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Youth Power Summer Camp · Columbia, MO

Learn. Explore.
Grow.

Camp I Love Me offers child-centered programming with educational experiences, exciting field trips, and free meals in a safe, supportive environment — right here in Columbia, Missouri.

📅 June 1 – August 7, 2026
🧒 Ages 5–15
🍽 Free Meals Included
🏕 Field Trips & Activities
✏ Register Now — 2026 ☎ Contact Us
5–15 Ages Served
10 Weeks of Camp
400+ Lunches Served Daily
FREE Meals for All Campers
About the Program

Camp I Love Me — Building Confident Kids

Summer camps coordinated by Powerhouse Community Development facilitate educational experiences that will amaze and excite. Our programming is child-centered — designed to build confidence, spark curiosity, and create lasting memories in a safe environment.

Campers enjoy exciting field trips to water parks, educational institutions, fun and game locations, and local activities throughout the summer. Every week brings something new to explore.

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Free Meals Included. We have served breakfast to 300+ and lunch to 400+ children. Our goal: feed 1,000 children each summer!

What to Expect

A Summer Full of Adventure

Every camper gets a safe, enriching, and fun-filled experience from day one.

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Field Trips

Water parks, educational institutions, fun centers, and local Columbia area destinations — adventures every week.

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Educational Programs

Learning experiences woven into every day — from STEM activities to life skills that build bright futures.

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Free Meals

Breakfast and lunch served daily to all participating campers at no cost — every child is fed, every day.

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Safe Environment

Supervised, structured programming in a caring community setting where every child belongs and thrives.

2026 Registration

Now Enrolling — Summer 2026

Registration is open for the 2026 Camp I Love Me summer season in Columbia, MO. Spots fill fast — secure your child’s place today using our online application form.

Have questions? Contact us for more information about eligibility, schedules, and what to expect at camp this summer.

✏ 2026 Summer Camp Registration

Columbia, MO · June 1 – August 7 · Ages 5–15

Complete the Online Application →
2026 Summer Camp Columbia Flyer -- Field trips to water parks, educational institutions, fun & game locations, ages 5-15, June 1 to August 7

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See Camp I Love Me in Action

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Program Materials

Camp Brochures

Download our previous camp brochures to learn more about programming, activities, and what campers can expect each summer.

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2024 Camp Brochure

Camp I Love Me 2024 — full program overview, activities, and schedule.

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2022 Camp Brochure

Youth Power Summer Camp 2022 — program guide and field trip highlights.

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2019 Camp Brochure

Youth Power Summer Camp 2019 — original program details and camp overview.

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Community Support

Thank You to Our Generous Partners

Our summer camp programs are made possible through the generosity of our community partners and donors. We greatly appreciate every contribution.

Boone County Children's Services Fund

⭐ A special thank you to ConAgra for their generous annual donations to our summer camps!

Register Today

Give Your Child a Summer to Remember.

Spots are limited — register now for Summer 2026 and give your child a safe, exciting, and enriching summer experience in Columbia, MO.

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[email protected] · 573.723.6030 · Columbia, Missouri

Powerhouse Community Development Corporation

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Columbia, MO 65202
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      • Central Missouri Behavioral Health Network
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