Camp Firebird is the official summer camp of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri
About Camp Firebird
Camp Firebird is a long-standing tradition in the Diocese of Missouri. In the last few years, Camp Firebird has had a name change, a leadership change and a location change! Camp Directors, Compass (Katrina Moore) and Bear (Rev. Erin Pickersgill) are delighted to invite the children, youth, and young adults of this diocese to join them at Camp Firebird 2026!
This year, we will be hosted again on the beautiful grounds of UCC’s Camp MoVal in Union, MO, from July 26 - 31.
Rising 2nd graders - rising 10th graders are campers, rising 11th - 12th graders are on the Apprentice Track, and 18+ young adults are eligible to be counselors.
Camp Firebird staff are the best staff in Missouri! All of our staff go through a safe recruiting process, are completely up to date on their Safe Church, Safe Communities training, have thorough background checks, have two references, and complete an in-person training before Camp begins. Our staff also have a shared passion for supporting young people in their faith lives.
Our camp days are filled with fun and structured activities, including regular meals, outside activities and group challenges, free time, swimming time, rest time, and a rhythm of prayer, worship and formation. Campers of all faiths and belief systems are welcome to attend Camp, with the knowledge that we hope to form campers into the love of Jesus Christ. We pray they feel a sense of belonging, safety, and excitement and that Camp Firebird would be a unique extension of their parish/weekly church experience.
This year’s camp theme is “Traveling Through Time,” as we enter into the whole church year in one week, for a truly immersive and transformational adventure!
We offer a tiered payment system for Camp so that families can choose the level of cost that most fits their budget. This year’s tiers are: $ 450 / 475 / 500 / per camper. Please note that even the top level does not cover all the costs of a single camper! We value keeping camp at an affordable rate for campers in our Diocese. Camp costs will never keep a camper from attending Camp Firebird - local and parish churches are encouraged to work with families to create possibilities for each camper! Camp Firebird also has a scholarship program for those who need additional financial support.
We encourage early registration because Camp Firebird 2026 will fill up quickly!
Please email mocampfirebird@gmail.com