Day Camp: Children grades K-5. Campers who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to attend.

How Much is Camp?

Who May Attend?

Campers wear clothes they don’t mind getting dirty, closed-toe shoes like tennis shoes (no sandals or flip flops) sunblock and bug spray. Campers bring a sack lunch each day, except Thursday; snacks and drinks are provided daily.

When is Camp?

We love the help!  We will start accepting volunteer staff applications for Summer 2021 - March 1, 2021. Applications will be available for area youth and Hollis Crossings Alumni who want to volunteer for the week of camp, who at minimum have completed 6th grade.   If interested, volunteer applications will be available for submission March 2021. 
We will review, and contact you to discuss your volunteer position. 
​Note, in order to  provide volunteers with shirts and snacks, we ask for a donation of $20 for the week.

Email questions and applications to info@holliscenter.org

We are excited to announce we will once again be hosting Hollis Crossings. 

Last year variables outside our control, forced us to cancel both sessions of Hollis Crossings.  Day Camp is our favorite time of the year.   
We missed the belly laughs, friendships made, faith shared...gaga ball games played...all of it! 
We love it, and know your kids do too.   We are so excited it will be back in 2021.

We are still working out the fine details - as we know it will look different because of COVID.  However, working in partnership with Camp Tomah Shinga we feel confidant we can welcome campers back to Hollis this summer.

So save the dates...
Session 1: July 19-23  | Session 2: July 26-30
Registration will open April 1, 2021
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 Most of our campers arrive only knowing the kids they shared a car with, but by Friday new friendships have been forged. Campers come from various locations and socioeconomic backgrounds but through play, worship, and shared experience, the differences melt away and only similarities remain.   Play and laughter is a universal language.  Hollis Crossings is a week of hope, and hope is what we will focus on this summer 

   In the meantime, bring your kids and hike our trails, or plan a family camp out. Our trails and facilities are open and available for use by families, individuals and small groups. Contact us to make your reservation.

Your little campers can be your guide. They know the way

SESSION #1: JULY 19-23
9 AM -3 PM DAILY

SESSION #2: JULY 26-30
9 AM -3 PM DAILY

What is Hollis Crossings?

Hollis Renewal Center.
Camp is based at the Hollis Lodge, which is located just south of the Kansas Speedway & Legends shopping
​center off of 110th Street & I-70.  Our physical address is 11414 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66111.

Provide Scholarships:Even if you are not sending a child to camp, we would welcome your support in the form of scholarships. The cost to us for 1 camper per day is $20. Donations can be mailed in or made on-line by clicking here.

Volunteer: We can always use an extra pair of hands …. be it prepping our snack
or singing a song with the kids. Email Dave if you are interested in helping out.

If you have any questions about this program or would like to create a program for Hollis

please do not hesitate to contact the Hollis staff.

To learn more about  Camp Tomah Shinga click  HERE.

Registration for 2021 will open April 1, 2021. Directions will be provided at that time.

Where is Camp?

50% of our campers each year are children who would otherwise not have a camp experience.
Through generous scholarships from Atonement Lutheran, Kaw Prairie Community Church, Trinity Lutheran Family Garage Sale, Salem Lutheran and many individuals, about 20 - 25 children will have a camp experience this year.
If you would like to apply for a scholarship please contact the Hollis office.

Past organizations that have benefited from the scholarship program are ReStart, 
Catholic Charities (International Refugee Program), LUMA, 
​​Metro Lutheran Ministries, and Rosedale Development Association.

2021 Rates: $85/Camper $75/camper for each additional child in same family before July 1, 2021.

Updated 2/17/2021

How can my youth volunteer during the week of camp?

How do I register my child?

Reflect, Refresh. Recreate

Hollis Crossings Summer Day Camp is a fun, active and faith-filled week during the summer for children grades K-5. 
During the week, kids run, play, jump, explore the outdoors and make new friends … while experiencing God's love for all.  Hollis receives both staff and day camp program from Camp Tomah Shinga 
is part of the Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Network.

Why is Hollis Crossings Unique?

I like this model…can my church have our VBS out here? 
ABSOLUTELY!
Congregations: Congregations have used the Day Camp model for their vacation bible school program,
​sometimes offering programs for younger children back at their church. Please call the Hollis office 913.441.0451
if you want more information about how your church can use this exciting resource. 

What Do Campers Wear & Bring?

How Can My Church Have Our VBS Here?

How Can I Help?