Camp Quality
Overnight Camp | Specialty Camp
Camp Quality USA- Greater Kansas City is a local chapter of the nationwide nonprofit dedicated to supporting children with cancer and their families. We provide year-round programs, meaningful experiences, and consistent companionship all at no cost to those we serve.
Our signature program is a week-long summer camp where each camper is paired with a trained volunteer companion at an exceptionally low ratio, typically one volunteer to every one or two campers. These volunteers are carefully prepared to ensure each child has a safe, empowering, and impactful camp experience. The bonds formed during this week often grow into lasting, supportive relationships well beyond camp.
Camp Quality also engages volunteers in specialized roles including crafts, fishing, photography, and general program support. Throughout camp, a team of licensed nurses provides 24/7 onsite medical care in direct coordination with an on-call physician ensuring every child’s medical and emotional needs are safely met.
Campers enjoy a full range of activities; everything from fishing, swimming, boating, camp fires stories, guest entertainment, a dance, a talent show, and so much more. Our programs are intentionally designed to help children practice teamwork, patience, empathy, and so much more. Our summer camp is held at Lake Maurer in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
Beyond summer camp, we offer a Holiday Party, Parent’s night out, virtual hangouts, and collaborate regionally to hold Sibling Camp, Teen Camp, and Spring/Fall Family Camps.
We are honored to hold Gold Ribbon accreditation from the Children’s Oncology Camping Association-Internation (COCA-I), recognizing our commitment to excellence in safety, medical care, and program quality. As a volunteer-driven, community funded organization, we are deeply grateful for the continued support of the Greater Kansas City community.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer with Camp Quality to make a difference for kids affected by cancer!
- Age 18 or over
- Current on vaccinations (MMR, varicella, Tdap)
- Reference and background checks will be required.
- Volunteer roles include: Companion, Crafts, Healthcare Team (RN, LPN, EMT), Psychosocial Team (counselor, social work, etc.), Lifeguard, Programs/Activities
- Most volunteers stay for week, including overnight; however, some day opportunities available. · Contact Taylor.Edgar@campqualityUSA.org or Larissa.Dougherty@campqualityUSA.org for more information about the application and training process.
