YMCA Camp Wakonda

YMCA Camp Wakonda Overnight summer camp in Ash Grove, Missouri
Ages 6-17
UNPLUG from the world, EXPERIENCE the Ozarks, find where you BELONG. Outback Grades 6-10 in the fall.
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Trailblazers Grades 3-5 in the fall. At the heart of the Camp Wakonda experience is found each close knit group of campers who, with their counselor, carry out a large variety of activities. Each day from Sunday afternoon through Saturday morning is filled with challenges and adventures that give unique opportunities to kids in a traditional camp environment. Younger and older campers will be in

separate groups. The week will start with great activities to build cabin unity including: low ropes initiatives, family style meals and afternoon cabin activities. Campers choose from a wide variety of activities to fill the mornings. Activities include: archery, riflery, high ropes, rock climbing, outdoor cooking, cheer & dance, fishing, canoeing, nature, mini~farm, sports, snorkeling, swimming, arts & crafts, Frisbee and the camp newspaper the Wakonda W***o! We'll have great water activities like creek walks, swimming, and our evening Luau. A great lineup of evening programs include the Country Hoe Down and the battle of Frozen! Campers will spend a night sleeping out with their cabin and cooking a 'Hobo' dinner on the open fire. Wakonda begins and ends its week with our rousing campfires! Outback
Currently in Grades 6-9
Designed for the older camper, the Outback program takes camp activities to the next level. Many times, camp is a place that lifelong friendships begin. Sunday afternoon through Friday evening includes a wide variety of group activities from swimming and creek walks, climbing tower, 300 foot zip line, and many choices of traditional camp activities. Special events will fill the week such as Capture the Flag and campfire programs. Great times to remember will include a half-day canoeing adventure, pool luau party and gaga ball games

We are excited to host the Y-Bees for their 40th Labor Day work weekend! Camp is so grateful for this group of volunteer...
09/05/2026

We are excited to host the Y-Bees for their 40th Labor Day work weekend! Camp is so grateful for this group of volunteers, donors, and camp supporters! Stay tuned for updates on their projects for the weekend!

We are manifesting fall weather by announcing that Halloween Camp registration is OPEN!! Join us from October 23-25 for ...
09/01/2026

We are manifesting fall weather by announcing that Halloween Camp registration is OPEN!! Join us from October 23-25 for a weekend filled with pumpkins, candy, and camp fun! We hope to see you there!

Register by visiting https://www.campwakonda.org

Join Camp Wakonda and Springfield Public Schools for a Seasonal Outdoor Classroom Experience at YMCA Camp Wakonda this f...
08/21/2026

Join Camp Wakonda and Springfield Public Schools for a Seasonal Outdoor Classroom Experience at YMCA Camp Wakonda this fall! We are hiring Outdoor Education Staff to lead activities like archery, team building, fire building, and Missouri Country. Camp Wakonda provides training on all activities.

Program duration: September 13 to October 22
Training: Sunday, September 13
Program schedule: Monday through Thursday (some Fridays), 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Help us create meaningful outdoor learning opportunities for participants. Apply today: orymca.org/careers

Join us in celebrating our amazing camp dog, Dolly! Today is her 4th Birthday! Dolly works hard to bring smiles and joy ...
08/19/2026

Join us in celebrating our amazing camp dog, Dolly! Today is her 4th Birthday! Dolly works hard to bring smiles and joy all summer long. We hope her day is filled with lots of pets, apples, and camp adventures.

Join us in wishing our international staff safe travels as they start their journeys home. Thank you Santi, Diego, Emmi,...
08/15/2026

Join us in wishing our international staff safe travels as they start their journeys home. Thank you Santi, Diego, Emmi, Ari, and Laura for your hard work and hearts for camp 🏕️🇺🇸🇲🇽🇨🇴

Join Camp Wakonda and Springfield Public Schools for a Seasonal Outdoor Classroom Experience at YMCA Camp Wakonda this f...
08/11/2026

Join Camp Wakonda and Springfield Public Schools for a Seasonal Outdoor Classroom Experience at YMCA Camp Wakonda this fall! We are hiring Outdoor Education Staff to lead activities like archery, team building, fire building, and Missouri Country. Camp Wakonda provides training on all activities.

Program duration: September 13 to October 23
Training: Sunday, September 13
Program schedule: Monday through Thursday (some Fridays), 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Help us create meaningful outdoor learning opportunities for participants. Apply today: orymca.org/careers

Camp Wakonda Staff 2026
08/09/2026

Camp Wakonda Staff 2026

Tonight we hosted our annual staff banquet. Staff were recognized for their hard work and commitment to camps mission. T...
08/09/2026

Tonight we hosted our annual staff banquet. Staff were recognized for their hard work and commitment to camps mission.

The “Spirit of Camp” and “Welcome to the Family” awards go out to staff that go above and beyond to create a magical camp experience.

This year the “Spirit of Camp” recipient is Lily Ste. Lily has a positive attitude, role models the YMCA’s four core values, and upholds camp’s policies that keep kids safe. Lily is known for her upbeat and positive energy and brings enthusiasm to high energy moments and thoughtfulness to low energy moments.

The “Welcome to the Family” recipient is Molly who served as a cabin coordinator this summer. The way she leads is rooted in support and fun. She creates a space where everyone can belong and be themselves.

Five of our staff were nominated to receive a value award. These individuals go above and beyond in role modeling one of our five values.

Caring: Mack
Honesty: Santi
Respect: Haven
Responsibility: Ari
I’m third: Lily Stu

Join us in thanking our staff for their hard work and dedication to making camp the magical place that it is ✨

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22237 Lawrence 2080
Ash Grove, MO
65604

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(417) 491-4206

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