Youth
Camps

Description

At UCP Heartland, we strive to support and champion the abilities of every child we encounter, every day. Thanks to the generous support of local foundations, we can do just that at each of our youth camps for kids with disabilities. The Productive Living Board funds our St. Louis Youth Camps, while the United Way of Central Missouri proudly funds our Jefferson City Youth Camps. This funding enables more families like yours to participate in our programs each year.

Program Goals

At UCP Heartland, our goal for our youth camps is to provide an inclusive, engaging space where children of all abilities can learn, grow, and build friendships during school breaks.

Program Highlights

Are you searching for a nurturing and safe environment for your school age child or loved one with special needs when school’s out? We’ve got just what you need! Our UCP Heartland youth camps for kids with disabilities provide an inclusive, engaging environment for your child or loved one to create, play and explore all summer long.

  • Low Staff-to-Camper Ratio We operate with a low staff-to-camper ratio, offering personalized care and attention for each camper.
  • Specialized Care for Ages 5-13 Our camps are tailored for campers with IDDs, ages 5 to 13, delivering a supportive and inclusive environment for every child.
  • On-Site Transportation We supply on-site transportation to ensure community access for every camper so that no child is left behind.
  • Autism Training for Counselors All camp counselors receive a minimum of 10 hours of specialized trainings, in part provided by a BCBA (Board-Certified Behavior Analyst), equipping them to support campers’ individual needs.

Program Achievements

  • Our Summer Camps continually grow year after year. This year, we served 29 campers in Mid-Missouri.
  • Many of our campers have been with UCP Heartland at the Early Childhood Center from infancy and many continue through Kindergarten.
  • Our field trips are all-inclusive so that children of all abilities can participate.

Our Locations

Columbia
Youth Camp

  • Columbia Camp
    Rock Bridge Christian Church
    301 Green Meadows Rd.
    Columbia, MO 65203

Jefferson City
Youth Camp

  • Jefferson City Camp
    Special Olympics
    305 Special Olympics Drive
    Jefferson City, MO 65101

St. Louis
Youth Camp

  • St. Louis Camp
    St. Peter’s United Church of Christ
    1425 Stein Road
    Ferguson, MO 63135