Arctic Blast – Resilient and Pressing On!
A recap of our two epic weekends of Arctic Blast Youth Group Retreats! Broomball, tubing, and amazing chapel sessions! We had a blast!
The Story of Summer 2021
Summer was back! Summer Youth & Family Camps returned in 2021, and our Camp Lebanon staff couldn’t have been happier to welcome it back. We were so grateful that we could have an almost completely normal summer camp experience in 2021, all while continuing to operate with the safety of our campers & guests as …
2021 Labor Day Weekend Family Camp Recap
The grand finale of Summer 2021 – Labor Day Weekend Family Camp – has come to an end! We had an amazing weekend with so many families who came out to celebrate this summer. Campers arrived on Friday evening. Some participated in a hot dog roast on the Hub for dinner, followed by a Welcome …
Super Kids 4 – Day 5
It’s Closing Rally Day! Super Kids are on their way home, after celebrating an amazing week of Summer Camp. Parents arrived at 10am for the Closing Rally, right after campers had received their last Mail Call of the week (with the summer-long characters skit). It was time to show off our action song skills, our …
Super Kids 4 – Day 4
Last night, our speaker, Jackson, talked to the Super Kids about the Gospel! He shared about how Jesus is our Mighty Savior, who died for us so that we can have eternal life and live with Him forever. Jackson talked about how we can Trust and Turn to Jesus, using the ABCs. TAKE CAMP HOME …
Super Kids 4 – Day 3
Campers woke up to another beautiful day at Camp! After the usual morning activities (wake up, tidy up, Polar Dip, and breakfast), campers gathered at the Steps of Faith for the big group photo! We even had time to take a silly one! After the photo, campers went to another Morning Chapel and some study …
Super Kids 4 – Day 2
It is a happy, windy Monday at Camp Lebanon – Super Kids spent all day running around and enjoying beautiful sunshine and breezes that helped keep us cool on a warm day. This morning, campers woke up and started tidying their cabins, and some of them put on their swimsuits and went down to the …
Super Kids 4 – Day 1
The last week of summer is here, but it feels like summer just started! Super Kids arrived this afternoon full of energy, and our staff was so excited to see them. Campers unpacked in their cabins, met their counselors and cabin mates, and enjoyed a beautiful afternoon at Camp while everyone arrived. Some campers took …
Junior High 3 – Day 6
Today was the Closing Rally for Junior High 3! It was so fun to celebrate an amazing week of summer camp with these Junior Highers, and to send them off to enjoy the rest of their summer. Parents arrived at 10am for the Closing Rally, and campers got to show off their verse actions and …
Junior High 3 – Day 5
At last night’s chapel, Drew talked about trees. Specifically, he talked about the Fruit of the Spirit, and the Good Gardener (Jesus). When we abide in Him, our lives will show it! Campers prayed together with their cabins for more of the Fruit of the Spirit to be shown in their lives. TAKE CAMP HOME …
Junior High 3 – Day 4
At last night’s chapel, our speaker Drew talked about another part of Creation that points us towards our Mighty Savior. Last night, we learned about mountains – specifically two mountains: The Mountain of Shame and The Mountain of Joy! Drew talked to campers about how to move from shame to joy. TAKE CAMP HOME Ask …
Junior High 3 – Day 3
It’s been another wonderful day of summer youth camps! First, let’s do a little recap of last night’s chapel! All week, our speaker, Drew, is talking about how God uses Creation to point us to Jesus, our Mighty Savior. Last night, Drew talked about the stars and how they remind us that we are family. …
Junior High 3 – Day 2
Today began with Polar Dip, Flag Raising at the Steps of Faith, and a delicious breakfast! Then it was time for Cabin Clean-Up (campers go back to their cabins and tidy up – our nurses will go around and do cabin inspections each day and award cabins points for how tidy their cabins are!). Then …
Junior High 3 – Day 1
Junior Highers are at Camp, and it’s going to be an incredible week, we can already tell! Campers arrived this afternoon and immediately found themselves meeting their counselors and their cabin groups. When they were done checking in, taking their swim tests, and settling in to their cabins, they could be found hanging out on …
Super Kids 3 – Day 5
Campers are heading home, and while we are so sad to see them go, we are so happy because we just spent an incredible week with them! Today we said “Thank you, God, for a really great week!” at the Closing Rally. Campers gathered under the tent for one more set of action songs (Every …
Super Kids 3 – Day 4
Last night, campers got to go to the Carnival down on the lower field. Our Summer Staff put together a bunch of carnival games for campers, so that they can earn tickets. Tickets are spent on things like face painting, colorful hair, and the DUNK TANK! With enough tickets, campers can dunk their counselor or …
Junior High 2 – Day 1
Camp Lebanon is welcoming another group of Junior High campers this week! Can’t wait for a full week of epic fun with these teenagers – it’s going to be incredible. Campers and their parents started arriving at 4pm, checking in with their counselors at their cabins and meeting there cabin mates for the week. They …
2021 4th of July Family Weekend Recap
For the weekend of 4th of July, 50+ families came up to Camp Lebanon to enjoy the blazing hot temperatures, the cool water of Cedar Lake, and lots of laser tag, zipline, boating, tie-dye, and more! Family weekends are a great time to get away as a family group, spend time with each other, and …
Meet the 2021 Summer Staff
Ella Bates (Female Staff Supervisor) What are you most excited about this summer? Everything!!! Just being able to lead and serve at a place that I love. Favorite color: Gold Favorite type of weather: Summer nights at 7 – 8pm. What is your favorite Bible verse and why? Any psalm, they are so powerful and applicable to …
Memorial Weekend Family Camp
Memorial Weekend Family Camp at Camp Lebanon is such a great kick-off to summer! Our staff could not be more excited to welcome a full-sized group of families back on site for the first time in a long time! We missed you! Family campers enjoyed the first family chapels in the Big Tent, which provides an …
The Many Adventures of the Camp Bell
Have you ever wanted to know the history of Camp’s bell? The adventure began at Camp’s founding and has been rung by thousands of people since.
‘Woo Hoos!’ From The March Quilt Retreats
“Woo Hoo! We’re back!” Capacities were reduced and masks were on, but Camp was thrilled to welcome back four full sessions of quilters and crafters in March. As happy as they were just to be back on site, guests were even more delighted by the service, quilt shops (Quilt Haven on Main – Hutchinson & Quilter’s JEM – East Grand …
10 reasons to come to YAR // Spring
Hey Young Adults! It feels like FOREVER! So why should you be excited for YAR // Spring this year? Great question! We caught up with Mariah, the fearless leader of the YAR Leadership Team, and asked her why she was excited for the upcoming retreat. She would’ve kept talking forever, so we cut her off after she …
Bill & Lisa Celebrate 35 Years at Camp Lebanon!
April Fool’s 1986 was Day #1 for a young couple named Bill & Lisa Abeler (then 28 & 25) as they began organizing the “funnest fun” at Camp Lebanon for youth, families and adults. Their day started with two flat tires (no fooling!) and it’s been an adventure ever since. The Camp Lebanon of 1986 utilized 57.3 acres …
