Tawakoni welcomed 215 campers back for another great season of summer church camp. Campers participated in a variety of activities including swimming, arts and crafts, campfire, worship, and small group storytime. The KCYF Mission Week camp worked on the new canteen building by the pool and gave the pool benches a fresh coat of paint. […]
Summer Camp Program
Coming soon … Tawakoni Gala & Auction 2021
Start collecting those auction Items and Mark your Calendar! The Disciples Center at Tawakoni Annual Gala & Auction is coming soon! The annual Gala & Auction is scheduled for Saturday, October 23, at Tawakoni. This event is a fundraiser for capital improvements and camp scholarships. The morning begins with a silent auction followed by dinner […]
Reflections of the value of church camp
Written By John Sowers, Pastor at Leavenworth First Christian Church. Copied with permission from the June 17 “Sower’s Seeds” article in The Leavenworth Christian newsletter. Edited to fit Kansas Messenger publication guidelines and published in the 2021 July issue of the Kansas Messenger. What is Your Experience at Church Camp? Think about a conversation that […]
Camp Mail Call
Campers love to receive mail from friends and family back home. Mail time at summer camp is a meaningful time for campers and counselors alike. Letters need to be addressed in the following format to ensure timely delivery. Remember, there is no mail delivery on the last day of camp. Consider sending letters early to […]
2021 Summer Leadership Interns Needed
The Outdoor Ministries Committee is seeking applications for 2021 Summer Leadership Interns. Qualified applicants have completed their first year in college, love children and the camp, have a specific camp skill (i.e., Lifeguard) to share with the program, have demonstrated their reliability and ability to work collaboratively with others. Interns assist with a variety of […]
COVID Precautions For 2021 Summer Camp
Tawakoni staff continues their commitment to follow Jesus and love our neighbor into the summer camp program. They will do everything possible to ensure a safe environment for everyone: campers, program staff, and all employees and volunteers. Based on state health guidelines, the camp will follow these measures: Camp staff and volunteers, over 19 years, […]