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# Camp Lebanon

A year-round Bible Camp and Retreat Center for the entire family.

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- [ALL ABOARD... PRAISE THE LORD!](https://camplebanon.org/2025/08/29/all-aboard-praise-the-lord/) - Revisit all of our favorite photos from Summer Youth Camps 2025! As we welcome family campers today for Labor Day Family Camp and see the final days of summer pass by, we’re taking a quick moment to reflect on an incredible summer. Campers enjoyed our train theme, “ALL ABOARD! Expressway to the Son,” and God
- [SUPER KIDS 4 | DAY 4 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/08/14/super-kids-4-day-4-top-5/) - LASER TAG Laser tag is a time for cabins to battle each other in a fun, competitive game! 4 O'CLOCK OPTION Today’s 4 O’Clock option was Just Dance in the main hall! FLAG LOWERING Before dinner, its time to lower the flag. France cabin got the chance to lower the flag today! EVENING FREE TIME
- [SUPER KIDS 4 | DAY 3 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/08/13/super-kids-4-day-3-top-5/) - FLAG RAISING The campers all gathered together at the Steps of Faith for flag raising. During this time, campers raise the flag, do a morning movement, and work on the theme verse! SCAVENGER HUNT The afternoon game of the day was a scavenger hunt! Campers were given a list of categories and had to find
- [SUPER KIDS 4 | DAY 2 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/08/13/super-kids-4-day-2-top-5/) - POLAR DIP The best way to start off the morning? Jump in the lake! Polar dip is a great way for campers to wake up and earn cabin points. MORNING OPTIONS After morning chapel, campers head into morning option time. Staff lead different activities around camp for campers to choose from during this time. MIGHTY
- [SUPER KIDS 4 | DAY 1 | TOP 3](https://camplebanon.org/2025/08/11/super-kids-4-day-1-top-3/) - WHO'S WHO All the campers gathered together for who’s who. A time for them to get to know all the staff and each other. WELCOME/RULES CHAPEL After dinner, the campers headed to the main hall for welcome and rules chapel. They did an action song then listened to rules and guidelines for having the Funnest
- [JUNIOR HIGH 3 | DAY 5 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/08/08/junior-high-3-day-5-top-5/) - MORNING CHAPEL During morning chapel time, the guys and girls split. The campers are going through the book of Jonah. LUNCH LINE UP During lunch line up, campers find out their cabin clean up scores, play a game, and learn about some activities during free time. CRAFTS Its the craft of the day! Today’s craft
- [JUNIOR HIGH 3 | DAY 4 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/08/08/junior-high-3-day-4-top-5/) - 4 SQUARE One of the most popular free time activities is 4 square! There is almost always a game happening. MAIL CALL Mail call skits are a hilarious way for campers to get their mail! Skits are put on by the staff and are different every day. VOLLEYBALL Volleyball is another highlight during free time.
- [JUNIOR HIGH 3 | DAY 3 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/08/06/junior-high-3-day-3-top-5/) - POLAR DIP What better way to wake up than jumping in the lake? Campers have the option to do polar dip first thing in the morning and win cabin points. MORNING FREE TIME Campers get an hour of morning free time before lunch. During this time the climbing wall and projectiles are open! CLINICS AND
- [JUNIOR HIGH 3 | DAY 2 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/08/05/junior-high-3-day-2-top-5/) - FLAG RAISING Campers started off the morning with flag raising! After the flag was raised, campers did a morning movement and learned the theme verse for the week. CABIN TIME After morning chapel, campers had cabin time! This is a time for campers to do various activities around camp with just their cabin. ZIPLINE The
- [JUNIOR HIGH 3 | DAY 1 | TOP 3](https://camplebanon.org/2025/08/04/junior-high-3-day-1-top-3/) - WELCOME CHAPEL The campers all gathered in the main hall for some rules and guidelines of camp. After rules, they went on a quick camp tour as cabins and then came back for chapel! EVENING FREE TIME After chapel was evening free time. During this time, campers played volleyball, four square, nine square, gaga ball,
- [SUPER KIDS 3 | DAY 4 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/31/super-kids-3-day-4-top-5/) - LUNCH LINE UP During lunch line up, campers learned their cabin clean up scores an played a fan favorite amphitheatric, The Three Headed Monster: Water Edition. CRAFTS Its the craft of the day! During afternoon free time, campers have the option of expressing their creativity in the craft room. ZIPLINE The Screaming Eagles Zipline is
- [SUPER KIDS 3 | DAY 3 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/30/super-kids-3-day-3-top-5/) - FLAG RAISING Campers started off the morning with raising the flag! After raising the flag, campers did a morning movement and practiced the memory verse, Matthew 7:13-14. MORNING CHAPEL This morning’s chapel was a video and study chapel. Campers watched a video made by our staff about Daniel and the Lions Den, and then broke
- [SUPER KIDS 3 | DAY 2 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/29/super-kids-3-day-2-top-5/) - POLAR DIP What better way to start off the morning than to jump in the lake? Polar dip is a great way for campers to wake up and win cabin points! MIGHTY, MIGHTY Today’s field game was mighty, mighty, scoop, noodle, challenge! Campers had to race to the opposing teams side, try to grab 6
- [SUPER KIDS 3 | DAY 1 | TOP 3](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/28/super-kids-3-day-1-top-3/) - FLAG LOWERING All the campers gathered together for the first time for flag lowering! During flag lowering, a group of staff demonstrated how to lower the flag and campers learned who all of staff were. WELCOME CHAPEL After dinner, campers gathered in the main hall for welcome/rules chapel. Campers did an action song and listened
- [SENIOR HIGH | DAY 4 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/25/senior-high-day-4-top-5/) - POLAR DIP The best way to wake up? A jump in the lake. Campers have the opportunity to do polar dip each morning to win cabin points! DANCE CHALLENGE For the dance challenge, cabins randomly drew songs that they had to choreograph a 30 second dance to. They had 15 minutes to work on their
- [SENIOR HIGH | DAY 3 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/25/senior-high-day-3-top-5/) - CHAPEL During morning chapel, the girls and the guys split for separate chapels. Morning chapel includes a time of worship and a message from a speaker. PICTURE CHALLENGE Cabins had a total of 15 minutes to form a creative cabin picture. The photos are posted on social media for people to vote! LUNCH LINE UP
- [SENIOR HIGH | DAY 2 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/24/senior-high-day-2-top-5/) - RACE CHALLENGE Cabins faced off in a high-energy race challenge including: moving sandbags, solving a puzzle, and conquering an obstacle course! LASER TAG Cabins get the chance to face off in laser tag! It's a series of fast-paced game as campers dodge lasers and tag opponents before time runs out. CRAFTS It's the craft of
- [SENIOR HIGH | DAY 1 | TOP 3](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/21/senior-high-day-1-top-3/) - FLAG LOWERING All of camp gathered together for the first time for flag lowering. During this time, campers got to know each other and staff! WELCOME CHAPEL During welcome chapel, the campers did an action song and learned about the rules and guidelines of camp. CAPTURE THE FLAG 4-way capture the flag is a twist
- [SUPER KIDS 2 | DAY 4 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/17/super-kids-2-day-4-top-5/) - SKIT After lunch, the campers gathered at the Steps of Faith to learn more about our mysterious friends looking for a train. ZIPLINE The zipline is definitely a fan favorite among campers! Nothing beats the adrenaline rush of racing your friends down the zipline. 4 O'CLOCK OPTION Today the 4 o’clock option was BINGO! Campers
- [SUPER KIDS 2 | DAY 3 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/16/super-kids-2-day-3-top-5/) - FLAG RAISING Today at flag raising, the campers learned a morning movement and worked on the memory verse. CHAPEL During our morning chapel, the campers learned about how to read the Bible. Look, Listen, and Do. CARNIVAL After lunch, the campers got to participate in the carnival. The carnival is full of fun including: climbing
- [SUPER KIDS 2 | DAY 2 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/15/super-kids-2-day-2-top-5/) - POLAR DIP What better way to start off the first full day than to jump in the lake? Over 100 campers participated in the polar dip this morning. CLIMBING WALL The climbing wall is a big hit during morning option time! CABIN ADVENTURE Cabin adventure is a great way for cabins to get to know
- [SUPER KIDS 2 | DAY 1 | TOP 3](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/14/super-kids-2-day-1-top-3/) - FLAG LOWERING The campers gathered all together for the first time for flag lowering. During this time the campers got to know the staff, and each other, and got a demonstration of how to lower the flag. CHAPEL During our first chapel, campers did action songs, sang worship songs, and got to hear from our
- [JUNIOR HIGH 2 | DAY 4 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/11/junior-high-2-day-4-top-5/) - CABIN TIME Cabin time is a great way for cabins to get to know each other better while participating in fun activities around camp! CLIMBING WALL Climbing wall is a favorite among campers during morning free time. WATERFRONT It was a busy day down at the waterfront. Campers splashed around in the water park and
- [JUNIOR HIGH 2 | DAY 3 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/10/junior-high-2-day-3-top-5/) - POLAR DIP What better way to start off the day the jumping in the lake? Polar dip is the best way to wake up and get going for the day. FISHING One of the most popular activities at camp is fishing. With the help of our fishing grandparents, campers are able to fish off the
- [JUNIOR HIGH 2 | DAY 2 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/08/junior-high-2-day-2-top-5/) - FLAG RAISING India cabin was the first cabin to raise the flag this week! During flag raising, the campers also learned the theme verse for the week. MAIL CALL The Wilderness Explorer staff family put on today’s mail call. A hilarious take on Hansel and Gretel, following them getting lost at camp. 4 O'CLOCK OPTION
- [JUNIOR HIGH 2 | DAY 1 | TOP 3](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/07/junior-high-2-day-1-top-3/) - FLAG LOWERING The campers all gathered at the Steps of Faith for flag lowering and who’s who. This was a great way for them to meet the staff and each other! WELCOME CHAPEL After dinner, the campers met in the main hall for some rules and introductions. CAPTURE THE FLAG The first game of the
- [SUMMER FUN FAMILY WEEKEND | DAY 3](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/06/summer-fun-family-weekend-day-3/) - KIDS CLUB During morning chapel, kids get the opportunity to participate in kids club! Kids club consists of three age groups. Each age group has a lesson and game time. CARPETBALL TOURNAMENT Families got the chance to compete in a carpetball shootout during free time! BOAT RACES After dinner, families competed in boat races! They
- [SUMMER FUN FAMILY WEEKEND | DAY 2](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/05/summer-fun-family-weekend-day-2/) - LASER TAG Laser tag is a fun way for families to compete either with or against each other. SOCCER The soccer world cup is always a highlight of the weekend. Families have the opportunity to participate in this fun competition and see who will come out as the winner! DODGEBALL & KRAZY KICKBALL Dodgeball and
- [SUMMER FUN FAMILY WEEKEND | DAY 1](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/04/summer-fun-family-weekend-day-1/) - WATERFRONT The waterfront was open upon families arrival. It was a great way to start off the weekend. HUB ROAST For dinner, families got to roast their own hot dogs over the HUB fire. WELCOME CHAPEL Families first chapel consisted of general announcements, worship, and a message from our speaker David! PHOTO GALLERYFind these pictures
- [ADVENTURERS | DAY 3 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/01/adventurers-day-3-top-5/) - FLAG RAISING Campers started off their last morning with flag raising. Brazil cabin got to raise the flag today! MORNING MOVEMENT After the flag was raised, it was time for morning movement. A fun way for campers to get moving! RELAY RACES After chapel the campers got to participate in fun relay races! CABIN CHEERS
- [ADVENTURERS | DAY 2 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/07/01/adventurers-day-2-top-5/) - POLAR DIP What better way to start off a full day of fun than jumping in the lake? Polar dip is the best way to wake up! SCAVENGER HUNT After morning chapel, the campers got to participate in a fun scavenger hunt! The campers found items around camp that they thought best matched the various
- [ADVENTURERS | DAY 1 | TOP 3](https://camplebanon.org/2025/06/30/adventurers-day-1-top-3/) - WELCOME ADVENTURERS The first thing campers did all together was get to know each other and the staff. Shortly after we were introduced to two guys looking for a train. After they left, some staff showed the campers how to to lower the flag. CHAPEL In our first chapel of the week, our speaker Shane
- [FAMILY WEEK | DAY 4 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/06/26/family-week-day-4-top-5-2/) - CRAFTS It’s the craft of the day! Today’s craft of the day was pencil cups that could be decorated however families wanted. CARPETBALL SHOOTOUT Families got to compete in a mega, single elimination, carpetball tournament. GYM FUN Due to the rain in the afternoon the waterfront was closed. So all the fun moved to the
- [FAMILY WEEK | DAY 4 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/06/25/family-week-day-4-top-5/) - FLAG RAISING Families started the morning off the morning by raising the flag. After the flag was raised, they learned part of the memory verse! KIDS CLUB During morning chapel, the kids got the opportunity to split up in groups. Their time consists of a lesson and a game! WORLD SOCCER At the start of
- [FAMILY WEEK | DAY 2 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/06/24/family-week-day-2-top-5/) - POLAR DIP What better way to start the morning than a jump in the lake? Campers that jump every morning get a prize between zero and a million dollars. ZIPLINE What better thrill than the Screamin Eagles Zipline? The zipline is a highlight during free time. LASER TAG Families get the chance to battle it
- [FAMILY WEEK | DAY 1 | TOP 3](https://camplebanon.org/2025/06/23/family-week-day-1-top-3/) - FREE SWIM Family week started off on a great note with the waterfront being open upon arrival. The perfect way to cool off on a hot day! FLAG LOWERING Our first flag lowering of the week! We all got to know each other a bit and then some of the summer staff demonstrated how to
- [JUNIOR HIGH 1 | DAY 5 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/06/20/junior-high-1-day-5-top-5/) - LUNCH LINE UP Lunch line up is a great time for campers to regroup all together before the meal. During lunch line up, councilors are called up to participate in skits, games, and more! FREE TIME CRAFTS It’s the craft of the day! Each day during afternoon free time, the campers get the option of
