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Jul 28, 2020 | BeckyConroy

How to Throw a Great Dance Party

At Camp Barnabas, the dance party is always the highlight of every week. Why? Dance parties are a combination of everything we love at camp: music, snacks, activities, and, most importantly, dancing! ...

Nov 20, 2019 | BeckyConroy

Beyond Barnabas – Life's a Trip!

Christmas and the new year are fast approaching! It’s a good time to stop and consider where God wants to take us in the coming year....

Oct 1, 2019 | BeckyConroy

Beyond Barnabas – Digital Devotion

When summer draws to a close, it’s easy to slip back into our routine and forget the spiritual highs we experienced at camp. Let’s not let that happen this year!...

Jun 2, 2020 | BeckyConroy

Camp Barnabas Creates – Summer Fun List

Summer is officially here, and we’re soaking up every minute of it. Whether it’s enjoying a popsicle or having a dance party, we want to pass on the joy to our camp family. Here are 20 ‘must-do’s’ on...

Apr 17, 2020 | BeckyConroy

Camp Barnabas Creates – Tangram

Looking to create today? Look no further because Camp Barnabas Creates is back with a new activity!...

Apr 7, 2020 | BeckyConroy

Camp Barnabas Creates: Pineapple Dump Cake Recipe

Camp Barnabas Creates is back with a recipe everyone can enjoy!...

Apr 3, 2020 | BeckyConroy

Camp Barnabas Creates: Word Search Printable

Camp Barnabas Creates has a new activity for you today!...

Mar 26, 2020 | BeckyConroy

Camp Barnabas Creates: Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

Camp Barnabas Creates is back! Today we have a Camp Song Bingo Scavenger Hunt so get you shoes on and head outside to find these items related to Camp Barnabas songs....

Mar 20, 2020 | BeckyConroy

Camp Barnabas Creates: Coloring Sheet Printables

Welcome to Camp Barnabas Creates! Through out the next couple of weeks we are hoping to bring a bit of camp into your homes with a variety of fun activities and entertainment....

Mar 8, 2023 | Maddie Gjorvad

Summer 2023 Party Themes

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Jun 30, 2020 | BeckyConroy

Full-Time Staff Poll: Christian Resources We Love

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors and soak up God’s beautiful creation. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to spend a little extra time with the Lord, whether it be on your own, with fri...

Mar 20, 2020 | BeckyConroy

6 Fun Things to do at Home

If you spending more time at home you may be looking for some fun ways to pass the time!...

Feb 20, 2020 | BeckyConroy

5 Tips for Party Planning for Individuals with Special Needs

Parties play a BIG role in bringing everyone together at Camp Barnabas in the summer; but they don’t have to be limited to June and July!...

Feb 20, 2020 | BeckyConroy

2020 Party Themes!

Hear ye, hear ye! For we have a tale, Of fair maidens and knights and dragons as well. From the land of Barnabas in the kingdom of Cahoot There arose such a clamor from things afoot! It was during...

Feb 20, 2020 | BeckyConroy

Top 10 Barnabas Dance Party Songs

It’s no secret that the Barnabas dance party is consistently the most popular party year to year. If you’ve ever been to one of our dance parties, you know they are like no other....

Feb 20, 2018 | BeckyConroy

Making Summer Camp Accessible + Fun

More often than not, our campers live in a world that tells them no. At Camp Barnabas, we get to say YES to activities like a high ropes course, archery, swimming and more. One of our core initiatives...

Mar 18, 2020 | BeckyConroy

2020 Camper T-Shirt Design Contest

This year at Camp Barnabas, we want to include our campers as much as possible and that even goes for our Barnabas Outfitters Company merch! We are hosting a contest this year where campers can submit...

Mar 21, 2018 | BeckyConroy

Special Edition Featured Campers: Clint, Theresa, Laura, & Chris

This year, we’ve chosen four enthusiastic campers to lead our Big Party hype at the Big Party Half Marathon & 5K fundraiser event on April 7, 2018, in Springfield, MO. Each of these individuals has a ...

Mar 6, 2018 | BeckyConroy

Pro Spotlight: Tips For Running Your First (Or Fiftieth) Half Martathon

In preparation for the Big Party Half Marathon & 5K April 7, we caught up with two pros....

Sep 17, 2017 | BeckyConroy

What to Wear When Glamping

Fall is around the corner and that means two things: First, it’s leaf crunching weather. Second, it’s the perfect time to glamp!...

