No fooling! April Fool’s Day 1986 was Bill and Lisa Abeler’s first official day on the job at Camp Lebanon. As they left the newly rented farm house (another story for another day!) and jumped into their 1978 Olds Omega, they discovered that not one but two tires were flat! Facilities Manager, Jeff Vangness, one […]
What a joy this past summer was. Over 1,800 campers enjoying God’s creation and partaking in “The Funnest Fun.” The summer was full of lives being changed by the hope found in Jesus, the “Living Word.” John 1:1-4 and 14 was a key passage, and it tells us of the real life found only in Jesus, and
Ministry Update – 1,800 Campers, 50 Summer Staff, 1 Message Read More »
It was a huge task, but our incredible Media Team for the summer rose to the challenge and captured the smiles, joy, and laughter from Summer 2023! All summer long, our videographer and photographers raced around Camp to capture every action-packed, joy-filled moment they could. They put together weekly recap videos and slideshows, gathering memories
Our Favorite Photos from Summer 2023! Read More »
As the praise team led all of Camp in “Yet Not I,” I looked around the tent. A few rows ahead of me, two of our male counselors were lifting their hands to the Lord and singing to Him in worship. Around them, Junior High boys were following suit. More than one young camper copied
Summer 2023 Ministry Update – A FULL Five Weeks! Read More »
Camp Lebanon was a place of deep fellowship and real relationships. It truly was a meeting place with God.
Camp Story | Scott & Nicky Osterhus Read More »
Not only did they meet each other at Camp, but they truly met God.
Camp Story | Jon & Jess Henderson Read More »
Jane and Ron’s connection to Camp Lebanon was brief but important because Camp is where they first met; a life of ministry together began at Camp Lebanon!
Camp Story | Ron & Jane Knudtsen Read More »
Jason & Tami (Buswell) share the story of how they met at Camp and how it has become a special place for their entire family.
Camp Story | Jason & Tami Patten Read More »
A team of “wiffle ball sluggers” hit 5,000 homers and helped raise $35,000 for Camp Lebanon’s ministry! Praise God!
A Home Run for the Funnest Fun – Wiffle Ball 5K Exceeds Goal! Read More »
Counselors and staff know they will be pouring into the lives of campers. But what they don’t expect is just how much God grows them in the process.
Camp isn’t just for Campers. Read More »
“Everything begins with an idea.” – Earl Nightingale. Here are the best ideas from 2021 at Camp Lebanon!
2021 Idea of the Year! Read More »
The Lord worked through the generosity of a bunch of Camp’s friends and the 2nd Annual Wiffleball Home Run Marathon exceeded the goal of raising $25,000 for Camp Lebanon’s ministry!
Wiffleball Marathon Raises $25k for Camp! Read More »
For guests returning to Camp this fall, the feeling of anything reminiscent of “normal” explained what one Women’s Restore guest described as “the delight of being back at Camp.” Cedar Lake. Chapel. Laser tag. Beaver Point. Wiffleball. Chef Jim’s famous oatmeal. Ah, it was good to be “home!”
Camp Lebanon News – October 2020 Read More »
Camp has amazing friends who love, love, love Camp Lebanon. We also have an AWESOME God! These are the two big affirmations coming out of the “I LOVE CAMP!” WEEK celebrated August 24-31.
Camp Lebanon News – September 2020 Read More »
Our May 2020 update, with information about our Summer Family Resort, Dining Hall renovations update, and new prayer & praise items!
Camp Lebanon News – May 2020 Read More »
An April 2020 update, including a message from Bobber Bill about Camp & COVID-19, news Virtual Family Camp, and new prayer & praise items!
Camp Lebanon News – April 2020 Read More »
A quick June update, including a recap of the summer so far, news about Grandma Sandy’s Swim across Cedar Lake, and new prayer & praise items!
Camp Lebanon News – June 2019 Read More »
A quick May update, including a recap of spring events, job openings, and new prayer & praise items!
Camp Lebanon News – May 2019 Read More »
A quick April update, including news about the spring events, job openings, and new prayer & praise items!
Camp Lebanon News – April 2019 Read More »
A quick March update, including news about the “driveway glacier” and new prayer & praise items!
Camp Lebanon News – March 2019 Read More »
The meteorologists called it the “polar vortex.” But Minnesota campers aren’t fear-frozen by a little bit of chill, not when over 150 guests are on site!
Camp Lebanon News – February 2019 Read More »
As October ends and November Quilt begins, Camp Lebanon is saying goodbye to an amazing fall season of ministry!
Camp Journal: 2018 Fall Events Read More »
Part two of our Wednesday blog is packed with stories of a very full day! Today for Free Time, a staff member had the great idea of bringing a 9-Square set down to the shallow end of the waterfront! It was so fun to see campers playing this popular game in the water today! There
Wonderful Wednesday (Part Two)! Read More »
Today is just getting started! Find out about last night’s volleyball tournament, and this morning’s funnest fun! #TheFunnestFun
Wonderful Wednesday! (Part One) Read More »
Camp Lebanon is a year-round Christian Bible Camp and Retreat Center dedicated to providing a “Meeting Place With God” to help the Church do the work of Christ.
