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Kansas City, MO

• 559 miles from Nashville, TN
• 252 miles from St. Louis, MO
• Kansas City lies along both banks of the Kansas River in rolling, hilly country on the Kansas/Missouri border.

Campsite

• Local church campus
• Three home-cooked meals a day
• Minutes away from downtown, Kansas City

The following is only a sample list of available projects. However, there are countless other ways that one can serve in KC. Mission Encounter specializes in adapting work projects to fit the strengths and talents of each individual team.

Inner-city Ministry

• Serving meals to the homeless
• Sorting clothes at local shelters
• Preparing food boxes for needy families
• Painting and light maintenance at local missions
• Worship services for the homeless
• Landscaping
• Cleaning

Community/Church Service

• Vacation Bible School for neighborhood kids
• Cleaning and repairing local schools
• Sports Camps
• Painting neighborhood homes
• Community cleanup

The following is a general outline of the weekly schedule for Camp KC. Please note that specific times are subject to change.

Sunday:

Monday – Thursday:

Friday:

Saturday:

Mission Encounter offers you the opportunity to come to KC and visit the site after you have registered. These site visits will allow you to become acquainted with the camp site, walk through projects, and get to know Mission Encounter staff.
Site Inspections are available on the following dates:

Site Inspections are available on the following dates:

• January
• April

Early Registration – (registrations received Sept. 1, 2008 – Feb. 15, 2009)

• Submit a $200 non-refundable team fee at time of registration either by credit card (online) or by check. This registration fee DOES NOT apply towards your trip tuition cost.
• A $50 per person deposit by January 15, 2009. This deposit DOES apply towards your final tuition balance.
• A payment of 50% of your remaining balance by March 15, 2009.
• A final payment of 50% of your remaining balance by May 15, 2009.
• All payments must be made accordingly to take advantage of the Early Registration price.

   

Regular Registration – (registrations received Feb. 16, 2009 – May 1, 2009)

• Submit a $200 non-refundable team fee at time of registration either by credit card (online) or by check. This registration fee DOES NOT apply towards your trip tuition cost.
  
• A $50 per person deposit within 30 days of registration. This deposit DOES apply towards your final tuition balance.
  
• A payment of 50% of your remaining balance by March 15, 2009.
  
• A final payment of 50% of your remaining balance by May 15, 2009. All payments must be made accordingly to take advantage of the Regular Registration price.

Late Registration – (registrations received May 1, 2009 and after)

• Submit a $200 non-refundable team fee at time of registration either by credit card (online) or by check. This registration fee DOES NOT apply towards your trip tuition cost.
  
• An immediate $150 per person deposit. This deposit DOES apply towards your final tuition balance.
  
• A final payment of $125 per person at least 30 days prior to your trip.

Cancellation Policy

• You may change the original registration count for your team by 20% at any time before May 15, 2009. (Example: you originally register your team for 25 people, that count may be changed to as high as 30 participants or as low as 20 participants without any penalty.)
  
• Any cancelled participants of the original registration count above the 20% limit will lose the $50 deposit.
  
• Any cancelled participants after May 15, 2009 will lose all deposits and payments.
  
• All cancelations should be done through the online cancellation form. We will not honor any cancellations communicated through emails, letters, or phone messages.
  
• When registering your team we recommend using the most conservative headcount possible as it is easier to add participants than it is to subtract. However, remember that space is limited at most sites.
  
• Cancellations due to severe illness or emergencies must be communicated through the online cancellation form. Mission Encounter staff will review the case and make a decision on any possible refunds.

Accommodations:

Q: Where will we be staying?
A: Lodging will be provided at a local Kanas City Church. Participants are responsible for their own bedding.

Q: Where do we eat?
A: Home cooked meals are provided through M.E. staff. The only meal not provided is free day lunch and dinner.

Projects:

Q: What is project money and how much do we need to provide?
A: Project money or project funds are the means in which teams obtain the materials necessary to completing a specific project. These funds are sent directly to M.E. before the team arrives at its camp site. These funds are then combined with the funds of other teams at that particular camp site. M.E. then uses these funds to purchase materials for all the teams present at the site. The amount of project funds needed varies depending on the specifics of the project. NOTE: M.E. understands that not all teams have the financial resources as others and would never disqualify a team from participating due to lack of project funds. However, the success of our events is based on our ability to provide the necessary materials to see each project to completion. Mission Encounter strongly encourages all teams to provide $500 – 1000 for each team. This amount will also depend on the nature of the designated projects.

Q: Will water be provided on the work site?
A: No. M.E. will provide coolers. Teams are responsible for water and ice.   

Q: Can we do a VBS program?
A: Yes. However, it is imperative that you communicate to M.E. your desire to do a VBS program as soon as possible due to limited space and availability. Also, it is the participants’ responsibility to bring all necessary materials and curriculum for the program. Here is a link to several VBS programs that have been used in previous years.

Activities:

Q: What activities are available for our free day?
A: There are a wide variety of activities available in Kanas City and the surrounding areas. Please visit the web for more info on Kanas City activities.

Q: Are free day activities included in our price?
A: No. All activities are done independent of your team cost for the trip.

Q: What meals are provided on free day?
A: Breakfast as usual. Lunch and dinner are not provided.

Check-in/Check-out:

Q: Is check-in/check-out always on Sunday afternoon/Saturday morning? What if we want to check-in on an odd day?
A: Check-in is always on Sunday afternoon after 3:00 p.m. We are no longer accepting registrations for ‘odd day’ (any day other than the designated Sunday time) check-in dates. Please contact us if you have a schedule conflict that will not allow you to check-in on Sunday afternoon. Trips are always 6 nights starting on Sunday night.

Q: How early can we check-in on Sunday?
A: 4:00 p.m.

Transportation:

Q: We are flying in to the site. Is M.E. responsible for transporting us to/from the airport and to/from our work sites?
A: No. Each team is responsible to provide its own transportation to/from the airport, to/from work sites, and to/from free day activities.

Shots/Vaccinations:

Q: Are shots and vaccinations required to attend?
A: Yes. Each participant is required to have updated Tetanus shots.