- [JUNIOR HIGH 1 | DAY 1 & 2 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/06/17/junior-high-1-day-1-2-top-5/) - CHAPEL Campers started off the week with rules and the first chapel! CAPTURE THE FLAG After chapel, the campers played an intense, and slightly wet, game of capture the flag. FLAG RAISING We started off our first full day with flag raising. Canada cabin got to raise the flag today! After the flag was raised,
- [JUNIOR HIGH 1 | DAY 3 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/06/18/junior-high-1-day-3-top-5/) - POLAR DIP What better way to start the day than jumping in the lake? Not only is the polar dip great for waking up, but it's also a fun way to earn cabin points! LASER TAG Each cabin gets a chance to face off in a game of laser tag during free time. Today Canada
- [SUPER KIDS 1 | DAY 4 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/06/12/super-kids-1-day-4-top-5/) - MORNING CHAPEL This morning we had a special morning chapel. The campers watched a video about Daniel and the Lions’ Den and then did a Bible study on the passage! ZIPLINE Campers from Russia and Norway got to ride the Screamin’ Eagle Zipline during option time today! CABIN ADVENTURE Cabin Adventure is a time where
- [SUPER KIDS 1 | DAY 3 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/06/11/super-kids-1-day-3-top-5/) - POLAR DIP The best way to wake up? Jump in the lake! Campers get the opportunity to participate in the polar dip every morning for the chance to win cabin points. MORNING OPTIONS After morning chapel, the campers get to choose between a variety of different options for the morning. Those options include: rock wall
- [2025 SUPER KIDS 1 | DAY 1 AND 2 | TOP 5](https://camplebanon.org/2025/06/10/2025-super-kids-1-day-1-and-2-top-5/) - MOVE IN Welcome Super Kids 1!! Campers found their cabins, met their counselors and cabin-mates , and began exploring Camp. We are so excited for this week! CHAPEL The campers had their first Chapel of the week! They enjoyed learning action songs and hearing from our speaker Tori! STAFF VARIETY SHOW After Chapel the campers
- [Camp Lebanon Newsletter | April 2025](https://camplebanon.org/2025/04/25/camp-lebanon-newsletter-april-2025/)
- [Dwell on God: Who, What, and How](https://camplebanon.org/2025/04/14/dwell-on-god-who-what-and-how/) - During Spring Quilt Retreat season, several Camp staff members gave short devotionals during meals. The theme was “A New Song,” and Scarlett Sutton, Camp’s registrar, spoke to quilters about her thoughts on God’s character and truths portrayed about Him in the book of Revelation. Be blessed today and read what she had to say below!“I
- [Ringing in the New Year with the Ministry Team](https://camplebanon.org/2024/12/31/ringing-in-the-new-year-with-the-ministry-team/) - The new year is here, and Camp Lebanon is starting 2025 with an incredible lineup of January events! From Winter Family Camp to Mega Fun for grades 3-6, Arctic Blast and Arctic Adventure for youth groups, and hosting The North Church, January is packed with opportunities for fun, growth, and fellowship. With record attendance on
- [2024 In the Rearview Mirror](https://camplebanon.org/2024/12/31/2024-in-the-rearview-mirror-and-journeying-ahead-to-2025/) - “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” The above phrase is a safety warning that is required to be engraved on passenger side mirrors of motor vehicles in the United States and several other countries. This is because a convex mirror makes objects appear smaller. In the same way, when we are looking back
- [2024 In Photos](https://camplebanon.org/2024/12/30/2024-in-photos/) - As I reflect on another incredible, historic year here at Camp Lebanon, I’d like to share some of the best of the best photos from 2024. There are approximately 24,010 (!!) event photos in publicized albums on our SmugMug site, and that’s just a drop in the pool of the photos that were captured. From
- [Bake With Us!](https://camplebanon.org/2024/12/18/bake-with-us/) - “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!” -Psalm 34:8The Holidays are coming! We’re taking a moment here at Camp to offer a few of our favorite retreat recipes from this fall, from our kitchen to yours. There are even a couple of
- [Camp Lebanon Newsletter | December 2024](https://camplebanon.org/2024/12/13/camp-lebanon-newsletter-december-2024/)
- [Camp Lebanon Newsletter | November 2024](https://camplebanon.org/2024/11/25/camp-lebanon-newsletter-november-2024/)
- [Greg Standafer | 10 FUN FACTS](https://camplebanon.org/2024/11/14/greg-standafer-10-fun-facts/) - Want to know more about our new executive director, Greg Standafer? You’ve come to the right place! Here are 10 Fun Facts for you to quiz your Camp friends on! (Make sure to scroll all the way down to see some fun photos!) 0 Greg was born to a dairy farming family, and to this
- [Camp Lebanon Newsletter | October 2024](https://camplebanon.org/2024/10/24/camp-lebanon-newsletter-october-2024/)
- [Together for the Kingdom | A Ministry Team Rooted in the Gospel](https://camplebanon.org/2024/10/11/together-for-the-kingdom-a-ministry-team-rooted-in-the-gospel/) - Grounded in Christ and ScriptureAs we journey through this season of leadership transition, I want to assure you that the foundation of our ministry remains deeply rooted in the truth of scripture. Colossians 2:6-8 serves as our guide: “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him
- [Elevate Discipleship Program Kicks Off! Meet the Interns:](https://camplebanon.org/2024/09/26/elevate-discipleship-program-kicks-off-meet-the-interns/) - We are thrilled to officially kick off the Elevate Discipleship Program at Camp Lebanon this year! This new program is designed to provide a unique opportunity for young leaders to grow in their faith, gain hands-on ministry experience, and develop their leadership skills in a dynamic camp setting. We are blessed to have four incredible
- [Camp Lebanon Newsletter | September 2024](https://camplebanon.org/2024/09/12/camp-lebanon-newsletter-september-2024/)
- [2024 Labor Day Family Weekend | Top 10 Photos](https://camplebanon.org/2024/09/05/2024-labor-day-family-weekend-top-10-photos/) - Here at Camp Lebanon, Labor Day Family Weekend campers had “The Funnest Fun” finish to their summers! Campers enjoyed BEAUTIFUL weather, fellowship, great food, family bonding, and the most stunning lake in central Minnesota. Camp was utterly filled with fun and laughter from beginning to end. Here are the top 10 photos from the weekend!
- [Camp Lebanon Newsletter | August 2024](https://camplebanon.org/2024/08/23/camp-lebanon-newsletter-august-2024/)
- [Super Kids 4 | TOP TEN PHOTOS!](https://camplebanon.org/2024/08/20/super-kids-4-top-ten-photos/) - CABIN PHOTO As far as cabin photos go, this one has to be one of the best of the summer! Look at all these happy fishermen! AMPITHEATRICS This game was fun and slightly disgusting, perfect for our Super Kids 4 campers! Way to go, staff! What an action shot! CAMPER GAMES “The Funnest Fun” continues
- [A Great Finish to Super Kids 4 2024!](https://camplebanon.org/2024/08/15/a-great-finish-to-super-kids-4-2024/) - Super Kids 4 was the best finish to the summer youth camp 2024 season that we could’ve asked for! On Wednesday morning, several campers got to experience the unique experience of joining Bobber Bill for his final youth camp polar dip. He also delivered the message during morning chapel, including super fun facts about sheep!
- [2024 Super Kids 4 | Days 2 and 3](https://camplebanon.org/2024/08/13/2024-super-kids-4-days-2-and-3/) - Welcome back to Super Kids 4! On Monday afternoon, campers enjoyed a game of "Capture the Cones" and got ramped up for free time. It was a beautiful, picturesque afternoon and campers enjoyed activities like swimming, boating, canteen, crafts, laser tag, zip line, and maybe even a nap! After free time was over, we met
- [2024 Super Kids 4!](https://camplebanon.org/2024/08/12/2024-super-kids-4/) - On Sunday evening we kicked off Camp Lebanon’s last week of summer camp, Super Kids 4! We are so excited for a week of fun, laughter, and learning about our “Good Shepherd!” After finding their cabins and couselors, campers headed to the lake for swim tests, said “see ya later!” to their families, and headed
- [Junior High 3 - Days 4 & 5](https://camplebanon.org/2024/08/09/junior-high-3-days-4-5/) - Junior High 3 is coming to a close, but we still have so much fun planned for these campers! This group is having a great time worshipping God and spending time in His marvelous creation. Let’s recap the past few days then look at what we still have coming for the rest of the week.
- [Junior High 3 - Days 2 & 3](https://camplebanon.org/2024/08/07/junior-high-3-days-2-3/) - We are already on Day 3 of Junior High 3! These fun-loving and laid-back Junior Highers have truly made this week so fun. They have not hesitated to jump in and participate in all the fun that Camp has to offer, and it has been such a joy to witness their smiles and laughter all
- [TOP 10 - Super Kids 3](https://camplebanon.org/2024/08/05/top-10-super-kids-3/) - Polar Dip The best way to start out the day is by jumping into Cedar Lake first thing in the morning! Hi, Maryn! Say hi to our speaker for the week Maryn Post! Sweet Treats Our Canteen has lots of yummy snacks and drinks including pop and Italian ice. Sing-a-long Sometimes all you gotta do
- [Junior High 3 has Arrived!](https://camplebanon.org/2024/08/05/junior-high-3-has-arrived/) - Junior High 3 campers are here at Camp Lebanon, and we can tell that it’s going to be an incredible week! Camp is full of endless energy, laughter, and fun. After arriving at this afternoon, campers met their counselors and cabin mates, took their swim tests, and settled into their cabins. They then got the
- [Last Full Day of Super Kids 3!](https://camplebanon.org/2024/08/01/last-full-day-of-super-kids-3/) - It is officially the last full day of Super Kids 3! We are having so much fun with these campers. Our time has been filled with joy, laughter, fellowship, and memories. The week may be coming to an end soon but we still have lots of fun surprises planned for these campers! Once we all
- [Super Kids 3 - Days 2 & 3](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/31/super-kids-3-days-2-3/) - We’ve been having lots of fun at Camp this week! It is hard to believe we are over halfway through the summer. Each camper we see has their own unique story and we love getting to know them! These Super Kids have been extra special. The third day of Super Kids 3 is underway and
- [Speaker Spotlight - Maryn Post: Take TWO!](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/30/speaker-spotlight-maryn-post-take-two/) - Maryn Post is the current Childrens Director at Revive Church in Brooklyn Park, MN. She lives in Brooklyn Park with her husband, Justin. Maryn and Justin have two cats: Princess Tate who is 8 years old, and Reya who is almost one! Maryn got connected with Camp Lebanon in between her years of college when
- [Speaker Spotlight - Maryn Post](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/16/speaker-spotlight-maryn-post/) - Maryn Post is the current Childrens Director at Revive Church in Brooklyn Park, MN. She lives in Brooklyn Park with her husband, Justin. Maryn and Justin have two cats: Princess Tate who is 8 years old, and Reya who is almost one! Maryn got connected with Camp Lebanon in between her years of college when
- [2024 Super Kids 3](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/29/2024-super-kids-3/) - Super Kids 3 campers are here at Camp, and we can tell that it’s going to be an incredible week! Camp is full of endless energy, laughter, and fun. After arriving, campers met their counselors and cabin mates, took their swim tests, and settled into their cabins. They then got the chance to explore Main
- [Super Kids 2 - TOP 10 PHOTOS](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/26/super-kids-2-top-10-photos-3/) - Silly Faces Baby Mutton Meet a member of our sheep family this summer, the one-and-only Baby Mutton! Variety Show Hip-hip-hip-hippopotamus! WHAT? Strike a Pose Sometimes taking a good picture is more important than the game! Push Her in the Lake At the Carnival, campers can use tickets to put a staff member in the Dunk Tank…
- [2024 Senior High - Days 4 & 5](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/25/2024-senior-high-days-4-5/) - it is officially the last full day of Senior High week! We are sad to know we will be sending these campers home tomorrow, but so thankful for the time we’ve had together and all the fun that is yet to come! On Wednesday, we started the day with Polar Dip and Flag Raising. Israel
- [2024 Senior High - Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/25/2024-senior-high-day-3/) - We are already on Day 3 of Senior High! These campers have so much energy and are always ready to jump in and have a great time! Yesterday, we started off with a warm Polar Dip and then got ready for Flag Raising. Following Flag Lowering we learned a new Morning Movement and the rest
- [2024 Senior High - Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/23/2024-senior-high-day-2/) - We are having so much fun with these Senior High campers! Yesterday was our first full day of the week and it could not have gone better. It is so evident God is present among these campers and staff, filling us with His spirit each and every day! We started the day off with Polar
- [2024 SENIOR HIGH](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/22/2024-senior-high/) - It’s officially time for Senior High 2024! Campers and staff have been looking forward to this week all summer and it is finally here! The week is off to a great start. We can already tell these campers are going to have tons of fun this week spending time in fellowship and worshipping in God’s
- [2024 Super Kids 2 - Day 4](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/17/2024-super-kids-2-day-4/) - It is officially the last full day of Super Kids 2! We are having so much fun with these campers. Our time as been filled with joy, laughter, fellowship, and memories made. The week may be coming to an end soon but we still have lots of fun surprises planned for these campers! Once we
- [2024 Super Kids 2 - Days 2 & 3](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/16/2024-super-kids-2-days-2-3/) - We’ve been having lots of fun at Camp this week! It is hard to believe this is already the fifth youth camp of the summer, and God still has so many great things left in store for the rest of the summer! These campers have been absolute blast so far, the third day is underway
- [Welcome Super Kids 2 Campers!](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/15/welcome-super-kids-2-campers/) - Super Kids 2 campers are here at Camp, and we can tell that it’s going to be an incredible week! Camp is full of endless energy, laughter, and fun. After arriving yesterday, campers met their counselors and cabin mates, took their swim tests, and settled into their cabins. They then got the chance to explore
- [Top TEN - Junior High 2](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/15/top-ten-junior-high-2/) - Swim Tests Campers were eager to jump in the lake as soon as they arrived! Dinner Line-up Getting ready for dinner on the first night! Berserkers! Watch out for the Berserkers and make sure you don’t get caught! Capture the Cones Making a game plan to charge the other team’s side of the field. Card
- [2024 Junior High 2 Days 4 & 5](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/12/2024-junior-high-2-days-4-5/) - Junior High 2 is coming to a close, but we still have so much fun planned for these campers! This group is having a great time worshipping God and spending time in His marvelous creation. Let’s recap the past few days then look at what we still have coming for the rest of the week.
