Hi Kids Camp Peeps,
I am so excited for another year of Kids Camp! Below, I have included the key information you will need to know about Kids Camp. Please note all the resources below before we depart, so you will be best prepared to send your camper prepared to have a great week and receive all that God has in store!
Ps. Abram
Cost
$275 / Camper
Date
July 6-10, 2026
Team color
TBA
Departure
Date:
Monday, July 6th, 2026
Location:
Commission Church
11801 E Bannister Rd. Kansas City, MO 64138
Time:
9:00am sharp
Liability waivers must be signed prior to departure.
Phones
- Phones will be left at home or at the church.
- Prior to departure, all students will turn over all electronic equipment, including phones, tablets, smart watches, and other electronic devices.
Lunches
On the day of departure and return, we will stop for lunch on the way to and from camp. This cost is built into your student's camp registration.
Return
- Friday, July 10th
- Lunch will be eaten in Sedalia, Missouri, prior to our return to Kansas City
- The exact ETA will be sent out via text.
Camp Mailing Address
Friends and family are welcome to send mail to campers at the address below. Mail should be sent the week prior to the camp week to ensure it arrives on time. Please do not send money or valuable items — the camp is not responsible for forwarding or replacing late-arriving or lost mail.
[Recipient's Name] & Commission Church
c/o Cross Pointe Camp and Retreat Center
31434 Main St.
Rocky Mount, MO 65072
- Please do not mail cash.
- Late-arriving mail may not arrive before camp ends.
- Do not send mail after we leave for camp.
Camp Phone:
(573) 365-0600
Medicine
- ALL personal medications (including vitamins, herbs, essential oils, enzymes, and other supplements), either prescription or over-the-counter, MUST come in the original packaging or containers and/or include a doctor’s note with dosage information (if needed).
- All medications must be brought to the first aid station at check-in for administration to the participant.
- NO pill organizers or planners are allowed.
- Please place medications in a clear Ziplock bag with all medicines in their original containers. Write your name and Commission Church on the front of the Ziploc bag.
- Give all medications to Ps. Abram, before departure from Commission Church.
Updates
- Updates will be sent out via our church broadcast system.
- Text “kidscamp26” to 833-270-5922 to sign up for text updates for kids camp.
- Daily photos will be posted on a private google photo album. You can access that below
- You will get an update on our return ETA to the church via text.
MONEY BANDS
We will be using Money Bands at camp — a cashless system accepted everywhere on camp. Please review the Money Band FAQ before departure.
PACKING
ONE SUITCASE OR DUFFLE BAG PER CAMPER. Please pack the smallest suitcase possible — you will have to carry your bag to the dorm from the car, which may be a long walk.
One additional small backpack, drawstring bag, or fanny pack can be brought for daily use. It must fit with the student in or below their seat in the car.
Our camp has a NO PHONE policy. No camper is permitted to have a phone at camp. All communication is facilitated through our church volunteers and pastors.
- PACKING LIST
- Sleeping bag/bedding (twin)
- Pillow
- Recreational clothes
- Modest swimsuit (one-piece preferred)
- Personal products and toiletries
- Sunscreen
- Brush/comb
- Modest shorts and shirts for each day
- Beach towel/cover-up
- Soap/shampoo
- Bath towels/washcloths
- Gym shoes
- Lake shoes (Crocs and sandals are okay for the lake, but please do not send kids with loose-fitting shoes as their primary footwear)
- Pajamas
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Medications
- Personal snacks for the week
- Bible
- Notebook, pen, and pencil
DO NOT BRING
- Weapons
- Electronic devices (phones, iPads, smart watches, games, etc.)
- Inappropriate clothing or graphics
- Fireworks
- Toys
- Nerf or water guns
- Illicit drugs
We reserve the right to confiscate any items that do not align with the rules of the camp or the mission of our ministry.
Safety
All volunteers are screened and background checked prior to approval to work at camp. Camper safety is taken seriously and we are committed to protecting our kids. Any areas of concern will be relayed to our Camp Director, church staff, and respective parents.
HOMESICKNESS
We try not to allow kids to call home, as it often worsens the situation. Should we feel your child needs to call home, that will be delayed until our Camps Head Dorm Leaders (Leaders at our camp, not our church volunteers) determine that the homesickness is not manageable. Calls home often lead to early pickups, and we want our campers to make it all week and get everything God has for them. Should this happen, our head dorm leaders will contact parents with the Kids Pastor to review next steps.
LICE CHECK
We will conduct a lice check for each camper prior to departure for camp.
EMERGENCIES
In the event of an emergency, our staff will call the family in question. Please note Ps. Abram's number, as he will be the primary contact in the event of an emergency.
BEHAVIOR
Our camp has a list of policies to handle behavior internally. We do not desire to ever send a child home from camp and work hard to deal with any issues that arise. There is no physical or isolation-style punishment at our camp.
FAQ
WHAT WILL THE KIDS DO AT CAMP?
SOMO Kids Camp will be filled with swimming, rock climbing, mini golf, roller skating, water games, special ministry services, and lots of other activities.
HOW MANY CAMPERS ARE AT EACH CAMP?
Expect between 400–600 kids.
WHAT IS THE RATIO OF DORM LEADERS TO KIDS?
We follow the National Standard of 1 worker per 8 children.
ARE THERE LICENSED MEDICAL PERSONNEL AT CAMP?
Yes. All medications must be turned in to the medical personnel and distributed through them.
IS THERE A DRESS CODE AT CAMP?
Yes. Clothing must be modest and appropriate. Modest swimwear is required (one-piece suits preferred). Shorts, shirts, and dresses/skirts must be an appropriately modest length.
WHO ARE OUR CAMP SPEAKERS?
Visit the Kids Camp homepage for a list of speakers: somoag.org/ministry/children
HOW LONG DOES CAMP LAST?
Camp runs from Monday at 1:00pm to Friday at 10:30am.
WHAT IF A CAMPER HAS FOOD ALLERGIES?
Campers with organic, health, or digestive allergies may bring their own food in a cooler to be checked in at the First Aid Station. All food must be dated and labeled. Please inform us in advance so we can ensure adequate storage. There is no tuition deduction for bringing outside food.
SHOULD CAMPERS BRING MONEY?
Yes. There will be a snack shop (French fries, soda, ice cream, etc.), a camp store (apparel, gifts, toys), and one missions offering taken during the week. If your church has opted in to Money Bands, your child can use this cashless system anywhere on camp. Cash is also accepted everywhere.
