YOUTH CAMP
C.H.O.M.P.!
Little Campers. Big Discoveries.
Big adventures don't have to wait until you're big!
C.H.O.M.P.! (Creative, Hands-On, Outdoor, Meaningful Play) is a faith-centered summer camp experience designed especially for younger children in kindergarten through 4th grade. It's a chance to get a little messy, try something new, ask a million questions, and discover just how exciting the world can be when you get outside and explore it.
Set along Council Grove Lake in the beautiful Kansas Flint Hills, C.H.O.M.P.! brings together hands-on activities, outdoor play, and simple lessons about faith, kindness, and caring for ourselves and others. Through creativity, movement, and time spent in nature, campers are encouraged to build confidence, develop friendships, and appreciate the wonder of God's creation.
It's a whole lot of learning disguised as a whole lot of fun!
ELIGIBILITY:
Kindergarten thru 4th Grade
Need help with Registration?
Contact: office@whitememorialcamp.com or call: 620-767-5165
What to Expect at C.H.O.M.P.!
A little dirt, a lot of imagination, and plenty of reasons to smile!
C.H.O.M.P.! is all about giving younger campers the freedom to explore, create, and learn through play. Days are filled with hands-on activities, outdoor discoveries, group games, and opportunities to try new things in a welcoming, encouraging environment.
Faith is part of the experience, too, with age-appropriate activities that help children discover God's love, appreciate the natural world, and practice kindness toward others.
For young adventurers, it's a chance to experience the excitement of summer camp, make new friends, and come home with stories they'll be eager to tell.
Camper Resources (PDFs)
Water & Lake
Recreation
Outdoor Swimming Pool with
Slides & Water Games, Kayaking & Canoeing, Boat Rides, Fishing, Lake Cove Swimming, Lake Access & Dock
Adventure & Challenge Activities
High & Low Ropes Courses, Rock Wall Climbing, Zipline & Giant Swing, Archery & Adaptive Crossbow,
Airgun Target Shooting, Axe Throwing, Team-Building Challenges,
Prairie Surfing
Outdoor Exploration
+6-miles of Prairie Hiking Trails,
3-miles of Shoreline, Observation Tower, Nature Exploration & Education, Campfires & S'mores, Outdoor Cookouts, Hayrack Rides, Outdoor Amphitheater, Vesper Point Outdoor Chapel
Sports & Games
Nine-Hole Disc Golf Course, Sand Volleyball, Basketball, Gaga Ball Pit, Kickball, Pickleball, Tetherball, Cornhole, Nine Square, Ladder Golf, Bocce Ball, Shuffleboard, Giant Jenga, Yard Games & Group Competitions
Creative & Social Activities
Arts & Crafts, Tie-Dye Projects, Music & Singing, Talent Shows, Camp Dances, Carnival Nights, Evening Games, Campfire Programs, Group Activities & Friendship-Building Experiences, Vespers & Opportunities for Spiritual Reflection
Camp Facilities
& Comforts
Heated & Air-Conditioned Cabins, Cabin Bedrooms with Private Bathrooms & Showers, Accessible Cabin Options, Dining Hall & Meal Service, Adaptable Indoor Gathering Spaces, Outdoor Gathering Areas & Firepits, Camp Store, Specialized Dietary Accommodations, Program-Specific Camper Support & Adaptive Activities
Little Campers.
Big Opportunities to
Make a Difference.
It takes some pretty wonderful people to make a little camp magic happen!
From encouraging a child to try something new to helping bring creative activities and outdoor adventures to life, volunteers are an important part of what makes C.H.O.M.P.! special.
Your time, talents, and enthusiasm can help give young campers the confidence to explore, the freedom to discover, and memories they'll carry long after summer ends.