- [Camp Lebanon Newsletter | July 2024 | Sandy's Big Splash!](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/12/2024-july-newsletter-splash-edition/)
- [Gym Grand Opening & Abeler Farewell](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/12/gym-grand-opening-abeler-farewell/) - Join us for a two-part celebration on Labor Day Monday, September 2, as we celebrate the new gym and thank Bill & Lisa for 38 years of ministry.
- [2024 Summer Fun Family Weekend](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/09/2024-summer-fun-family-weekend/) - This past weekend, many families came to camp on the fourth of July for The Funnest Fun of their summer! We had an action-packed long weekend full of sun, family bonding, laughter, relaxation, and worship of The Good Shepherd! We started the weekend with a hub roast and welcome chapel, where we were introduced to
- [2024 Junior High 2 Days 2 & 3](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/10/2024-junior-high-2-days-2-3/) - We are already on Day 3 of Junior High 2! These energetic Junior Highers have truly made this week so fun for everybody. Campers have not hesitated to jump in and participate in all the fun that Camp has to offer, and it has been such a joy to witness their smiles and laughter all
- [2024 Junior High 2](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/08/2024-junior-high-2/) - Junior High 2 campers are here at Camp, and we can tell that it’s going to be an incredible week! Camp is full of endless energy, laughter, and fun. After arriving at this afternoon, campers met their counselors and cabin mates, took their swim tests, and settled into their cabins. They then got the chance
- [Adventurers 2024 - TOP 10 PHOTOS](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/02/adventurers-2024-top-10-photos/) - Find Your Cabin Meeting our new campers is one of the best parts of the week! Camper or Woodchuck? What is he doing in there? Sand Angels No snow? No problem! Let me GO! During our Staff Hunt game, campers searched for the staff hiding around Camp and whoever got caught was pushed into Cedar
- [Camp Lebanon Newsletter | July 2024](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/04/camp-lebanon-newsletter-july-2024/)
- [2024 Family Week](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/01/2024-family-week/) - Everyone had a blast at Family Week! We welcomed over 40 families to join us for the week to have fun and make memories with their families Camp Lebanon style. Together we honored the Lord by spending time in His creation. We sat around campfires, worshiped our Heavenly Father, played games in the Hub, and
- [It's Time for an Adventure!](https://camplebanon.org/2024/07/01/its-time-for-an-adventure/) - Adeventurers 2024 has officially begun! We could not be more excited for the time we have with these campers. Campers and staff are already having so much fun together signing songs, playing games, and making memories! Once campers and their families arrived they went and dound their cabins. After settling in and meeting their counselors,
- [Top 10 Photos - Junior High 1](https://camplebanon.org/2024/06/21/top-10-photos-junior-high-1/) - Cabin Pride Brazil Cabin cheering on their staff cabin buddy at our opening rally. Ready for Canteen How we feel when we know we’re about to get a sweet treat! Say Cheese! Canada Cabin showing off their muscles for their cabin photo. Mail Call Skits The ‘Men in Black’ paid us a visit and helped
- [Last Full Day of Junior High 1](https://camplebanon.org/2024/06/20/last-full-day-of-junior-high-1/) - It is officially the last full day of Junior High 1! We are having so much fun with these campers. Our time as been filled with joy, laughter, fellowship, and memories made. The week may be coming to an end soon but we still have lots of fun surprises planned for these campers! This morning
- [2024 Junior High 1 Day 4](https://camplebanon.org/2024/06/19/2024-junior-high-1-day-4/) - We are having a blast with our Junior High 1 campers! Lat night we changed up our schedule a bit due to thee weather. Staff put on a special edition of our Summer Variety Show for campers! Even when plans change, God makes a way for us to have joy and appreciate every moment He
- [Speaker Spotlight - Zach Klein](https://camplebanon.org/2024/06/18/speaker-spotlight-zach-klein/) - Zach Klein is the current Youth Pastor at Community Covenant Church in Upsala, MN. Zach grew up attending and working at Lake Beauty Bible Camp. He became connected with Camp Lebanon three years ago when he started working in Upsala. Since then, he has consistently been apart of Camp as a speaker and volunteer. Zach
- [2024 Junior High 1 Days 2 & 3](https://camplebanon.org/2024/06/18/junior-high-1-days-2-3/) - We are already on Day 3 of Junior High 1! These fun-loving and laid-back Junior Highers have truly made this week so fun. They have not hesitated to jump in and participate in all the fun that Camp has to offer, and it has been such a joy to witness their smiles and laughter all
- [Speaker Spotlight - Jackson Standafer](https://camplebanon.org/2024/06/11/speaker-spotlight-jackson-standafer/) - Jackson Standafer is the current Pastor of Student Ministries at First Baptist Church of Long Prairie, MN. Jackson and his wife, Kelsey have three sons: Daniel, MacGregor, and Louis. They also have an orange cat named Rupert. Jackson and his family have a long history with Camp Lebanon. His parents, Greg and Jill Standafer, worked
- [Welcome, Junior High 1](https://camplebanon.org/2024/06/16/welcome-junior-high-1-3/) - Junior High 1 campers are here at Camp, and we can tell that it’s going to be an incredible week! Camp is full of endless energy, laughter, and fun. After arriving at this afternoon, campers met their counselors and cabin mates, took their swim tests, and settled into their cabins. They then got the chance
- [Super Kids 1 - Top Photos](https://camplebanon.org/2024/06/16/super-kids-1-top-10-photos-3/) - What an amazing first week of Summer Youth Camp! We LOVED having all of these incredible Super Kids at Camp for our first summer camp, and we wanted to share some of our favorite photos from the week! Polar Dip We love these photos of campers waiting in line at the Buddy Board, first thing
- [2024 Super Kids 1 - Days 2 & 3](https://camplebanon.org/2024/06/11/2024-super-kids-1-days-2-3/) - We’ve been having lots of fun at Camp this week! Our first 2024 Summer Youth Camp is off to a great start. The third day of Super Kids 1 is underway and everyone is having a good time. Yesterday morning, we raised the flag and went to breakfast. Afterwards, we gathered on the steps for
- [First Day of Summer Youth Camps](https://camplebanon.org/2024/06/10/first-day-of-summer-youth-camps/) - Summer 2024 Youth Camps have officially started! Super Kids campers arrived this afternoon. Campers found their cabins, met their counselors, took swim tests, and began exploring Camp. After parents and friends said goodbye, campers settled into their cabins and had some fun in the Hub. At Flag Lowering, campers met all of the counselors and
- [Staff Training Comes to an End](https://camplebanon.org/2024/06/09/staff-training-comes-to-an-end/) - Staff training was a success! For the last week and a half, Summer Staff trained for the Summer by learning their duties, diving deep into the Summer theme, and growing relationships with each other. Later today, we will will our first group of Summer 2024 campers! Counselors worked on how to best lead and care
- [Summer Staff Introductions](https://camplebanon.org/2024/06/07/summer-staff-introductions/) - SUMMER IS HERE!!! We are excited to welcome our 2024 Summer Staff to Camp Lebanon as we prepare for the amazing summer ahead of us! God blessed us with a team of strong and passionate individuals. We look forward to everything this Summer holds! Female Staff Abby Sickler Summer Role: Female Staff Supervisor Elena Mendoza Summer
- [Staff Training Begins](https://camplebanon.org/2024/06/02/staff-training-begins/) - In one week, we will welcome campers for Camp Lebanon’s first summer youth camp of 2024. Before the campers come, our Summer Staff is gathering for a week of training, fellowship, and fun! This past Thursday, Summer Staff arrived and began preparation for everything the Summer will bring. As Staff arrived Thursday evening, we moved
- [Memorial Weekend Family Camp](https://camplebanon.org/2024/05/31/memorial-weekend-family-camp-2/) - Memorial Weekend at Camp is always a blast! We welcomed over 40 families to join us in the fun and celebrate the holiday Camp Lebanon style. Together we honored the Lord by spending time in His creation. We sat around campfires, worshiped the Lord, played games in the hub, and spent in fellowship with one
- [Mother Daughter - What You Sow Is What You Grow!](https://camplebanon.org/2024/05/23/mother-daughter-what-you-sow-is-what-you-grow/) - As we look at all of the fun photos from our Mother, Daughter, Grandma (& Great-Grandma!) Retreats at Camp Lebanon, we are so thankful that we got to enjoy these weekends with so many incredible moms, daughters, grandmas, great-grandmas, and aunties! With an inspiring theme of “What You Sow is What You Grow,” we got
- [Gym Update: Windows, Doorframes, Electricity, & More!](https://camplebanon.org/2024/05/10/gym-update-windows-doorframes-electricity-more/) - This is getting fun! Since securing the long awaited plumbing permit in mid-February, it’s been non-stop work on the gym. Windows and doorframes are in. Interior walls are framed and sheet rock is going on. What’s more, electricians are completing the wiring and site work has begun. Almost forgot! The climbing wall is framed and
- [Dads N Lads - Awe and Wonder](https://camplebanon.org/2024/05/04/dads-n-lads-awe-and-wonder/) - Awe and wonder. Kids are born with it. Dads need it. Brian Lubinski brought it. And its all a gift from the Creator, who says, “Come and see what God has done, His awesome deeds for mankind.” (Psalm 66:5) We saw a lot of cool things last weekend at Dads N Lads, both inside and outside.
