Application Acceptance
ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS:
This camp session is limited to Missouri homeschooling families who are faithful members of faithful churches of Christ and are actively (or soon will be) instructing school-age children, Kindergarten – 12th Grade. The directors reserve the right to refuse applicants. By submitting online applications you agree to all consents at the bottom of this page. If PDF or US Mail applications, all required signatures are required. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Read everything. Fill out everything. Sign everything. Return the application by via this online form, email as PDF, or by US Mail no later than September 7, 2025. The cost for this year’s session is $200 per family. This fee includes costs for meals. You may bring your check with you to camp and payment can be given to the one of the directors. We will collect at the end of the camp session.
LODGING:
Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We can accommodate 15 families in cabins/facilities and up to 8 RV camper hookups. You are also welcome to bring a tent or a camper not requiring a hookup. An additional cost of $15 per day is required for RV hookups.
FOOD MENU:
We want to ensure we have the opportunity to prepare food for those with dietary restrictions and/or allergies. *Please contact one of the directors if you have a specific food-related restriction or allergy that we should be aware of. We will do our best to provide appropriate menu items for you.
Camp Rules
1. No alcohol, illegal drugs, or tobacco.
2. No vulgar language.
3. No vandalism.
4. No food of any kind is to be taken to the cabins. You will attract mice and snakes.
5. Advanced notice of all visitors must be given to directors for pre-approval.
6. Children are not permitted to leave the grounds without prior approval of a director.
7. All discipline decisions made by the directors are final and not open to debate.
8. Families must be willing to leave if asked by the directors.
9. Exhibit Christ-like behavior in all that you do and say.
10. Parents are responsible for their own children. There are no camp counselors.
11. This is a family camp, not a youth camp. Anyone under 18 yrs. of age must attend with at least one parent.
12. This camp is exclusively for faithful members of faithful churches of Christ. The directors reserve the right to refuse admission of applicants.
13. This camp is exclusively for members of churches of Christ who are currently homeschooling their children or who are fully-committed to begin homeschooling soon.
14. Families are expected to get along well with one another and be subject to the authority of the directors.
Dress Code
If shorts, dresses, or skirts are worn they must be knee-length or longer. Tight jeans, tight shorts, or tight pants will not be permitted. Wear loose fitting clothing. All shirts must be modest. No sleeveless shirts of any kind are allowed. No half-tops, muscle shirts, tank-tops, or t-shirts with offensive language or graphics on them will be allowed. Please change clothing if asked by a director.
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