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Camp ChiMer

Camp ChiMer

Friday, August 5, 2022 - 9:00am to Sunday, August 7, 2022 - 6:00pm
Kansas City, MO
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About Camp ChiMer

Camper Registrations close Thursday, July 21 at 6 pm

 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION for Parents and Guardians. Please scroll down to details on Camp ChiMer 2022: What's Different This Year
 
Camp ChiMer was started in 1986 by Dr. Brad Warady, dedicated volunteers, and health care professionals, all of whom shared a common goal to create an opportunity for children with end stage renal disease to participate in a camping experience and develop peer relationships, regardless of their medical needs.
 
Camp ChiMer is a 3-day, Day Summer Camp for children ages 9 to 18 who are undergoing peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, or have had a renal transplant. Here, campers will have the chance to participate in exciting activities like art, dancing, rock wall climbing, sports, cooking, and swimming in our filtered pool.
 
The National Kidney Foundation, with medical support from Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics, is excited to host a fun and unique summer camp experience. Camp ChiMer is located in a beautiful 100-acre privately owned facility in Kansas City, Missouri.
 
Camp will be staffed by physicians, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers, and volunteers. Campers are medically supervised. Campers form friendships and share common bonds and experiences with others who are "just like them" all while enjoying the therapeutic benefits of the great outdoors.
 
Are you a Camp ChiMer alumnus wanting to relive your experience? Or maybe you just want to be part of the force that makes children affected by kidney disease feel accepted and safe? Either way, Camp ChiMer has several volunteer opportunities for the upcoming year. We’d love to have you.
 

THE MISSION OF THE CAMP

 
The mission of Camp ChiMer is to provide an opportunity for children with end stage renal disease to participate in a camping experience and develop peer relationships, regardless of their medical needs.
 

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE

  • Rock Wall Climbing
  • Swimming
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Sports Games
  • Archery
  • Cooking
  • Scavenger Hunts
  • Dance Classes

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

 
Thanks to donations alone, Camp ChiMer was made possible. We want to continue providing these children the opportunity of a lifetime at our camp, but we need your help. Make someone's summer by donating today- every penny counts.
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Help us stock our prize closet and provide snacks for campers! The prize closet is an opportunity where campers can choose a prize during meal times. We also need a variety of snacks to fuel our campers throughout the day. We appreciate your consideration and generosity in support of our campers!
 
Please reach out to Alex Garrick if you wish to make an in-kind donation of prizes or snacks.
 

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP CHIMER

 
  • Backpack or bag to hold your things
  • Mask
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Plastic bag for your wet swimsuit
  • Comfortable closed toe shoes and socks (tennis shoes and/or hiking boots)
  • Sandals or flip flops for the pool
  • Reusable water bottle (recommend insulated)
  • Sunscreen
  • Protective clothing such as a hat, sunglasses, or rash guard
  • Bug spray
  • Change of clothes and an extra mask - if what you're wearing gets wet or dirty, you'll have back up!
  • [Optional] Toiletries and extra towel for showering after the pool
  • Saturday only: Bring your dancing clothes to change into! Most campers and staff wear semi-formal attire and enjoy getting camp-fancy for the dance. Bring what makes you comfortable! Our theme this year is Back to the Beach.
 

CAMP CHIMER 2022

 

For campers ages 9-18 with end stage renal disease

August 5-7

9:00am-6:00pm daily

Three Trails Camp & Retreat Center

16200 E US Hwy 40, Kansas City, MO 64136

 

What's different this year?

  • Camp ChiMer 2022 will be a day camp format. Campers must be dropped off by 9:00am and picked up no later than 6:00pm daily.
  • There will be no overnight accommodations or onsite dialysis provided. Please connect with your healthcare team to arrange dialysis needs.
  • As always, keeping our campers, volunteers, and counselors safe is number one in our book. And this year, that means some extra precautions. See below for more details on our COVID-19 health & safety requirements for attending camp.
 

COVID-19 HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

 

We look forward to being back in person for this year's Camp! Please rest assured that we are committed to the safety, health and well-being of all campers and volunteers. Our health & safety requirements for everyone attending camp in 2022 are the following: 

  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations
  • Proof of negative COVID test, taken 24-48 hours before the first day of camp
  • Wearing a mask while indoors (not required outdoors)
  • Maintaining social distance within camp cohort

Camp Chimer will implement CDC recommendations on low risk events and activities and gatherings. This includes small groups of campers, predominately outside activities, COVID-19 vaccinations, masking, testing and distancing. For more information about why these are required to attend camp this year, read on to learn more about COVID-19 vaccine and treatments for people with kidney disease.

Find a COVID-19 vaccine or booster: 

  • Search vaccines.gov
  • Text your ZIP code to 438829
  • Call 1-800-232-0233 to find locations near you.


For more information about this event contact Alex Garrick at alexandra.garrick@kidney.org / 913.262.1551 ext 471
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Friday, August 5, 2022 - 9:00am to Sunday, August 7, 2022 - 6:00pm
Three Trails Camp & Retreat Center
16200 E US Hwy 40
Kansas City, MO 64136
United States
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The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is the largest, most comprehensive and longstanding organization dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease.
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