Camp ChiMer

 

 

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 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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.