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Many of our Kansas Wilderness Camps are still adding to their info on their 2025 Summer Camps, Programs, Activities & Classes.
You can contact each camp you are interested in to get the latest info on all their 2025 Summer Wilderness Programs for Teens and Kids.
Some of the Best 2025 Wilderness Camps in Kansas offer "Early Bird" and/or Multiple Camper Discounts if you enroll in camp before a certain date, or if you are enrolling more than one camper -- check each camp's listing & website for more info, and for info on any available Wilderness Camp Scholarships and Financial Aid.
Many of our Kansas Wilderness Camps offer Summer Wilderness Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in May, 2025.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Wilderness Camp you're interested in a call to check on Summer dates, times and availability.
Many of our Wilderness Camps will be hosting Summer Reunions for their previous campers, and Summer Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.
Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for May, 2025.
Looking for a Great Kansas Wilderness Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best Kansas Day Wilderness Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.
Many of our Best Kansas Summer Wilderness Camps also offer Year Round Wilderness Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Wilderness Programs, too.
Searching for Kansas Wilderness Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Wilderness Camps are now listing their 2025 Summer Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Summer Employment Opportunities" pages.
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YMCA Camp Lakewood
Potosi, Missouri
573-438-2155
Ages: 6-17 . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: YMCA Camp Lakewood is an awesome overnight adventure for children ages 6-17! With 5,200 acres and 360-acre lake, kids get outdoors having fun, making friends and learning new skills. They participate in sports, equestrian, arts & crafts, caving, high adventure, water activities and more, and also learn about accomplishment, belonging and character.
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Visit Our Eagle Lake Camps Website
andrew.brown[AT]navigators.org
3820 N 30th St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
3820 N 30th St
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
CAMPER AGES: 8-16 plus family camps
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: At Eagle Lake Camp, we want to inspire Christ-centered love and commitment in the heart of each camper. We do that through exciting outdoor experiences and counselor relationships. We've worked to make Eagle Lake Camps a place where kids are safe to laugh, play, and learn to love like Jesus.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Adventure, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 10 miles north of The Navigators Headquarters location in Colorado Springs Colorado.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Please see the website at Our Camp Website Link: www.eaglelakecamps.com
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Eagle Lake is always looking for summer camp counselors.
Overnight Counselor (8-11, 11-14, 14-17)
Day Camp at Flying Horse Counselor (Colorado Springs, CO)
Day Camp at Mile High Academy Counselor (Denver, CO)
Med Staff (Non-RN)
Med Staff (Registered Nurses)
Overnight Office Admin
Overnight Kitchen Staff
Photographer
Overnight Maintenance Staff
Overnight Store/Nanny
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Eagle Lake Camps
Be sure to ask each Kansas Wilderness Camp about the amount of wilderness instruction and the overall intensity of their wilderness program.
Some Top Kansas Wilderness Camps offer rigorous daily wilderness training and lots of intensive wilderness experience. Other great Kansas Camps offer wilderness and nature studies as an elective or recreational activity with much less training and intensity.
Visit Our Camp Chippewa Website
(785)242-6797
chippewaprograming[AT]greatplainsumc.org
2577 Idaho Rd
Ottawa, Kansas 66067
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Camp Chippewa Video
CAMPER AGES: 5-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Methodist
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Chippewa is an exciting weekly summer camp program whose goal is for every camper to have a positive experience with a horse in God's creation. Campers, ages 5-18, get to spend the week swimming, crafting, shooting arrows, playing games, pedaling, fishing, canoeing, and so much more all while learning about their relationship with God.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Team Sports, and more. Gaga Ball, Hiking, Pedal Carts, & Archery.
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Chippewa is located 66 miles Southwest of Kansas City, KS just off of I-35 on 660 gorgeous acres. Please visit our website for lots of camp photos.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 4 modern cabins with central A/C and heat, an outdoor pool, a dining hall, a rock amphitheater, a wooded outdoor chapel, a lake for canoes, 2 playgrounds, and more!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Director- James Ricker
Program Director- Courtney Troyer
Head Wrangler- Amanda Barnum
Certifications: ACA Accredited, CHA Facility, CCCA
Awards: 2023 Newsweek America's Best Summer Camps
See a full history and philosophy on our website Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our leadership programs are called Future Chippewa Leaders for 9th-12th graders and Junior Leadership Staff for 11th-1 year out of high school.
