We are grateful for the time and energy you have invested in getting to know kids and we look forward to hosting you this summer. As you prepare for your trip, please use the links below to access necessary summer trip documents. More links and information will be added as we approach summer, so stay tuned and please visit this page often.
NEW WLYDLIFE DEPARTURE TIMES: For Summer 2025 all Wyldlife trips will now depart camp at 12:30 PM with a sack lunch. Sr. High trips will still depart at 1:30 PM and YLVS departure is at 12:00 PM, both with a sack lunch.
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YoungLives Trip Management
YoungLives Trips - Summer 2025
We cannot wait to have your moms and babies come and experience Jesus at Clearwater Cove this summer! To make this experience easier for you, we have created a dedicated YoungLives Trip Leader Guide that holds the following information:
Any Trip Leader information relevant to any and all types of summer camp trips
Information, resources, deadlines, and forms related to YoungLives specific camp trips
CLICK HERE - YOUNGLIVES TRIP LEADER GUIDE
2025 Form Links
Childcare Reminders
• Childcare Departure: 3:00 PM CST after nurseries are cleaned and packed and campers have departed.
• Childcare Ratio: For every 5 campers/leaders, the area is responsible for bringing 1 childcare person.
• Childcare Registration has two steps. The first step is to go to the link below and you will find a link to the Childcare Application. The second step, register your Childcare through your YLCC Childcare Trip.
• GOYoungLives Website - this will take you to the National GOYoungLives Camping site and give you information as well as the Childcare Application link.
Sr. High & Wyldlife trip Management
Pre-Camp Checklist
- Linens are NOT provided for Wyldlife or Sr. High campers and leaders. Please bring pillow, pillowcase, sheets, blanket or sleeping bag and towel. EXCEPTION: Hard-to-fund areas may request bed packs for individual campers who cannot provide them. The total number needed by cabin can be entered on the 10-Day Form. This is not intended for your entire trip unless there is a need.
- Linens WILL BE provided for YoungLives weeks ONLY.
- Wyldlife Camping Toolbox - Whether you are bringing kids to camp or serving on an assigned team, find the tools you need to do both well.
- Over-the-counter (OTC) medications - Please encourage campers NOT to bring OTC's to camp. Trip Leaders should NOT bring OTC meds to camp and should NOT distribute OTC medications to campers while traveling or throughout the week. Campers can go the infirmary if OTC meds are needed.
- R1/R2 contracts (see the Contract section below)
- Leader Criminal Background Checks and Faith & Conduct Statements
- Summer Camp Leader Orientations
- CWC Ten-Day Form
- Complete/Updated Arrival Form from YLCC (48 hours before arrival) See the YLCC User Guide or YLCC Video Guides for Assistance. You can also schedule a time with an expert or get someone to set up your registration page for you.
- As many online health forms as possible!
Arrival Checklist
- All remaining Health Forms
- Permission for Camper to Leave Camp Early Forms
- Finalized Arrival Form in YLCC
- Medications collected/labeled (see Helpful Resources below)
- Electronics collected/labeled by area/gender (see Helpful Resources)
Required Documents/Additional Resources
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Completed Arrival Form from YLCC (including: campers, leaders, housing, leader orientation, & health form status)
Ten-Day Form for WL and Sr. High Trips - YLVS Ten-Day Form is in the YoungLives Section.
Health, Consent, and Release Form (for Every Camper/Leader - YL6007)
Leader Screenings (Faith & Conduct/Criminal Background Checks should be up-to-date/not expired)
Summer Camp Leader Orientation (must be complete before arrival at camp)
Permission for Camper to Leave Early (if you have someone that needs to leave earlier)
Arrival & Departure/Travel Information
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Arrival & Departure:
Schedule your arrival at Clearwater Cove between 2:00-4:00 pm for Sr. High, Wyldlife and YoungLives trips. Schedule your departure from Clearwater Cove at 12:30 pm for Wyldlife weeks and 1:30 pm for Sr. High weeks with a sack lunch on the last day of camp (after Say-So club). For YoungLives, please schedule your departure at 12:00 pm with a sack lunch.
Arriving to Clearwater Cove:
On Day 1, call the Clearwater Cove office at 417-779-5678 between 8:00-10:00 am. If you depart after 10:00 am please call between 8:00-10:00 to schedule a time and update us once you depart. Please be prepared to provide your final breakdown of campers and leaders, an update on food allergies or special diets, and your estimated arrival time.
Camp Gates
You will receive a gate code for your camp week through a Leader GroupMe. The gate code will consist of # sign and 4 numbers, example #1234. The # must be entered first for the code to work.
GPS/Directions to Camp
Please use the GPS Coordinates, 36.5819129, -93.4710645, instead of our physical address when using GPS to get to Clearwater Cove. Using our physical address may take you to the wrong location and delay your arrival by about 45 minutes. Directions to Clearwater Cove
Please be prepared to turn in the following items at the Welcome Tent
Health Forms — any health forms that were not filled out online. Make sure you have copies for you return trip, the originals have to remain at Clearwater Cove.
