Camp 2009
Camp CUMCITO 2009
- Camper Registration
- Volunteers
- Volunteer Applications
- Camp Needs
- Volunteer Training
- Camp Sessions - Important Dates and Times
- Outside the Kansas City Area
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)
- Social Security Cards for parent and child
- 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.
Click here to download our Camp 2009 flyer, 0.1MB
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@cumission.org. You will receive a reply with registration informaion, or call the camp office at 816-329-1425.
Volunteer Training 2009
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)
- 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. This training consists of:
- Recreation staff
- Archery- No cost for CUMCITO staff - June 4th, 8-11am
- Trust Course Facilitation- No cost for CUMCITO staff - June 9, 9am - 3 pm
- GPS(Geo-caching)- No cost to CUMCITO staff - June 11, 4-8 pm
- Lifeguards (Water safety procedures, CPR, and First Aid) Reduced cost for CUMCITO staff - June 16-18
- Cooks and assistant cooks (food service procedures, using equipment, etc.)
- Managers and Nurses (medical procedures, transporting campers, insurance paperwork, etc.)
Prior to going to camp "City-Side" training will be held on Saturday, June 13 at Grace Fellowship Church, 7230 Quivira Rd, Shawnee, KS. 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.
Volunteer Applications
Applications are now being accepted for all camp sessions. Positions for particular sessions are filled on a first come, first approved basis. Click on any of these positions for a more detailed description:
If you are interested in any of these 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 Volunteers@cumission.org.
Camp Sessions 2009
Junior Camp, boys and girls camp for children ages 9-10
and Tot Lot, ages 4-6 - June 22 - 27
- Health Screening: Saturday, June 20, 8:30 AM
- Camper Check-In: Monday, June 22, 8:30-9:00 AM
- Camper Pick-Up: Saturday, June 27, 12:00 PM
Teen Boys' Camp, ages 13-16 - June 29 - July 4
- Health Screening: Saturday, June 27, 8:30 AM
- Camper Check-In: Monday, June 29, 8:30-9:00 AM
- Camper Pick-Up: Saturday, July 4, 12:00 PM
Pre-Teen Camp, boys and girls camp for children ages 11-12
and Tot Lot, ages 4-6 - July 13 - 18
- Health Screening: Saturday, July 11, 8:30 AM
- Camper Check-In: Monday, July 13, 8:30-9:00 AM
- Camper Pick-Up: Saturday, July 18, 12:00 PM
Primary Camp, boys and girls camp for children ages 7-8
and Tot Lot, ages 4-6 - July 21 - 25
- Health Screening: Saturday, July 18, 8:30 AM
- Camper Check-In: Tuesday, July 21, 8:30-9:00 AM
- Camper Pick-Up: Saturday, July 25, 12:00 PM
Teen Girls' Camp, ages 13-16 - July 27 - August 1
- Health Screening: Saturday, July 25, 8:30 AM
- Camper Check-In: Monday, July 27, 8:30-9:00 AM
- Camper Pick-Up: Saturday, August 1, 12:00 PM
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.
Camp Needs 2009
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 help in the areas listed here.
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 help 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.
| Qty | Item | Unit Price | Total Price |
| 13 | Study Books for Summer Staff Devotions | $12 | $156 |
| 13 | T-Shirts for SS | $8 | $104 |
| 10 | Welcome Bags for SS | $10 | $100 |
| 10 | Thank You Gifts | $20 | $200 |
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.
| Qty | Item | Unit Price | Total Price |
| 1 | Challenge Course Recertification | $500 | $500 |
| 2 | Specialized Skill Training | $215 | $430 |
| 8 | Lifeguard Certification Training | $80 | $640 |
| 4 | CPR/First Aid Certifications | $45 | $180 |
| Meals and snacks at specialized training | $400 |
Camp Bible Study
This is a big part of CUMCITO's purpose and materials and resources are needed to provide these studies.
| Qty | Item | Unit Price | Total Price |
| 120 | Bibles for Tots to take home (NIV Reader's version) (IBS#06-15000) | $8 | $960 |
| 300 | Bibles for Big Camp - new version - yet to be determined | $8 | $2400 |
| GT & the Halo Express (7 CD set) for Tot Lot teaching | $80 | $80 |
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.
| Qty | Item | Unit Price | Total Price |
| 28 | Pinewood Derby Car Kits | $18 | $504 |
| 50 | Pinewood Derby Supplies | $1 | $50 |
| 400 | Craft Supplies for Big Camp ( selected by craft staff for each week) | $5 | $2000 |
| 160 | Craft Supplies for Tot Lot | $5 | $800 |
| 40 | Craft Supplies for Fall Retreat | $5 | $200 |
Camp Supplies
These are supplies that help Camp CUMCITO to run effeciently and effectivly, communication, media equipment, and other supplies are much needed tools.
| Qty | Item | Unit Price | Total Price |
| 1 | US Flag, all weather, very durable (purchased) | $80 | $80 |
| 2 | Outdoor Clocks (purchased) | $60 | $120 |
| 2 | CD Players for Tot Lot Dorms for bedtime music | $20 | $40 |
| 12 | Pairs of Flip Flops (3 ea. of childrens sizes 2,3,4&5) | $4 | $48 |
| 30 | Pull-Up Undies for Tots (variety of sizes) | $3 | $90 |
| 1 | Area Rug for Tot Lot Floor in Trail In | $250 | $250 |
| 1 | Set of Stage Lights for Chapel | $1200 | $1200 |
| 6 | Two-way Radios (purchased) | $25 | $150 |
| 1 | VGA Signal Booster for Chapel | $50 | $50 |
| Replacement for Kitchen Utensils | $500 | ||
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.
| Qty | Item | Unit Price | Total Price |
| 1 | Fish Finder | $150 | $150 |
| 2 | Ring Buoy with throw line for pools (purchased) | $60 | $120 |
Awards and Prizes
Every camper goes home a winner. Character awards are givento 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.
| Qty | Item | Unit Price | Total Price |
| 120 | Carnival Prizes to replenish supply | $2 | $240 |
| 300 | Supplies to make 'Awards' for character | $1 | $300 |
| 120 | Memory Awards | $5 | $600 |
| 40 | Teen Girl Awards | $5 | $200 |
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 effecient operation of the campgrounds.
| Qty | Item | Unit Price | Total Price |
| 1 | Staircase and Decks for 2nd floor fire escapes | $2100 | $2100 |
| 17 | Hard-wired smoke detectors & CO detectors (purchased) | $50 | $850 |
| Update Tot Lot Dining Hall and Dorm for Yr-Round use | $16,800 | ||
| Landscape materials (trees, shrubs, flowers,etc) | $500 | ||
| Gravel for Archery Range | $250 | ||
| Concrete Sidewalk for Ruth's Lodge | $1500 | ||
| Privacy Fence for Tot Lot Lagoon | $950 | ||
| 2 | 2 Months Rental for 2 Port-a-Johns | $130 | $260 |
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.
| Qty | Item | Unit Price | Total Price |
| 750 | Literature for Home Visit Packet | $.50 | $375 |
| 10 | Postage, awards and snacks for discipleship | $45 | $450 |
| 130 | Postage for mailing newsletter for 10 months | $3 | $390 |
