application for volunteering at Camp CUMCITO, please click here.

If you are interested in  volunteer opportunities, or have any questions, please call the camp office Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM at 816-329-1425, or e-mail us at campworkers@cityunionmission.org.

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Camp Sessions

Junior Camp, boys and girls camp for children ages 9-10 and Tot Lot, ages 4-6, June 25 - 30

• Health Screening: Saturday, June 23 ...8:30 AM -10:00 AM
• Camper Check-In: Monday,  June 25 ...8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
• Camper Pick-Up: Saturday, June 30 ...12:00 PM

Teen Girls' Camp, ages 13-16, July 2 -7

• Health Screening: Saturday, June 30 ... 8:30 - 10:30 AM
• Camper Check-In: Monday, July 2 ... 8:30-9:00 AM
• Camper Pick-Up: Saturday, July 7 .... 12:00 PM

Pre-Teen Camp, boys and girls camp for children ages 11-12
and Tot Lot, ages 4-6, July 16 - 21

• Health Screening: Saturday, July 14.... 8:30- 10:00 AM
• Camper Check-In: Monday, July 16 .... 8:30-9:00 AM
• Camper Pick-Up: Saturday, July 21..... 12:00 PM

Primary Camp, boys and girls camp for children ages 7-8
and Tot Lot, ages 4-6, July 23-28

• Health Screening: Saturday, July 21... 8:30 AM
• Camper Check-In: Monday, July 23 ... 8:30-9:00 AM
• Camper Pick-Up: Saturday, July 28 ...12:00 PM

Teen Boys' Camp, ages 13-16, July 30 - Aug 4

• Health Screening: Saturday, July 28 ...  8:30 - 10:00 AM
• Camper Check-In: Monday, July 30....  8:30-9:00 AM
• Camper Pick-Up: Saturday, Aug 4 .... 12:00 PM

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Outside the KC Area

If you are taking your campers directly to the campground or picking them up from the campground, they should check in between 11:30 and 11:45 AM on the first day of the session. An adult must wait with them until the buses arrive from the city. Please pick them up at 10:00 AM on the final day of the session.

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Camp Needs

There are a lot of resources needed to enable volunteer staff to provide a safe and successful camp experience. Please prayerfully consider how you or your organization might be able to assist. 

Camp CUMCITO focus  in 2009 will be our campers. We desire staff to share the love of Jesus Christ with our campers and their families.  One full week at camp and then staying in touch with them and their families throughout the year will enable us to build relationships with a lasting impact.

You can make on online donation here for any of these items. Please indicate in the comments field which items you are donatiing for. You can also call the Camp Office at 816-329-1425 for other ways to donate and more information on any of these needs.

Please prayerfully consider how you or your organization may be able to assist in the following areas:

Summer Interns

Summer Staff Participants give 10+ weeks during the summer to assist in our ministries; many of them are assigned primarily to our summer camp. The pay is minimal, but the opportunity to change lives is great! The following items help express our appreciation for their sacrifice and hard work.

Staff Training

Staff training is provided for volunteers so they are best prepared to provide a safe camp experience. Training is provided in lifeguarding, crisis prevention, first aid, recreational activities, and many more. These items cover not only the materials and equipment for training volunteers, but also for the camp to obtain and maintain the needed certifications in order to provide training.

Camp Bible Study

This is a big part of CUMCITO's purpose and materials and resources are needed to provide these studies.

Craft Supplies

Craft time is a favorite activity for all campers. Different age groups do different crafts and the craft director for each session assembles specific pieces for these projects.  The supplies are then purchased according to the specific crafts chosen for a session.

Camp Supplies

These are supplies that help Camp CUMCITO to run efficiently and effectively,  communication, media equipment, and other supplies are much needed tools.

Camp Activities

Most of the memorable times created at camp are the many fun activities offered. Equipment needs to be repaired and replaced. The pool and lake activities are always exciting areas for campers to learn new skills.

Awards and Prizes

Every camper goes home a winner. Character awards are given to each camper for a character quality observed in them during the week. Prizes are also awarded for the cleanest cabin and dining hall manners. The camp also hosts carnivals with prizes during most camp sessions.

Facility Improvements - Grounds

While CUMCITO provides a rural, rustic setting for our campers, there are buildings and equipment that must be maintained and improved each year.  Each project is vital to the safe efficient operation of the campgrounds.

Follow-Up

This is the program we use to stay in touch with our campers year-round.  We make home visits to distribute Christian material, provide a Fall Retreat for campers, Host a Christmas Party for families and feature a Spring Movie Day at the Family Center.  There are Bible Study Newsletters mailed each month to the Teens and Pre-Teens and a discipleship program.

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