Summer Camp 2025
April 2025
Dear MCB Members:
The Summer Camp Committee has completed the application for Cobblestone. The main week is August 11th through August 17th (Monday through Sunday). There will not be a second week this year. Members costs will be $150.00 for adults age 18 and up. $75.00 for children ages 2 through 17. There is no charge for children under the age of two. For legally blind Missouri residents who are not members of MCB, the week-long session cost is $300. For those who are sighted but not-members the cost is $597. Check-in time for the week-long session is after 3 pm on Monday, and check-out time is 9 am on the following Sunday morning.
There will also be an extended weekend from Thursday, September 11th through Sunday, September 14th (ADULTS ONLY). The cost for the weekend is $75.00 for members. For those who are legally blind but not members of MCB, the cost is $150. For those who are sighted but non-members, the cost is $298.50. You should arrive after 3 pm on Thursday and leave after breakfast at 9 am on Sunday. You may attend both sessions, the full week and the extended weekend.
We realize that some of you have never been to Cobblestone Lodge. It is a family resort where you will have three meals a day served family style, cabins equipped with heaters and air-conditioning, and a wonderful staff who are dedicated to seeing that you have a great time during your summer vacation with them. There are activities planned and float trips on the river if you choose to participate. Most of all, it is a wonderful place to go and see old friends and meet new ones. We hope you will make plans to join us there.
It is important that the new Camp Guidelines are read carefully. This will answer many questions in advance. The application must be completed in full! This letter has been mailed to your president. If you need additional guidelines or applications, just contact the MCB office. As usual, we are accepting applications on a first come, first serve basis, so please return them as soon as possible. Those attending in August applications must be received not later than May 15th so that the committee can begin working on cabin placements. Applications for the extended weekend must be received by July 15th. Checks and money orders must be made payable to Missouri Council of the Blind. You may now pay by PayPal or credit card. This must go through the MCB office. Please do not send cash. Your application will be considered when the full payment has been received. Payment must accompany the applications.
You will notice that the Summer Camp Guidelines and Application are made available on the MCB website. If you wish to use this form to record your information, this is acceptable. However, each application must include a signature, and the check or money order must be included with it.
Cabin placement is not an easy task, but we will do our best to try to accommodate everyone. If you have special needs because of health problems, please indicate them on your application, and we will take this into consideration when placing you. Depending on the number of attendees, you may have to share a front porch or even a cabin with separate rooms. The camp committee is sensitive of cabin placements.
Please be sure to read very carefully the information that is included with the application. Please indicate if you will be bringing a dog guide. This helps when assigning cabins and dining tables. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, James Hollins, (816) 739-6097 or e-mail: jlhollins1280@gmail.com. If I do not answer, please leave a message, and I will return your call.
We are looking forward to seeing you at Cobblestone.
Sincerely,
James L. Hollins, Summer Camp Chairman
(816) 739-6097
jlhollins1280@gmail.com