Concord Baptist Association Kids Camp was held at Camp Rising Sun, Lake of the Ozarks State Park in Kaiser, MO, in 2026. It was an amazing and messy time at camp this year! We had 104 campers and 34 camp staff who focused on the Book of 1 John. Pastor Dawson walked us through several verses in 1 John, and we really focused on how sin is a mess, but Jesus is with us in that mess, and only He can clean it up.

Thank you to every church that organized their kids’ camp trips and to the churches that supported camp by sending supplies and fans. It was a great year!

We will be exploring new location options and dates for 2027 and possibly having some AC! Please be praying as the Camp Planning Team plans for next year’s camp experience!

Interested in Going to Camp?

Going away to camp provides a break from the everyday! No technology, no chores, (maybe) no siblings, no TV – just a new place with space to run outdoors, try new activities, meet new friends, and focus on God.

We will provide a variety of activities, including:

  • Chapel
  • Worship
  • Quiet Time
  • Missions
  • Art
  • Rec
  • Science
  • Drama
  • Group Games
  • Swimming (in a lake)
  • Gym Time
  • Caving
  • Hiking

2027 Camp Dates

May 30 – June 3, 2027

Location

Our new location will be Laclede Baptist Camp in Richland, Missouri, just 15 minutes from Lebanon on I-44. Camp fees will remain $100 thanks to the generosity of the association. Campers will enjoy several significant improvements, including:

  • Air conditioning in all buildings
  • A new swimming pool
  • Safe, level terrain
  • Additional upgraded facilities and amenities

Age

Camp is open to students who have completed grades 3-6.

Cost

Registration will be open February 1 through May 3.

Camp fees will remain at $100 per child.

You will pay your church, and they will send one check for all children attending from your church. Please ask your home church about potential scholarships if needed.

Registration

Please check back in the early spring of 2027!

All forms must be collected BEFORE the first day of camp. Preferably by the last day of registration, May 3rd.

Getting Ready for Camp

Packing List:

  • Medications in original containers in a labeled ziplock
  • Twin sheet, pillow, and blanket/sleeping bag
  • Two towels – one for showering and one for swimming
  • 10 T-shirts and shorts appropriate for church camp
  • socks and underclothes
  • PJs that are appropriate for anyone to see
  • swimsuit
  • tennis shoes and flip-flops or slides for the shower, water socks for the lake
  • life jacket (if needed, with your name on it)
  • toiletries (soap and shampoo provided): washcloth, deodorant, comb/brush/hair ties, toothbrush, toothpaste, sunscreen, and very little else
  • Bible, notebook, pen
  • flashlight
  • water bottle (label with your name and check for leaks!)
  • Trash bag for wet or messy clothes, duct tape label with name on it if possible

PLEASE write your name on things!

What to leave at home:

  • money – there is nothing for sale!
  • phones – we will take lots of pictures and share them in the slideshow after camp

What else do you need to know?

Camp Location
Laclede Baptist Camp in Richland, Missouri, just 15 minutes from Lebanon on I-44.

Meals
We are preparing meals and snacks on-site. If your child has allergies or a special diet, please make that clear well in advance, in case we have questions for you.

Drop-off and Pick-up
Drop-off for camp begins on the first day of camp (Sunday) from 3:00-4:00 pm. Check-in will not start until 3:00 pm. Be sure to bring your child’s medical and liability release forms to registration (if you didn’t submit them online)! Medications must be brought in original containers in a labeled Ziploc bag. We will do lice checks and take temperatures before kids are admitted to camp.

Pickup for camp begins on the last day of camp (Thursday) from 10:00-11:00 am. Please be on time for pickup, as we have to load out and do final cleanup by noon!

Expectations

  • We are all here to have fun. We love camp!
  • Treat everyone and everything as if they belong to God because they do!
  • Be where you are supposed to be.
  • Participate in activities.
  • If it is not yours, leave it alone.
  • Any inappropriate language, drawings, or actions, including racial or sexual content, will be handled through discipline in the form of a reminder of the rules, missing an activity, switching groups, parent contact, or removal from camp.
  • The Camp Director, Camp Pastor, and Director of Missions have the final say on discipline issues as a team.

Interested in partnering with our camp ministry?

We will post camp needs in an upcoming CBA newsletter!

Interested in serving at camp?

We are looking for Godly men and women to serve our kids at camp. There are a variety of opportunities. The safety of our kids is important, so having a clear background check and a positive Pastor Recommendation are essential qualities. The association will be covering Leader costs this year (except the costs for any children you bring). If you are interested in serving as a camp leader, please contact Kari Sullivan (573-291-1313) by December 1.