See our website for more information, Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Chippewa scholarships are available to anyone in need of financial aid. Applications can be found on our website. Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have a one-night, 2 day experience for families with kids in K-5th grade. They will get to experience most of our activities, including the horses, to get a feeling of what overnight summer camp is like.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our main horse camp is called Boots 'N' Bible. Campers will spend the majority of their time at the barn working on their horse skills.
For a full description of our camps and fees go to our website Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Chippewa is hiring counselors to help campers in their day-to-day life and activities; and wranglers to teach campers about horses and manage the herd (ages 18+) to see more complete descriptions of the positions, please go to our website CampChippewa.org.
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Camp Chippewa
Some Kansas Wilderness Camps offer BOTH Day and Overnight Camp options. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours.
Some Kansas Wilderness Day Camps also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.
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Visit Our Wildwood Outdoor Education Center Website
913-757-4500
7095 W. 399th St.
La Cygne, Kansas 66040
CAMPER AGES: 6-15
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Residential.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Wildwood combines a traditional sleep-away camp experience with fun, hands-on learning in science and self-discovery for kids, ages 6-15 years. Activities include swimming, canoeing, fishing, archery, climbing wall, arts and crafts, challenge course, nature study and so much more!
Camp Wildwood is expertly designed and facilitated to increase friendship skills, problem-solving confidence, appreciation and understanding for the natural world, and independence within each camper.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We can accommodate dietary restrictions, mobility and other special needs on a case-by-case basis.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Fine Arts/Crafts, Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Team Sports, Science, Academics, and more. Canoeing, Hiking, Adventure Challenge Course (low-ropes), Skywalker (high Ropes), Archery, Fishing, Ecology & More!
CAMP LOCATION: Wildwood is an hour south of the heart of Kansas City, MO. Get off highway 69 at 399th Street, head East one mile, our drive is on the right.
▌Read More about Wildwood Outdoor Education Center
CAMP FACILITIES: Wildwood provides a comfortable and well-rounded outdoor experience with amenities like 6 cabins with complete plumbing and bunks for up to 24 campers each, swimming pool, dining hall, covered basketball/play court, canoeing and fishing ponds, low ropes course and high ropes course.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wildwood is expertly designed and facilitated to increase friendship skills, problem-solving confidence, appreciation and understanding for the natural world, and independence within each camper.
For complete camp info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.wildwoodctr.org.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Applications for financial assistance can be accessed through our online registration process.
Register today for just a $25 deposit!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 26-July 2, ages 8-15, $550
July 6-July 9, ages 7-12, $325
July 10-July 1, ages 8-15, $550
July 6-July 16, ages 9-15, $775
For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.wildwoodctr.org.
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Wildwood Outdoor Education Center
http://www.hoac-bsa.org/
Boy Scouts of America — Heart of America Council
10210 Holmes Road
Kansas City, MO 64131-4212
(Local) 816-942-9333
(Toll-Free) 1-800-776-1110
hoac-bsa[AT]bsamail.org
For more info visit the website.
http://gslpg.org/
Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland
Emporia Amend Center
1200 Burlingame Road
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 342-4532 or (800) 342-4532
Visit the website for more info.
Camp Wood YMCA
http://www.campwood.org/
1101 Camp Wood Road
Elmdale, Kansas, 66850
(620) 273-8641
ymca[AT]campwood.org
Visit website for more information.
MORE KANSAS SUMMER WILDERNESS CAMPS ARE COMING SOON. YOU CAN CHOOSE ANOTHER STATE FROM THE LIST BELOW.
KANSAS WILDERNESS CAMP OWNERS & DIRECTORS: If you would like to submit your camp for listing in our 2025 Best Kansas Summer Wilderness Camps Directory, please click on the "SUBMIT YOUR CAMP" link above.
KANSAS WILDERNESS CAMP PARENTS & CAMPERS: If you are looking to find info on how to choose the best summer camp to attend this summer, please check out our 2025 GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE BEST SUMMER WILDERNESS CAMP for some great camp research tips and lots of important 2025 summer camp info.
In addition to our 2025 Kansas Summer Wilderness Camps Directory we have also created quite a few SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP DIRECTORIES, and have included brief descriptions of these and links to their dedicated websites on the 2025 CAMP GUIDE page.
You can go directly to any of our other 2025 Special Interest Camp Directories from the list in the black bar at the bottom of this page.
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