Camp Firebird is the official summer camp of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri
In 2024, campers voted to change the name to Camp Firebird from Camp Phoenix.
Next Camp Dates are July 27 - August 1, 2025 at *new location* Camp MoVal, Union, MO.
Camper Registration opens on December 1st. Click on the REGISTRATION tab below.
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Join us for Camp Firebird Parent and Camper Information Evening
Tuesday, January 7th, 7 - 8 p.m.
About Camp Firebird
Camp Firebird is the official summer camp of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. We welcome all students between the ages of 8 and 18 to attend — you do not have to be a member of an Episcopal Church to have a great time with us!
Our next 2024 camp experience took place July 27 - August 1, 2025.
The Rev. Erin Pickersgill, Ministry Developer for Children and Youth in the Diocese of Missouri, oversees Camp Firebird. Camp counselors are required to participate in training, agree to background checks, and must participate in our Safe Church, Safe Communities program.
The history of youth summer camp in the Diocese of Missouri dates back to 1892 and has been held in a variety of locations throughout Missouri and Southern Illinois since that time. Camp Phoenix began in 2004 and was originally located at a site near DuBois, Illinois. After taking a one-year hiatus in 2023, we are pleased to offer a whole new camp experience with new leadership and a new location.
For more information, please contact the Rev. Erin Pickersgill.