Camp David of the Ozarks

Camp David Of The Ozarks in Rolla is offered exclusively to children of prisoners and children in foster care. The programs include the Angel Tree Summer Camp, which lasts 6 weeks for children of prisoners, and the Foster Kids Camp program, which lasts one week and serves children in foster care.

At Camp David of the Ozarks, children participate in a myriad of activities, and the onsite camp facilities accommodate them well. This includes archery, arts and crafts, horseback riding, and swimming. There are also classes about how to make healthy choices, understand and work through grief, and discover their passions and capabilities. Group activities are also a hit, as well as devotional time. At camp, campers have the opportunity to learn valuable skills like problem-solving and how to handle their emotions.

The primary goal of Camp David is cultivating a love for Jesus within the children and helping them discover their identity in God. The purpose is also to develop leadership qualities within each camper and to help them with emotional coping skills.