- [Ministry Update - May 2024](https://camplebanon.org/2024/05/09/ministry-update-may-2024/) - With a sweet theme like “The Good Shepherd” and Summer Youth Camps filling fast, we are feeling baa-baa-blessed. There are so many fun activities to plan and lessons to prepare grounded in our theme texts, John 10:10-11 and Psalm 23. It will baa-baa-be an enriched summer, for campers and staff alike! PRAISE!!At last look, only 79 youth camp spots left with 85 on the Wait List! Openings remain in Adventurers (1-3 grade), Super Kids
- [2024 Men's Advance! - An Impactful Gathering](https://camplebanon.org/2024/04/17/2024-mens-advance-an-impactful-gathering/) - Men’s Advance! was an incredible retreat this year! It was a real joy to listen to 150 men singing loud and praising the Lord! The weekend’s topic of Sexual Integrity hit hard, and it was very impactful to gather over such an important message. We are very thankful to our speaker, Paul Klassen, for his
- [No fooling!](https://camplebanon.org/2024/04/01/no-fooling/) - 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 of
- [2024 Annual Meeting Report](https://camplebanon.org/2024/03/21/2024-annual-meeting-report/) - God did it again! When seventy delegates, friends, and staff gathered on February 24 for the Annual Meeting of the Membership, the scheduled business meeting turned into a worship service. Report after report testified to the goodness of God. Life changing ministries occurred in all 54 programmed events. The 2023 budget balanced. Many capital improvements
- [Gym Update: Permit Secured, Pace Accelerates](https://camplebanon.org/2024/03/25/gym-update-permit-secured-pace-acceleratesgym-update/) - It took two and half months to secure the septic/plumbing inspection approval but less than twenty-four hours to turn the dirt floors grey. February 21 brought the good news from the State Inspector. February 22 brought the concrete for the Commons and three days later the gym floor was done, too. Volunteers framed interior walls on
- [What It's Like Being on Summer Staff at Camp!](https://camplebanon.org/2024/03/12/summer-staff-at-camp-lebanon/) - I grab the hands of the people next to me in prayer, all bowed in unison. I sneak a glance at the 46 young men and women standing in a circle, praying together one last time. Some of their faces are smiling, some are streaked with tears. Whether they are of joy or sorrow, I
- [Gym Update: Ready for Concrete & Volunteers](https://camplebanon.org/2024/02/24/gym-update-ready-for-concrete-volunteers/) - People get super excited to see the new gym on their walk across the Land Bridge. The 14,000 SF structure is massive. But it’s the inside look that really gets people talking. The large rec area (a regulation high school gym plus!) is breathtaking, and the spacious Commons shouts the incredible possibilities for fun and ministry. With
- [Welcome New Staff!](https://camplebanon.org/2024/02/17/welcome-new-staff/) - Camp is thrilled to welcome three new staff members to our team who share our commitment to serving guests with excellence and spreading the love of Christ! LEAD REGISTRAR: Beth Leaf began attending Quilt & Craft Retreats in 2007, first as a quilter and later as an instructor. As our new Lead Registrar, Beth is excited to work with a group of
- [Praising God for an Incredible Winter at Camp!](https://camplebanon.org/2024/02/15/praising-god-for-an-incredible-winter-at-camp/) - PRAISE GOD for a mega fun start to the New Year! Over 160 grade schoolers and leaders gathered on January 5-7 for Mega Fun to experience the “Funnest Fun!” and to learn about the GOOD SHEPHERD. “Bobber Bill” shared fun facts about sheep. (Did you know sheep smell with their toes and see behind without turning around?)
- [Is Your Soul Hungry?](https://camplebanon.org/2024/02/10/is-your-soul-hungry/) - Just imagine that you’re in Camp’s Dining Hall, early on a Saturday morning. As you walk outside to sit along the shore, the sun is just starting to peak over Cedar Lake, its glorious rays giving your hair an orange hue. The water is glassy and smooth, the life beneath the surface has yet to
- [Experience a Weekend of Worship, Teaching, and Fellowship at Men's Advance!](https://camplebanon.org/2024/01/25/experience-a-weekend-of-worship-teaching-and-fellowship-at-mens-advance/) - Camp Lebanon’s Men’s Advance (April 5-6 (7), 2024) is a short yet impactful discipleship retreat that enables groups of men to fellowship with each other and walk with Christ. This event offers three delicious meals, three insightful teaching sessions, and one night of lodging, providing men age 18+ with an ideal format to connect with
- [‘Woo Hoos!’ From The March Quilt Retreats](https://camplebanon.org/2021/04/08/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
- [Camp Lebanon Newsletter | January 2024](https://camplebanon.org/2024/01/01/camp-lebanon-newsletter-january-2024/) - The Official Newsletter of Camp Lebanon!
- [Gym Update: Steady Progress, Growing Dreams!](https://camplebanon.org/2024/01/04/gym-update-steady-progress-growing-dreams/) - Jaws drop and gasps turn to wonder. First-time visitors to the gym are both surprised by the vastness of the structure and inspired by the functionality of the layout. Come and see for yourself! What you’ll find is a shell fully erected and roofs that are water tight. Electrical and plumbing rough-in is complete inside and
- [The 2024 Summer Camp Theme Is...](https://camplebanon.org/2024/01/04/the-2024-summer-camp-theme-is/) - A summer youth camper has a whole lot of “Funnest Fun!” to experience in one week. The joy of being in a cabin with their friends. The thrill of night games. The chill of a Polar Dip and the freshness of Cedar Lake. The fun of Laser Tag and the Screamin’ Eagle Zipline. The laughter in the Craft Room. The
- [Camp Lebanon's Best Photos of 2023!](https://camplebanon.org/2024/01/03/camp-lebanons-best-photos-of-2023/) - As the Media & Marketing Coordinator at Camp, a big part of why I love my job is getting to curate the wonderful photos that get taken throughout a year at Camp. We have had so many incredibly talented photographers share their gifts with Camp over the years, and they continue to help us tell
- ["Bobber Bill" Announces Plans to Retire](https://camplebanon.org/2023/10/24/announcement/) - After 38 summers of active camp ministry, Bill Abeler has announced that he will retire as Camp Lebanon’s Executive Director on December 31, 2024. Understanding that the transition could take up to twelve months, Bill promised the Board he would give them a full year notice and this he has done. Now 65, “Bobber Bill” was 28 when he and his
- [New Legends Field Sponsors Hit a Grand Slam!](https://camplebanon.org/2023/10/23/a-new-legends-field-sponsorship-revealed-at-womens-retreat/) - The Robinson Family (Silver Bay) knocked it out of the park in blessing Camp and the family’s matriarch, Hellen Robinson. After signing on as a Legend Field wall sponsor, the family came up with a beautiful sign featuring the Split Rock Lighthouse, a treasured landmark in their “backyard” up on the North Shore. The big
- [Astonished & Amazed: An Update on Women's Ministries at Camp!](https://camplebanon.org/2023/10/23/astonished-amazed-2023-womens-retreat/) - Astonished, amazed, joyful, hopeful, encouraged. After finishing two beautiful weekends of Women’s Retreat, our hearts are full and there are so many stories we could tell of God’s goodness and faithfulness. The theme for 2023 Women’s Retreats was “Astonished & Amazed: Sitting at the Feet of Jesus.” Our Early Bird speaker, Jenni Thyng, shared about God’s
- [Gym Construction Underway!](https://camplebanon.org/2023/09/23/gym-construction-underway/) - Decades later….gym construction is finally happening! And according to God’s clock, it’s all right on time. August 21 was the big day as truck after truck arrived delivering the pre-cast concrete panels. Two days later, the gym box was up! Then came two stages of roofing, which Berwald Roofing (North St. Paul) finished on September
- [Introducing Camp's Interns!](https://camplebanon.org/2023/09/13/introducing-our-new-interns/) - Allow me to introduce to you Camp’s newest interns! Three men with a passion for camping ministry and a desire to use their talent and energy to bless the ministry of Camp Lebanon. Returning for his second year, Noah Desrosiers has demonstrated time and again what hard work looks like. Noah’s first employment opportunity at Camp
- [Ministry Update - 1,800 Campers, 50 Summer Staff, 1 Message](https://camplebanon.org/2023/09/13/ministry-update-1800-campers-50-summer-staff-1-message/) - 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
- [Our Favorite Photos from Summer 2023!](https://camplebanon.org/2023/09/12/our-favorite-20-photos-from-summer-2023/) - 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
- [August Ministry Update from Bill Abeler](https://camplebanon.org/2023/08/16/august-ministry-update-from-bill-abeler/) - The Time Has Come! It’s been a long time coming, but on June 5th we met our financial goal to BUILD the Camp Lebanon gym! Things are all in place to start construction, and in no time at all walls will be going up and it’s going to look like a gym! We still need
- [Super Kids 4, Top 10 Photos](https://camplebanon.org/2023/08/17/super-kids-4-top-10-photos/) - Wow, Super Kids 4 has been a BLAST! From the Carnival, all the way to Bass Point for the Campfire, this week has been filled with joy, laughter, and fun! Although it is sad to see these Super Kids campers go, we are looking back with grateful hearts for our time spent with them, and
- [Super Kids 4, Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2023/08/16/super-kids-4-day-3-3/) - We are to our last full day of Super Kids 4! It is so hard to believe it is not only our last full day with these Super Kids 4 campers, but also of the summer here at Camp. Time flies when you’re having fun, and this week has been no exception! Like the other
- [Super Kids 4, Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2023/08/15/super-kids-4-day-2-3/) - How are we already on Day 2 of Super Kids 4 already?! These campers have truly filled Camp with such radiant joy and laughter, and we are looking forward to each and every special moment we have with them here! Our beautiful Monday morning began down at the waterfront for Polar Dip. Campers were excited to
- [Super Kids 4, Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2023/08/14/super-kids-4-day-1-3/) - Wow, I can hardly believe we have officially began our last week of Summer Youth Camp. It feels like just yesterday that we were on the first week of summer, and now we’re wrapping it all up. Although there is a hint of sadness that is felt here at Camp, it is nothing compared to
- [Junior High 3, Top 10 Photos](https://camplebanon.org/2023/08/11/junior-high-3-top-10-photos-2/) - As I reflect back on this week of Junior High 3 here at Camp, I am incredibly grateful for the moments captured, the memories made, the friendships formed, the true joy that was found, and the serious fun that was had. As Camp ends our second to last week of the entire summer, it can
- [Staff Training Days 1-4](https://camplebanon.org/2023/06/05/staff-training/) - Staff Training has officially begun for our 2023 Senior Summer Staff! The last three days have been an absolute blast, and we are looking forward to the days ahead as we continue to train and prepare for summer youth camps! We can already tell that this staff team will work together well, and lead in
- [Staff Training Days 5-7](https://camplebanon.org/2023/06/08/staff-training-days-5-7/) - We are nearing the end of staff training and it has been an absolute blast! The last few days have been filled with laughter, learning, fellowship, and fun! We are so excited for this staff team, and all that they will accomplish together this summer. We have been working tirelessly to prepare our hearts and
- [Super Kids 1, Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2023/06/12/super-kids-1-day-1-3/) - Super Kids 1 campers are here at Camp, and we can tell that it’s going to be an incredible week! They have already filled Camp with their endless energy, laughter, and fun. After arriving at Camp yesterday afternoon, they found themselves meeting their counselors and cabin mates, taking their swim tests, and settling into their
- [Super Kids 1, Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2023/06/13/super-kids-1-day-2-3/) - We are officially on day #2 of Super Kids 1! The first day with these Super Kids has been such a blast. Campers have already been having The Funnest Fun, and we are all excited for another full day at Camp. We started off our day yesterday with the Polar Dip – what better way
- [Super Kids 1, Top 10 Photos](https://camplebanon.org/2023/06/15/super-kids-1-top-10-photos-2/) - Polar Dip What better way to start the day than by jumping into Cedar Lake first thing in the morning?! Morning Movement Campers get to participate in fun little action songs in the mornings to help wake up – how fun! Skillz Finger painting was such a fun option for campers this week during Skillz!
