Camp Barnabas Volunteers - Frequently Asked Questions for Serving

How old do you have to be to be a Barnabas missionary?

How much does it cost to come to serve?

Do you have scholarships available for missionaries?

What different roles do you have for me to come serve?

How do I sign up to become a missionary?

What do I do if I want to bring a group?

I am having trouble registering. What should I do?

What time do we arrive at camp and when do we leave?

When are payments due?

$55 fee due upon registering. This holds your position.
All remaining fees due by April 1.
If you register after April 1st, adjustments are made to solidify payment(s) before you arrive.

Pay online here or by mail at
P O Box 3200, Springfield, MO 65808.
***If you pay by check, please note whether you are paying for a camper or missionary AND put that person’s name on the check.

SPECIAL NOTE: Payments for those coming with a summer mission group will be made through your group.

Is there transportation to and from camp if I am from out of town?

Yes! We do provide transportation.
You will need to fly into the Springfield/Branson airport.
The cost for airport pick up is $50 each way ($100 total).
Pick up will be between 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM on opening day and drop off will be between 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM on closing day.
You must be at least 18yrs old or have signed consent from a parent.
You must send us your flight itinerary with the term you are attending, your name in the subject line, and contact number at least 20 days before you arrive.

What if I have never worked with people with special needs before?

What are the rules at camp?

Can I serve for more than one term?

Do you have a cancellation policy?

When you sign up to serve at camp we are counting on you to be there. Not just us though, our staff, our camper families, and our campers count on people to be there each week. Please do not take your commitment lightly.

We recognize that emergencies happen, and we do have a cancellation policy.

The cancellation policy for individuals can be found in the acceptance letter and the cancellation policy for groups can be found in the Group Application Packet. The $55.00 registration fee is non-refundable and the fee for dropping goes up as we get closer to camp.

Will I ever be alone with a camper?

What should I pack?

What are your camp policies and guidelines?