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Christian Camps

Heartland Camps

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Approximate Start Date

Start: 21 May 2023

Approximate End Date

End: 09 Oct 2024

Camp Type

Christian

Location

16965 NW 45 Highway Parkville, Missouri 64152

Staff

Total: 85-90 (3-10 international staff) aged 18+

Campers

Total: 300 (co-ed camp)

​Camp Overview

At Heartland, we firmly believe that a week at summer camp can serve as one of the most powerful and life-changing experiences in a person’s life.  Among our high energy activities is the foundation and passion to live out our vision of being a place where relationships are built and lives are impacted in a Christ-centered environment.

We exist to build relationships and impact lives for Jesus Christ. Jesus was incredibly relational, He cared deeply for people and spent time investing in their lives. We want every camper, volunteer, and staff member that comes to our camp to feel at home, to be individually known, and to grow deeper in love with their God.

This will be a summer unlike any other, it won't be perfect or easy, but it will be worth it. Overcoming challenges through leaning on a community of 80-90 like-minded staff and the persistent grace of God leads to deep joy, belonging, and love. This summer you will find s'mores, games, late night adventures, worship, community, and a love that never fails. You will find God's Kingdom come to Earth.

We serve in response to the earth shattering reality of Jesus' resurrection, news so good that we can't help but share it with others. Will you join us? Come experience the Kingdom; genuine community, fellowship with your Creator, and the knowledge you changed lives forever. The Kingdom is calling, find your place in it.

We believe our best quality is our exceptional summer college age staff.  Their love for campers and dedication to helping them understand what living a life for Christ looks like never ceases to amaze us.  Our hope is to create a strong foundation for a genuine Christ-centered life.  Our counselors are positive Christian role models who encourage campers to make the most of their time at Heartland and hold onto the lessons they learned and the friends they made.

What are our staff saying?

Heartland is a place; yeah, but honestly, it’s a family... Here I feel like it’s such a loving community, you can tell anyone anything and trust they will still be there.” -Stephen Heartland staff 2015-17

“Why should you be here? Because God is everywhere yet here it is tangible... You can’t come here and miss God”  -Ama Heartland Staff 2014-15

“Every single summer I am here my relationship with the Lord grows deeper and deeper” -Alison Heartland Staff 2013-15, 17

The Kingdom is Calling.

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Counsellor Roles:

Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!

Archery
Christian Bible Study
General Counsellors
High/Low Ropes Course
Hiking
Horse Wranglers (Western Style)
Lifeguarding
Outdoor Adventure
Outdoor Cooking
Overnight Camping
Swimming
Waterfront Staff
Youth Work

Campower Roles:

Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!

Assistant Cook/Food Prep
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Hmm... What's your role?

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Staff Time Off

Our staff have from Friday night around 9pm-10pm to Sunday at 2pm off.

Staff Qualities

Our staff need to be in love with Jesus Christ and a passion to live into that reality with young people. Our staff are authentic, relational, communicative and hardworking. At Heartland, camp friends become camp family.