Parkville Day Camps
YOUR KIDS BELONG HERE
OUR PROGRAM
You have never been to a day camp like Heartland Camp’s. We jam-pack our days full of awesome activities and have created an environment where campers can grow together as children of God. With our Christ-centered focus, exceptional college-age counselors, and highly active programming, day campers love the time they spend at Heartland.
In addition to our activities are morning Bible studies and afternoon worships. Our counselors journey with their small group of campers through a weekly curriculum. We tie our lessons to crafts and games to help our campers comprehend just how much God loves them.
Please Register by Friday at noon the week before your desired camp week.
Registration will close Friday at noon to enable our staff to prepare for an amazing week of camp!
Registration for Parkville Day Camp 2024 is open!
Our Staff
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 trained counselors are positive Christian role models who encourage campers to make the most of their time at Heartland and hold on to the lessons they learn and the friends they make.
Heartland Camp interviews and selects exceptional and qualified Christian young adults who will be camp directors, counselors, and activity/support staff (such as horse wranglers and kitchen crew).
The camp performs national and local background checks on each applicant, and trains those who are hired for their particular positions. The staff also completes a two-week training session.
All our staff are CPR/First Aid trained and certified should any emergency situation arise.
activities
Our Day Camp is Christ-focused and in the outdoors to create an environment where campers develop new skills, gain a sense of independence in a controlled and inclusive environment all while encountering God and having fun.
Weekly Activites:
Bible Study (Daily)
Horse Rides (Alphas - Lead Rides, Omegas - Trail Rides)
Archery / Sling-shot Target practice
Creek Exploration
Waterpallooza (water games, inflatable slides, 100ft foam slip n’ slide!) (Daily)
Gaga Ball + 9-Square in the air (Daily)
Crafts
Group Games (Daily)
HYPE TIME - energizing silly dances, skits, and counselor challenges (Daily)
JAMFAM - Afternoon worship w/ a curriculum-based message (Daily)
Daily Swims
K-3rd Swims
Our K-3rd graders swim in our zero-entry pool that includes a splash area with fountains. Every swimming session has a trained lifeguard on duty at all times. Their counselors are also in the pool with them constantly watching and making sure they’re having fun!
We make sure to go over rules, that include no running, rough physical play, or making anyone feel uncomfortable while in the pool. Our lifeguards also call “DRINK BREAKS!” to keep everyone hydrated while having a blast.
If campers aren’t comfortable swimming you can provide them with flotation devices.
4th-6th Swims
Our 4th-6th graders swim in our deeper pool that includes two slides and a diving board. Every swimming session has a trained lifeguard on duty at all times. Their counselors are also in the pool with them constantly watching and making sure they are having fun!
We make sure to go over rules that include no running, rough physical play, or making anyone feel uncomfortable while in the pool. Our lifeguards also call “DRINK BREAKS!” to keep everyone hydrated while having a blast.
If campers aren’t comfortable swimming we can provide them with an alternative activity to do in the shade or you can send them with a flotation device.
Alphas & Omegas
At Heartland, we believe in small group camping. Each camper is a part of a family group, a small group of 12-14 campers with two of our AMAZING counselors.
If campers have completed K-3 grade, they will be in one of our Alpha family groups.
If campers have completed 4-6 grade, they will be in one of our Omega family groups.
Both our Alphas and Omegas will experience swimming in the pool every day, riding a horse through our scenic pastures, hitting new goals at our archery course, and flying down our 100 ft. Slip n’ Slide!
To give our campers the best immersive faith experience possible, we will differentiate some activities such as our morning Bible study and weekly crafts and activities according to age groups. If you have any questions about this fantastic week of faith adventures, contact us.
Questions? Ask a director for more information at daycamps@heartlandcenter.org .
Ages: Completed K-6th grade
Cost: Dates and Pricing
Dates: Dates and Pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
A week of Day Camp costs $270. The price includes all activities, lunch and an afternoon snack (please read below for early and late pick-up charges).
Day Camp is for campers who have completed Kindergarten through 6th grade.
Monday-Friday (except for Week 1, that is a 4 day week)
We include lunch and an afternoon snack! Breakfast and dinner are available for an extra charge.
We have two different camp options. We have All Summer Alpha Adventure for campers that are looking for 10 weeks of summer adventure. We also have single week registrations. You can sign for up to four individual weeks. Each week is made to be different so that our multiple-week campers always have a new experience. We can’t wait to see you at camp!
Drop-off: 8:00 AM- 8:45 AM -activities begin promptly at 8:45 AM Pick-up: 4:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Early drop-off is available for an additional charge of $50 per week from 7:30 to 8:00 AM and includes breakfast. Late pick-up is available for an additional charge of $50 per week from 5:00 to 6:00 PM and includes dinner on Monday-Thursday. No dinner provided on Fridays.
We'll send you a packing list but here are some essentials; Bible, swimsuit/trunks, swimming towel, appropriate outdoor clothing, insect repellent, sunscreen, rain wear, tennis shoes (older if you have them), water bottle.
dates and Pricing
Dates: Summer 2024
Week 1- 5/28 - 5/31 (*4 day week- $207)
Week 2- 6/3 - 6/7
Week 3- 6/10 - 6/14
Week 4- 6/17 - 6/21
Week 5- 6/24 - 6/28
Week 6- NO CAMP THIS WEEK
Week 7- 7/8 - 7/12
Week 8- 7/15 - 7/19
Week 9- 7/22 - 7/26
Week 10- 7/29 - 8/2
Week 11- 8/5 - 8/9