Medications — Please collect all prescription medication prior to your arrival; place in individual Ziploc bags and label with the camper's name and area number. All medications must be in their original prescription container with the label. These will be collected upon arrival and stored in the Infirmary to be dispensed by our medical team. We will collect all medications except epi-pens, and inhalers. Please use the attached form for instructions on how to collect and turn in medications. CWC Medication Instructions and Collection Form
Electronics — All electronics, including e-smoking/vaping devices, need to be stored in a container labeled with your area name/number. It's also a good idea to provide Ziploc bags for each camper and a Sharpie to label with their name. Please make sure all devices are powered off. Young Life's Camp Smoking Policy
Contracts(spots), Accountability
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Want to see other camp trips in your week? On your camp trip campaign in YL Connect, click the drop-down arrow in the top right and select Camp Trips by Week. This will show every trip at the camp you are attending organized by week.
To request an increase or to trade spots, please contact Danielle Ipock at dipock@cwc.younglife.org. Do not make these trades on your own.
Visit the Camp Fees, Contracts and Accountability page in staff resources for more details.
R1 contracts are due Jan. 15th via DocuSign (areas are financially responsible for $50 per spot).
R2 contracts are due April 1 via DocuSign (areas are financially responsible for 90% of these spots).
Due Dates/Timeline
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Camp Dates
10-Day Form Due Date - use the links in Required Documents
YLCC Housing Completed
Due by 8:00 AM on:
Day 1 Call-In Due
Call 417-779-5678 between 8:00-10:00 AM to schedule arrival on:
Week 1: May 31-June 4 WYLD
05/21/2025
05/29/2025
05/31/2025
Week 2: June 5-9 WYLD
05/23/2025
06/03/2025
06/05/2025
Week 3: June 10-14 WYLD
05/30/2025
06/08/2025
06/10/2025
Week 4: June 15-19 WYLD
06/05/2025
06/13/2025
06/15/2025
Week 5: June 20-24 WYLD
06/10/2025
06/18/2025
06/20/2025
Week 6: June 27-July 1 YLVS (Childcare June 26-July 1)
06/17/2025
06/25/2025
06/27/2025
Week 7: July 2-July 6 WYLD
06/22/2025
06/31/2025
07/02/2025
Week 8: July 7-11 WYLD
06/27/2025
07/05/2025
07/07/2025
Week 9: July 12-16 WYLD
07/02/2025
07/10/2025
07/12/2025
Week 10: July 18-23 SR HIGH
07/08/2025
07/16/2025
07/18/2025
Week 11: July 24-29 SR HIGH
07/14/2025
07/22/2025
07/24/2025
Week 12: July 30-Aug 4 SR HIGH
07/20/2025
07/28/2025
07/30/2025
Week 13: Aug 5-10
07/26/2025
08/03/2025
08/05/2025
FAQ'S
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We have collected the answers to some frequently asked questions that aren't previously answered in the sections above. If you have an idea to add to this section OR you don't see your answer, please reach out to Danielle Ipock at dipock@cwc.younglife.org or 417-779-5678.
Guest on Camp
We are not able to host drop-in guests. We may be able to hosts guests, friends or family during the summer of 2025 if there is an AG hosts on your week. Please contact Danielle at dipock@cwc.younglife.org. All approved guests must be hosted at all times by an AGH, a YL staff or spouse and approved by the camp manager and camp director. Leaders who are leading campers are unable to host.
NEW Adult Guest Program! We are excited to welcome adult guests to our new AGL called the Overlook Lodge. We are currently (Fall 2024) recruiting Adult Guest Hosts for Summer 2025. If you are interested in registering adults from your area at CWC this summer please reach out to Danielle at dipock@cwc.younglife.org or 417-779-5678 for information. The cost is $130 per room per night with a 2-night minimum.
Linens -
- Wyldlife weeks - Clearwater Cove will NOT be providing linens. Please bring a pillow, pillowcase, sheets, blanket, and towel.
- Sr. High weeks - Clearwater Cove will NOT be providing linens. Please bring a pillow, pillowcase, sheets, blanket, and towel.
- YLVS week - Clearwater Cove WILL provided linens.
- Wash cloths are available upon request.
What to Pack
Please review the packing list or download it and share it with your campers. Don't forget to review the program letter for your session for additional items.
Weather at Clearwater Cove
Clearwater Cove may have some cooler night the first couple weeks of the summer. We often have some very hot/humid days.
- Drink plenty of fluids and bring a water bottle
- Pack a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Pack a sweatshirt or light jacket for end of May or begin of June weeks for cooler evenings.
Your weather app (looking at Lampe, MO) on your phone should give you accurate predictions for the most part of what to expect.
Program Information - Coming Soon
Please see the "Helpful Resources" drop-down section above for the Session Program letters. These will contain information about potential program events, themed outfits, etc.
Forms & Health Forms
All required forms can be found above in the "Required Documents" drop-down section. If you are looking for supportive resources like "health form how-to's for parents" those can be found in the "Helpful Resources" drop-down section above.
Pregnant Campers
The following information is true of any pregnant camper:
- They cannot be pregnant with multiples (twins, triplets, etc.)
- They cannot have a high risk pregnancy (bleeding, preeclampsia, high blood pressure, etc.)
- They cannot be past 34 weeks
- They must have a doctors signature on their health form.
Per the National Young Life Policy, campers who are pregnant CANNOT participate in the following activities:
• Dodgeball / Volleyball
• Ropes / Zipline
Per the National Young Life Policy, campers that are pregnant CAN participate in all other activities offered at camp including inflatables on the lake
