Camp For You

At Camp Barnabas, we invite people with disabilities and chronic illnesses to experience a Christian summer camp built with them in mind. Our goal is to make sure everyone has the best week of their lives.

Our Campers are individuals ages 7 and up with a variety of diagnoses: developmental and physical disabilities, chronic illnesses, autism spectrum disorder, cancer, hemophilia, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, amputated limbs, atypically formed limbs, visual impairment, hearing impairment, spina bifida, and many other rare and debilitating diseases.

• Every program and activity is adapted so each person, regardless of ability, can participate.
  
• Each week is geared to a specific age range and a set of diagnoses so that each Camper is in a cabin with others similar to themselves—you're never too old for camp!
  
• Campers are matched one-on-one with a volunteer Missionary so they can get the full support they need. The relationships built at camp will last a lifetime.
  
• We have a full medical facility with nurses and doctors equipped to accommodate any medical needs our Campers may require.
  
• Campers grow in their faith journey with daily devotionals, worship, and prayer.

We invite you to experience the love, joy, and excitement at camp this summer.

We never want cost to be a barrier to attending Camp Barnabas. Camper families may apply for additional financial support when registering for camp. Any family wishing for pre-approval for a scholarship may reach out to our Camp Registrar at tracy@campbarnabas.org. Please know that approval for a scholarship does not guarantee a spot in a week at camp, you must also register your Camper for the week of your choice. Scholarship recipients will be determined after the new year. Scholarship assistance is not guaranteed.

We encourage all families to read and utilize our Fundraising Guide or email tracy@campbarnabas.org. Our fundraising guide includes information about other organizations that can assist in helping cover Camper registration costs.

To make a payment to your Camper Account or to check your balance:

1. 1. Log in to CampDoc here with your username and password.
2. 2. Select your account.
3. 3. Make a payment.

You may also mail payments to PO BOX 609 Branson, MO 65615. Please write the Camper's Name on the check or in a note. Balances can be paid all at once or in installments. To set up a payment plan, contact tracy@campbarnabas.org.

Get a glimpse into all that Barnabas has to offer through the photo gallery! To access photos from Summer 2024, visit the free online gallery.

Viewing the full online gallery is always free. If you'd like to use facial recognition to find photos of your Camper, Missionary for Summer 2025, visit the gallery and select "Activate Auto-Tagging" to sign up for facial recognition through Waldo.

The Role Model program is an opportunity for Campers to give back to Camp and serve in fun and unique ways. If you have been a Role Model before, this year will look a little different. While you will still be living in a cabin and assisting there, the focus will turn to serving camp as a whole. Role Models will be expected to participate in at least 3 of these opportunities:

• - Bus a table in the dining hall
• - Fold or hang clothing at Barnabas Outfitters (the camp store)
• - Help the Core Team deliver mail
• - Help the Extreme Team run an activity
• - Deliver food to a cabin's table
• - Help the Office staff tidy up the office
• - Help restock Barnabas Outfitters (carry up to 20 pounds for a distance of approximately 300 feet)
• - Help run an activity during a party

Applications will open on Monday, January 27. If you have any questions, please reach out to Anna at 417-232-0730 or anna@campbarnabas.org.