2014 Camp Catalog
Note to Parents Camp has the ability to change lives—there is no better way to describe it. There is something magical that happens when a camper steps into nature and out of all of the pressures they face daily. Camp is a place where everyone is accepted; where campers find themselves, or “discover their sparks” as we say at Camp Fire. Camp Fire is unique. Unlike other summer programs, at Camp Fire, your child truly defines their sparks and our trained, caring (and cool) counselors help them develop those skills to achieve their dreams! Camp Fire is all inclusive—everyone is welcome. We are eager to meet you! I want to make summer 2014 the most unforgettable summer of your child’s life. The Camp Fire staff is prepared and ready to achieve that goal. See you soon! Greg Simms Director, Camp Fire Heartland
Our Promise
Young people want to shape the world. Camp Fire provides the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are. In Camp Fire, it begins now. Light the fire within
Resident Camp
Rotary Youth Camp | Lee’s Summit, MO June 17-22 | Ages 10-14 | $300 per camper Is your child ready to take summer camp to the next level? Camp Fire’s overnight, resident camp offers a full camp experience, right here in the Kansas City area. Swimming, archery, cooking over a campfire, arts and crafts, field trips to go horse-back riding and visit the Tucker Leadership Lab, late-night capture the flag—your child decides what they discover at Camp Fire camp. Our trained (and of course, cool) counselors lead campers to find their spark and shape their camp experience.
Counselor in Training (CIT) June 17-22 | Ages 15-17 | $150 per CIT Love working with kids? Want to become a Camp Counselor? Strengthen your leadership skills and learn about camp operations, health and safety, and implementing quality programs. Each CIT will receive their own notebook filled with activities and information to help become a mentor to younger children. CIT Campers will learn various leadership methods. For more information, visit www.campfire.org/HLsummerprograms.aspx
Camp Shawnee Activities: Archery Capture the Flag Fire Building Field Trips Cookouts Swimming Crafts Sports & Games Skits Team Building Outdoor Skills Survival Skills and more!
Day Camp
Camp Lake of the Woods | Kansas City, MO Camp Fire offers a variety of activities to make your child’s day camp experience unforgettable! Campers will enjoy archery, hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, field trips, and other outdoor activities lead by experienced, caring (and cool) counselors at Camp Lake of the Woods. At Camp Fire, campers embark on a 5-day exploration to find their spark and create a camp experience that is truly unique to their interests.
Day Camp Schedule Nature Spark | June 9-13 | $130
Campers will explore nature and get their hands dirty with this rustic camp experience! Create a mud-masterpiece, geocache, and explore plants, animals, and our environment.
STEM Spark | June 23-27 | $130
How can you use technology to connect to nature? What kind of cool science experiments can be done outdoors? Can you find math in nature? Answer these questions and more during a week full of science, technology, engineering, and math!
Aquatic Spark | July 14-18 | $130
Calling all water bugs! Splash, play, and soak up the sun with this H2Ofocused week. Go swimming, play water games, and even venture into Kansas City for some fun-filled, aquatic field trips!
Art Spark | July 21-25 | $130
Campers will express themselves through creativity during 5 days of artistic discovery! Channel their inner-Picasso, Shakespeare, and Warhol with activities focused on drawing, painting, writing, photography, and performing arts.
Outdoor Skills | July 28-August 1 | $130
Think you have what it takes to survive in the wild? Campers will learn to build a fire from scratch, find and create shelter, and navigate their way through the outdoors. Develop your child’s outdoor skills through this hands-on, action-packed week!
Additional Information
In addition to traditional camp activities, every week of day camp provides an off-site field trip that corresponds with it’s theme. 3 Convenient pick up/drop off locations available for only $10 per camper/per week! w Macken Park, 1000 Clark Ferguson Drive, Kansas City, MO 64106 (North) w Neale Peterson Park, 6136 Mission Road, Fairway, KS 66205 (Central) w Roe Park, 10400 Roe, Overland Park, KS 66223 (South)
Additional Information about Camp Fire Summer Resident and Day Camp American Camp Association Accredited
Camp Fire is proudly accredited by the American Camp Association. This prestigious honor ensures that Camp Fire is up to date and highly trained on over 300 industry health, safety, and program quality standards.
