Creating a Better Future
A Camp designed for Children & Adults living with Chronic Illness and Special Needs.
A Camp designed for Children & Adults living with Chronic Illness and Special Needs.
THE NEED
People of all ages who are affected by special needs have limited recreational opportunities in our state. There is no other barrier-free, fully accessible facility like Camp Kamassa in the state of Mississippi.
OUR VISION
Our desire is to provide a place where ALL campers will experience the fun, adventure, educational, and therapeutic benefits of traditional camping experiences regardless of their unique abilities.
OUR MISSION
We have set out to build and maintain Camp Kamassa, Mississippi’s first and only year-round, fully handicap-accessible camp facility for children and adults with chronic illness, physical and mental challenges, and other special needs.
Camp Kamassa aims to be a place of hope, acceptance, and endless possibilities for children and adults who courageously face many obstacles, such as:
We believe every individual should be seen with value, gifts to contribute, and the opportunity to participate, learn, and grow. Children and adults who visit Camp Kamassa will discover a place that affirms their belonging, purpose, and unique abilities.
The camp is located in Copiah County, Mississippi. "Copiah" is a Choctaw word that means, "Calling Panther." With this in mind, we contacted the Choctaws in north MS and asked for a word that would best represent the remarkable children and adults we aim to serve. "Kamassa" is the word that was given, meaning "toughness; to persevere under difficulties and not give up." We believe this is the perfect word for this camp!
Exciting things are happening at Camp Kamassa! Our 3300-square-foot pool with zero entry is now in the ground and construction on the cafeteria and infirmary is underway. We are hard at work preparing for the future. Stay tuned for what's next!
It's official...we have a Camp Director! We are excited to add Andrew Vincent to our team as this is a huge step in helping us open our camp NEXT YEAR! Learn more about Andrew and all that is coming together at Camp Kamassa.
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