- [Super Kids 1, Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2023/06/14/super-kids-1-day-3-3/) - We are to our last full day of Super Kids 1! This week has flown by, but we have had a fantastic time with these Super Kids having The Funnest Fun at Camp. Their endless laughter and fun-loving presence have filled Camp with joy. While we are sad the week is coming to an end,
- [Memorial Day Family Camp Weekend Retreat](https://camplebanon.org/2023/05/29/memorial-day-family-camp-weekend-retreat/) - Polar Dip The best way to start out the day is by jumping into Cedar Lake first thing in the morning! Soccer Families got to participate in a big game of soccer! How fun! Boat Races! Grab your family, hop in a canoe and race others across Cedar Lake and back! Who will come in
- [Junior High 3, Day 4](https://camplebanon.org/2023/06/22/junior-high-3-day-4-3/) - We can hardly believe that it is the last full day of The Funnest Fun at Camp for these Junior Highers! God has truly shown up this week, and He has revealed Himself to campers and staff alike through Chapels, TAG Time, and even the fun that we’ve had so far this week. Camp has
- [Junior High 1, Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2023/06/21/junior-high-1-day-3-3/) - We are already on Day 3 of Junior High 1! These fun-loving and laid-back Junior Highers have truly made this week so fun. They have not hesitated to jump in and participate in all the fun that Camp has to offer, and it has been such a joy to witness their smiles and laughter all
- [Junior High 1, Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2023/06/20/junior-high-1-day-2-3/) - We are officially on Day #2 of Junior High 1! We can hardly believe it is only Day 2 for these Junior Highers. They truly have filled Camp with such joy, and we are excited for another full day of The Funnest Fun. We have lots of fun packed into the day, and we are
- [Junior High 1, Top 10 Photos](https://camplebanon.org/2023/06/23/junior-high-1-top-10-photos/) - It is Closing Rally Day for our Junior High 1 week! Looking back on all the fun and laughter that was had, and all the memories that were made, we are grateful to be ending this week with full and joyful hearts. These Junior High campers have truly filled Camp with such joy and life,
- [2023 Summer Fun Family Weekend Recap](https://camplebanon.org/2023/07/02/2023-summer-fun-family-weekend-recap/) - Camp Lebanon LOVES Family Camp, and families love Camp! 2023 Summer Fun Family Weekend was no exception. Families showed up on Thursday ready and excited for The Funnest Fun, and the whole weekend was nothing short of it! The weekend started with a Hub Roast and a Welcome Chapel on Thursday – to introduce the
- [Adventurers, Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2023/06/27/adventurers-day-3-2/) - It is the last day of Adventurers here at Camp! It has been such a joy to have these wonderful campers here, and we have truly had a blast with them! From Cabin Adventures to Camp-wide relay games, our time here at Camp has been nothing short of The Funnest Fun. Adventurers may be our
- [Adventurers, Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2023/06/27/adventurers-day-2-2/) - Adventurers are here at Camp, and it is both their first and last full day at Camp! Adventurers are Camp’s youngest youth campers, but they sure do love Camp! They have not hesitated to join in on The Funnest Fun that we have planned for them, and they have brought their pure sense of joy
- [Adventurers, Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2023/06/26/adventurers-day-1-2/) - We have officially welcomed Adventurers to Camp, and we could not be any more excited! Their pure joy, contagious laughter, and attitude for FUN are unmatched, and it is such a blessing to have them here. We started welcoming campers and directing them to their cabins around 4pm this afternoon, and since then, Camp has
- [2023 Family Week, Top 10 Photos](https://camplebanon.org/2023/07/07/2023-family-week-top-10-photos/) - 2023 Family Week was an absolute BLAST! These families have filled Camp with such joy and life this week, and it was such a blessing to have them here at Camp. Families and staff alike have truly had The Funnest Fun – from Polar Dip in the mornings to the Campfire last night, and everything
- [Junior High 2, Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2023/07/10/junior-high-2-day-1-3/) - Junior Highers have officially made it to Camp, and we can already tell that it’s going to be a fantastic week! Yesterday afternoon campers arrived at Camp, met their counselors, got settled into their cabins, took their swim tests, and could then be found hanging out in the Hub playing games! These campers have already
- [Junior High 2, Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2023/07/11/junior-high-2-day-2-3/) - We are on Day #2 of Junior High 2, and it has been an absolute BLAST thus far! These campers have truly filled Camp with their contagious laughter, big smiles, and life-giving presence! It is almost hard to believe we are already on Day 2 with these amazing campers, but we are looking forward to
- [Junior High 2, Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2023/07/12/junior-high-2-day-3-3/) - We can hardly believe that it is already Day 3 of Junior High 2! These fantastic Junior Highers have truly made this week so fun, and it has been such a joy to witness their smiles and laughter that can be found all around Camp. We are looking forward to what the rest of the
- [Junior High 2, Top 10 Photos](https://camplebanon.org/2023/07/14/junior-high-2-top-10-photos/) - We cannot believe that Junior High 2 has come to an end, but we are thankful for the week we had with these amazing campers! All the praise and glory be to God for this really GREAT week! Our Closing Rally day was so fun! We met in the Main Hall first for Mail Call, and
- [Super Kids 2, Top 10 Photos](https://camplebanon.org/2023/07/20/super-kids-2-top-10-photos-2/) - What a joy it has been to serve these campers this week! Their energy, excitement, and enthusiasm is unmatched. From chapel sessions, to Free Time giggles, the Lord was evident in every moment.Last night at the Camp Fire, Maren talked about how we can continue to follow Jesus when we go back home. She shared
- [Super Kids 2, Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2023/07/20/super-kids-2-day-3-3/) - We are to our last full day of Super Kids 1! It is crazy how fast this week has flown by, but we have truly had The Funnest Fun with these Super Kids! Their high energy and endless laughter have brought such joy to Camp, and we are excited for the time we have left
- [Super Kids 2, Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2023/07/18/super-kids-2-day-2-3/) - These Super Kids have officially been at Camp for their first full day! It has been a blast thus far, and we are so excited for the rest of this week with these fantastic campers! They have been nothing short of energetic, joyful, and lively as they participate in The Funnest Fun that Camp has
- [Super Kids 2, Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2023/07/18/super-kids-2-day-1-3/) - Super Kids 2 campers have made it to Camp, and it is going to be a fantastic week – we can already tell! With their joyous laughter, and fun-loving presence, these campers have brought so much life to Camp, and we’re only just beginning! After arriving at Camp yesterday afternoon, campers found themselves meeting their counselors
- [Senior High, Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2023/07/24/senior-high-day-1-2/) - Excitement filled the air, and where there once may have been nervousness for what was ahead, was suddenly replaced with eager anticipation as Camp began to greet Senior High campers and welcome them back to a “home away from home”. For many, this week of the summer is a special one. For starters, this is the
- [Senior High, Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2023/07/25/senior-high-day-2-3/) - There’s an air that fills Camp when Senior Highers are here, that is like no other. As they smile and laugh with each other, it is so evident that the Lord is doing a great work in their hearts. As they sit down to eat together in the Dining Hall, I walk around to see
- [Senior High, Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2023/07/26/senior-high-day-3-3/) - Camp begins to wake up on the 3rd day of Senior High, and there’s a sense of eager anticipation that fills the air as campers start making their way down to the waterfront for Polar Dip! I take notice of the little things in God’s beautiful creation as I watch campers enjoy a long-time tradition
- [Senior High, Top 5 Cabin Photos](https://camplebanon.org/2023/07/28/senior-high-top-5-cabin-photos/) - As we close out a truly AMAZING Senior High week, we are looking back with grateful hearts – tired, but filled. Apologies for the delay on the blog post – from the busyness of the day, to multiple power outages, our media team has been working overtime to keep you all updated!Senior High has truly been
- [Junior High 3, Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2023/08/07/junior-high-3-day-1-3/) - Junior High 3 has officially started!! Campers have settled in and jumped right into having The Funnest Fun here at Camp! We can already tell that this week is going to be FANTASTIC with these energetic, fun-loving Junior Highers! Once cars start making their way down the driveway, the fun starts here at Camp! Campers
- [Junior High 3, Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2023/08/08/junior-high-3-day-2-3/) - We can hardly believe that it is already Day 2 of Junior High 3 – this week has been that much fun so far! These Junior High campers have already reconnected with friends – new and old, and continued to jump right into The Funnest Fun Camp has to offer them. What a true joy
- [Junior High 3, Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2023/08/09/junior-high-3-day-3-3/) - We are already on Day 3 of Junior High 3! It is so crazy how fast this week has flown by! These Junior Highers have filled Camp with their joyous laughter, and big smiles; it has been a joy to witness the fun they’ve been having this week.These last three days have been an absolute
- [Junior High 3, Day 4](https://camplebanon.org/2023/08/10/junior-high-3-day-4-4/) - I apologize for the delay in the blog post, but I’ll get right into it! It blows my mind that it is already the last full day of Junior High 3. These campers have made special friendships, memories to last a life-time, and have truly had The Funnest Fun here at Camp this week. Similar to
- [Summer Staff @ Camp Lebanon: "Astronomically Amazing!"](https://camplebanon.org/2023/08/10/summer-staff-camp-lebanon-astronomically-amazing/) - As another amazing summer nears its end, we are looking back on all the incredible ways that Camp Lebanon has been A Meeting Place With God. A big part of summers at Camp is the connections and friendships that can be made, especially on our Summer Staff Team! Every summer, God brings together a group
- [A Sweet Reunion at Summer Camp!](https://camplebanon.org/2023/08/06/a-sweet-reunion-at-summer-camp/) - In the late 1960’s and into the 70’s, the four Gerdin girls (Bonnie, Beth, Beverly and Brenda) and four Pearson girls (Dawn, Cindy, Sue and Heidi) attended church together at Grace Community Church in Golden Valley. Because of Pastor Walter Benton’s early involvement with Camp, the girls attended Camp Lebanon each summer. After meeting at
- [Super Kids 3, Top 10 Photos](https://camplebanon.org/2023/08/03/super-kids-3-top-10-photos-2/) - What a SUPER week with these SUPER kids! Working at a Christian summer camp is such a cool experience because we get to see crazy God moments all summer long. This week was no different! God was so present in every moment and these campers hearts and lives were touched by His amazing love and
- [Super Kids 3, Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2023/08/02/super-kids-3-day-3-3/) - Welcome back to the blog! We left off yesterday anticipating one of the biggest Super Kids events; the Carnival! But before we got to that, we had to play a game, have some free time and eat a delicious dinner. For our afternoon game, we played Land and Sea-Lay! We had two big groups on the
- [Super Kids 3, Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2023/08/01/super-kids-3-day-2-3/) - Day two has arrived and these campers are still full of energy! Picking up where we left of yesterday, we played a game called Penny Pinchers. In this game, cabins received a random item and had to create a sales pitch about the item to sell it to our staff members stationed around camp. If
- [Super Kids 3, Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2023/07/31/super-kids-3-day-1-3/) - Super Kids 3 has officially begun and we could not be more excited!! Campers rolled up yesterday with their luggage and huge grins across their faces. Once they were greeted by Camp staff, they were directed to their cabin to meet their counselor and cabin mates. After setting up their stuff, they had to option to take
- [Summer 2023 Ministry Update - A FULL Five Weeks!](https://camplebanon.org/2023/07/17/a-full-five-weeks/) - 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
- [Junior High 2, Day 4](https://camplebanon.org/2023/07/13/junior-high-2-day-4-4/) - How is it already the last full day of Junior High 2?! This group of campers has brought so much joy and life to Camp’s grounds and there has been so much learning and growth throughout the week. As staff here at Camp, it is always so sweet to see how each camper grows through
- [Camp Lebanon Newsletter | June 2023](https://camplebanon.org/2023/06/01/camp-lebanon-newsletter-june-2023/)
- [Camp Lebanon Newsletter | July 2023](https://camplebanon.org/2023/07/12/camp-lebanon-newsletter-july-2023/)
- [Junior High 1, Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2023/06/19/junior-high-1-day-1-3/) - Junior Highers have arrived and are ready for The Funnest Fun Camp has to offer! Even though they have been here for less than 24 hours, it has been packed with fun. We can tell that this week is going to be an absolute blast!As campers arrived yesterday, they found their cabin, met their counselors
- [Stop and Smell the Roses: 12 "Long-Stemmed" Roses to Remember](https://camplebanon.org/2023/06/17/stop-and-smell-the-roses-12-long-stemmed-roses-to-remember/) - We enjoyed such a wonderful week of Summer Sew! Thank you again to all the quilters, scrapbookers, and rafters who came and helped us “stop and smell the roses” for a few days! Here’s a recap of the twelve “long-stemmed” roses shared by Lisa at our mealtime messages during Summer Sew Quilt Retreat! 1. CONSIDER
- ["READY...SET...GO!" A Summer Staff Training Reflection](https://camplebanon.org/2023/06/16/ready-set-go-a-summer-staff-training-reflection/) - From gobbling crepes at Bobber Bill’s, to 7 AM all-staff devotionals in the dining hall– Staff Training was a blast. About 1/3 of the Summer Staff are completely new this year. There were about 4 staffers whose first time at Camp was the first day of training! Many experienced veterans paired well with the fresh
- [HUGE News About the Gym!](https://camplebanon.org/2023/06/09/huge-news-about-the-gym/) - The gym building is 100% funded! Now let's fill this thing.
- [Summer Staff Bios - Counselors](https://camplebanon.org/2023/06/08/summer-staff-bios-counselors/) - SUMMER IS HERE!!! We couldn’t be more excited to welcome our 2023 summer staff to Camp to prepare them for the amazing summer ahead of us! We have a such a strong team this summer, and we can’t wait to see how God works in and through them this summer. Without further ado, we introduce
- [Summer Staff Bios - Program Staff](https://camplebanon.org/2023/06/08/summer-staff-bios-program-staff/) - SUMMER IS HERE!!! We couldn’t be more excited to welcome our 2023 summer staff to Camp to prepare them for the amazing summer ahead of us! We have a such a strong team this summer, and we can’t wait to see how God works in and through them this summer. Without further ado, we introduce
- [Camp Lebanon Newsletter | May 2023](https://camplebanon.org/2023/05/13/camp-lebanon-newsletter-may-2023/) - Check out Camp’s official Newsletter below! Lots of fun things happening!
