We all follow something. Our favorite team, a crowd, a path that promises purpose or acceptance. But what happens when Jesus looks at you and says, “Follow me”? Throughout Peter's life, we see the tension of that invitation: the awe of leaving everything behind, the fear of failing, and the grace of being called again even after messing up. From the moment he drops his nets, to the night he denies Jesus, to the shoreline where he’s restored, one truth remains: Jesus doesn’t just call the perfect, He calls the willing. 

At Summer Camp 2026, we’re going to wrestle with what it really means to follow Jesus. Not just when it’s easy, but when it’s costly, uncomfortable, and deeply personal. We believe that when students choose to follow Jesus, they won’t just know about Him, they’ll experience a faith that transforms them forever.

Departure from Mission:

• When: Thursday, June 4th at 4:00pm

• Location: 82 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale IL 60108

Arrival at Mission:

• When: Sunday, June 7th at 2:30pm

• Location: 82 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale IL 60108

• Personal Toiletries

• Sleeping Bag/Bed Sheets and Blanket

• Pillow and Pillow Case

• Towels and Wash Cloth

• Clothes for three days and nights (And a little extra!) 

• Extra Shoes, Athletic Shoes

• Raincoat & Jacket (optional) 

• Modest Swimwear, NO bikinis (modesty will be at the discretion of camp staff)

• Bug Spray (strongly suggested)

• Sunscreen

• Flashlight or Head Lamp

• Laundry Bag

• Water Shoes (optional)

• Refillable Water Bottle

• Bible

• Notebook

• Clothes for competition/getting dirty in

• Tobacco

• Alcoholic beverages

• Drugs

• Any form of weaponry

• Cell Phones

• Electronic Games

• Electronics of any kind

We have such an incredible weekend planned with many elements where students will be invited into the something more that God has in store for their life.

Despite their phones constant presence, our students often fail to grasp how deeply phones impact their cognitive abilities and affect their openness to connect socially and spiritually. Because of this, we ask that your student leaves their cell phones home with you.

There is also no phone policy at Lake Geneva Youth Camp as well. We want to make sure we honor this camp as we have built an amazing relationship with them.

And as a fellow parent of students, we want to invite your student into that something MORE this weekend and I know first hand how tempted students are when electronics are in reach.

Students will have access to their leaders phone day and night.

On-Site Activities

• Wiffle Ball

• Swimming

• Basketball

• Floor Hockey

• 9Square

• Gaga Ball

• Game Room

• Sand Volleyball 

• Softball

• Tetherball 

Thursday

4:00pm - Arrive at Mission
4:30pm - Depart Mission
6:30pm - Arrive at Camp
7:00pm - Dinner (Pizza, GF options available)
8:00pm - Service #1
10:00pm - Late Night Fun
11:30pm - In Cabins
12:00am - Lights Out 

Friday/Saturday

8:00am - Wake Up
8:30am - Breakfast
9:30am - Devos
10:00am - Breakouts
11:30am - Small Group
12:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm - Competition
2:30pm - Free Time
4:30pm - Get ready
5:00pm - Dinner
6:00pm - Competitions in Squads
7:00pm - Service #2 & #3
9:30pm - Late Night Fun
11:30pm - In Cabins
12:30pm - Lights Out

Sunday

8:00am - Wake up
8:30am - Breakfast
9:00am - Devos
9:30am - Chapel
11:00am - Clean Cabins
11:30am - Lunch
12:30pm - Depart for Home
2:30pm - Parents Meeting at Mission 

There will be two adults volunteer leaders per cabin who have a background check, form complete, complete training, and will sleep separate from students but are connected for supervision. Middle school and High school students are together during free time, meals and worship nights.

Ratio is 2 adult volunteer leaders: 10-12 students 

$250 covers lodging, 9 meals, worship, services, activities, and your camp t-shirt. 

We never want cost to be a barrier to what God wants to do at Camp. Funds are available to families in need, please fill out the form below and Derek will follow up.