Jan 24, 2020 | BeckyConroy

Living Fearless with a Disability

When Kobe Johnson was born, he was diagnosed with a degenerative muscle disease known as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy....

Oct 24, 2019 | BeckyConroy

Meet Daniel Matheny

The Matheny Family met Daniel at age three. They were hoping to adopt, and quickly fell in love with his sweet nature and resilient spirit....

Sep 28, 2018 | BeckyConroy

December Featured Camper: Seth

We can’t wait to introduce you to our December Featured Camper, Seth. He’s a sweet, joyful, 10-year-old who’s been brought up to work hard and play hard....

Sep 28, 2018 | BeckyConroy

September Featured Camper: Robert

Robert is a hilarious, fun-loving, crazy-about-life 10-year-old who will always put a smile on your face....

Aug 28, 2018 | BeckyConroy

August Featured Camper: Kiera

Our August featured camper is a vivacious, fun-loving, 20-year-old who loves to laugh and spend time with her friends....

May 30, 2018 | BeckyConroy

May Featured Camper: Rebekah

Rebekah was born in China. At age two, she was found abandoned and wandering in a city park....

Apr 24, 2018 | BeckyConroy

Aril Featured Camper: Chris

Chris Wheeler is a veteran camp-goer....

Mar 28, 2018 | BeckyConroy

March Featured Camper: Jacob

Jacob’s family first heard about camp when Sandy, the sister of Barnabas founder Cyndy Teas, mentioned Barnabas to them at a 4th of July parade....

Mar 21, 2018 | BeckyConroy

Special Edition Featured Campers: Clint, Theresa, Laura, & Chris

This year, we’ve chosen four enthusiastic campers to lead our Big Party hype at the Big Party Half Marathon & 5K fundraiser event on April 7, 2018, in Springfield, MO. Each of these individuals has a ...

Mar 15, 2019 | BeckyConroy

Meet Our Staff: Kelli Hinderlite – Camper Registrar

Our Camper Registrar, Kelli, is a witty, coffee-loving, long-time staffer at Barnabas, and we finally got the chance to learn a little more about her with some fun questions:...

Feb 21, 2019 | BeckyConroy

Meet Our Staff: Matt Mckever – Assistant Camp Director

Our Assistant Camp Director this summer is: Matt McKeever!...

Feb 15, 2019 | BeckyConroy

Meet Our Staff: Sammi Novak – Staff Director

We’re excited to introduce to you our Staff Director, Sammi! Sammi loves hiking, camping, and just spending as much time outdoors as possible....

Jan 24, 2019 | BeckyConroy

Meet Our Staff: Mike Mrosko – Camp Director

We couldn’t be more thrilled to introduce Mike Mrosko as your Camp Director this summer!...

Dec 16, 2019 | BeckyConroy

Share Your Story, Third Place: Abigail Stockton

Abigail Stockton is the Third Place winner of the Share Your Story contest....

Dec 16, 2019 | BeckyConroy

Share Your Story, Second Place: Grace Hunter

Grace Hunter is the Second Place winner of the Share Your Story contest....

Dec 16, 2019 | BeckyConroy

Share Your Story, First Place: Michaela Satterfield

Michaela Satterfield is the First Place winner of the Share Your Story contest. For this contest we asked past staffers and volunteers to send us their stories about how Camp Barnabas and disability m...

Nov 12, 2019 | BeckyConroy

Missionary Stories – Elizabeth Murphy

“The second I got to Camp Barnabas, I knew what I was supposed to be doing with my life.”...

Sep 20, 2019 | BeckyConroy

Staff Stories – Andrew Park

Meet Andrew Park....

Sep 20, 2019 | BeckyConroy

Staff Stories – Andrew Park

Meet Andrew: My Barnabas Involvement: 2 years as a missionary with New Life Fellowship in Houston, 2019 Core Team (Summer Staff) Fun Fact: Claims to be a better cook than Gordon Ramsay My Camp Barnab...

Mar 20, 2020 | BeckyConroy

Meet Our March Featured Friends

This month we want to highlight a few Barnabas friends who are doing amazing and inspirational things!...

Jan 24, 2020 | BeckyConroy

Living Fearless with a Disability

When Kobe Johnson was born, he was diagnosed with a degenerative muscle disease known as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy....

