Camp Story | Jason & Tami Patten
Jason & Tami (Buswell) share the story of how they met at Camp and how it has become a special place for their entire family.
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Building Camp’s Warming House
The facilities team at Camp Lebanon takes on a project to build a warming house, just in time for one of the coldest weekends of the year!
Family Resort – Highlights!
Highlights from our 2020 summer of Family Resort! We had a great time with these incredible families – check out some of the memories we captured.
Our Answer for a Broken World
How do we fix broken? One life…one decision…one act of kindness at a time…all in the name of Jesus.
Weekly Encouragement: “TAG Time”
When did you last spend quality time alone with God? When did you last drink from the river?
The Camp Bell – March 2018
The Camp Bell – March 2018 This month’s e-newsletter is jam-packed with information! 100 days until the first day of summer youth camp. A full spring lineup coming. A recap of our winter retreat season. And more! Follow the link below to read all about it.
Camp Journal: Father-Daughter Home Run!
Horse rides at sunrise, Wiffleball games, adventure hikes with dad, the last swim of the summer, and a sports-themed banquet – sometimes we wonder how we can possibly fit all of these fun things in to our Father-Daughter Retreat! This retreat was such a joy to experience with all of these dads and daughters (& grandpas!).
2017 Men’s Retreat – Meet the Speakers!
2017 Men’s Retreat speakers at Camp Lebanon.
Camp Journal: 5 Things To Do During Free Time @ Camp Lebanon!
There are so many ways to have fun at Camp Lebanon! Here are just FIVE of the funnest fun things you can do during Free Time every day!
Camp Journal: Disciples Discipling Disciples
Young people can begin their journey on our summer team as early as 14 years old, by applying to be a part of our D3 Program!
Legends Field Dedicated & Ready For Wiffleball!
Legends Field Wiffle Ball stadium dedication at Camp Lebanon in central Minnesota.
Camp Journal: 70 Years and Counting!
amp Lebanon turned 70 years old this year, and we celebrated during Memorial Weekend! Over 600 people came to our birthday party up on the North 40 Field on May 29th, and in spite of some windy, chilly weather, friends joyfully reconnected with each other and this place that they love so much. We were so blessed to see all of the smiling faces and hugs, conversations started, friendships rekindled, and people thanked for their years of service and loving Camp.
“Legends Field” Wiffleball Stadium Plans!
Did you know Camp is building a wiffleball stadium this spring?! We’re so excited to finally share some pictures of the design! The stadium will be named Legends Field, to honor both Camp legends and heroes of the faith. The theme verse of the park will be from Hebrews 12:1-2: “Therefore, since we are surrounded …
UPDATE: Funnest Bracket Challenge
The first round of the Camp Lebanon Funnest Fun Bracket Challenge is in the books and 32 of Camp’s favorite summer things have been narrowed down to 16! Winners of first round head-to-head matchups were determined based on a vote. Votes were cast by those submitting a bracket in this year’s competition. 77 people are …
Testimonial From A Dad
“As a dad of three boys, I was always looking for those “dad moments” to experience with my boys. For about 10 years each spring, the Dads ‘N’ Lads Retreat was just that. From the time that my oldest was eight, we spent the weekend up at Camp Lebanon creating great memories. From the polar …
Executive Director’s Annual Report
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” – I Corinthians 2:9 NKJV Sidney & Alice Anderson. Ray Anderson. Earl Matteson. Herb & Millie Hazzard. Irving Larson. Harris Hanson. Archie Anderson. Roy Larson. Harvey Nelson. …
Abby’s Testimony – The Power of the Gospel
You know what’s got to be one of the hardest things in the world to do? Admit to yourself that you have a problem. That, in and of itself, was my problem. In the summer of 2010, my friend Sarah invited me to come to Camp Lebanon, a Christian camp, with her. I remember being …
Story of 2016 as Captured By Instagram
The year of 2016 was filled with many blessings and stories! If only we had time to tell them all. Thank you to those of you who have been following Camp’s story through Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and/or Camp’s monthly e-newsletters. For those of you haven’t had the chance to follow us, the following story …
ACC Root Beer Run
Avon Community Church is hosting a Root Beer Run on Saturday, October 1st to raise money for Camp Lebanon’s scholarship fund! How neat is that?! Want to join in on the fun? You certainly can! The run will feature a chip-timed 5k Run/Walk for all ages, a Youth 1K, and a Toddler Trot ‒ utilizing the beautiful …
VIDEO: Top 10 Summer Highlights
In the video below you’ll watch Rich Olson, Camp’s Program Director, as he lists his top ten highlights from this summer. It’s hard to sum up an entire summer in ten moments, as there are so many stories, memories, and amazing testimonies to the way the Lord worked this summer. Thank you all for your …
1st Half of Summer in 20 Pictures!
In two sentences or less, how would one sum up the summer at Camp so far? In the words of Rich Olson, Camp’s Director of Youth Ministries, “Campers have been loved and Staff have been the epitome of flexibility.” It’s been an amazing summer so far and God is at work in the lives of …
Grandma Swims Lake!
Sandy Abeler, 89, successfully swam across Cedar Lake (nearly 1/2 mile in distance) to help raise money so more kids can come to Camp and hear the good news about Jesus! This year marked her 5th consecutive year of swimming the lake at Camp Lebanon. Over the years she has raised more than $25K in …
