What ages does Midwest Children's Burn Camp accept?

Midwest Children's Burn Camp is open to children ages 6–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

What are Midwest Children's Burn Camp's hours?

Midwest Children's Burn Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Midwest Children's Burn Camp?

Midwest Children's Burn Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Midwest Children's Burn Camp provide lunch?

Yes — Midwest Children's Burn Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

▌ Specialty · Ages 6–17

Midwest Children's Burn Camp

A free overnight camp for child burn survivors, offering a supportive and fun environment.

▌ Editor's read The Midwest Children's Burn Camp, hosted by the Burn Survivors of Greater Kansas City (BRSG), provides a free, week-long overnight camp for child burn survivors aged 6-17. The website states the camp has been operating for over 30 years, indicating a long-standing commitment to its mission. While the camp is not listed as ACA accredited, it is a program of a non-profit organization. The camp's mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment for children to heal and connect with peers. Google reviews for 'Midwest Children's Burn Camp' are limited, but the Burn Survivors of Greater Kansas City (BRSG) has a 5.0-star rating from 10 reviews, with themes highlighting the positive impact on burn survivors and the dedication of volunteers. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @burn_survivors_of_greater_kc and a Facebook handle 'burnsurvivorskc', which are linked from the BRSG website.

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Since 199630+ years operating

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

Midwest Children's Burn Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Overnight camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: 1996 (30 years)
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Specialty
Ages: 6–17
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: Camp Penuel, 1200 Penuel Rd, Lesterville, MO 63654, USA
Phone: 314-932-CAMP (2267)
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: FREE, USD

Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Midwest Children's Burn Camp

What ages does Midwest Children's Burn Camp accept?: Midwest Children's Burn Camp is open to children ages 6–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
What are Midwest Children's Burn Camp's hours?: Midwest Children's Burn Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Midwest Children's Burn Camp?: Midwest Children's Burn Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Midwest Children's Burn Camp provide lunch?: Yes — Midwest Children's Burn Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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