Mar 21, 2018 | BeckyConroy

From Parent To Nurse: One Mom's Experience Serving On The Medical Team

Keara Hayter grew up with Type 1 Diabetes....

Nov 14, 2017 | BeckyConroy

Thankful for You

Fall is a season for gratitude. To help us get to the heart of it, we interviewed three families who have a sibling with special needs....

Jun 13, 2016 | BeckyConroy

Barnabas Changed Me

If I am being completely transparent with you, going into our week at Camp Barnabas was one of the scariest times of my life....

Apr 27, 2020 | BeckyConroy

8 Ways We've Seen the Good this Season

We know this season is hard on so many of our camp families, and we continue to pray for everyone affected. Despite these unprecedented times, we’ve noticed many positive things to be grateful for and...

Mar 20, 2020 | BeckyConroy

6 Fun Things to do at Home

If you spending more time at home you may be looking for some fun ways to pass the time!...

Mar 20, 2020 | BeckyConroy

6 Ways To Encourage Others

Here are a few simple ways to show kindness and lift up others this spring!...

Mar 20, 2020 | BeckyConroy

Being Barnabas, The Great Encourager

As we watch this unusual season unfold, we couldn’t help but be grateful for the reminder to show kindness and lift each other up....

Mar 6, 2018 | BeckyConroy

Pro Spotlight: Tips For Running Your First (Or Fiftieth) Half Martathon

In preparation for the Big Party Half Marathon & 5K April 7, we caught up with two pros....

Sep 17, 2017 | BeckyConroy

What to Wear When Glamping

Fall is around the corner and that means two things: First, it’s leaf crunching weather. Second, it’s the perfect time to glamp!...

Apr 27, 0202 | BeckyConroy

5 Ways To Pray

Prayer is an important part of your spiritual walk with the Lord....

Mar 8, 2023 | Maddie Gjorvad

Summer 2023 Party Themes

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Jun 30, 2020 | BeckyConroy

Full-Time Staff Poll: Christian Resources We Love

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors and soak up God’s beautiful creation. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to spend a little extra time with the Lord, whether it be on your own, with fri...

Mar 20, 2020 | BeckyConroy

6 Fun Things to do at Home

If you spending more time at home you may be looking for some fun ways to pass the time!...

Feb 20, 2020 | BeckyConroy

5 Tips for Party Planning for Individuals with Special Needs

Parties play a BIG role in bringing everyone together at Camp Barnabas in the summer; but they don’t have to be limited to June and July!...

Feb 20, 2020 | BeckyConroy

2020 Party Themes!

Hear ye, hear ye! For we have a tale, Of fair maidens and knights and dragons as well. From the land of Barnabas in the kingdom of Cahoot There arose such a clamor from things afoot! It was during...

Feb 20, 2020 | BeckyConroy

Top 10 Barnabas Dance Party Songs

It’s no secret that the Barnabas dance party is consistently the most popular party year to year. If you’ve ever been to one of our dance parties, you know they are like no other....

Mar 19, 2018 | BeckyConroy

Summer 2018 Theme & Party Theme Videos

Party Theme #1: Decades Party Hey, it’s Doc here, I’m in a jam, I got stuck in the future and I need you fam. Dress for the 80s, 90s, or 2000s just to start, Travel through the decades to find ever...

Oct 17, 2017 | BeckyConroy

Stories We Love: Down Syndrome Awareness

In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month this October, we wanted to highlight some of our favorite inspirational videos....

Dec 16, 2016 | BeckyConroy

The Joy of Giving

At age 11, Hunter already knew the true meaning of Christmas and giving....

Jun 15, 2023 |

Summer Quest 2023 is Underway

Check out our brand new Water Park and Yeti Adventure...

Feb 15, 2023 | BeckyConroy

Summer Camp 2023 Theme: Quest

Campers ages 7 and up with disabilities and chronic illnesses are invited to this unforgettable Summer of Quest 2023....

Mar 20, 2023 | Maddie Gjorvad

Online Training

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Jun 15, 2023 |

Summer Quest 2023 is Underway

Check out our brand new Water Park and Yeti Adventure...

Jun 15, 2023 |

Summer Quest 2023 is Underway

Check out our brand new Water Park and Yeti Adventure...

Jun 15, 2023 |

Summer Quest 2023 is Underway

Check out our brand new Water Park and Yeti Adventure...