Camp isn’t just for Campers.
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.
Summer Camp! (General)
Super Kids 4 – Day Five
Today was the last day of summer youth camps! We said goodbye to over 200 Super Kids after a really fun Closing Rally, which celebrated not only an amazing week of summer camp, but an amazing summer of ministry! Campers and parents started off the Closing Rally by watching the slideshow and video show in …
Super Kids 4 – Day Four
In last night’s chapel, Bobber Bill visited to tell us more about The Creator’s Book! We learned about the Bible (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth!), like how many books it has, how chapters and verses work, and how it is a Love Letter from God to us: a rescue plan to save His lost people! …
Super Kids 4 – Day Three
In last night’s chapel, Darla talked about our Creator and how He came to our rescue. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God, that meant that all of Creation needed a savior. We were separated from God because of Sin, but our Creator (whose name is JESUS) became human and died to save us. God loves …
Super Kids 4 – Day Two
We’ve had a great first full day of Super Kids 4! Campers woke up early this morning, and some went down to the Waterfront to participate in the Polar Dip. If they wanted to, campers could get into their swimsuits and take a quick dip in the chilly morning water. If they do it every …
Super Kids 4 – Day One
Our last week of summer youth camp has begun! We are so excited for these Super Kids to be here. Campers arrived and met their counselors, some took their swim tests, others hung out on the Hub or in their cabins, getting to know their fellow campers. After everyone had arrived, we all gathered on …
Junior High 3 – Day Six
Today is the last day of Junior High 3, and the last Junior High summer camp of 2019! We have had such an amazing week with these campers – they’ve truly made our last week of Junior High camp a wonderful time and we will miss them. But we are excited to send them off …
Junior High 3 – Day Five
In last night’s chapel, Nate talked about how God defines us. Nate talked about how we all desire to be known and to know who we are. We sometimes define ourselves by things that world says about us, things we achieve, or what are friends and family think. But God is the one that defines …
Junior High 3 – Day Four
Last night in chapel, Nate talked about the topic “God saved.” He asked campers to think of a time that they felt really stuck or powerless, and told the story of getting his minivan stuck on an ATV trail. He then talked about how all humans are stuck in sin, and we need to be …
Junior High 3 – Day Three
Last night in chapel, Nate Miller talked about how we are loved by the Awesome Creator, the God who made it all. He did a deep dive into Psalm 8 with the campers and talked about how our weakness shows God’s strength and our smallness shows His greatness. TAKE CAMP HOME: Ask your camper to …
Junior High 3 – Day Two
It’s been a great day of Junior High summer camp! Campers woke up this morning, got ready for the day (for some, that included jumping into the lake for the Polar Dip!), and headed down for Flag Raising and breakfast. After breakfast, campers each went off for some TAG Time (“Time Alone with God”), using …
Junior High 3 – Day One
Today is the first day of our last Junior High summer camp for 2019! We are so excited to start this week with these amazing campers – they are so full of energy, and we can’t wait to share our week of adventures with you on the blog each day! Campers arrived and were introduced …
Super Kids 3 – Day Five
Today was the last day of Super Kids 3! Parents arrived for the Closing Rally to celebrate the great week these campers had by watching the recap video and slideshow, cheer for those who won prizes for Polar Dip, the fishing contest, and Gorilla Gets the Man. We sang some fun camp songs at the …
Super Kids 3 – Day Four
Last night, campers had tons of fun at our epic Super Kids Carnival! We had carnival games, popcorn, loud music, and even a dunk tank! Campers got to play games to win tickets, which they could then use to bring their counselor (or another staff member) to the dunk tank, for a chance to throw …
Super Kids 3 – Day Three
Last night after Chapel, campers played a few rounds of Capture the Flag, with some fun Camp Lebanon twists! Camp Staff dressed up in costumes and sprayed campers with water. It was a really fun game to end off our first full day of Camp! This morning, campers had a delicious breakfast and headed in …
Super Kids 3 – Day Two
Today has been a blast! We started the day with a wake-up bell at 7:40am, for campers who wanted to jump in the lake for our Polar Dip. Then we raised the flag at the Steps of Faith before having a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast (don’t forget the Camp Lebanon oatmeal)! Then it was …
Super Kids 3 – Day One
Super Kids 3 has begun! We welcomed over 200 3-6 graders to Camp Lebanon this afternoon, and we’ve already had a great time hanging out with them. The campers and staff can’t wait for the week to get started. Campers got settled into their cabins and met their cabin mates and counselors before heading down …
Senior High – Day Six
Closing Rally Day! Parents arrived to see the video and slideshow of the week, and then headed out to the Steps of Faith for the rest of the rally. We sang some throwback Camp songs, heard another message from our speaker Rocky, and handed out prizes for fishing, Polar Dip, and Gorilla Gets the Man! …
Senior High – Day Five
Last night’s chapel service was about when troubles come calling. Rocky talked about how the Bible tells us that we will encounter troubles in this life (1 Peter 4:12), troubles that can stand in the way of our faith in Christ if we let them. God is not surprised by our troubles, and has a …
Senior High – Day Four
Our chapel session last night was all about making a choice. Rocky talked about how throughout our lives, we are asked to make choices and decisions to continue to grow as a human being. We need to want to grow, decide to make an effort, and then persist. Rocky applied this to our faith walk …
Senior High – Day Three
Last night, campers played a night game called Bible Translator, and then went to our second Chapel session with Rocky Hovda. Rocky talked about God’s Word as the absolute truth. God speaks through His Creation, God’s Word is alive, and God’s Word changes things. The Big “T” Truth of God’s Word nourishes us. Rocky challenged …
Senior High – Day Two
Last night, we had chapel under the stars! Campers trekked up to the top of Hazzard Hill for a chapel service under the tent. We sang some incredible worship songs and then heard from our speaker, Rocky. He spoke about unity, and all the ways that we can be unified with one another. Rocky compared …
Senior High – Day One
It’s one of the biggest weeks of the year at Camp Lebanon. Camp loves Senior Highers, and the staff loves to create a unique week of programming that feels one-of-a-kind and different than anything that we’ve done all summer long. There are many campers here who have been at Camp Lebanon their whole lives, and …
Super Kids 2 – Day Five
Today is the last day of Super Kids 2! Campers celebrated an amazing week with the epic Campfire Trek last night. It was a beautiful night at the fire, singing songs, playing Gorilla Gets the Man, hearing more from Maryn, and shouting the Praise God yell across the lake. Parents arrived for the Closing Rally, …
