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Visit Our Camp Chippewa Website
(785)242-6797
chippewaprograming[AT]greatplainsumc.org
2577 Idaho Rd
Ottawa, Kansas 66067
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CAMPER AGES: 5-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Methodist
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Chippewa is an exciting weekly summer camp program whose goal is for every camper to have a positive experience with a horse in God's creation. Campers, ages 5-18, get to spend the week swimming, crafting, shooting arrows, playing games, pedaling, fishing, canoeing, and so much more all while learning about their relationship with God.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Gaga Ball, Hiking, Pedal Carts, & Archery.
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Chippewa is located 66 miles Southwest of Kansas City, KS just off of I-35 on 660 gorgeous acres. Please visit our website for lots of camp photos.
CAMP FACILITIES: We have 4 modern cabins with central A/C and heat, an outdoor pool, a dining hall, a rock amphitheater, a wooded outdoor chapel, a lake for canoes, 2 playgrounds, and more!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Director- James Ricker
Program Director- Courtney Troyer
Head Wrangler- Amanda Barnum
Certifications: ACA Accredited, CHA Facility, CCCA
Awards: 2023 Newsweek America's Best Summer Camps
See a full history and philosophy on our website Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our leadership programs are called Future Chippewa Leaders for 9th-12th graders and Junior Leadership Staff for 11th-1 year out of high school.
See our website for more information, Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Chippewa scholarships are available to anyone in need of financial aid. Applications can be found on our website. Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have a one-night, 2 day experience for families with kids in K-5th grade. They will get to experience most of our activities, including the horses, to get a feeling of what overnight summer camp is like.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our main horse camp is called Boots 'N' Bible. Campers will spend the majority of their time at the barn working on their horse skills.
For a full description of our camps and fees go to our website Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Chippewa is hiring counselors to help campers in their day-to-day life and activities; and wranglers to teach campers about horses and manage the herd (ages 18+) to see more complete descriptions of the positions, please go to our website CampChippewa.org.
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