2023 Camp Registration Guidelines
These guidelines are for the JMA sponsored summer camps. Not for the Catholic Summer Camps.
Summer Camp 2023 registration is now open online. If you came to camp last year, your information is still on file. If you are new to registering online, below are some guidelines to help you with the registration process. After you register for camp, you will receive an email from the camp office. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the camp office at 660-699-2393 or email at office@campjo-ota.org. Thank you and we will see soon at Jo-Ota!
Transgender Campers and Guest Policy
JMA Board Policy adopted January 2019
Staff Welfare
The Jo-Ota Methodist Association believes that all campers are entitled to a quality camping experience in a safe environment. This belief extends to the campers who self-identify with a gender that is different from their biological sex.
The Board seeks to balance the privacy needs of all students with the preferences of transgender students and their parents/guardians. This policy sets forth the practices that are in place for the welfare of all of our campers. This policy does not anticipate every situation that might occur with respect to transgender campers, and the needs of each transgender camper must be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Facilities
Camp Jo-Ota does not offer gender neutral and/or family facilities (restrooms, showers, changing, and sleeping). All persons are required to use the male and female facilities based on their biological sex.
Apparel
All campers are to wear appropriate clothing to camp. Living in the spirit of Christian community, we are trying to set an atmosphere of acceptance and modesty. Expensive “designer”, “sexually-charged”, or other inappropriate clothing does not lend itself well to the camping experience. Therefore, t-shirts and shorts are the most appropriate clothing to bring to camp. Makeup and jewelry can be left at home.
Covid-19 Procedures
Please refer to the Covid & Camp Guidelines page to read about what is expected of our all our campers this season.
Discounts
There are a number of discounts available to older youth and younger campers. Before you register, make sure you have applied for the discounts and you are approved to use them towards your registration fees.
The North Central District is offering limited number of Camp scholarships ($50.00 per camper) that are available on a first-come basis. Contact your church to submit your application online. A representative from your church must submit your applications for your eligible campers in your family. Remember this discount is only for youth campers (pre-K to grade 12), not adults.
You can find the link to the North Central District online application page is at the bottom of this page.
Please note that if North Central Scholarships have all been awarded, you will need to contact your pastor to be put on the waiting list for possible unused scholarships.
Many area United Methodist churches are providing scholarships to those who wish to attend camp. Please ask your church for their discount code. If your church doesn't know their code, please have them contact the camp office via email (office@campjo-ota.org).
Camper Immunization Requirements
Camp Jo-Ota follows the 2022-2023 Missouri School Immunization Requirements. If a student does not meet these minimum requirements, a camper’s registration can be cancelled by the camp and the registration will be refunded.
Camp Leaders & Counselors
As a camp leader or counselor of a summer camp event, we know by your time commitment in attending the camp that you value our mission. We ask that you become a member of the Jo-Ota Methodist Association. Please register as an ‘Counselor’ and expect to pay a $25 membership fee. If you are already a member, we still ask that you pay the $25 fee to go towards food and lodging expenses.
Safe Gathering Certified
If you are registering as an adult or counselor, you will be asked if you are safe gatherings certified and when your your certification expires. If you have received your certification through the Missouri Conference, you can check HERE to find out if your certification is still valid.
Refunds
We know that there are circumstances beyond your control and that you may need to cancel your registration for camp. We ask that you let us know at least 15 days in advance (if possible), so other campers may attend if there's a waiting list. Full refunds will be given to camp fees that have been paid by check or cash. Camp fees refunds paid by credit/debit card will have 10% deducted to cover fees that we are charged on credit/debit card transactions.
Transgender Campers and Guest Policy
JMA Board Policy adopted January 2019
Staff Welfare
The Jo-Ota Methodist Association believes that all campers are entitled to a quality camping experience in a safe environment. This belief extends to the campers who self-identify with a gender that is different from their biological sex.
The Board seeks to balance the privacy needs of all students with the preferences of transgender students and their parents/guardians. This policy sets forth the practices that are in place for the welfare of all of our campers. This policy does not anticipate every situation that might occur with respect to transgender campers, and the needs of each transgender camper must be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Facilities
Camp Jo-Ota does not offer gender neutral and/or family facilities (restrooms, showers, changing, and sleeping). All persons are required to use the male and female facilities based on their biological sex.
Apparel
All campers are to wear appropriate clothing to camp. Living in the spirit of Christian community, we are trying to set an atmosphere of acceptance and modesty. Expensive “designer”, “sexually-charged”, or other inappropriate clothing does not lend itself well to the camping experience. Therefore, t-shirts and shorts are the most appropriate clothing to bring to camp. Makeup and jewelry can be left at home.
Covid-19 Procedures
Please refer to the Covid & Camp Guidelines page to read about what is expected of our all our campers this season.
Discounts
There are a number of discounts available to older youth and younger campers. Before you register, make sure you have applied for the discounts and you are approved to use them towards your registration fees.
The North Central District is offering limited number of Camp scholarships ($50.00 per camper) that are available on a first-come basis. Contact your church to submit your application online. A representative from your church must submit your applications for your eligible campers in your family. Remember this discount is only for youth campers (pre-K to grade 12), not adults.
You can find the link to the North Central District online application page is at the bottom of this page.
Please note that if North Central Scholarships have all been awarded, you will need to contact your pastor to be put on the waiting list for possible unused scholarships.
Many area United Methodist churches are providing scholarships to those who wish to attend camp. Please ask your church for their discount code. If your church doesn't know their code, please have them contact the camp office via email (office@campjo-ota.org).
Camper Immunization Requirements
Camp Jo-Ota follows the 2022-2023 Missouri School Immunization Requirements. If a student does not meet these minimum requirements, a camper’s registration can be cancelled by the camp and the registration will be refunded.
Camp Leaders & Counselors
As a camp leader or counselor of a summer camp event, we know by your time commitment in attending the camp that you value our mission. We ask that you become a member of the Jo-Ota Methodist Association. Please register as an ‘Counselor’ and expect to pay a $25 membership fee. If you are already a member, we still ask that you pay the $25 fee to go towards food and lodging expenses.
Safe Gathering Certified
If you are registering as an adult or counselor, you will be asked if you are safe gatherings certified and when your your certification expires. If you have received your certification through the Missouri Conference, you can check HERE to find out if your certification is still valid.
Refunds
We know that there are circumstances beyond your control and that you may need to cancel your registration for camp. We ask that you let us know at least 15 days in advance (if possible), so other campers may attend if there's a waiting list. Full refunds will be given to camp fees that have been paid by check or cash. Camp fees refunds paid by credit/debit card will have 10% deducted to cover fees that we are charged on credit/debit card transactions.
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If you are unsure how to register online, please fill out the printable form above and along with payment mail it to the camp office.
We will enter your information into our registration software to help get you started and provide steps for what you need to do next so your camper is all set for summer camp 2023.
We will enter your information into our registration software to help get you started and provide steps for what you need to do next so your camper is all set for summer camp 2023.