- ["Cross My Heart" - Mother Daughter (& Grandma) 2023](https://camplebanon.org/2023/05/18/cross-my-heart-mother-daughter-2023/) - We had TWO weekends in a row of the absolute Funnest Fun with some incredible moms, daughters, and grandmas! What a blessing to gather at the beginning of spring, when the leaves and flowers are budding, the earth is waking up, and we can witness God making all things new! Moms, daughters and grandmas got to experience the best
- [2023 Men's Advance Recap](https://camplebanon.org/2023/05/04/2023-mens-advance-recap/) - At Camp Lebanon, men retreat in the fall and have a blast doing it! Tournaments. Chapels. Hobby Shows. And lots of food. In the spring, however, it’s time for men to advance in their faith! The one-night, three-meal, three-session Men’s Advance! is designed for just that. The 2023 edition was rescheduled after a late March blizzard for April 14-15 and attracted a
- [23 Reasons to Attend YAR 2023](https://camplebanon.org/2023/04/25/23-reasons-to-attend-yar-2023/) - Young Adult Retreat SPRINGMay (18) 19-21, 2023 We have an exciting Young Adult Retreat planned this spring! This year we are stealing all the best parts of youth camp and making them relevant for adults. We’re calling it “Grown Up Kids Camp,” and it’s gonna be epic! If you haven’t registered yet, here are 23 reasons
- [Gym Campaign Less Than $200k From $2.5 Million Goal!](https://camplebanon.org/2023/04/06/gym-campaign-less-than-200k-from-2-5-million-goal/) - It’s almost GYM TIME! Beginning in early May, site work commences to get ready for footings and the pre-cast gym walls. Woo Hoo! What’s more, Camp is within $185,000 of fully funding construction. Praise God and thank you, amazing friends! Additional funds will be required to FILL the gym, but the race now is to raise
- [The Living Word - The Truth Is a Loud "YES!"](https://camplebanon.org/2023/04/06/the-living-word-the-truth-is-a-loud-yes/) - NO resurrection? Then NO joy of forgiveness. NO hope of eternal life. NO Christianity. And NO Camp Lebanon! But the Truth is a loud “YES!” Jesus did, indeed, escape the grave as the conqueror over sin, death, and devil. And that changes everything! In a world that is broken and lost in the “NO” of hopelessness,
- [2023 Spring Quilt Recap](https://camplebanon.org/2023/04/06/2023-spring-quilt-recap/) - Despite the cold and snow, “Spring Planting” got an early start during the March Quilt Retreats! A total of 440 women (woo hoo!) filled out the four sessions. Whether two nights or five, all were treated to sweet fellowship, delicious meals, and expert assistance. They also visited “The Potting Shed,” being encouraged and inspired from
- [CAMPmittment Day - Getting Excited for Summer 2023!](https://camplebanon.org/2023/04/06/campmittment-day-getting-excited-for-summer-2023/) - In mid-March, Camp Lebanon year-round staff and some of the already-hired 2023 Summer Staff met up at a coffee shop (Corner Coffee Northeast!) in Minneapolis to get hyped for summer, play games, eat snacks, and drink some coffee! It was a great couple hours of connection and fun, and so encouraging to be reminded that
- [Lessons from The Potting Shed - Spring Quilt 2023](https://camplebanon.org/2023/04/06/lessons-from-the-potting-shed-spring-quilt-2023/) - This March, Spring Quilters visited “The Potting Shed” and found encouraging lessons surrounding the beautiful world of plants and growing things. The Lord Planted a Garden The good and kind intentions of God towards his people is so very evident in his creation of the Garden of Eden … what a paradise! No pests,
- [CAMP LEBANON NEWSLETTER | April 2023](https://camplebanon.org/2023/04/01/camp-lebanon-newsletter-april-2023/) - Check out Camp’s official Newsletter below! Lots of fun things happening!
- [The D3 Program, Through the Eyes of Parents](https://camplebanon.org/2023/03/30/the-d3-program-through-the-eyes-of-parents/) - Part of Their Story Jason and Tami Patten have been a part of the Camp Lebanon family for years. Camp was where part of their story began, when they both served in the Jr. Staff program together! Now, the Patten kids are in various stages of the D3 Discipleship Program at Camp, with Alicia and Nick having
- [The Closing Rally – Gym Campaign Prepares for Final Sprint!](https://camplebanon.org/2023/03/07/the-closing-rally-gym-campaign-prepares-for-final-sprint/) - After decades of dreams and a few false starts, it’s gym time…at last!
- [Arctic Blast - Resilient and Pressing On!](https://camplebanon.org/2023/03/10/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!
- [2023 Annual Meeting Report](https://camplebanon.org/2023/03/07/2023-annual-meeting-report/) - Something awesome transpired at the 75th Annual Meeting of the Membership.
- [CAMP LEBANON NEWSLETTER | February 2023](https://camplebanon.org/2023/02/21/camp-lebanon-newsletter-february-2023/) - Eight Weekends of Winter Youth Retreats kick off 2023! You’ll find our February Newsletter below.
- [Overcoming Darkness](https://camplebanon.org/2023/02/07/overcoming-darkness/) - Jesus is the Word, He is the power to overcome darkness, and He continues to do so at Camp.
- [Gym Campaign Surges Past $2 Million!](https://camplebanon.org/2023/01/09/gym-surges-past-2-million-raised/) - At last count, over $400,000 was received for the gym in gifts and pledges between November 1 to December 31 pushing the total over $2,150,000! Thank you!
- [Winter Chill - The Summer Staff Can Cool Off](https://camplebanon.org/2023/01/03/winter-chill-the-summer-staff-can-cool-off/) - Summer Staffers got to be campers for a change!
- [Camp Lebanon Newsletter | December 2022](https://camplebanon.org/2022/12/14/camp-lebanon-newsletter-december-2022/) - “Merry CHRISTmas!” from Camp’s Year Round Staff – Love, Peace, and the Joy of Jesus! Thank you, Camp friends, for praying with and for us through an AMAZING year of ministry! You’ll find Camp’s December Newsletter below.
- [Tori's Top 22 Takes of 2022](https://camplebanon.org/2022/12/02/toris-top-22-takes-of-2022/) - With a year full of retreats and camps, there are a lot of captured moments to celebrate!
- [Top Social Media Posts of 2022](https://camplebanon.org/2022/12/02/top-social-media-posts-of-2022/) - One way to tell the story of 2022 is to look back at the most engaging social media content of the year.
- [2022 Idea Of The Year!](https://camplebanon.org/2022/12/01/2022-idea-of-the-year/) - The year-round staff has voted and the 2022 "Idea of the Year" has been named!
- [It Sure Feels Real Now!](https://camplebanon.org/2022/11/15/it-sure-feels-real-now/) - Wow, it sure feels real now! This fall’s groundwork sets the stage for construction on the building to begin next spring.
- [Meet Camp's Newest Staff Members!](https://camplebanon.org/2022/11/03/meet-camps-newest-staff-members/) - Camp has added several new faces to its year-round staff team! Let's get to know them!
- [Gym Campaign is 70% Funded!](https://camplebanon.org/2022/10/27/gym-campaign-is-70-funded/) - Thanks to the generous donations of so many friends, Camp has 70% of the funds needed for the new gym!
- [Ministry Update: In The Midst Of Busy...](https://camplebanon.org/2022/10/07/ministry-update-in-the-midst-of-busy/) - It never ceases to amaze me how amid so much movement God creates tender appointments.
- [Camp Breaks Ground on New Gym!](https://camplebanon.org/2022/09/02/camp-breaks-ground-on-gym/) - After decades of dreaming, ground has officially broken on the new multi-purpose gym project!
- [Camp Story | Dan & Wanda Roach](https://camplebanon.org/2022/08/24/camp-story-dan-wanda-roach/) - Dan & Wanda (Beasley) Roach have great memories at Camp, including meeting each other.
- [Camp Story | Scott & Nicky Osterhus](https://camplebanon.org/2022/08/24/camp-story-scott-nicky-osterhus/) - Camp Lebanon was a place of deep fellowship and real relationships. It truly was a meeting place with God.
- [Camp Story | Jon & Jess Henderson](https://camplebanon.org/2022/08/22/camp-story-jon-jess-henderson/) - Not only did they meet each other at Camp, but they truly met God.
- [Top Ten Photos from Super Kids 4](https://camplebanon.org/2022/08/18/top-ten-photos-from-super-kids-4/) - What an amazing week!! This group of campers was a great way to close out this summer. Their joy was always evident, and they brought so much fun into every activity. We are so blessed by the ways God worked through them, and we can’t wait to see them again next year!Here are our top
- [Camp Story | Ron & Jane Knudtsen](https://camplebanon.org/2022/08/16/camp-story-ron-jane-knudtsen/) - 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!
- [Super Kids 4, Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2022/08/17/super-kids-4-day-3-2/) - How is it already the last full day of Camp? These Super Kids are bringing the energy to every activity we do, and we are having so much fun!!Yesterday afternoon ended with a fun game called Animal’s Got Talent. Cabins got creative and dressed up their counselors with crazy items from their cabin. Then, once
- [Camp Story | Dave & Elaine Harder](https://camplebanon.org/2022/08/16/camp-story-dave-elaine-harder/) - Camp is a special place for the Harder family for a bunch of reasons!
- [Super Kids 4, Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2022/08/16/super-kids-4-day-2-2/) - Welcome back! Yesterday was full of the funnest fun possible at camp, and today is going to be even better! Let’s pick up where we left offAfter morning chapel, it was time for skillz! Campers got to choose anything from fort building to fishing. They practiced skillz for a little while, and then it was
- [Super Kids 4, Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2022/08/15/super-kids-4-day-1-2/) - And just like that, our last week of summer youth camps has begun! With brilliant smiles and excited steps, campers arrived ready for fun. The first stop was to find your cabin! Campers hauled their luggage to their cabin and met their counselors. Once they were all settled in, they could go take their swim
- [Junior High 3, Top 10 Photos](https://camplebanon.org/2022/08/12/junior-high-3-top-10-photos/) - It has been a fantastic week with these Junior Highers! Here are the Top Ten Photos from Junior High 3! Polar Dip! Campers love to do the Polar Dip! Jumping in the lake first thing in the morning is a great way to bond with friends! National Book-Lovers Day Spending time outside in God’s creation
- [Junior High 3, Day 4](https://camplebanon.org/2022/08/11/junior-high-3-day-4-2/) - It is the last full day of Junior High 3, but that isn’t stopping these campers from soaking up the Funnest Fun here at Camp! Yesterday, after lunch we gathered at the Steps of Faith for mail call, and then dispersed from there for clinics and seminars! Then, it was free time! In the midst of
- [Junior High 3, Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2022/08/10/junior-high-3-day-3-2/) - We are onto Day 3! Is it possible that the fun we’ve had so far just keeps getting better?!After lunch yesterday, it was time for mail call, followed by clinics and seminars! Then, free time! As I walked around camp listening to the laughter and watching campers play games in the Hub, I was reminded
- [Junior High 3, Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2022/08/09/junior-high-3-day-2-2/) - These Junior Highers have only been here for a day, but their energy sure has brought Camp to life! Their joyful spirits and contagious laughter fill the air as they enjoy the Funnest Fun! Picking up where we left off yesterday, after lunch it was time for mail call, and then clinics and seminars! Campers
- [Camp Story | Jason & Tami Patten](https://camplebanon.org/2022/07/21/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.
- [Junior High 3, Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2022/08/08/junior-high-3-day-1-2/) - Junior Highers have made it to Camp, and we can already tell that it’s going to be an awesome week! Upon arrival, campers could be found meeting their counselor, taking their swim test, and enjoying games in the Hub like sand volleyball, octoball, 4-square, and carpetball! Once all campers had arrived and settled in, it
- [Gym Campaign Nears Halfway Point!](https://camplebanon.org/2022/08/05/gym-campaign-nears-halfway-point/) - God continues to move in incredible ways as the gym campaign nears the halfway mark of its $2.5 million goal!
- [Super Kids 3, Top 10 Photos](https://camplebanon.org/2022/08/04/super-kids-3-top-10-photos/) - What an incredible week we had with these Super Kids! Their joyful spirits filled Camp with so much life and laughter. Here are the top ten photos from the week! Water Games Campers love playing games, especially when it involves water and soaking counselors! Capture the Flag Campers heading out to try and find the flags!
- [Super Kids 3, Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2022/08/03/super-kids-3-day-3-2/) - How is it already Day 3 with these Super Kids?!Their energy, smiles, and excitement have kept us all going, especially in the humid weather! Picking up where we left off, yesterday’s afternoon game was “Animal’s Got Talent!” where campers got to dress up their counselor as an animal, give them a special talent, and then
- [Super Kids 3, Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2022/08/02/super-kids-3-day-2-2/) - What a fun group of Super Kids we have here at camp this week! There has been nothing but laughter, excitement, and energy from them since they got here! Yesterday, we survived the bright sun and humidity with the afternoon game, “Icky Sticky”! What better way to solidify friendships and cool down than trying to protect
- [Super Kids 3, Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2022/08/01/super-kids-3-day-1-2/) - It is the first day of Super Kids 3 and we are so excited to have these camper here! The first 24 hours have been packed with activities and filled with lots of laughs and new friendships.Campers moved in yesterday and met their counselor and the rest of their cabin. They took a quick tour
- [Top 10 Cabin Photos from Senior High](https://camplebanon.org/2022/07/29/top-10-cabin-photos-from-senior-high/) - What an incredible week it has been with these senior high campers! We are so thankful for the ways that God has been working in hearts. The fruit that was present in camper’s lives this week was a joy to witness and a testament to your prayers. Thank you for joining us in prayer for
- [Swimming Grandma's Final Swim!](https://camplebanon.org/2022/07/29/swimming-grandmas-final-swim/) - She did it! Swimming Grandma, Sandy Abeler, completed her final swim and raised $30,000 for Camp scholarships.
- [Sr. High, Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2022/07/27/sr-high-day-2/) - Apologies for the delay in the blog post! We have had a busy day! Starting mid morning, all of camp treked to the North 40 for the Volleyball Tournament and recently returned for an afternoon of free time fun! (Volleyball photos coming soon!) Flashback to yesterday afternoon, campers had an opportunity to attend a clinic
- [Senior High, Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2022/07/27/senior-high-day-3-2/) - Greetings from camp! I would love to fill you in on what we have been up to in the past 24 hours. From previous blogs you may anticipating a volleyball tournament and a surprise at the canteen.Well, the volleyball tournament was scheduled to take place Tuesday morning into the afternoon. The atmosphere also scheduled rain
- [Sr. High, Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2022/07/25/sr-high-day-1/) - It’s a special week of the summer here at Camp. Each week is special in its own way but this week is unique because it is Sr. High week. Campers are here and are ready to make memories that will last a lifetime! As campers arrived yesterday, there was much excitement as they reconnecting with
- [Super Kids 2, Top 10 Photos](https://camplebanon.org/2022/07/21/super-kids-2-top-10-photos/) - What a fun week it has been with these Super Kids! From the moment they got to camp until their departure, they brought lots of energy, joy, and laughter to this place! Everything from polar dip, games in the hub, to the campfire has made this week incredible!!Here is the week through the Top 10
- [A Home Run for the Funnest Fun - Wiffle Ball 5K Exceeds Goal!](https://camplebanon.org/2022/06/23/2022-wiffle-ball-5k/) - A team of "wiffle ball sluggers" hit 5,000 homers and helped raise $35,000 for Camp Lebanon's ministry! Praise God!
