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Greater Kansas City Disciples Youth

2027 Camps

For ALL of our camps, please register your camper for the grade they completed in May of 2027.
ex: If they just finished third grade they will register for primary camp.

 

For Summer 2027, we will be using  InsideOut's  "Do you hear it?" curriculum. 

 

Narrative Overview: "God’s truth comes to us from generation to generation, passed down in proverbs and parables–echoed by

prophets and songwriters. We receive wisdom from our spiritual ancestors along with some of their messes. But, still, Truth can be hard to hear. We listen for God speaking in our hearts and echo it as we name our own

truths. We lift our questions to God, leaning into the anxious unknowns, seeking guidance and wisdom. We listen for God speaking in our lives and often hear a call to acts of compassion and service. Those actions can

inspire others and lead them to share their own truth. We often face a world of competing voices, shouting their own claims and truths at each other. Hearing God’s voice in that chaos is a challenge, but doing so

provides us with a foundation for living. When we find our truth, we can speak up like Jesus, to resist hate and violence, affirm the humanity of all people, and echo the good news of God’s love. The Holy Spirit connects us across our differences and equips us to pass on the unconditional love of God, that we know in Jesus, so that others might find their own voice, sing their own new song, and claim their place among God’s people."

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DAY CAMP

Dates: June 23 and July 17

Grades: Pre-K - 3rd

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PRIMARY

Dates: July 19 - 21

Grades: 2nd and 3rd 

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JUNIOR

Dates: July 14 - 17

Grades: 4th and 5th

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CHI RHO

MID-WINTER

Dates: February 5 - 7

Grades: 6th - 8th

SUMMER CAMP

Dates: July 18 -22

Grades: 6th and 7th

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EIGHTERS

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CYF

Dates: July 12 - 17

Grades: 8th ONLY

MID-WINTER

Dates: January 1 - 3

Grades: 9th - 12th

SUMMER CAMP

Dates: June 21 - 26

Grades: 9th - 12th

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GRAND-PARENTS

June 18-20 

Grandparents and Grandchildren under 6th grade

Regional Youth Cabinet

The Regional Youth Cabinet is made up of junior and senior high school students in the KC Disciples Region. They meet monthly to plan CYF Mid-Winter and CYF summer camp. Serving on the Regional Youth Cabinet develops strong leadership and interpersonal skills. 

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The 2026-2027 Cabinet is made up of 13 youth and 4 adults: 

  • Emsley Blackman, a junior from First Christian Church Fayetteville
     

  • Evan Braithwaite, a senior from Shawnee Community Christian Church
     

  • Emma Bright, a junior from Liberty Christian Church
     

  • Cash Collier, a junior from Lee's Summit Christian Church
     

  • Theo Dow, a senior from Community Christian Church
     

  • Zoe Fritschie, a senior from Hillcrest Christian Church
     

  • Sara Kate Michaels, a junior from First Christian Church Fayetteville  
     

  • Will Nickell, a junior from Living Water Christian Church
     

  • Joely Nickerson, a junior who considers Tall Oaks her home church
     

  • Neko Silvers, a junior from Lee's Summit Christian Church
     

  • Josie Smotrilla, a senior from Saint Andrew Christian Church
     

  • Maddie Sullins, a senior from Fairview Christian Church

    Adult Sponsors:

  • Jenna Engelken, from Overland Park Christian Church
     

  • Nora Engelken, from Overland Park Christian Church
     

  • Rev. Chuck Pickrel, who serves as the Youth Pastor at Saint Andrew Christian Church
     

  • Rev. Stephen Underwood, who serves as the student liaison at the KC Disciples Regional Office

YAC Herd 

The YAC Herd is a group of individuals who serve as Youth and Children leaders in their churches. We meet monthly to discuss work we can collaborate on, advice for programming, recruitment ideas, and more. 

 

We meet once a month in person. All are welcome to join! 

Contact Kelly Schneikart with any questions.

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