high school Leadership

 
 
 
 

Our Vision:

This is a program for High School campers who have been through our program and have been personally invited by our directors because we believe they would be great volunteers and potentially great future summer staff members. If you are interested in this program, but have not been a camper at Heartland, please email program1@heartlandcenter.org. We would have a brief interview with you to make sure you are a good fit and find the role that would be best for you.

This program is by invitation only and we are so excited to offer these High School volunteers an opportunity to grow in service, leadership, and confidence and gain invaluable experience with children while working in a Christ-centered environment.

Basic Info:

Dates: August 2-7, 2026

Drop Off & Pick Up Times: Arrive Sunday at 3:00 - Depart Friday at 5:30 pm (Dinner not included)

Cost: $0! We are just so excited to have them here; it is at no cost to you!

Responsibilities: Each High School Leader will be paired with one of our College-age staff for the week. They will help lead a small group of 12-14 campers through our Day Camp program. If you are interested in joining our activities staff for the week instead just reach out!

Requirements: All HSL campers must be 16. Each camper will have to go through a short online training before they arrive. The link to the training will be sent via email the week before you arrive.


FAQ’s

  • PDC campers are ages 6-12 (completed K-6th grade)

  • You have never been to a day camp like Heartland Camp’s. We jam-pack our days full of awesome activities and have created an environment where campers can grow together as children of God. With our Christ-centered focus, exceptional college-age counselors, and highly active programming, day campers love the time they spend at Heartland.

    In addition to our activities are morning Bible studies and afternoon worships. Our counselors journey with their small group of campers through a weekly curriculum. We tie our lessons to crafts and games to help our campers comprehend just how much God loves them.

    Our Day Camp is Christ-focused and in the outdoors to create an environment where campers develop new skills, gain a sense of independence in a controlled and inclusive environment all while encountering God and having fun.

    Weekly Activites:

    -Bible Study (Daily)

    -Horse Rides (Alphas - Lead Rides, Omegas - Trail Rides)

    -Archery / Sling-shot Target practice

    -Creek Exploration

    -S’more roasting

    -Waterpallooza (water games, inflatable slides, 100ft foam slip n’ slide!)

    -Gaga Ball + 9-Square in the air

    -Crafts

    -Group Games (Daily)

    -HYPE TIME - energizing silly dances, skits, and counselor challenges (Daily)

    -JAMFAM - Afternoon worship w/ a curriculum-based message (Daily)

  • HSL campers will have an Overnight Camp counselor that meets them at dinner each day. They will then enjoy evening activities like swimming, mud pit, high ropes, and getting to bond with their community over silly games and intentional conversation. Evening worship will also be included - we can’t wait to see what God does with this week! Their Overnight counselor will also bring them to breakfast each morning to help them connect with their co-counselor each day!

  • Our HSL campers will stay in one of our multi-room air-conditioned lodges called Trask. Each camper will be assigned a bunk bed for the week.

  • CLICK HERE for a full packing list!

  • Please email: Racquel Reekie

    or call our office: (816) 891-1078

  • Absolutely! Just bring your volunteer paper work to our day camp director and we will get it filled out.

    You can count on between 40-45 hours.

 
 

How to Register:

Since this camp is invitation-only, you are not able to register online. Email Racquel Reekie at DayCamps@heartlandcenter.org. She will enroll you in our system and you will get a confirmation email.