Health and Safety
Safety is our top priority at camp. Staff trained in First Aid and CPR procedures are on property with campers at all times. All staff are trained in risk identification and management protocol. The camp health supervisor holds and dispenses all medications while campers are in our care.
Camp Staff
Camp Fire counselors are carefully chosen for their enthusiasm for working with youth and trained to meet the highest programs standards. All staff are required to participate in a week long pre-camp training session, in addition to regular staff meetings and in-service trainings.
About Camp Fire
Camp Fire is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit youth development organizations, serving youth, teens and families in communities across the United States. Camp Fire programs are research-based, delivered where youth and families are via outof-school time, environmental and camp, and teen service and leadership programs. Because youth want to shape the world, Camp Fire’s focus is giving youth and teens the opportunity to find their sparks, lift their voice and discover who they are. Camp Fire programs are proven to develop young peoples’ skills now so they can reach their full potential.
Camp Lake of the Woods
Activities:
Swimming Survival Skills Cookouts Fire Building Skits Songs Sports & Games Archery Outdoor Skills Crafts Science Experiments Painting Performing Arts Geocache Explore Nature Weekly Field Trips and more! Activities are dependent on age and weather.
Camp At-A-Glance Day Camp at Camp Lake of the Woods
Resident Camp at Rotary Youth Camp
Nature Spark Camp STEM Spark Camp Aquatic Spark Camp Art Spark Camp Outdoor Skills Camp
Resident Camp Counselor-In-Training
Located in Kansas City, Missouri
Located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri
Until camp . . . Stay connected! facebook.com/CFHeartland
Registration Process How to Register
Registration opens on March 3rd. To register for summer camp, please visit www.campfire.org/HLsummerprograms.aspx For questions regarding registration, please contact Leslie Vohs at (816) 285-9441.
Early Bird Discount
Register before April 15th to take advantage of $20 off your child’s camp experience!
Family Discount
Camp Fire is proud to include the entire family in our experiences! For every sibling registered, you get $10 off your total fee. (For example, the Doe family registers 3 kids, they enjoy a $20 discount!)
Full Summer Discount
Make Camp Fire your child’s summer care destination! When your camper registers for all 5 weeks of Day Camp, you get $50 off total registration price. Combine with the early bird and family discount for an awesome summer savings!
Drop Off/Pick Up Locations for Day Camp 3 convenient drop off/pick up sites are scheduled for a worry-free camp experience for only an additional $10 per camper/ per week of day camp!
w Macken Park, 1000 Clark Ferguson Drive, Kansas City, MO 64106 (North) w Neale Peterson Park, 6136 Mission Road, Fairway, KS 66205 (Central) w Roe Park, 10400 Roe, Overland Park, KS 66223 (South)
Scholarships Camperships
Camp scholarships (Camperships) are available and are awarded based on financial need. For more information or, to see if your child qualifies, please contact Leslie Vohs at (816) 285-9441 or leslie.vohs@campfire.org
Financial Policies The $20 deposit paid for any camp session is non-refundable for all campers, however, it may be transferred to a sibling attending camp in 2014. Any paid camp fee is transferable to other sessions or siblings. Notification of cancellation is required prior to the start of your child’s session for any refund to occur. Call Camp Fire at 816-285-9441 or mail your notice to 1100 Walnut St., Ste. 1900, Kansas City, MO 64106. In the event of a medical condition that causes a cancellation, a full refund or transfer to another session will be made with written notification from the family. To transfer to another session, please call the Camp Fire office as soon as possible
Camp Fire Heartland 1100 Walnut St., Suite 1900 Kansas City, MO 64106
Register Now! www.campfire.org/HLsummerprograms.aspx
Looking for a summer job? Contact Leslie Vohs for more information! leslie.vohs@campfire.org (816) 285-9441