EPISCOPAL SUMMER “MEGA CAMP”
(Sleep Away): May 31-June 6, 2026
Join friends from across the dioceses of Kansas, Western Kansas and West Missouri for a week of faith and fun in the sun in the BEAUTIFUL Kansas Flint Hills! Days are filled with worship, wonder, and classic camp activities (swimming, fishing, games, crafts, music, horses, climbing towers, giant swings and MORE!) as we explore God’s work and love in our lives! Camp takes place at Camp Wood YMCA in Elmdale, Kansas and is staffed by a full slate of trained adults from both the Episcopal Church and YMCA.
Click here to register for 2026 MEGA CAMP
“Reaching Out to the Community” Camps
Our “classic” outreach-focused day camps, “R.O.T.C.” Camps, take students out to serve in the greater KC area while also making time for community building and fun among our younger youth. Outreach activities include work at places like Harvesters, KC Pet Project, Cross-Lines, Scraps KC, KC Giving Gardens, The Sewing Labs, and more! Afternoon fun spots include bowling, skating, swimming, arcades, outdoor adventure parks, etc.! Cost includes transportation, staffing, daily snack, fun spot admission for each day and our end of week LUNCH and PARTY on Friday! (Cost = $200 thru May 31; $225 on June 1 and beyond)
MIDDLE SCHOOL “Reaching Out to the Community”
for rising 6th-9th Graders
June 8 – 12 from 9am-4pm (arrival begins at 8am daily)
UPPER ELEMENTARY “Reaching Out to the Community”
for rising 3rd-6th Graders
July 20-24 from 9am-4pm (arrival begins at 8am daily)
HIGH SCHOOL “Reaching Out to the Community”
for rising 9th Graders – College Freshmen
June 22-26 *OVERNIGHTS*
Our High School students spend a week of work offering a “Mobile Vacation Bible Camp” to the children of Southeast Kansas through our partnership with Rev. Martha Lamoy and the congregation of the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Independence, Kansas. Students will work as a team to act as mentors to the children while guiding them through bible stories, crafts, games and music. Training on program delivery and safe interactions while working with children will be provided during our time together at St. Thomas on Monday before leaving for Independence that afternoon. We will return around Noon on Friday.
Vacation Bible Camp
*Evenings* 5-8 p.m. Sunday, June 28 – Thursday, July 2 (includes dinner!)
Ages pre-school through exiting 5th graders
Cost: Free-will Donation
JOIN US for 5 evenings of Summer Faith & Fun at our annual VACATION BIBLE CAMP! We’ll read, play, craft and explore our way through bible stories with some of our favorite characters and all of our friends! PARENTS – join in the fun! DON’T FORGET…Thursday Night is FAMILY NIGHT! Bring the whole family to share our closing worship, followed by a picnic dinner and fun on the church lawn to close out our time together!
**Parent and Older Sibling (youth) volunteers are very welcome for this special week. Please contact Ms. Barbara (Director of Children & Families) at for more info, or indicate interest on the registration form.**
ARTS CAMP 2026
June 15-19 from 9am to 3pm
**Special “Showcase” performance for family & friends on Friday, June 19 at 4pm**
Ages: Rising Kindergartners – 6th Graders
Cost: $200
Join Ms. Julieanne, Ms. Barbara and pros from across Kansas City to explore your creative side through classes on creative movement, music, drama, visual and culinary arts, all while working together as a team to produce an amazing Art Gallery, Reception and SHOW for our friends and family to enjoy at the end of the week!
Youth Mission Trip 2026
Sunday, July 12 – Saturday, July 18
See the youth newsletter for more information and registration.
For questions or more information, including scholarships, please don’t hesitate to contact
Barbara McCall, Director of Children & Families –
Rev. Kelly Demo, Asst. Rector / Director of Youth –