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Camper and Staff Registration will re-open in early 2024.
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We understand that not everyone is well suited to be a counselor in a cabin; but your gifts of time, talent, cash, gifts in kind, reading our newsletters and praying, do make a difference. Ask God to help you know how you can join with us.
Your financial donations are appreciated and have helped sustain our small camp since 1965. You are an encouragement to our volunteer board of directors and volunteer staff.
NeKaMo Camp Inc. is a 501(c)3 public charity. EIN # 48-0898155 We are pleased to provide a receipt of your tax deductible donations.
A growing number of families depend on scholarships. Please consider giving the gift of a camp scholarship; scroll down to learn more about our “camperships”.
Focused gifts of tangible goods are always welcome. Please confirm that your gift would fit well for NeKaMo Camp’s needs by emailing us at: info@nekamocamp.org .
If your items are not a good match, please consider donating to City Thrift, a program through City Union Mission.
We appreciate the faithful giving through paper checks made payable to “NeKaMo Camp Inc” and mailed to our financial secretary.
NeKaMo Camp
c/o Becky Groff
22801 W. 246 St.
Paola, KS 66071
1) To learn more and to start giving an automatic monthly gift, please select this image which will open a new tab with the secure online form.
2) After you have filled out the form, you can access and manage your existing account, make changes, and download receipts.
NeKaMo Camp scholarships are called “camperships” which help to offset $85 of the cost of camp for parents who apply during registration. Please use the Online Giving Form below for a one time gift.
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NeKaMo Camp Inc. is a non-denominational Christian camp serving youth going into second through twelfth grade. Each year, NeKaMo Camp leases a camp facility near Warsaw, Missouri.
Since 1965, generational volunteer staff have maintained the same philosophy, mission, vision, and values of our founders. Many of our staff and board of directors were also once campers at NeKaMo Camp. When you send your child to NeKaMo Camp, you can have confidence that this year’s program will be the result of nearly six decades of successful Christian camping for youth.
NeKaMo Camp is a member of the national Association of Cedarbrook Camps where spiritual formation, relationships, community, skill-building, individual development, and creation are valued.
The NeKaMo Camp mission is to faithfully present the gospel of Jesus Christ and to provide unique opportunities for spiritual and personal growth for campers and staff in order to equip them to serve Christ and glorify His name.
Campers participate in individually-chosen weeklong skill building activities each morning and afternoon with small campfires each evening.
Campers address staff by their ‘bird-name’, a fun tradition providing a simple way to maintain respect in a casual atmosphere. The current girls camp director, for example, goes by ‘Kiskadee’.
NeKaMo Camp is for youth going into second through twelfth grades.
To ensure age appropriate activities, campers are grouped into Divisions according to grade level. Cabins have six to eight campers of the same Division with one or two counselors.
NeKaMo Camp was founded in 1965 as a Christian camping ministry for girls utilizing City Union Mission’s Camp in the Ozarks. “Christ in every phase of a girl’s life” was the motto. We are grateful for the vision of those ladies and their faithfulness to create a camp where girls can grow in their knowledge of Christ and appreciation of His creation.
Although initially part of Camp Cherith, we are a member of the Association of Cedarbrook Camps. All of the Cedarbrook Camps share the same philosophy and work on mutual objectives to make our camps the best they can be for our campers.
The summers of 2021 and ’22 brought the re-launch of Boys Camp. We are excited to see how God continues to provide for both camps.
Campers enjoy a blend of time spent with their cabin, their age division, with others interested in the same skill building activities, with friends during free time, and with a larger group during all-camp for meals and Friday night campfire.
NeKaMo Camp’s program emphasizes skill-building, creativity, respect for others, nature appreciation, and a recognition that Jesus Christ is our greatest treasure.
Campers live in a cabin of 6 to 8 with one or two counselors and participate in individually-chosen activities each morning and afternoon.
Exposure to God’s Word comes several times throughout the day, including a personal time in the morning (Morning Watch) and a cabin Bible study (Bible Exploration) led each day by the counselor.
After the evening activities, campers gather around the campfire for singing and a short devotion.
All NeKaMo Camp board and staff members serving in any capacity shall be committed to Christ and His service and seek to manifest the kind of life expressed in Romans 12:10-12, “Be devoted to one another with brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Since many denominational groups are involved in NeKaMo Camp, staff members are asked not to promote or practice denominational distinctives which are not found in the NeKaMo Camp Statement of Faith. At camp we will focus on the unity we have in Christ and the basic beliefs we hold in common.
We believe:
Check out the NeKaMo Girls Camp photo journal page here.
Campers enjoy a blend of time spent with their cabin, their age division, with others interested in the same skill building activity, with friends during free time, and with a larger group during all-camp for meals and Friday night campfire.
NeKaMo Camp’s program emphasizes skill-building, creativity, respect for others, nature appreciation, and a recognition that Jesus Christ is our greatest treasure.