- [Super Kids 2, Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2022/07/20/super-kids-2-day-3-2/) - Hello! We’re back for Day 3 of Super Kids 2! First things first, we had some technical changes to the internet here at camp, so the Wifi was down for a few hours this morning. Thanks for your patience with the blog! Picking up where we left off, yesterday’s afternoon game was “Icky Sticky”. This involves
- [Super Kids 2, Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2022/07/19/super-kids-2-day-2-2/) - We are onto Day 2! What a fun group of Super Kids campers we have this week! Yesterday afternoon after cabin adventures, campers met at the Steps of Faith for lunch line-up. After eating lunch, they all headed back to their cabins for some rest and relaxation during “toes up time”. Re-energized, it was time for
- [Super Kids 2, Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2022/07/18/super-kids-2-day-1-2/) - It is time for Super Kids 2 here at Camp, and campers and staff alike are so excited for this week! After settling in at their cabins, campers were able to take their swim tests, enjoy some games in the hub, and spend time with their cabin mates! This was followed by, “Who’s Who” at
- [Top 5 Cabin Photos of the Week!](https://camplebanon.org/2022/07/15/top-5-cabin-photos-of-the-week/) - Junior High 2 was an outstanding example of how God uses Camp to change peoples lives. Our speaker Drew constantly reminded us that Jesus changes people so if we are with Jesus, we should be changed! What a blessing to be here and see the change in these teens as they experienced a week at
- [Junior High 2, Day 4](https://camplebanon.org/2022/07/14/junior-high-2-day-4-2/) - It’s the last full day of camp!! It is a bittersweet day for many, but campers are determined to make the most of it!To finish out yesterday, we had clinics and seminars, free time, and an early chapel session. During chapel, Drew reminded us that Jesus changes people. We have gone through three stories of
- [Junior High 2, Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2022/07/13/junior-high-2-day-3-2/) - It’s been another great day of Camp! The energy that these campers bring is terrific. We have had such a great time learning about our Risen Lord and just having fun! Here’s a recap starting at yesterday afternoon:Free time consisted of lots of swimming, snacks and smiles! The day started warming up just in time
- [Junior High 2, Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2022/07/12/junior-high-2-day-2-2/) - What a fun group of campers we have this week. It’s only day two, but we are having a blast!Yesterday afternoon finished out with clinics and seminars, and free time. Clinics and seminars alternate every day. For yesterdays options, we had a wide variety to choose from. Everything from soccer to environmental stewardship was covered.
- [Junior High 2, Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2022/07/11/junior-high-2-day-1-2/) - The Junior Highers have arrived, and we can already tell it’s going to be a great week!Yesterday’s check-in started off with finding your cabin, and then walking to the waterfront to take swim tests. Once they passed, they were given a yellow wrist band so they can go swimming in the deep end during free
- [10 Reasons why Camps Youngest Youth Campers Love Camp!](https://camplebanon.org/2022/07/07/10-reasons-why-camps-youngest-youth-campers-love-camp/) - What a fantastic time we had with these Adventurers!! They are the youngest group of youth campers we have at Camp Lebanon, but they adore every moment of it. From polar dip until the campfire, these campers brought so much joy and life to camp.Here are the top ten reasons why our youngest campers love
- [Adventurers, Final Night](https://camplebanon.org/2022/07/07/adventurers-final-night/) - The afternoon was full of lots of laughs and giggles! After our delicious lunch of corndogs, mac and cheese, veggies and fruit, it was toes up time. This is when campers get a moment to rest before something really fun! It’s a good thing, because right after toes up time was the Icky Sticky Relay! Campers
- [Adventurers, First Morning](https://camplebanon.org/2022/07/06/adventurers-first-morning/) - The bell rang promptly at 7:40am this morning, and the campers awoke with shining faces, ready for the new day! The first event was polar dip. This is when campers have the option to jump in the lake to wake up. Campers love it so much that sometimes entire cabins will do it together! After
- [Adventurers, First Night](https://camplebanon.org/2022/07/06/adventurers-first-night/) - What an exciting day! We are thrilled to welcome the Adventurers for a fun-filled week at camp. As they arrived this morning, they met their counselor and settled into their cabin and learned about all the fun we get to have this week. Some of them went to take their swim test, while others got
- [Junior High 1, Top Ten Photos](https://camplebanon.org/2022/06/24/junior-high-1-top-ten-photos/) - We had the Funnest Fun with these Junior Highers! Here are our top ten photos from the week. #1 Swimming Buddies It’s so good to have a swimming buddy! #2 TAG Time We had TAG time every day to draw us closer to God. #3 Cheering Squad We love the camaraderie that the volley ball
- [Junior High 1, Day 4](https://camplebanon.org/2022/06/23/junior-high-1-day-4-2/) - The last few days of camp are upon us, and these Junior Highers are ready to make the most of it!Yesterday afternoon, we had clinics and seminars. Each staff member teaches a mini class on different subjects such as environmental stewardship, mental health, the new testament, improv, and even canoeing! The campers had a fantastic
- [Junior High 1, Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2022/06/22/junior-high-1-day-3-2/) - Welcome back to our summer blog!We had a fantastic day yesterday. After the really hot day Monday, yesterday’s temperature of 80° seemed glorious. During free time, campers were able to play laser tag, swim, do tie-dye, and hangout with new and old friends! Our next big event of the night was the volley ball tournament!
- [Junior High 1, Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2022/06/21/junior-high-1-day-2-2/) - Yesterday was quite the adventure! During afternoon free time, the swimming area was a popular spot! With the hot weather, it was the perfect way to cool down. There were lots of fun tricks and jumps off the diving boards!The evening game was filled with laughter, water and lots of smiles. The campers gave it their
- [Junior High 1, Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2022/06/20/junior-high-1-day-1-2/) - The air is buzzing with excitement as these Junior Highers begin their week at camp! As they arrived yesterday, our staff directed them to the cabin they will be staying in this week. Once they got there, they were able to meet their counselor, and their cabin mates. After check-in, campers were able to take their swim
- [Super Kids 1, Top 10 Photos](https://camplebanon.org/2022/06/16/super-kids-1-top-10-photos/) - What an incredible week of camp!! From early mornings to not-too-late nights, campers have stayed on the move, digging deep into God’s word and growing with friends. Here is the week as seen through the top 10 photos! Cabin Lineup Cabins gather before the evening meal. Everyone’s excited for the first day of camp! Joyful
- [Super Kids 1, Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2022/06/15/super-kids-1-day-3-2/) - As I pause in the midst of a crazy schedule, feelings of frustration and inadequacy are close at hand as I attempt to be in multiple places at once, working behind the scenes to make sure all of the tasks are checked off and everyone’s needs are met. Maybe you can relate. Pausing by the
- [Super Kids 1, Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2022/06/14/super-kids-1-day-2-2/) - Welcome back to the blog!!What an exciting day campers have had. After cabin adventures yesterday, everyone had a time to rest from busy activities. Campers could bring pillows to the main hall as they enjoyed some toes up time.Recharged after a rest, campers had free time to enjoy the beauty of camp and all the
- [Super Kids 1, Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2022/06/13/super-kids-1-day-1-2/) - At 3:30 on Sunday afternoon, the bell rang at Camp Lebanon marking the beginning of camper check-in for the first summer camp of 2022. Woohoo!! The time since has been filled with joy and laughter and so much energy as campers passed their swim tests, played in the hub, learned the rules to have the
- [Summer Staff Training](https://camplebanon.org/2022/06/09/summer-staff-training-2/) - We have officially completed staff training! We are so excited to meet all the campers this summer and pour into their hearts as they learn and grow in their relationship with our Risen Lord. As training comes to a close, here are some of favorite memories of the three ways we are preparing our team
- [Camp News | June 2022](https://camplebanon.org/2022/06/03/camp-news-june-2022/) - Summer Ramp Up Begins for Big Season God seems to have BIG plans for Camp Lebanon this summer. Youth camp registration continues to outpace 2021 by a big margin. As June arrives, eight of nine sessions were at or near waiting list status. Wow! What’s more, family events are filling up, with only limited spots
- [Gym Campaign Passes 1/3 Mark!](https://camplebanon.org/2022/05/06/gym-campaign-passes-1-3-mark/) - As of today, 33.3% ($832,000) of the necessary funds for Camp Lebanon’s multi-purpose gym project have been raised! Praise the Lord! The total sum up to this point is primarily made up from donates & pledges from current/past board members, year-round staff members, and trailblazers who have been generously & faithfully committed. There’s still a long
- [Strong Registrations Point to Big Summer](https://camplebanon.org/2022/04/28/strong-registrations-point-to-big-summer/) - Staff aren’t the only ones eager for summer’s arrival. Registrations opened with a bang on January 1 and haven’t slowed down since. At last look, summer youth camps were 90% full with several sessions growing waiting lists. To no one’s surprise, Senior High and Super Kids 2 & 3 lead the way and Junior High 2
- [More Than Finishing A Quilt](https://camplebanon.org/2022/04/07/more-than-finishing-a-quilt/) - More than finishing a quilt, the true joy of quilt retreats is deeper than it seems.
- [If Everyone Gives a Little, We Can Do It!](https://camplebanon.org/2022/03/18/if-everyone-gives-a-little-we-can-do-it/) - This moment of generosity illustrated by two young girls should motivate us all.
- [Pray For Ukraine | Sister Camps in Turmoil](https://camplebanon.org/2022/03/08/pray-for-ukraine-sister-camps-in-turmoil/) - As the world watches in horror over the events in Ukraine, concern grows for the wellbeing of the two camps supported by summer mission offerings. In 1996, Camp Lebanon was blessed to be part of the miracle God used to establish Source of Life Camp in Chernvitsy. Source of Life sponsors summer sessions for youth,
- [2021 Idea of the Year!](https://camplebanon.org/2022/01/03/2021-idea-of-the-year/) - "Everything begins with an idea." - Earl Nightingale. Here are the best ideas from 2021 at Camp Lebanon!
- [Camp isn't just for Campers.](https://camplebanon.org/2022/02/08/camp-isnt-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.
- [God Comes Through at Arctic Blast](https://camplebanon.org/2022/01/25/arctic-blast-2022-recap/) - Airplane issues, technology snafus, arctic temps, and heavy snow couldn't stop God from having His victory at Arctic Blast Retreat.
- [Mega Fun Recap](https://camplebanon.org/2022/01/18/mega-fun-recap/) - When elementary kids take over Camp in the winter you better believe it will be MEGA FUN!
- [Happy New Y(e)AR!](https://camplebanon.org/2022/01/10/happy-new-year/) - Young adults gathered at Camp to welcome in the New Y(e)AR of 2022.
- [Top 21 Photos From 2021](https://camplebanon.org/2021/12/31/top-21-photos-from-2021/) - Of the thousands of amazing memories captured in photos this year, here are the best of the best.
- [Logo Contest:  75th Celebration!](https://camplebanon.org/2021/12/09/logo-contest-75th-celebration/) - Win a $75 Camp Lebanon Fun Card if Camp chooses your concept for a logo commemorating the big 75th Celebration in 2022!Elements that must be included:75 Years (or Celebrating 75 Years)1947-2022A Meeting Place with God.Submit your entry to Bill Abeler at bobberbill@camplebanon.org or babeler@camplebanon.org. Deadline: December 26, 2021Camp Lebanon reserves the right to alter the design in any matter.
- [Spring & Summer Registration Opens January 1st!](https://camplebanon.org/2021/12/08/markyourcalendars/) - Mark your calendars! Almost all of Camp's spring and summer retreats for 2022 open on January 1st.
- [Camp Says Good Bye to a Legend](https://camplebanon.org/2021/11/30/in-memory-of-jim-abeler-sr/) - Jim Abeler, volunteer, long-time supporter, and father to Bobber Bill, passed away November 11, 2021 after a full and blessed life of 97 years.
- [WANTED: Trading Post Ideas](https://camplebanon.org/2021/11/13/wanted-trading-post-ideas/) - Share your ideas for a chance to win a $20 gift card to the Camp store!
- [Get To Know Camp's Staff Team](https://camplebanon.org/2021/11/13/get-to-know-camps-staff-team/) - With all the new faces and new roles, it's time to catch up with the Camp year-round staff team!
- [Fall Fire 2021 Recap](https://camplebanon.org/2021/11/10/fall-fire-2021-recap/) - High school students from across the state gathered to ignite their faith.
- [In Memory of Paul Lundgren](https://camplebanon.org/2021/10/29/in-memory-of-paul-lundgren/) - On Saturday, October 23, Camp's dear friend, Paul Lundgren, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. His gentle, smiling and talkative presence will be dearly missed at Camp Lebanon.
