Association for Midwest Disadvantaged Youth, Inc. 

Let no child be demeaned or have his/her wonder diminished because we are unsure of our commitment.

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OUR PROGRAMS

Camp Brim Shire provides a number of unique services and programs to children, seniors and other in need.  They include:
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE (Partial List)
Disabled youth outdoor developmental / social / recreational programs
Disadvantaged Youth developmental / social/recreational programs
Lions International Youth Exchange
Missouri Lions District 26J Cabinet Meetings
Annual Boy, Cub, Girl Scout Council Camps
Rotary Clubs, Knights of Columbus, church retreats, business meetings
Business training / development / civic / social  / group workshops
Neighborhood Watch Programs
Fort Leonard Wood troop support programs
Missouri Veterans Home and Seniors (nursing home) day programs

SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS:

SCHOOLS: Teacher workshops, pre / post semester teacher workshops and meetings / retreats provide the school district / administrators the opportunity to reach teachers and staff in a comfortable  environment away from the classroom, telephones and distraction providing faculty enrichment and fellowship for beginning the new year or a time to un-wind after the school year. 

CHURCHES: A perfect setting for enrichment of congregations for young and old alike. Natures showcase for the pastor  or facilitator to reach all members of a congregation or assembly, private, natural, secure, and a quiet setting. – Newlyweds should check with us for receptions.

DISABLED YOUTH AGENCIES AND GROUPS: ADA accessible campus with all amenities for serving all clients, wholesome, quality activities, recreation, development and more.  Help a boy or girl catch that first fish or swim in our clear cool therapy pool. Take a wheel chair hike and discover a deer, raccoon, or simply smell a wild flower or see an owl.  New for 2005 - our outdoor therapy ADA music equipment for an exciting adventure in music therapy.

FAMILY ENRICHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT: Young parents, single moms, seniors on limited income, - learn basic life and living home skills, learn daily living skills and more in our unique Learning Center.  How to replace a faucet washer or safely replace a light switch.  Experience our many species of wildlife. Touch a wild turkey or fox. We have over 40 species of wildlife for the blind, disabled, scout,  child, or senior to discover.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT:  (OFF SITE)

St. Louis Variety Club
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary  
Lion  Clubs
Disaster relief - emergency food, clothing and supplies
Community Caring Centers
School Districts – Teaching, faculty, administrators boards, committees
Community and Church fund raising events
Community betterment boards and committees
Missouri Dept of Social Services – case evaluations / support
Traumatic Brain Injured – Support / counseling / activities
Family development and growth
Family reunions / Retreats – Call for availability and rates
Off-Site Business Workshops
Speakers and other services
University of Missouri Extension Services
Drug and Alcohol Awareness Programs
AARP Programs
Boy and Girl Eagle Scout Award Projects (19 boys and 5 girls to date)
Missouri Master Naturalists
Missouri Conservation Commission
Missouri law enforcement agencies
Fort Leonard Wood special families and trainees

 Camp Brim Shire
Association for Midwest Disadvantaged Youth, Inc.
P.O. Box 423  St. James, Missouri 65559
Phone:  573-699-4351 Email: 
brmshire@socket.net