Discover summer camps, retreats, and weekend events for all ages.
Nestled amid rolling hills a few miles southwest of Union, Mo., Camp MoVal features more than 150 acres of beautiful forests, native prairie, natural streams, and a lake.
Summer programs offer weekly overnight camp experiences for children, youth, and families. Some weeks offer a “classic” camp program, and others have special themes to focus the activities.
Spring and fall seasons provide opportunity for church groups, ecumenical partners, and other community and corporate groups to use the facilities for self-directed retreats and gatherings, with limited program support from camp staff.
Throughout the year, Camp MoVal also hosts Conference-sponsored weekend programs, including Conference Youth Events, Confirmation Retreats, and Women’s Retreats.
In 2021, Missouri Mid-South Conference engaged in a discernment process that renewed Conference-wide commitment to the ministry of Camp MoVal. The resulting five-year redevelopment plan is intended to help focus strategic efforts in the areas of site improvement, programming, and leadership.
The Vision: Camp MoVal can become a spiritually reinvigorated, financially sustainable camp and retreat center, serving the mission and ministry needs of the Missouri Mid-South Conference and its partners.
Camp program, staff, and culture will be rooted in the Christian values of community-building, anti-racism, LGBTQ+ allyship, inclusion and access, environmental sustainability, and kindness, with an eye toward leadership development and UCC identity.
6/22 – 6/27/25 All Ages Camp #1 (grades 3-9)
6/22 – 6/27/25 High School Camp (grades 9-12)
6/29 – 7/3/25 Family Camp (all ages)
7/6 – 7/11/25 All Ages Camp #2 (grades 3-9)
7/13 – 7/18/25 All Ages Camp #3 (grades 3-9)
7/20 – 7/22/25 S.T.E.A.M. – Summer Camp (grades 3-9)
7/20 – 7/21/25 ‘And Me’ – Summer Camp (all ages, adult guardian 21+)
8/3 – 8/8/25 Adventures in Community (ages 18+)
Camp MoVal has been welcoming all ages to participate in a wide variety of programs and activities since 1962. We ensure an amazing and unique camp experience in a safe and fun atmosphere for everyone, no matter their age.
Take a look at the various summer camp programs we offer:
For ages 8 to 15 (completed grades 3-9) to participate in activities and learn new skills while living together in Christian community — promoting independence, fostering personal growth, building self esteem, and creating lifelong memories and friendships.
Campers will have opportunities to learn and build skills like swimming, archery, hiking, worship time, lots of games, nature exploration, arts and crafts, lake activities, campfires, cookouts, star gazing/night activities, and much more.
One of the biggest advantages of All Ages Camp is that it mirrors and prepares campers for everyday life; Promotes independence, teaches them to live in a community, fosters resilience and personal growth, builds self-esteem and creates lifelong memories and friendships.
Campers will live in different units grouped by gender and age. Smaller group activities are arranged by age group and Special Interest Times will consist of mixed ages.
Camp check-in begins at 4:00pm on Sunday. Open house check-out begins Friday at 4:00pm-6:00pm. Let your camper show you around while enjoying a roasted hotdog, chips, and popsicles!
Our retreat-style ‘And Me’ Camp is set up like summer camp and gives parents, grandparents, or other adult guardians (21+) the opportunity firsthand to see how their kids can thrive at Camp MoVal, as they grow in confidence, character and faith together.
This all-inclusive, overnight experience is full of traditional camp activities and special bonding time together. Adults and their kids will have the opportunity to create meaningful moments and enjoy traditional camp experiences including swimming, lake activities, archery, hiking, worship, and so much more!
For families of all shapes and sizes to enjoy a few days of recreation, relaxation, and renewal.
Bring your whole family to spend time on the lake, in the woods, at the pool, around the campfire, and in worship. A flexible schedule and relaxed pace allow for a wide range of interests and activities: fishing, canoeing, pedal boating, hiking, arts and crafts, and more.
Children age 3 years and younger are free.
Some camps have special program themes — check out the descriptions of our theme week.
For adults (ages 18+) with special needs who are active and independent.
While exploring their faith, individuals participate in many traditional camp activities, including swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, fishing, games, karaoke, and more. Most who attend have some form of developmental disability, and activities are modified for each camper’s ability and needs.
High School Camp is for campers who have completed 9th-12th grade. This camp allows High Schoolers to experience all the camp offers while building community among their same-aged peers. Campers will have separate programming from the All-Ages camp, except for meals in the dining hall.
Camp check-in begins at 4:00 pm on Sunday. Open house check-out begins Friday at 4:00-6:00 pm. Let your camper show you around while enjoying a roasted hotdog, chips, and popsicles.
S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Music). This mini-camp opportunity with a S.T.E.A.M. focus offers a perfect environment for campers to explore and grow in their faith and knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Music. They will also engage in many traditional camp experiences including; swimming, lake activities, archery, hiking, and so much more.
Looking for a good location for your group’s next gathering? Ask us about retreats and rentals at Camp MoVal.
Learn MoreFacilities include a dining and meeting hall, four lakeside cabins, a retreat lodge, two rustic camping villages, challenge and team building ropes courses, a boat and fishing dock, game and archery fields, hiking trails, and more. Come and explore, retreat and relax, and let the Camp MoVal staff assist your church, family, school, or organization with your next camp or retreat program.
Camp MoVal Reservation Request 2024
The Missouri Mid-South Conference UCC has been blessed with a camper scholarship fund that can help with a portion of camp fees, especially for those who do not have a home church that is able to offer scholarships. The generosity of the associations, and other donors, has helped make camping and retreat experiences at Camp MoVal and Shannondale possible.
MMSUCC – Camp Scholarship Application
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