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Missouri River Adventure Camp

Are you Ready for a Watershed Adventure?

Explore the Missouri River by motorboat and by land! Be prepared to witness majestic birds, catch slimy fish, and investigate wondrous forest critters. Field trips will be around Columbia, Missouri and may include Rock Bridge State Park, Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area, the River Center (formerly Katfish Katy's), Flat Branch Creek and motorboating on the Missouri River. Campers will gather at Waters-Moss Memorial Wildlife Area for a new adventure each day!

Camp Details:

  • Dates: July 17th-21st, 2023
  • Location: Waters-Moss Memorial Wildlife Area
  • Ages: 9-13 years old
  • Pricing: $170 per camper

Check back in early 2024 for Missouri River Adventure Camp 2024 dates and details!

 

Education Programs

Professional DevelopmentField Trips & PresentationsSummer CampsPast Education ProgramsBig Muddy Speaker Series

Resources

Missouri River Information PacketsMissouri River Virtual Field Trip 

Volunteer with Our Education Programs

Our education programs provide a variety of opportunities for volunteers to connect to the Missouri River. Are you interested in volunteering? E-mail our Education Director, Kristen Schulte

Learn More about Missouri River Adventure Camp 

Program Schedule

Want to know what a typical day is like at Missouri River Adventure Camp? The schedule below outlines the variety of activities and experiences that range from motorboat rides, water coloring, stream exploration and a river clean-up. 

Monday: Welcome to Missouri River Adventure Camp

  • Field Trip Location: Rock Bridge State Park
  • Activities: Get to Know You Activities, Hiking, Stream Exploration and Missouri River Olympics. 

Tuesday: Connecting to the Missouri River

  • Field Trip Location: Missouri River - Missouri River Center, Huntsdale, MO
  • Activities: On-the-River Experience on Motorboats, Water coloring, Escape Room, and Missouri River Olympics. 

Wednesday: Behind the Scenes of the Missouri River 

  • Field Trip Location: Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area
  • Activities: Birding, Fishing, Hiking, and Missouri River Olympics.

Thursday: Forces that Shape the Missouri River 

  • Field Trip Location: Flat Branch Creek
  • Activities: Local Creek Cleanup and Missouri River Olympics.

Friday: Connecting Others to the Missouri River

  • Field Trip Location: Waters-Moss Memorial Wildlife Area
  • Activities: Creative Art Project, Missouri River Olympics, Student Presentations & Closing Celebration 

This schedule could be subject to change due to weather and the availability of resources during the program.

Pick Up & Drop Off 

Each day will begin and end at the Waters-Moss Memorial Wildlife Area in Columbia, Missouri. Drop off will be from 7:45am–8:30am and pick up will be from 4:30pm–5:15pm. Simple activities and access to the playground will be provided during pick up and drop off times. Official Missouri River Adventure Camp activities will start and end between 8:30 am–4:30 pm. Please arrive promptly as we will often be traveling for field trips. 

Missouri River Creative Art Project

During the Missouri River Adventure Camps, students will work in partners to use art to communicate about a Missouri River related issue. At the end of their experience, students will present their Missouri River Creative Art Project to an audience of engaged Missouri River advocates. Family and friends are welcome to come and learn about what has sparked their student’s interest. The presentation will take place on Friday at Waters-Moss Memorial Wildlife Area. 

Registration Process

If you are applying for financial aid, please refer to the "Financial Aid" section below. You will need to complete this process before registering. Tuition is $170 per student and includes activities plus two snacks. Students will be required to pack a lunch. Check back in early 2024 for updated pricing and registration.

  1. Registration opens spring 2024, through Columbia Parks & Recreation. You may call (573) 874-7460 and register for Missouri River Adventure Camp via telephone. Calling is highly encouraged and is the most user-friendly way to register.
  2. You can also follow this link, which will take you directly to the registration page on The City of Columbia's website. The activity number for Missouri River Adventure Camp is 303917. 
  3. After completing the enrollment/payment process, download the registration packet, fill it out, and mail it to P.O. Box 463, Columbia, MO 65205, or e-mail us. The packet contains the following forms: student medical and general risk release forms. 

Please note Columbia Parks & Recreation's Activity and Program Refund Policy

Financial Aid

Financial aid is awarded based on the financial need of the family, level of interest in learning more about the environment and the Missouri River, and ability to get to and from the camp each day.

To apply for financial aid, fill out the financial aid form HERE and click the "Submit Form" button.

We will begin awarding financial aid in mid-April and then continue making awards on a rolling basis until all available funds are awarded. We are typically able to notify financial aid applicants of the amount we are able to award within a month of receiving an application. 

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact our Education Director, Kristen Schulte at kristen@riverrelief.org or call 573-443-0292. 

See our 2022 Adventure Camp Reflection and  Photo Album

Thank You to Our Partners

We would like to extend a Big Muddy thank you to our partners who help make running the Missouri River Adventure Camp possible. 

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