Joshua Center Summer Camp
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What to Bring to Camp Staffers
- Underwear
- Shoes
- Socks
- Appropriate Swim Wear and Towel
- Soap, Shampoo, Wash Cloth, Deodorant (please do not bring strong scented items), Toothpaste, Toothbrush
- Toiletries bag to hold all your personal care items
- Bug Spray or Lotion
- Sunscreen
- Sleeping Bag, Sheet or Blanket
- Comb/Brush
- Change of clothes for each day
- Light jacket or poncho
- Pajamas
- Laundry Bag
- Sandals / Flip-Flops
- Cell Phone and Charger
- Snack and Drinks to share
Summer Camp Staff Manual
The Joshua Center for Neurological Disorders Summer Camp is for children with Tourette, High Functioning Autism and associated disorders. Cabin Counselors are assigned to a cabin with five or six campers. Set on a beautiful wooded site, the camp provides easy access to all facilities for children with disabilities. Programs may include: archery, crafts, an annual cook-out, swimming, games, special programs and old fashioned campfire singing and skits. The camp is held at the Rotary Youth Club Camp – Lee’s Summit, MO, next to Lake Jacomo.
Joshua Center Camp Statement on Dignity and Respect
Joshua Center Camp is committed to equality, diversity, respect, and inclusion of all individuals involved with our camp program. Our world is a diverse place, filled with people of all ages, abilities, sexes, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and religions.
We do not discriminate against anyone, including, but not limited to, camp staff, campers, parents, volunteers, or vendors, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical and/or mental health disabilities.
Joshua Center Camp expects everyone to be treated with dignity and respect including
- Respectful communications
- Tolerant and respectful of differences
- Acceptance of all
- Creating a safe space every individual
Campers are taught acceptance of everyone and to treat each other with respect no matter the differences. Staff model this behavior every day, showing their campers what it means to include everyone and be part of a diverse world.
Camp Staff Application Instructions
You will be asked to sign-up at the registration site. Then you will be asked about the “New Participant”- this is where you list your name and DOB. When asked to click on grade or age, please mark “Staff”. Once the application is completed, you will receive an email from us with information about completing a background check. We will contact you with hiring decisions within a few weeks. If you have questions, feel free to reach out and call us at 816-763-7605.
Rotary Youth Camp
Rotary Youth Camp
22310 NE Colbern Road Lees Summit, MO 64063