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 huge passion for Camp Barnabas and have their own stories on the impact camp has made in their lives.
MEET DJ CLINT
Diagnosis: Autism/Aspergers
Hometown: Huntsville, AR
Age: 20
Years attended camp: 9
Favorite activities at camp: archery, rifles, and the parties
Likes to do for fun: bowling, arcade games, go-carts
Want to be when grows up: DJ at Extreme Dance Machine in Arkansas
MEET THERESA
Diagnosis: Down Syndrome, CHF, Pulmonary Hypertension
Hometown: Marionville, MO
Age: 32
Years attended camp: 23
Favorite part of camp: her counselors, God, worship, and the food
Favorite activities at camp: high ropes course
Hobbies: playing basketball, singing, swimming, watching movies, telling others about Camp Barnabas
What is your favorite song: Barnabas Bound Song
MEET LAURA
Diagnosis: Down Syndrome
Hometown: Marshfield, MO
Age: 22
Years attended camp: 12
Favorite activities at camp: Swimming, fishing, and canoeing
Favorite thing to do for fun: Listen to country music and karaoke with friends
MEET CHRIS
Diagnosis: Cerebral Palsy
Hometown: Springfield, IL
Age: 20
Years attended camp: 12
Favorite part of camp: the people, the grounds, and serving campers as an intern
Favorite activities at camp: Swimming, ziplining, and the parties