Camp profile

Kanakuk Kamps

Branson, Missouri · Nondenominational Christian · overnight + day

At a glance

A century-old Ozarks sports camp. Parents register kids directly. Kanakuk publishes ages and Kamp names; it does not publish a single public week rate on the pages we cited.

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CampFactor v1 · method dated 2026-09-06 · last reviewed 2026-09-02 · How we rank

Photo: Kanakuk Kamps official site

Our research

Kanakuk's official Summer 2026 page says overnight camp is for boys and girls ages 6–18 at locations in Branson and Lampe, Missouri, with sports, outdoor camping, and more than 70 activities. The About page names the mission “Equipping Next Generation Leaders” and the “I'm Third” line: God first, others second, ourselves third.

We do not invent a weekly price. The official pages we read do not post a single public session rate. Treat any third-party dollar figure as unverified.

The named catch is term length. This is not automatically a Sunday-to-Saturday church camp. Confirm the Kamp and term on kanakuk.com before you plan travel.

Before you choose

This is a sports-identity camp with 1-, 2-, and 4-week terms — not a one-week Bible-camp default.

Confirm these details for your child’s exact session:

Eligible ages or grades, session dates, and whether a parent or church leader registers.
Total cost, additional fees, payment deadlines, and refund terms before paying a deposit.
Faith programming, daily schedule, and how the camp handles your child’s needs.

A detail worth knowing

Kanakuk's own help center splits overnight Kamps by age and term length (K-Kountry is 1-week ages 6–11; K-1 and K-2 run 2- or 4-week terms). If you only have one week and a 10-year-old, K-Kountry is the official match — not a generic “Kanakuk” week.

Details from the camp

Founded 1926; Kanakuk calls Summer 2026 its 100th summer
Overnight locations in Branson and Lampe, Missouri
Official site: boys and girls ages 6–18, sports and outdoor camping, 70+ activities
Help center lists K-1, K-2, K-West, K-Kountry, K-Seven plus K-Kauai family Kamp and KampOut! day Kamp

CampFactor position #12

CampFactor evidence

CampFactor: 85 confirmed points /100

17 of 20 features checked · 15 points still unconfirmed

Scored program: K-1 overnight camp only. 2027 table: two-week terms ages 6–11; four-week term ages 6–12. Other Kamps and day camps excluded.

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Faith & community: 20/20 confirmed

Confirmed: Official Christian mission or faith basis
K-1 describes Christian discipleship as the purpose of its daily program.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Published worship, Bible, or devotional element
Faith activities include daily cabin devotions, Cross Talk, and I’m Third Groups.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Published cabin or small-group community structure
K-1 publishes cabin devotions and I’m Third Groups as small-community elements.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Published faith/program leadership context or church relationship
The K-1 page names Matt Houston as executive director and lists its other program directors.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06

Activities & outdoors: 20/20 confirmed

Confirmed: Named activity family
K-1 lists football and basketball among its sports.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Second distinct activity family
Water slides provide a separate aquatic activity.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Named outdoor or nature program or setting used by campers
K-1 names ziplines among its outdoor adventure activities.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Published choice, elective, or age-tailored activity structure
Campers choose from the K-1 sports and activities program.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06

Age/program fit: 20/20 confirmed

Confirmed: Exact eligible ages or grades
The 2027 booking table limits two-week terms to ages 6–11 and lists ages 6–12 for the four-week term.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Dates or session lengths
The 2027 two-week terms start May 29, June 12, June 26, and July 10; the four-week term is June 12–July 9.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Day or overnight format
K-1 is an overnight camp with lodge accommodation and two- or four-week stays.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Registration path and group-versus-individual model
Families choose an available term and add the camper’s place to the registration cart.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06

Camper support information: 10/20 confirmed

Confirmed: Published health or medication process
The welcome guide requires an online medical history and a Medication Card for medicines, prescriptions, and supplements sent to camp.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Not yet confirmed: Published dietary or allergy accommodation process
Not yet confirmed: Accessibility or additional-needs guidance
Confirmed: Parent communication, packing, or arrival guidance
The welcome guide links a K-1 packing list and luggage tags, plus drop-off and pickup details.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06

Planning & value information: 15/20 confirmed

Confirmed: Current price or fee
K-1’s 2027 tuition is $3,370 for two weeks or $6,277 for four weeks, before the mandatory store card and optional add-ons.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Published inclusions or extra costs
A mandatory $150 store card is added to the displayed tuition; optional add-ons are also excluded.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Confirmed: Aid, scholarship, payment, or discount information
Contact the registration team before enrolling to request scholarship options and an application; availability varies by term.
Official source · checked 2026-09-06
Not yet confirmed: Cancellation or refund policy

Unknown means we have not confirmed the criterion. It does not mean the camp lacks the feature.