Campers live in small groups of 6 to 8 with one or two counselors and participate in individually-chosen activities each morning and afternoon.
Exposure to God’s Word comes several times throughout the day, including a personal time in the morning (Morning Watch) and a cabin Bible study (Bible Exploration) led each day by the counselor.
After the evening activities, campers gather around the campfire for singing and a short devotion.
Two daily skill building activities for the week are chosen individually by each camper.
Arts/Fine arts:
Crafts – What would camp be without a craft class?
Some examples of classes offered are leather craft, knitting, painting, sketching, and scrapbooking.
Drama/Puppets/Creative Movement – We frequently have classes in the fine arts.
In the past these classes have included puppets, drama, or guitar.
These classes are offered to a variety of ages.
Campcraft:
We offer classes in camp skills covering a variety of topics such as: knot tying, fire building, outdoor cooking, trails and compass use, soap carving with jack knives, outdoor crafts, and learning to identify animals and insects native to our camp. These classes are offered to a variety of ages.
Outposting:
For three days the group sleeps in tents, cooks all their meals over a campfire or camp stove, and focuses on learning other campcraft skills. Outposting is required for high school campers in the CILT program.
Rockwall Climbing:
This class is offered for campers entering 7th-12th grades (Challengers and Explorers). Campers learn auto and manual belay and work to achieve 3 varying skill levels of climbing.
Target sports:
Water Sports:
The onsite five acre pond, provides the perfect setting for small classes.
What is CILT?
CILT (Camper in Leadership Training) is a two-year leadership training program for Explorers who are interested in learning the skills needed to be a camp counselor.
The CILT experience prepares young women to learn and apply principles of leadership and discipleship that they can use throughout their lives. It will also deepen their knowledge of Scripture and increase their skills in camp activity areas.
Who can apply?
-Explorers who have finished 10 th grade and have attended NeKaMo Camp for at least two summers
Documents you need to submit (due by May 1):
-Application which will include your testimony of knowing Jesus
-NeKaMo Camp Statement of Faith – signed
-A NeKaMo staff member’s recommendation, Parent reference and permission, Pastor’s reference
The work involved:
-At camp one activity period will be the CILT class. Homework will be assigned each day.
-At home between the two summers:
Expectations:
-CILTs are held in great esteem by younger campers. Therefore, CILTs are expected to exhibit a servant attitude and set a good example in cooperation and discipline.
-CILTs are expected to be in regular attendance at a Bible-teaching church.
What does it cost?
–CILT 1 costs $690, which includes weeks 1 and 2 (weekend stayover included) and $15 for materials. After May 1, the fee increases to $715. All CILT 1 applicants are eligible to apply for a CILT campership covering the cost of one week of camp.
–CILT 2 costs $340, which includes weeks 1 and 2 (weekend stayover and one week are free) and $15 for materials. After May 1, the fee increases to $365.
Learn more…
If you would like an application or if you have any questions, send Debbie Morris “Tross” an email at
CILT@nekamocamp.org
Staff members play a key role in making camp a safe and fun place to be. We look for godly women who love Christ, love kids, serve with a cheerful heart, and like to have fun!
Our staff members are college students, moms and teachers who often simply want to give to others what they themselves received at a camp or outdoor adventure.
Pre-camp training is mandatory and provides education in safety procedures, counseling and teaching methods, evangelism, and camping skills.
If you would like to be considered for a position as volunteer staff, please use the registration link here. Fill in your information to create an account, then scroll down past the grade levels as illustrated below.
ONE WEEK BOYS CAMP JUNE
Campers enjoy a blend of time spent with their cabin, their age division, with others interested in the same skill building activity, with friends during free time, and with a larger group during all-camp for meals and Friday night campfire.
NeKaMo Camp’s program emphasizes skill-building, creativity, respect for others, nature appreciation, and a recognition that Jesus Christ is our greatest treasure.
Campers live in small groups of 6 to 8 with one or two counselors and participate in individually-chosen activities each morning and afternoon.
Exposure to God’s Word comes several times throughout the day, including a personal time in the morning (Morning Watch) and a cabin Bible study (Bible Exploration) led each day by the counselor.
After the evening activities, campers gather around the campfire for singing and a short devotion.
Two daily skill building activities for the week are chosen individually by each camper.
Options include:
Staff members play a key role in making camp a safe and fun place to be. We look for godly men who love Christ, love kids, serve with a cheerful heart, and like to have fun!
Our staff members are college students, dads and teachers who often simply want to give to others what they themselves received at a camp or outdoor adventure.
Pre-camp training is mandatory and provides education in safety procedures, counseling and teaching methods, evangelism, and camping skills.
If you would like to be considered for a position as volunteer staff, please use the registration link here. Fill in your information to create an account, then scroll down past the grade levels as illustrated below.
NeKaMo Camp Inc. is a 501(c)3 public charity. EIN # 48-0898155
info@nekamocamp.org
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