Scholarship Fund

"I cannot tell you what the scholarship funds mean to our family, without them camp would not be possible. Camp is the one week that my husband and I have a chance to focus on our relationship, it means so much to us to have this week. Because of our child’s illness, I cannot work. I provide care for her constantly but, thanks to the scholarship fund, we get to give our daughter a wonderful week at camp and our marriage a recharge. Thanks so much for the help.”  - Mom of a special girl with a rare genetic disorder

The life of a family of a child with special needs is challenging in many ways, not the least of which is financially. Many times the disposable monthly expenses – items like catheter tubing, diapers, syringes and other medical supplies not covered by insurance – can run close to $300 per month. For these families especially, sending a child and their siblings to camp seems impossible. Over 60% of our families receive at least a partial camper sponsorship each summer.

To sponsor a child for summer camp, click here to make an online donation or mail a check to Camp Barnabas, 901 Private Road 2060, Purdy, MO 65734. $600 funds one camper’s week of fun at Camp Barnabas.

"Camp is the best week of my life. I realized at camp that God really does love me just the way I am and I want to go and tell everyone about God and my relationship with Him, but I think I am too shy. I am so thankful you have a scholarship fund that helps me be able to attend camp, it is the best place in the world, I think maybe it is a lot like heaven.” – Ashley (young camper with spina bifida)