2025 Arrival and Departure Information
(Central Time)

  • The airport closest to our host campus is MCI (Kansas City International Airport). It has been completely updated and redesigned and is very passenger friendly!
  • Arrival date is Sunday, July 13. Flights should arrive no later than 1:00pm to give campers adequate time to get to MNU.
  • Final concert is Friday, July 18.
  • Departure date is Saturday, July 19. Flights should depart no earlier than 7:00am – last airport shuttle from our campus leaves at 10:00am.

Check In: Sunday, July 13th
12:00pm – 3:00pm Check-in at Bell Cultural Arts Center, MNU Campus
4:00pm Orientation walking tour
5:00pm – 6:00pm Dinner (first meal served)
6:30pm Classes begin OR Meet the Faculty (tbd)

Check Out: Saturday, July 19th
6:30am – 9:00am Check-out at Bell Center
7:30am – 8:30am Breakfast (only meal served that day)
10:00am Last shuttle departs to the airport from campus

Getting to and from the airport:

As we get closer, we’ll post a link to our travel form, so we can coordinate all arrivals and departures.

MWROC will provide round-trip shuttle service to and from the Kansas City airport (MCI).

Please note: MCI airport has been completely renovated and is VERY passenger friendly. Click here for their latest terminal map.

The cost (TBD) will be for round trip service, and we will make sure that campers get where they are going. If you choose to use this service, you will need to have your flight info when you fill out the travel form. We will email you an invoice separately for this service. Payment MUST be received prior to camp.

If you are driving in or choose to rent a car:

There is plenty of free parking on campus. Parents and chaperones are free to come and go as you please in your own car. We encourage you to join us each evening for the faculty concerts and campers’ Cafe Rock and Wreck open mic time.

Campus Address:

MidAmerica Nazarene University
2030 E. College Way
Olathe, KS 66062-1899

Click here for driving directions/map. Printed directions are below, for your convenience.

Airport Info:

If traveling to us by plane, the airport is MCI (Kansas City, MO). Our campus is approximately 40 minutes from the airport and we have shuttle services available, for a small additional fee. This info will be provided to you shortly before camp.
Click here for a map of the airport terminal.

Driving Directions:

MidAmerica Nazarene University is located in Olathe, Kansas, just east of I-35. Approaching Olathe from either the north or the south on I-35, take the second Olathe exit, which is Highway 150 or Santa Fe. Go East on Santa Fe.

At the first intersection, which is Clairborne, go south (right) to College Way (approximately 8 blocks). Go east (left) at College Way. Visitor parking is in the Circle Drive in front of Lunn Hall (building 19 in campus map).

To reach the east side of campus do not turn at Clairborne. Continue on Santa Fe to Mur-Len. Turn south (right) on Mur-len to the campus. Parking is adjacent to Smith and Metz Halls.

From the north

Traveling south on Highway I-29 or I-35, proceed south to Kansas 150 Highway (Olathe exit 218, also marked Santa Fe). Exit here, turn left and cross over the Interstate. Turn right on Clairborne Road.

Proceed on Clairborne 1/2 mile to College Way. Turn left on College Way. Go past stop sign.

From the south

Traveling north on I-35, proceed to Kansas 150 Highway (Olathe exit 218, also marked Santa Fe). Exit here and turn right (East). Make an immediate right turn onto Clairborne road. Proceed on Clairborne 1/2 mile to College Way. Turn left on College Way. Go past stop sign.

From the east

Traveling west on I-70, proceed to I-435 (near the KC Royals’ Kauffman Stadium). Take I-435 south (marked Wichita). Continue on I-435 south-west approximately 20 miles to I-35 south (marked Wichita). Proceed south on I-35 to Kansas 150 Highway (Olathe exit 218, also marked Santa Fe). Exit here, turn left and cross over the Interstate. Turn right on Clairborne Road. Proceed on Clairborne 1/2 mile to College Way. Turn left on College Way. Go past stop sign.

From the west

Traveling east on I-70, proceed to I-435. Take I-435 south. Continue south-east on I-435 to I-35 south (marked Wichita). Proceed south on I-35 to Kansas 150 Highway (Olathe exit 218, also marked Santa Fe). Exit here, turn left and cross over the Interstate. Turn right on Clairborne Road. Proceed on Clairborne 1/2 mile to College Way. Turn left on College Way. Go past stop sign.