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Camp Fire Heartland

Camp Fire Heartland

ACA Accredited Camp | Day Camp

Camp Fire Heartland is one of the leading youth development organizations serving the Kansas City community, offering engaging all-day summer camps for youth ages 5–14. Our programs help young people discover their “spark” through hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, leadership development, and creative learning in a safe and welcoming environment.

We offer two summer day camp locations in the Kansas City metro area:
• Downtown Kansas City Camp – Kansas City, KS
• South Overland Park Camp – Overland Park, KS

Our all-day summer camps run Monday–Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, providing flexible schedules for working families while giving youth a full day of adventure, learning, and friendship.

Campers participate in a wide variety of activities, including archery, nature exploration, water play, creative arts, STEM challenges, outdoor games, hiking, and leadership-building activities. Each week features themed experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, and teamwork while helping youth build independence and social-emotional skills.

At Camp Fire Heartland, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to explore, grow, and belong. Our programs are designed to build confidence, foster respect for nature, and create meaningful connections with peers and mentors.

Camp Fire Heartland is committed to ensuring every child has access to meaningful summer experiences. Scholarships and financial assistance are available to help families participate in our Kansas City and Overland Park summer camps, because we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to learn, explore nature, build friendships, and grow in confidence throughout the summer.

Camp Fire Heartland’s summer programs are accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA), ensuring the highest standards for safety, staff training, and program quality.

Families searching for a trusted summer camp in Kansas City or Overland Park can count on Camp Fire Heartland to provide a fun, supportive, and enriching camp experience where youth unplug, get active, and discover their potential.

Testimonials

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“As we expected camp has been WONDERFUL. The genuine smile on (my daughter’s) face in the pictures I took at drop off and the ones the counselors are sending me are testament to what an amazing thing you are doing. Thank you so very, very much! ”

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“I can see what other kids have gone through and how they survived. It helps me get through & conquer. We are all survivors. That’s a gift.”

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“When I'm at camp, I feel like a normal kid. Some kids don't get to go outside because our parents are just working too much and too hard. At home, I'm just watching movies all day. I don't want to get too old to come to Wildwood.”

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“Without the support of Camps for Kids and the matching fund, CHD Families would be unable to provide a free medically supervised summer camp for kids with Congenital Heart Defects.”

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“I look back on the struggle of my childhood and one of the most important and best childhood memories I have includes the time spent at camp with the amazing men and women who treated me like I was normal despite my struggle.”

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