Outdoor Adventure Day Camp
is summer fun for students
who are adopted or
currently in foster care.

Family Resources at Joy Meadows

The Outdoor Adventure Day Camp provides new enrichment experiences, relational connection, and outdoor fun:

  • Interact with the barn animals and ride horses

  • Experience the garden/orchard to learn and harvest, cook from the harvest

  • Enjoy the lake, kayak, water slide and fishing

  • Create an art project in the studio

  • Have some good old outdoor camp fun

  • There is a 3:1 ratio of campers to camp counselors to build relational connection

  • Registration for Elementary - High School is $25 per camper. Registration includes camp t-shirt, all snacks and meals, and lots of fun! More details at registration.

  • Registration for K-1 is $10 per camper.

A child may attend one camp session per summer.

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2025 Camp Dates

  • Middle School Camp: June 10-13, 9am-3pm

  • High School Camp: June 17-20, 9am-3pm

  • Elementary 1: July 8-11, 9am-3pm

  • Elementary 2: July 15-18, 9am-3pm

  • K-1st Nature Camp: July 26, 9am-12pm

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  • Registration for Middle School & High School is $25 per camper.

    Registration fee for K-1 is $10 per camper.

  • All campers receive a t-shirt, journal, lunch each day, snacks, and all materials needed for the daily activities.  

  • Campers are responsible for bringing their own water bottle and a willing attitude to camp each day! We want them to enjoy this opportunity, and only a limited number of students were accepted to camp.

    Campers will also need to bring their own pool towel.

    Please Note: Campers do not need to bring a swimsuit or change of clothes. For safety, modesty, and time — all campers and staff participate in the lake activities in their camp clothes each day so there is no changing needed! We allow sufficient time and games to help dry out after any swimming or water activities.

  • The camp will be directed by a Joy Meadows staff member. Our trained summer staff will help lead the daily activities and be there for relational connection with each camper.

    We will have a high staff-to-camper ratio to ensure safety and build relationships of 3:1.

    All camp staff have received training in trauma and attachment, the foster care system, animal safety, and first aid.  Our amazing volunteers serve as camp counselors for the week and also receive training.

  • The Outdoor Adventure Day-Camp takes place on the Joy Meadows property at 12400 170th St., Linwood, Kansas. 

    Activities will move between facilities at the barn, art studio, and Community Center, which are air-conditioned. 

    Outside activities will occur at the barn, garden, orchard, and nature trails. 

    *A water activity will take place off-site at a private lake located 2 miles from the Joy Meadows campus. A lifeguard will be present. A field trip form will be provided for this activity, and any other off-site activities that may take place.

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