Testimonials

"Camp Wildwood gave me self-esteem. You should feel good about yourself. You made a kid's dream come true." - Camper, Wildwood Summer Learning Program "I would like to say thank you for the blessing you gave me this summer. I learned so many things I did not know and the best part was I completed the program and dances. p.s. I am giving you $5 to help out someone's summer to dance." - Camper, Ailey Camp "The epilepsy camp was a wonderful experience. The children felt truly special. All the kids were winners, they didn't have to compete with other children that had more ability." - Parent, Camp Shing "Thank you so much for another great year at Camp Shawnee! Our kids had a wonderful time as usual. It was harder than ever to drag them away from camp at the end of the week. We are continually impressed with the great experience you offer!" - Staff, Migrant Farmworkers Project "I grew up in an alcoholic environment so we kind of had a hard life. Coming to camp helped me deal with it. I raised my sisters. So when I came to camp it was my opportunity to be a kid." - Former Camper, City Union Mission "Each year, my daughter's Juliette Low experience has left her more confident, independent and happier than the previous year. As soon as we get in the car to go home, she starts planning for camp next year." - Parent, Juliette Low Girl Scout Camp "My son had a terrific time the last two summers at the Summer Academic Camp, but more importantly his reading scores soared. " - Parent, Renaissance Summer Academic Camp "Two seasons ago, when I drove up to Lake Doniphan near Excelsior Springs and saw nine kids of various sizes and ethnicities bank fishing from wheelchairs... I was hooked. Later that evening I saw kids dancing in wheelchairs!" - C4K volunteer, Camp MITIOG "It was that eight-year-old I met at lunch in the dining hall. Small for his age, thick glasses. He was so excited he couldn't sit still. He'd conquered the ropes course that morning. Now he's facing giants with confidence." - C4K volunteer, Camp Shawnee (Operation Breakthroug "I couldn't believe this six-year-old with a withered leg. Otherwise he was built like a muscular little action figure, always in motion, laughing and shouting and teasing and being teased and the bigger campers always looking out for him." - C4K volunteer, Camp Quality