About
From Humble Beginnings
Tallgrass began as a shared dream among churches of Christ in eastern Kansas and the greater Kansas City area. For years, congregations rented campgrounds for their camps, always wishing for a place to call their own. In 2002, a group of visionary members from several congregations decided to do something about it. A board of directors was formed, fundraising began, ground was broken in 2005, and by 2009 the lodge was complete enough to hold our first camp sessions.
The theme of Tallgrass is “that you may know him better” — drawn from Ephesians 1:15-19.
Ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. (Eph. 1:15-19)
That vision hasn’t changed. We look forward to continuing to serve our youth and community for decades to come.
Mission
To provide a camping experience that helps us know God better, rooted in the teachings of Scripture and the fellowship of the church.
Values
- We believe that Jesus is the Son of God, and that he is the only way to salvation and eternal life.
- We believe that the Bible is Gods inspired word that we must follow.
- We believe that we are saved by God’s grace though the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and receive this gift by placing our faith in Jesus Christ and being baptized in his name.
Purpose
To provide a safe, healthy, exciting and challenging wilderness environment to learn how to be disciples of Christ and leaders in the Church.
The Space
Main Building and Recreation
The main room seats up to 300 and features a beautiful stone fireplace and wonderful acoustics for singing. The dining area seats 150 on a shiny wood floor that fills with the sound of happy campers at every meal.
The fully equipped kitchen includes all appliances, cooking utensils, storage, and a dishwasher that makes cleanup easy. A beautiful wood staircase leads down to a lower-level activity room that stays busy throughout camp.
The lodge has four indoor cabins — two for boys, two for girls — plus five additional cabins just outside. Each cabin holds 12, allowing camps of up to 100. Bathhouses for boys and girls are accessible from either end of the lodge, inside or out.
Recreation facilities include a basketball court, softball diamond, amphitheater, fishing pond, and an open-air pavilion with a fireplace. Additional amenities:
- 2 tetherball poles
- Pond with 4 pedal boats and 9 kayaks
- Hiking trails
- 4 picnic tables on the patio
- Foosball, ping pong, and pool tables in the lower-level rec room
- 9-station disc golf
- 28′ GaGa Pit
A separate staff cabin accommodates 16 with 2 showers, a refrigerator, and a microwave.