As I got to announce with utter joy at last month’s Diocesan Convention, “After a year’s pause, Camp Phoenix… is BAAAAACK!” This news was greeted with a round of applause and great excitement. It’s official, Church - mark your calendars!
Camp Phoenix will restart in 2024 with a new location and week: August 4 - 9 @ Camp Wyman in Eureka.
All children from 8 to18 years old are invited to register as a camper, and anyone over 18 years old is encouraged to apply to be a counselor. We will have special treats and responsibilities for those campers who are in high school (14 - 18 years old). This camp will feel very episcopal, but is open to all children.
Registration for campers and counselors will open December 15 at https://www.diocesemo.org/camp-phoenix/
Intake interviews for counselors will begin virtually in January.
Based on the parishes’ feedback, we gauge that spots will fill very quickly. Please register campers and counselors in December to ensure they have a space at Camp next year.
This year’s Camp theme is all about NEW NAMES! Throughout scripture, God often re-names a person for a significant purpose. During the camp week, our campers will decide together on a new name of Camp Phoenix.
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A special note from Erin:
Thank you, Diocese of Missouri, for your patience with us as we pray, plan, and build on what Camp Phoenix means to all of us. A group of ten make up the Camp Phoenix Leadership Team and we meet monthly to discuss and prepare. In October we had a very encouraging retreat day where we got to know each other better and planned for the following year. Together we understand Camp Phoenix’s rich history for forming young people in the love of Christ. We look forward to carrying on this vision!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or ideas. We’d love to hear from you!