Med Team

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Dedicated medical professionals play an integral role in making camp happen every summer for hundreds of Campers with disabilites and chronic illnesses.

Care for Every Camper

When you have a child with disabilities, it can be hard not to worry about them. No matter the level of care a Camper needs, our Med Team is ready to care for them in every way possible.  We have a full medical facility with doctors, nurses, assistants, and interns who are ready to assist whenever needed.


Our Med Team’s compassionate and diligent support ensures Campers and volunteers receive loving care, grants parents peace of mind, and allows everyone to wholeheartedly embrace the pure and boundless joy of camp.

If you know of a Camper who has care needs and are unsure if Camp Barnabas is the right fit, or if you would like to join us on the Med Team, contact Brittany Janes, our Health Services Director, at bjanes@campbarnabas.org.

Registration

Med Team Roles

Doctor checking a patient at camp barnabas

Physician

Physicians play a vital role at camp each week by caring for the wide range of medical issues that may arise during camp sessions. Physicians are on call to evaluate Campers, Missionaries, and Staff, supervise medical procedures, prescribe medication, and perform treatments. Otherwise, they join camp activities and have a fun-filled week at camp! Physicians must be licensed to practice in their state.

Nurses with a young girl in a wheelchair at camp barnabas

Nurse/NP/PA

Healthcare professionals keep our Campers, Missionaries, and Staff well cared for each week at camp by distributing daily medications, providing necessary procedures, and responding to Camper, Missionary, or Staff drop-in visits. Nurses and providers must have an unencumbered, compact state license.

Med team well house assistants at camp barnabas

Well House Assistant

Our Medical Team also includes Well House Assistants. This position is for adults 18 years and up. It is for hard-working individuals who are passionate about supporting a very busy Well House and keeping germs at bay! Duties include: Keeping the Well House sparkling clean and in order, helping the Medical Team with any other process/flow needs as assigned, entertaining Campers, and keeping spirits high for those who may need to spend more time in the Well House due to medical necessity.

Staffer putting his arm around a camper

Mental Health Professionals

Psychiatrists, PsyD's, LPC's, and LCSW's provide support to everyone at camp using stress management tools that have been created for the summer, as well as clinical expertise.

2026 Med Team Weeks and Registration

Legends

Term 1: May 30 – June 5, 2026

Campers Age: 18+

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or autism. This week is focused on Campers who do not require one-on-one assistance and have attended camp before.

Heroes

Term 2: June 6 – June 12, 2026

Campers Age: 16+

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or autism.

Young Friends

Term 3: June 13 – June 19, 2026

Campers Ages: 7 – 18 (Camper siblings can attend)

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or autism.

Adventurers

Term 4: June 20 – June 26, 2026

Campers Age: 16+

Diagnoses Served: Physical disabilities.

Soaring Hawks

Term 5: June 27 – July 3, 2026

Campers Age: 7+ (Camper siblings can attend)

Diagnoses Served: Blind, chronic diseases, deaf/hard of hearing. Campers with intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities and/or autism are also welcome.

Bridge Builders

Term 6: July 11 – July 17, 2026

Campers Age:  7 – 18 (Camper siblings can attend)

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities and/or autism.

Explorers

Term 7: July 18 – July 24, 2026

Campers Age: 16+

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities and/or autism.

Champions

Term 8: July 25 – July 31, 2026

Campers Age: 7+ (Siblings can attend)

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities and/or autism.

Celebration

Term 9: August 1 – August 7, 2026

Campers Age: 18+

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities and/or autism. This week is focused on Campers who do not require one-on-one assistance.

Cost

Dedicated medical professionals, such as yourself, play an integral role in making camp happen. You also help sustain our ministry by covering the cost of your meals, lodging, and a background check.

Your Med Team investment also covers programming, activities, adaptive measures, safety resources, and much-needed medical supplies. Any remaining amount goes to our scholarship fund to further aid our Campers with disabilites.

Registration includes a non-refundable $75 registration fee.

Lodging

As a member of the Med Team in the Well House, you'll be staying in some of the most comfortable housing at camp!

Your rest and rejuvenation is very important to us, which is why we ensure our Med Team can rest in comfort with our fully furnished and outfitted rooms.

Got questions about Camp?

If you'd like more information about camp, registration, and the Med Team, please complete the form or contact Brittany Janes, our Health Services Director, at 417-221-6152 or bjanes@campbarnabas.org.

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