WEMO Youth are excited to be partnering with the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas for this year’s Episcopal Summer Mega Camp. This is a great opportunity to connect with young people across the Midwest and spend a week learning more about your faith.

Camp Wood features a variety of activities such as horseback riding, archery, climbing tower, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, water slide, mud slide, arts and crafts, and sports. The volunteer Episcopal staff provides solid Christian education, featuring worship, music, small group discussions, and prayer.

Episcopalians have been attending Summer Camp the first week in June at Camp Wood YMCA for over 80 years. Camp Wood is accredited by the American Camp Association–a process that has over 300 safety and quality standards. There are separate age-appropriate Christian education, camp activities, and sleeping arrangements for three age-groups, as well as healthy well-balanced meals with accommodations available for allergies.

When: June 1-7, 2025
Where: Camp Wood YMCA, Elmdale, KS
Who: Students in grades 3-12 for 2024-25 school year (you must have finished third grade to attend); Camp is not restricted to Episcopalians or regular churchgoers. All are welcome, so feel free to invite friends and family.
Cost: $525 through May 1, 2025; $575 after May 1. There is a $25 non-refundable deposit due at registration. Payment plans are available. If you choose, UltraCamp will automatically divide the cost of camp over the remaining months between when you register and the start of camp. The full camp fee must be paid by the first day of camp. Register early to have more, smaller payments.
Registration: online via UltraCamp starting January 1; priority deadline is May 1. Register by clicking here.
Scholarships: The Diocesan Youth Program has money available for scholarships to help with the cost of camp.  Click here to learn more or contact Kim Snodgrass, Interim Youth Missioner, wemoyouth@diowestmo.org, with any questions!
Cancellation Deadline: Two weeks prior to the start of the camp session for a 100% refund. 

Learn more about Mega Camp.  Check these out:

Help make sure every child and youth in grades 3 – 12 are invited to camp! Flyers will be sent to every parish. Share them with someone who hasn’t been to camp before.

Contact the WEMO Youth Missioner if you are interested in serving on Camp Staff.

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What previous campers are saying about camp:

  • It was amazing. They kept me so busy I never once got homesick. It was a great experience.
  • It was amazing! I had lots of fun, and it was pretty exciting, especially when it was something I did that I had never done before.
  • On my first day there I regretted every decision I ever made, because I didn’t know anyone. Then on the second day I made new friends, and I never wanted to leave!
  • This was my fourth year coming to camp, and as always, I loved it!! My experience was awesome, and everyone was super nice! My cabin group was also AMAZING with all of my friends!!!!!!
  • I learned a lot about God and about myself. I made new friends this year, and I got to catch up with the old ones. I look forward to camp every year, and this year was definitely the best year yet.
  • It was a good opportunity to build connections with other youth and discuss some faith based topics. I had a lot of fun and felt that there was a large sense of belonging and I always felt loved!

What parents are saying about camp:

  • They had wonderful, enriching experiences! My son tried many new things and felt completely comfortable, something he typically struggles with. He came home full of confidence and excitement. Both boys learned more about God’s unending love and a renewed energy for faith.
  • They had great fun and were already talking about next year when we picked them up. It was also a time of spiritual growth for both of them. Couldn’t be happier!
  • She LOVED it!! She’s already writing to friends she made there! She even told me about a moment the sun broke through the clouds and she felt the presence and closeness to God. I feel like she tells me something new about camp everyday.
  • They had so much fun. I feel like they grow as people and become more independent every year that they attend. They love their camp friends and the whole experience.

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Have concerns about sending your child? Check out these articles:

Questions? Please contact WEMO Interim Youth Missioner, Kim Snodgrass, wemoyouth@diowestmo.org or Diocese of Kansas Youth Missioner, Karen Schlabach, kschlabach@episcopal-ks.org.

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