2024 Camp Recap
Encounter Kids Camp
July 9-12
4 Days | 3 Nights
Going into 3rd Grade - Going into 7th Grade in the fall of 2025
Register before June 9th for the best Camp price!!!
**Free gift and souvenir with every registration!!**
Early Bird $380 ($410 after deadline)
**Free gift and souvenir with every registration!!**
Early Bird $380 ($410 after deadline)
Encounter Camps - FAQ
What are the Encounter Camp Dates?
ENCOUNTER KIDS CAMP
Date: July 9th - July 12th
Camp Duration: 4 days and 3 nights
Ages: Going into 3rd Grade - Going into 7th Grade
Date: July 9th - July 12th
Camp Duration: 4 days and 3 nights
Ages: Going into 3rd Grade - Going into 7th Grade
How much does Camp cost?
Encounter Kids Camp is 4 Days and 3 Nights and includes meals and rooms.
$380.00 early bird rate ($410.00 after Early bird cut off)
There is a $3 Online Ticketing Fee
$380.00 early bird rate ($410.00 after Early bird cut off)
There is a $3 Online Ticketing Fee
How many Kids and Leaders are on a team?
Kids are placed on teams of approximately 26-28. Each team has 2-4 trained and caring leaders.
How are Team Leaders selected?
Every Team Leader is a volunteer who has completed a comprehensive process that includes:
- Completed and approved volunteer application
- Criminal Background Check
- Mandatory Camp Orientation with child training
What's the food like?
This is not your average camp food. A professional and caring food team prepares the meals every day. Your kids will absolutely love this camp food!
Will there be swimming?
Yes! We have a beautiful lake with inflatables and a pool with tons of fun water activities. All youth wear life jackets in the lake. We have staff and life guards posted at all swimming activities.
There is a swim test for the deep end of the swimming pool.
There is a swim test for the deep end of the swimming pool.
How are medications handled?
- All personal medications (prescription, over-the-counter, or vitamin) MUST be brought in the original pharmacy labeled container or the original manufacturer's container to the first aid station at check-in.
- Prescription medications MUST have the camper's name on the bottle.
- Please limit the amount of medication to only what is required for the camper's time at camp.
- Please make a note on the medical form and alert medical personnel at the first aid station during check-in of all allergies or medical conditions.
- Each camp will have professional medical personnel to help students with medication or injuries.
What do I bring to Kids Camp? What shouldn't I bring?
Bring this...
- Pillow
- Sleeping bag or twin bedding
- Swim towel, Shower towel, washcloths
- Shampoo/Conditioner & Soap
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- One piece swimsuit or swim trunks
- Pajamas
- 5-6 pairs of underwear
- 5-6 pairs of socks - may get wet or muddy
- 3 old T-shirts for rec
- 3 pairs of shorts for rec
- 4 T-shirts for chapel
- 4 shorts or pants for chapel
- 1 pair of pants & sweatshirt for cool weather
- 1 pair of closed-toed shoes for rec
- 1 pair of shoes for chapel/free time
- 1 pair of flip flops for pool/shower
- Bug Spray and Sunscreen
- Bible (if your child does not have a Bible, we will make one available)
- Money (all snacks/meals are provided)
- Electronics (including cell phones, tablets, video game devices, iPods, mp3 players, etc.)
- Crop tops/two piece swim suits/spaghetti strap tanks/articles of clothing displaying questionable content
- Food items (all snacks/meals are provided)
- Weapons (firearms, knives, fireworks, matches)
- Place each set of recreation clothes/chapel clothes in gallon Ziploc bags marked Day 1 recreation, Day 1 chapel, etc.
- Write your child's first and last name on the inside of all clothing (including shoes), towels, and washcloths.
- Pack travel sized shampoo/soap that will be easy for your child to carry to and from the shower.
- Talk to your child about what items could be thrown away at camp (ruined socks, half used soap, etc.)
- You may even want to practice camp at home so your child knows what to take and use in the shower, what to use for brushing their teeth, what to take for swim time, etc.
Where do Encounter Camps take place?
Encounter Cove Camp is set on the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks in Roach, MO.
- The campgrounds include a chapel, dining hall, high ropes course, zip lines, challenge course, swimming pool, lake, lake inflatables, and separate boys' and girls' dorms with indoor shower and toilets.
- Your student will be housed with their teammates and leaders in bunk style dorms.
What is the phone policy at camp?
- Campers will not be allowed to make or accept phone calls unless it is an emergency.
- Your student will have a great time, and we encourage you to ask them all about it when they get home!
Are there other rules and regulations?
- Campers will not be allowed to make or accept phone calls unless it is an emergency.
- Your student will have a great time, and we encourage you to ask them all about it when they get home!
Are there scholarships available?
Our desire is to see every student experience Youth Camp this summer. We would suggest talking to your local Encounter Ministry Post or Church.
Camp Contact
417-501-0671
Registration@EncounterMinistry.org
Registration@EncounterMinistry.org