Youth Camps
With two sites, nine weeks, and camp programs designed for every age level, you're sure to find a summer camp program that fits your camper!
When you register, you will experience programs rooted in our core values: Christ-centered staff, biblical teaching, genuine hope and healing, a playful and loving Christian community, and a vision of God's heart for the whole world. Our mission is, “To know Jesus Christ and to make Christ known to all,” and it drives all we do. From one-day programs (called Camp-in-a-Day) for our youngest campers, to weeklong specialty camps for middle or high school students, your camper is sure to have a great time this summer at Ingham Okoboji!
Hand-in-Hand
For Ages 4-6 with an Accompanying Adult
Cost per camper: $37
Cost per adult: $15
Deposit of $15 due at registration
NEW! 2024 Dates
July 12
July 19
This one-day camp will give our youngest campers a taste of what camp is really like. Guided by the staff, each camper and adult will experience camp hand-in-hand including Bible Studies, games, swimming, crafts and more.
Registration starts at 9:30 am with a 2:30 pm closing program at Ingham Lake Bible Cams. Each adult may accompany more than one camper.
Registration Check-In: 9:30 am
Closing Program: 2:30 pm
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Camp-in-a-Day
For campers completing Kindergarten-2nd Grade
Cost per camper: $42
Deposit of $15 due at registration
2024 Dates
Camp-in-a-Day #1 -June 19
Camp-in-a-Day #2 -June 20
Camp-in-a-Day #3 -July 10
Camp-in-a-Day #4 -July 11
Camp-in-a-Day #5 -July 17
Camp-in-a-Day #6 -July 18
These one-day camps will give a great taste of what camp is like. Joining in with the chapel times, meals and free time, the campers will also enjoy special Bible studies and activities geared just for them! With each day having its own, unique set of Bible studies, games, and crafts, campers can sign up for one or all six and have a great camp experience!
This camp runs from 9:30 am-4:30 pm at our Ingham site, so you can either drop off your youngster for the day or if you are coming from a distance, feel free to spend the day with us while your children enjoy the camp experience.
Registration Check-In: 9:30 am
Departure: 4:30 pm
For campers completing 2nd-5th Grade
Cost per camper: $179
$209 after March 1st
Deposit of $50 due at registration
2024 Dates
Pathfinders #1 -June 16-18
Pathfinders #2 -July 7-9
Pathfinders #3 -July 14-16
As our youngest overnight camp, Pathfinders camp at our Ingham site is designed to nurture childlike faith and teach campers what Bible camp is all about. Campers will love the atmosphere, the counselors, and the fun chapel times.
Campers will stay two nights in a cabin with other campers their age and one of our trained summer counselors. They will also get a taste of exciting outdoor adventure with canoeing, swimming, and hiking! With age appropriate Bible Studies and exciting camp activities, Pathfinders will discover how God can use them at even a young age to impact the world around them.
Registration Check-in: Sunday, 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm
Departure: Tuesday- program at 2:30, Departure 3:00 pm
Pathfinders
Trailblazers
For campers completing 4th-6th Grade
Cost per camper: $399
$429 after March 1st
Deposit of $100 due at registration
2024 Dates
Trailblazers #1-June 16-21
Trailblazers #2 -July 7-12
Trailblazers #3 -July 14-19
The Trailblazers camp experience at our Ingham site is designed to draw campers into a deeper faith relationship with their Savior.
At a full week of camp, running Sunday to Friday, Trailblazers campers will have tons of FUN as they explore camp activities like swimming, archery, canoeing, crafts and more. Trained counselors will help role model positive peer relationships. Most importantly, engaging chapel times and Bible studies will nurture camper’s growing Christian faith.
Registration Check-In: Sunday 4:00- 5:00 pm
Departure: Friday- program at 2:30 pm, Departure 3:00 pm
Junior High
For campers completing 6th-9th Grade
Cost per camper: $419
$449 after March 1st
Deposit of $100 due at registration
2024 Dates
Confirmation/Jr High Camp at Okoboji- June 9-14
Confirmation/Jr High Camp at Okoboji -July 7-12
Junior High Camp at Ingham- July 21-26
Have you ever wanted to be part of something bigger than yourself- something to give you a sense of belonging, purpose, and mission? Then Junior High camp at Ingham or at Okoboji is the perfect place to be!
Camp is a great place to meet new friends, discover more about what it means to be a Christian, and grow in your faith! Besides that, you’ll have tons of FUN choosing activities like paintball, escape room, tubing, and more.
A Note about Confirmation Camp: Held in conjunction with Junior High camps, Confirmation Camp at Okoboji is designed for pastors, youth directors, and other confirmation leaders to lead their own teaching time if they so choose, or have camp staff lead our summer Bible studies.
Paintball Opportunity!
