Joy Meadows Outdoor Adventure Camp
The Outdoor Adventure Day Camp provides new enrichment experiences, relational connection, and outdoor fun for children impacted by foster care in a trauma-informed setting. It is a day camp where children get to participate in the following activities:
● Interact with the barn animals and ride horses
● Experience the garden/orchard to learn about nature and harvest
● Farm-to-table cooking activities from garden produce
● Enjoy the lake, kayak, water slide and fishing
● Create an art project in the art studio such as pottery, painting, needle point or woodworking
● Have some good old outdoor camp fun, camp games, nature hikes and more!
● There is a 4:1 ratio of campers to camp counselors to build relational connection
● Registration cost is $25, and camp is free for the week. Registration includes a camp t-shirt, backpack, all snacks and meals, and lots of fun! More details upon registration.
A child may attend one camp session per summer. Registration opens March 1, 2025. See More Details below.
2025 Camp Dates
● Elementary Camp #1, July 8th-11th, 9 am – 3 pm
● Elementary Camp #2, July 15th-18th, 9 am – 3 pm
● Teen Camp #1, June 10th-13th, 9 am – 3 pm
● Teen Camp #2, June 17th-20th, 9 am – 3 pm
● K-1st Nature Day-Camp, TBD
Elementary Camps are for children having completed 2nd-5th grade, and Youth Camps are for children having completed 6th-12th grade. The K-1st Nature Day Camp is for children who have completed kindergarten or first grade.
Staff
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 counselor-to-camper ratio to ensure safety and build relationships of 4:1.
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. Lifeguards are present at the water activities. Life jackets are required and provided for all campers.
