Glamping for Camping

Join us Saturday, October 25 at 5 pm for Glamping for Camping at Big Cedar Lodge. Get ready for a laid-back, joy-filled evening featuring live music, campfire s’mores, lawn games, a live auction, and a delicious three-course meal. Hear inspiring stories of our Campers and witness the profound impact of Camp Barnabas.

5:00 PM Doors Open
6:30-8:30 PM Dinner & Program

Trade out the formal wear in favor of your cozy flannels and casual fall attire. Add a touch of jewelry or sparkle and put the "glam" in Glamping.

We’re excited to welcome you to Glamping for Camping at the Big Cedar Lodge Grandview Conference Center! The conference center is located at Rd 86-85, Ridgedale, MO 65672.

Quick Directions from Highway 65:

1. Take Highway 86 West. At the roundabout, take the second exit.

2. Turn right onto Devil’s Pool Road (becomes Estate Drive).

3. Go down the hill and turn left onto Stone Drive.

4. Arrive at the conference center parking lot.

Glamping for Camping will include our Silent Auction and Vacation Raffle, where every bid and ticket helps support Camp Barnabas. If you can't make it to Glamping for Camping, you can still support Camp Barnabas with our Vacation Raffle and Silent Auction.

Dreaming of your next getaway? For just $100 per ticket, you could win a 7-day, 2-bedroom villa vacation in your choice of Scottsdale, Arizona; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; or Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The drawing will take place at Glamping, but you do not have to be present to win. Purchase unlimited tickets to increase your chances. Travel dates are available April 1–October 1, 2026.

Support Camp Barnabas and Glamping for Camping through our silent auction! From a dazzling diamond bracelet to Kansas City Chiefs tickets, unforgettable family experiences, and premium camping gear, there’s something for every bidder. Your participation helps Camp Barnabas continue transforming lives through disability ministry.

At Camp Barnabas, we provide a life-changing week of camp for individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses. We create an environment where everyone is celebrated, barriers are removed, and friendships are formed. Campers enjoy a week of waterslides, fishing, canoeing, archery, ziplining, swimming, parties, devotionals, and so much more. Every activity is adapted, ensuring every camper, regardless of ability or age, can fully participate. Each program is designed to build confidence, encourage independence, and create unforgettable memories that leave a lasting impact on campers, volunteers, and staff.

More than just an evening of entertainment, Glamping for Camping is an opportunity to support the transformative work of Camp Barnabas. Your partnership will help provide vital scholarships, ensuring that individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses experience a life-changing week of inclusion, independence, and joy. Join us in making a lasting difference in their lives while celebrating the heart of our mission.