Mark your calendar for a unique respite option led by Wildwood’s camp counselors and full-time staff leaders!
R&R (Respite and Recreation) Weekends at Wildwood provide essential social-emotional learning and tech-free outdoor recreation for Jackson County, MO youth in grades 4-7.
Bus transportation and meals are provided.
Campers will get to participate in fun camp activities and build supportive relationships with peers and adults–plus enjoy unique themed fall and winter activities and 150 acres of beautiful camp setting to explore!
Programs will run Friday through Sunday with two conveniently located Jackson County bus stop locations.
FAQs
What Is an R&R Weekend at Wildwood?
An R&R (respite and recreation) Weekend is a weekend overnight camp specifically designed for Jackson County, MO youth in foster care.
R&R Weekends at Wildwood provide essential social-emotional learning and tech-free outdoor recreation for Jackson County, MO youth in grades 4-7.
Bus transportation and meals are provided.
Campers will get to participate in fun camp activities and build supportive relationships with peers and adults–plus enjoy unique themed fall and winter activities and 150 acres of beautiful camp setting to explore!
Programs will run Friday through Sunday with two conveniently located Jackson County bus stop locations. Youth should be successful in a 1:6 adult-to-child ratio and must be eligible for state funded respite care (foster, kinship, etc.) in order to participate. Registration is open and available via the form below.
Can My Child Come to an R & R Weekend?
Eligible youth should be successful in a 1:6 adult-to-child ratio, and must be eligible for state funded respite care (foster, kinship, etc.).
Additionally, youth must be in grades 4-7 in the 2024-2025 school year and reside in or have a case originating in Jackson County, MO.
How Do I Sign Up?
When?
We will offer 2 R&R Weekends in 2024. The first is fall themed (Fall Festival) and runs from Friday, October 11th to Sunday, October 13th. The second weekend is winter themed (Winter Wonderland) and will run from Friday, December 6th to Sunday, December 8th.
We will offer more sessions in spring 2025, so stay tuned!