The opportunity to participate in paintball will be offered. Signing up ahead of time is recommended as space is limited. An additional cost of $25 and separate permission form are required. Contact the camp for additional information!
Camping Excursion!
Junior High campers can opt in to a one-night excursion to go camping in tents off-site for one night. An additional cost of $25.
Music and Worship Experience!
Within the scope of Junior High camp, those who have an interest or skills with singing or instruments can sign up to participate in sessions designed to develop a heart for worship leading and the skills to accompany it.
Registration Check-In: 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm
Departure for Okoboji: Friday Program at Noon with departure to follow
Departure for Ingham: Friday Program at 2:30 pm, Departure at 3:00 pm
Senior High Encounter
For campers completing 9th-12th Grade
Cost per camper: $419
$449 after March 1st
Deposit of $100 due at registration
2024 Dates
Senior High Camp at Okoboji- July 14-19
Campers will engage in dialogue about some of the central ideas of our Christian faith. The Alpha Youth series provides an opportunity for youth to understand the basics, gain a strong foundation in truth, and be able to communicate faith with others. Here are some highlights:
· DEEPER, STRONGER FAITH
· DAY OF SERVICE
· FUN, FUN, AND MORE FUN
· LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Building a strong faith foundation is a great step in becoming a leader in your youth group, church, and community. However, one of the most exciting parts of Senior High Encounter is that after you go through the week as a camper for the first time, you can return in a servant leadership role for other first-time campers. This returning role will include specific leadership training, special Bible studies and discussions, surprise fun activities, and an opportunity to use your gifts and talents to serve in some capacity. Don’t wait, register today!
Paintball Opportunity!
The opportunity to participate in paintball will be offered. Signing up ahead of time is recommended as space is limited. An additional cost of $25 and separate permission form are required. Contact the camp for additional information!
Registration Check-In: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Departure: Friday Program at Noon with departure to follow
Senior High Encounter
Outdoor
Adventure Camp
For campers completing 7th-12th Grade
Cost per camper: $419
$449 after March 1st
Deposit of $100 due at registration
2024 Dates
Outdoor Adventure at Ingham- July 28-August 2
Hiking, canoeing, and camping- what could be better? The Outdoor adventure camp is an exciting chance to explore God's creation first hand. Campers will learn outdoor skills like setting up tents, cooking over campfires, navigating in nature, and many other useful skills.
This group travels off-site, each day to canoe, portage the lakes, camp, and explore the beautiful state parks and public land, returning daily for chapel, lunch and afternoon activities. Bible studies and campfires will be woven throughout the trip.
This exciting program is limited to only 20 boys and 20 girls- don't miss out! Be sure to register your camper early for this program!
Paintball Opportunity!
The opportunity to participate in paintball will be offered. Signing up ahead of time is recommended as space is limited. An additional cost of $25 and separate permission form are required. Contact the camp for additional information!
Registration Check-In: 4:00- 5:00 pm
Departure: Friday- Closing Program at 2:30 pm, Departure at 3:00 pm
LiveWire Music Camp
Campers will explore ways to use musical gifts to worship God and lead others in worship. Workshops will be offered featuring basic guitar, keyboard, vocal, and drum lessons. Campers will learn several worship songs in order to bring them back to their church and help lead them in worship..
Plus there will be many opportunities to worship during chapel and campfires, in addition to all the free time options. Please bring any instruments you’d like to practice. Keyboardists and drummers can use the equipment provided by the camp or bring their own.
Paintball Opportunity!
The opportunity to participate in paintball will be offered. Signing up ahead of time is recommended as space is limited. An additional cost of $25 and separate permission form are required. Contact the camp for additional information!
For campers completing 7th-12th Grade
Cost per camper:$419
$449 after March 1st
Deposit of $100 due at registration
2024 Dates
LiveWire Music at Ingham- July 28-August 2
Beatty Darr, Annika Bakkum-Ekern, and Kristin Burdey from the Rushford Youth Band will help lead the workshops throughout the week.
The Rushford Lutheran Church youth praise team has spent ten years growing students into leaders! Young people from this small-town congregation have developed the skills to lead the congregation in worship and write their own praise songs. They have led worship at Ingham-Okoboji summer camp, performed on the Eagles Cancer Telethon, and had many other wonderful opportunities. Youth leaders Annika and Beatty have played together for nearly a decade, and between them have experience writing and performing music, as well as skill on piano, guitar, bass, drums, vocals, and accordion.
Registration Check-In: 4:00- 5:00 pm
Departure: Friday- Closing Program at 2:30 pm, Departure at 3:00 pm
Send Mail to your Ingham Camper:
(Camper Name)
c/o Ingham Lake Bible Camp
2258 450th Ave
Wallingford, IA 51365
Send Mail to your Okoboji Camper:
(Camper Name)
c/o Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp
1203 Inwan St
Milford, IA 51351
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