Our Adult Camps are created for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to experience the fun, friendships, and adventure of summer camp.
Campers enjoy many of the same classic camp activities—music, games, outdoor adventures, and camp traditions—while building friendships and making memories together.
Activities and experiences are thoughtfully adapted so each camper can take part in ways that fit their individual abilities, ensuring camp is both accessible and full of adventure.
Summer Registration for 2026 is open!!
Spots are limited and camps fill quickly. Check the individual camp listings below for details. If a camp reaches capacity, families may join the waitlist.
New Registration System for 2026WMC is now using a new, more streamlined registration system.
All families, including returning campers, will need to create a new account the first time they register this year. Previous login information will not work in the new system.
Once your new account is created, you will be able to manage registrations and forms in one place
Need help with Registration? Contact: office@whitememorialcamp.com or call: 620-767-5165
Camps for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Arrowhead Camp: June 8th-12th, 2026
Rate: $585-includes daily camp store and shirt.
Check In: Monday, June 8th at 10 a.m.
Pick-Up: Friday, June 12th at 10 a.m.
Cottonwood Camp: July 6th-10th, 2026
Rate: $585-includes camp store daily and shirt.
Check In: Monday, July 6th at 10 a.m.
Pick-Up: Friday, July 10th at 10 a.m.
Space is limited for both Arrowhead and Cottonwood camp, so register early to guarantee your spot in camp. If you miss a registration deadline, do not worry! Give us a call and see if there are any spots available.
Description
For over 50 years, we’ve hosted retreats for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, building a lasting community, and an unforgettable experience full of positivity and camp tradition! Join in the fun, come see your camp family!
Our specialized retreats cater to the needs of adults with a wide range of needs. Staff is selected for their ability to care for this population in a fun, nurturing way to make this a wonderful vacation experience. We offer sessions of 5-day residential sessions throughout the summer. Experience the relaxing, scenic lakeside cabins. Experience the fun, laughter, and positive atmosphere. White Memorial Camp is the perfect way to make new friends, grow faith in God, learn new skills, and create lifetime memories in a safe, beautiful, natural environment. Some of our popular activities include boat rides, crafting, swimming, hayrack ride, Carnival Night, Fancy Dinner, Dance, adaptive shooting sports, low ropes course, musical guests, and of course, our beloved talent show. WMC has hosted camps for individuals with ID/DD for over 50 years and while much has changed, one thing remains the same—we can’t wait to see you!
Highlights Include:
- ADA accessible heated/Air Conditioned Cabins
- On-Site RN/LPN and FirstAid Trained Camp Staff for medical needs.
- Dedicated staff. We strive for no more than one staffer to four campers. Plus, extra staff to assist individuals full time who may need extra care.
- Dietary needs will be met. Our chef will work with our Nurse and Campers to met any dietary restrictions, or specialized food preparation.
- Fresh air, good people, and great memories.
Some activities include…
Swimming in our beautiful blue pool
Daily swimming activities are structured to be safe, fun, and instructional. Pool time is supervised by certified life guards and staff. Counselors interact with campers to create spontaneous games in the pool. On the first time in the pool, everyone does a swim test to ascertain their skill level. If a camper’s swimming level is not where it should be for the deep end, they will wear a lifejacket and swim only in the shallow end. Campers who need it, receive on-on-one support in the pool. Campers who choose not to swim have a shaded area where they can watch, talk with other campers and counselors, or play games.
Gardening, Animals and Agriculture
Help camp grow! Plant flowers, tend the vegetable gardens, walk the goats or groom a horse!
Yard Games, Sports, and Outdoor Activities
There are lots of fun, inclusive yard games like pickleball, tether ball, ladder golf, cornhole, giant jenga, shuffleboard, 9-square, Gaga Ball, basketball, sand volleyball, Crockett, bocci ball, softball golf, water balloons, and more!
Adaptive Shooting Sports
Archery, Crossbow, Airguns – What a thrill to learn how to hit a bull’s-eye. Campers are taught the skills of target-shooting with bow and arrow. Through practice, persistence, safety and fun, archery builds confidence and self-control. All who want to participate can. We assist each camper to have a good experience with this sport. We have equipment for those with low mobility or limited hand or arm movement that allows them a chance to safely aim and shoot a crossbow!
Campfires & Cookout
Gathering around a campfire is one of the most memorable things we do at camp. We sing camp songs, do silly skits, roast marshmallows for s’mores, and even have a cookout.
Crafts
Crafts are an integral part of camp life, beginning with tie-dying your own t-shirt! Everyone looks forward to the delight of seeing what the dyes look like after they are done. Everyone gets to do camp crafts with patient, caring staff. Some of the campers enjoy chalk drawing on the patio. Often the crafts are developed into a theme for the week with lots of take home items to cherish.
Hiking or Hayrack rides
With 165 acres of lakefront property, this is a beautiful place to explore. There are lots of established trails through woods, over wooden bridges, and through prairie grass. Campers who are able can explore by foot. For the comfort of others, there is a hay rack ride or golf cart to see some of the beautiful lakeside scenery.
Boating
Camp’s boat takes campers (in lifejackets, of course) out on the lake to see more of our surroundings and feel the wind on their faces. Surrounded on three sides by water, Camp White is established on a large, beautiful peninsula in the center of Council Grove Lake.
Vespers
Every evening, depending on the weather, we gather to watch the beautiful lake scenery at Vesper Point. It’s a time for favorite church songs, a bible message, sharing and connecting to God, nature and each other. It becomes one of the most meaningful aspects of camp for all. When the weather keeps us inside, we do a Vesper service in the dining hall. It’s still a special time in comfort!
Singing
Camp songs are like no other! We sing grace before every meal, we sing after meals, and we do fun “repeat-after-me” songs at campfires and church songs at Vespers. Lots of smiles, laughter and bonding are created with songs.
Talent Show
Campers look forward to their talent show all week! Campers sing karaoke style, do a dance, or make a costume for their super hero performance. Sometimes they perform by themselves and other times with a group of campers or counselors. It’s a very fun time for performers and audience alike!
Camp Dance, Carnival Night, Fancy Dinner
Each night camp has the best entertainment! Dancing? Oh yeah – we’ve got that. There are line dances, wheelchair dances, and dances for everyone. Fun music, party atmosphere and lots of laughs! Then in the blink of an eye, suddenly we’re at the fair playing your favorite carnival games for prizes! We’ve got something for everyone.
