Camp CUMCITO
Background
In 1933, the Rev. David Bulkley purchased a 1000-acre tract of Ozark land near Warsaw, Missouri. Hundreds of homeless men traveled to the site to work, live and find meaning in their lives. Bunkhouses, a lodge, plenty of hard work and time for Bible study brought peace to those who sought the tranquility of "Opportunity Farm." Soon thereafter, David and his wife Beulah organized summer camps for poverty-stricken children, ages 5-16.
Today
Today, Camp CUMCITO continues to provide weeklong summer vacations to low-income children each year. City Union Mission hosts 9 sessions of youth camp in 5 weeks each summer. Most of the children who attend are from the urban core and are in need of love, encouragement and consistent discipline from compassionate adults.
The camp serves up to 380 children ages 7-16 at Big Camp and up to 160 children ages 4-6 at Tot Lot. Each week a different age group experiences a week of learning, playing and sharing.
A Day at Camp
There are many activities to fill each day: swimming, hiking, Bible stories, dramas and sing-times, chapel, sports, crafts, great food and Bible study. Camp CUMCITO is located on 500 sprawling acres of land near Warsaw, Missouri. It is complete with hiking trails and a swimming pool, recreation area, craft hall, snack canteen, chapel and dining hall. Check the 2007 photo albums www.cumission.org/PhotoGallery.htm
Camp Spotlight …
Camp 2009
Information on Camper Registration, Camp Sessions, and everything related to being a volunteer can be found here.
Facility Rental
Camp CUMCITO provides the ideal setting for events or retreats. Find out how our facilities can comfortably accommodate your church group, organization, family, or individual needs.
