Youth Camp Information
Información en español
Para Llevar y no Llevar al Campamento
These documents are basic translations to communicate clearly with parents, not professional translations. Many thanks to Linda S for providing the translations.
Please contact Camp Mennoscah with any questions. We will not have all the answers, but we will answer as best we can.
Prepare for hot camp days by drinking lots of water for several days before coming to camp and spending time outside to become accustomed to the heat. Don't forget your water bottle! Water bottles will also be available to purchase at check-in.
Camp Check-In & Check-Out
| Check-In | Check-Out | |
|---|---|---|
| First Camp | Thursday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. |
| Pre-Junior Camps | Sunday, 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. |
| Junior & Junior High Camps | Sunday, 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. |
| Senior High Camp | Sunday, 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. |
Typical Camp Schedule
A typical schedule looks something like this:
| Morning | Wake up bell Devotional Breakfast Singing & Bible Study Interest group activities |
| Noon | Lunch Mealtime Fun & Mail Call |
| Afternoon | Cabin time Swimming/Crafts/Nature Pop break Swimming/Crafts/Nature Free Time |
| Evening | Supper Recreation Snack Quiet time / Cool Down Campfire (spiritual emphasis) |
| Night | 'Midnight' Activity (some days, varies by age) Lights out |
At camp, we “live by the bell” which can be heard on all of main camp grounds and signals the beginning and end to many activities.
Privacy
Camp Mennoscah does not disclose medical or privacy information about campers and staff. If your church or an organization giving you a scholarship requests information about the week you are attending, we will share the names of campers and camp weeks.
Camp Scholarships
Camp scholarship funds are available. Many churches also offer camp scholarships. Please contact Camp Mennoscah at 620-297-3290, office@campmennoscah.org or apply online here. Scholarships are confidential. Church scholarships must be received by Camp Mennoscah before the first day of camp or the camper will be responsible for paying any remaining charges at the time of registration. Checks must be made out to Camp Mennoscah.
Dress Code
Camp is a place for comfortable, modest clothes. Clothing for both boys and girls is expected to be non-revealing and non-provocative. Swimsuits should be one-piece or a tankini that covers mid-section for girls and no racing trunks for boys. Campers, whose clothes are deemed inappropriate by camp staff, will be asked to either change or wear a colored t-shirt over a swimsuit as a cover-up.
Visitors
Camp Mennoscah welcomes visitors and parents on the first and last days of camp during registration and pick up times. Camp Mennoscah's summer youth camps are divided into North and South cabin areas. Families and friends are welcome to go into cabin areas when dropping off campers and picking up campers. Once registration has ended, please leave campgrounds for the comfort and safety of the campers. If there is a reason to go to a cabin area beyond registration, you must be given permission by staff and be accompanied by staff.
Senior High Drivers
Senior High campers may drive themselves within the following guidelines. The camper must have a valid driver's license (not a permit) and the vehicle they are driving must have a valid registration and insurance. Parents and/or guardians of any additional camper riding in the vehicle driven by a camper must give permission to the driver-camper to take their camper. When a camper-driven vehicle arrives at camp, staff will note who is the camper-driver, any additional camper-riders, and collect the keys from the driver-camper. Vehicles must be locked throughout the week and campers may not return to the vehicle, unless given permission by the program directors or camp director. Only those who arrived in a vehicle will be allowed to leave in that vehicle. It is presumed that, if a camper is driving to camp, they have their parents'/guardians' permission to do so. It is also presumed that, if another camper is riding in that vehicle, that they have permission from their parents and the driver's parents to do so.
Camp Mennoscah Renovation Fund
Camp Mennoscah relies on donations for further camp development such as renovations and future improvements or additions around the camp. This could include new sports equipment, pool accessories, building renovations, landscaping or picnic tables. To contribute to this fund, check the appropriate box during online registration or contact Camp Mennoscah for other options. Thank you for your support in the ongoing ministry of the camp!
Camper Mail
We welcome mail of most kinds, just make sure it has enough postage and time to get here. Lanyards and other bulky items require more than a First-Class stamp. Please do not send food or candy to your camper — any food received will be held by staff until the camper completes check-out at the end of the week. All mail that arrives after the final day of camp will be forwarded or returned to the sender. You can send mail to:
“Camper’s Name” c/o Camp Mennoscah, PO Box 65, Murdock, KS 67111
If you wish to send an email message to your camper, please send an email to camper@campmennoscah.org with the camper’s name as the subject line. If received by 10am CST, the message will be printed and given to the camper with all other mail during lunch. No emails will be distributed on the last day of camp. Please limit images to 1-2 per email and send them as attachments rather than embedded photos.
2024 Camper Confirmation Letter