- [Ideas, Encouragement, and Burgers!](https://camplebanon.org/2021/10/13/2021-burger-flip/) - Fifteen area Bible camps brought their staff teams together to share stories, swap ideas, and provide mutual encouragement at the annual CCCA Burger Flip event.
- [Storm Hits Camp, Takes Down Trees](https://camplebanon.org/2021/08/29/storm-hits-camp-takes-down-trees/) - A big storm came through and decided to take out a bunch of Camp's trees. Thankfully, all the guests and buildings were safe.
- [Lessons From COVID](https://camplebanon.org/2021/09/18/lessons-from-covid/) - Class is still in session, but Camp’s leadership has learned valuable life-lessons amidst the COVID crisis.
- [The Story of Summer 2021](https://camplebanon.org/2021/09/13/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](https://camplebanon.org/2021/09/06/2021-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](https://camplebanon.org/2021/08/19/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](https://camplebanon.org/2021/08/19/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](https://camplebanon.org/2021/08/18/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](https://camplebanon.org/2021/08/17/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](https://camplebanon.org/2021/08/16/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](https://camplebanon.org/2021/08/13/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](https://camplebanon.org/2021/08/13/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](https://camplebanon.org/2021/08/12/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](https://camplebanon.org/2021/08/10/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](https://camplebanon.org/2021/08/10/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
- [Welcome Scott Shoemaker!](https://camplebanon.org/2021/08/09/welcome-scott-shoemaker/) - Camp would like to introduce you to Scott Shoemaker, Camp's new Facilities Manager! Here are seven questions that will help you get to know him just a little bit.
- [Junior High 3 - Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2021/08/09/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](https://camplebanon.org/2021/08/05/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](https://camplebanon.org/2021/08/05/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
- [Super Kids 3 - Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2021/08/04/super-kids-3-day-3/) - At last night’s Chapel, Shane took campers through the story of the paralytic man in Matthew 9. Jesus is all powerful. He can make the lame man walk but he has the ultimate authority as he forgives sins. This is good news because we are all sinners. The first night we saw that nothing can
- [Super Kids 3 - day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2021/08/03/super-kids-3-day-2/) - It has been a full first day filled with new adventures, new friends and so much fun!Campers started the day off bright and early with the Polar Dip! At the first bell ring of the day, campers could gather at the water front to jump in the lake. At the end of the week there
- [Super Kids 3 - Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2021/08/02/super-kids-3-day-1/) - Campers arrived today for Super Kids 3! We are so excited to spend the next week with them! They came with fishing poles, swim suits and lots of anticipation for the best week of the summer! After checking in at their cabins, campers had an opportunity to visit the water front and take their swim
- [Senior High - Day 6](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/30/senior-high-day-6/) - Senior High 2021 is wrapped and what a week it has been! It was so wonderful to have Senior Highers join us! It was a full week; campers played new games, made new friends and strengthened old ones while digging into God’s eternal Truth. He was lifted high as our Mighty Savior this week as
- [Senior High - Day 5](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/30/senior-high-day-5/) - Today was sleep in day which was much appreciated by campers and staff as we started the day an hour later than usual. Campers read Psalm 23 during morning TAG Time (Time Alone with God). They responded to questions about who they are and who God is by looking at the passage. TAKE CAMP HOME
- [Senior High - Day 4](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/29/senior-high-day-4/) - At last night’s Chapel, Drew shared a story of two moutains. One is the mountian of fear that is shrouded in shame, gloom and storms. The second mountain is a mountain of joy and peace. Being in the presence of the first mountain makes us want to hide as we feel the weight of our
- [Senior High - Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/28/senior-high-day-3/) - Last night in Chapel, Drew pointed us toward our Mighty Savior through the stars. We saw how Abram’s desire for a family was met after God directed him to behold the stars of the sky. God promised a family more numerous than the lights in the sky.Just as Drew gained a family through a covenant
- [Senior High - Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/27/senior-high-day-2-2/) - Good evening from Camp Lebanon! It’s been a great first full day of Senior High Camp!At Chapel last night, we met our speaker for the week, Drew Zuehlke. He encouraged us to begin the week like Zacchaeus. Zacchaeus was wealthy, unliked by the people and known by all as a sinner. He climbs a tree
- [Senior High - Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/26/senior-high-day-1/) - It’s been two years since we have had a Sr. High Camp and we are so excited to hang out with these campers for the next week! After arriving this afternoon, campers checked in at their cabins and had an opportunity to take their swim test. Campers had free time to hang out with friends
- [Super Kids 2 - Day 5](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/22/super-kids-2-day-5/) - How is the week already over?! We have had so much fun at Super Kids 2! We learned how God is our Creator, our Mighty Savior and our Victor! He has and will continue to rescue us as long as we trust him.Super Kids enjoyed the Campfire last night. We crowned a Gorilla gets the
- [Super Kids 2 - Day 4](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/22/super-kids-2-day-4/) - As we look back through time, John’s gospel and the first chapters in Genesis show us God as our Creator. Revelation tells us that God is our Victor and He will return! Last night at Chapel, campers learned how God is our Mighty Savior! Romans 3:23 says “all have sinned and have fallen short of
- [Super Kids 2 - Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/21/super-kids-2-day-3/) - Last night at Chapel, Maryn asked a volunteer to come onstage and identify the three different forms of water while being blindfolded. Water can be a solid, liquid, or a gas. Just like water has three different states, God can exist in the past, present and future. We turned from Genesis to Revelation and saw
- [Super Kids 2 - Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/20/super-kids-2-day-2/) - Ding Di-ding, Di-ding, Di-ding! Seven bell rings meant it was time to rise and shine! For brave campers, the morning bell was the signal to gather at the Water Front for Polar Dip!Almost half of this week’s Super Kids jumped in the lake for Polar Dip. The general consensus was, “It’s not too cold.” Some
- [Super Kids 2 - Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/19/super-kids-2-day-1/) - Today we welcomed Super Kids 2! We are excited to have them at Camp for the week and we are already having some of The Funnest Fun! Campers checked in and met their counselors and cabin friends before having an opportunity to take their swim test. Many passed, earning a bright yellow wristband which will give
- [Junior High 2 - Day 6](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/16/junior-high-2-day-6/) - What a fun week we have had!! It was filled with adventures, new games, rich gospel Truth and memories that will last years!Campfire last night was so fun as we played another round of Gorilla gets the Man. While we didn’t catch the lion, we caught a glimpse of God’s breadth and beauty. Isn’t it
- [Junior High 2 - Day 5](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/16/junior-high-2-day-5/) - Good evening from Camp Lebanon! It has been a busy last full day as campers have soaked up each moment.At Chapel last night we looked at God, the Mighty Savior, as he restores his people.Ephesians 2:8-10 says: “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is
- [Junior High 2 - Day 4](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/15/junior-high-2-day-4/) - The Volleyball Tournament yesterday was a success!! Campers has lots of fun as they competed for the Championship. Everyone had an opportunity to play two games before advancing or cheering on their friends in the final rounds. Cabins cultivated team spirit as they rallied together, encouraging players that were new to the game while strategizing
- [Junior High 2 - Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/13/junior-high-2-day-3/) - At last night’s Chapel, Jon Monsour took us through the Bible at break-neck speed. We saw in the first chapter of Genesis how He is God of the past, we stopped in the Gospel of John and saw how He is God of the present and visited Revelation to see He is also God of
- [Junior High 2 - Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/13/junior-high-2-day-2/) - Last evening’s game was a hit!! Campers braved getting wet and crossing into the enemy’s territory as they tried to find and free the captive. Similar to Capture the Flag, Free the Hostage left teams strategizing, forming a strong offense and defense.This morning, campers had the opportunity to jump in Cedar Lake after waking up!
- [Junior High 2 - Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/12/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
- [Meet the 2021 Summer Staff](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/01/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: GoldFavorite 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 any circumstance and
- [Wiffleball Marathon Raises $25k for Camp!](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/10/wiffleball-marathon-raises-25k-for-camp/) - 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!
- [Adventurers - Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/08/adventurers-day-3/) - After a full day of play yesterday, campers slept well and woke up recharged. Many headed down to the lake for another chance at Polar Dip before Flag Raising.Breakfast followed with a tasty meal of cinnamon rolls, sausage, fresh fruit, cereal, hard boiled eggs and oatmeal. Campers headed back to their cabins to clean up
- [Adventurers - Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/08/adventurers-day-2/) - What a fun and full day we have had!! From the first bell of the morning to a beautiful sunset over Bass Point, campers have explored God’s creation and seen how he is our Mighty Savior!The first bell of the day let campers know it was time to gather at the water front for an
- [2021 4th of July Family Weekend Recap](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/07/2021-4th-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
- [Adventurers - Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/07/adventurers-day-1/) - We welcomed Adventurers to camp this morning and what a fun day we have had!! The rain didn’t stop the campers or even slow them down. We have been busy with Chapel, games and activities all day! After checking in and meeting counselors and cabin friends, everyone gathered in the tent for Who’s Who, a
- [Family Resort Recap](https://camplebanon.org/2021/07/02/family-resort-recap/) - What a fun week we’ve had!! Families came from far and wide to spend a week relaxing, connecting with God, and making memories.With lots of activities to try, canteen options, family games like World Cup Soccer, and home-cooked meals, everyone found something to enjoy! We were blessed to have James Alan Hall along with his
- [Junior High 1 - Day 6](https://camplebanon.org/2021/06/25/junior-high-1-day-6/) - Wow! It feels like we blinked and Junior High 1 is already over! What a fun week we have had!Campers enjoyed the Campfire at Bass Point last night! After some favorite action songs and a short message from Katie, we got to do a “Praise God” shout! Everyone shouts “Praise God!” facing Cedar Lake and
- [Junior High 1 - Day 5](https://camplebanon.org/2021/06/25/junior-high-1-day-5/) - We can hardly believe it is already the last full day of Camp!! What a fun week we have had!The night game yesterday was a lot of fun for campers! They traveled in groups, going around Camp and trying to collect glow-sticks from stations. However, they could be hindered from their mission if a flashlight
- [Junior High 1 - Day 4](https://camplebanon.org/2021/06/24/junior-high-1-day-4/) - What a fun evening last night! Campers had some of The Funnest Fun competing for the Volleyball Championship title! After a well played bracket, France won the boys’ competition with New Zealand taking the girls’ title and the Championship Game.To show their team spirit, lots of Cabins dressed in team colors and wore face paint to
- [Junior High 1 - Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2021/06/22/junior-high-1-day-3/) - We’ve been blessed with a beautiful day, full of sunshine for our second full day of camp!Last night at Chapel, Katie revealed the people group we were going to be talking about. Many campers guessed it, the Israelites!Over and over, God rescues the Israelites; the Ten Plagues, deliverance from Egypt, crossing the Red Sea, through
- [Junior High 1 - Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2021/06/22/junior-high-1-day-2/) - Good evening from Camp Lebanon!! What a fun day we have had!The morning started off with an option to jump in the Lake for the Polar Dip. Campers will receive a prize at the end of the week if jump in each day! Despite the chilly temps, many took up the challenge and found the
- [Junior High 1 - Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2021/06/21/junior-high-1-day-1/) - Our first week of Junior High Campers have arrived! Not even the rain could hold back smiles as campers moved into their cabins, excited for what the week will hold. After meeting their counselor and cabin mates, campers had a chance to hang out with friends and explore camp. Many jumped into a fast paced
- [Super Kids 1 - Day 5](https://camplebanon.org/2021/06/17/super-kids-1-day-5/) - Wow! What a fun week it has been!! We can’t believe it is already over! Campers, we definitely enjoyed having you at camp as much as you enjoyed coming. The last 24 hours have been a whirlwind but in a quick glance, we can remember all of the fun things we did! God is the
- [Super Kids 1 - Day 2](https://camplebanon.org/2021/06/15/super-kids-1-day-2/) - At the sound of the first bell ring of the morning, campers lined up for their turn to make a splash! The Polar Dip is a great way to wake up and campers who participate each morning will win a prize valued between zero and million dollars! After drying off, everyone gathered for flag raising.
- [Super Kids 1 - Day 4](https://camplebanon.org/2021/06/16/super-kids-1-day-4/) - We can’t believe it’s already the last day of Camp! It has been such a fun week! Campers have stayed busy soaking up every piece.Last night at Chapel, Darla continued the conversation about God, our Mighty Savior. We learned about the Holy Spirit and how, just like a rudder, He guides us through life. We
- [Super Kids 1 - Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/2021/06/16/super-kids-1-day-3/) - Good evening from the Super Kids at Camp Lebanon! Last night at chapel, Darla talked about God our Great Savior! She showed us how God spoke everything into being except humans. He formed us with his hands! God was very intentional when he created us and loves us deeply. We saw how just like a judge would
- [Super Kids 1 - Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/2021/06/14/super-kids-1-day-1/) - Aaaannnnd they’re here! Campers and their parents arrived today for our first Super Kids Camp of 2021! They brought luggage, fishing poles, sleeping bags, and big smiles. Camp Lebanon is SO excited to have youth campers back this year! After they checked in to their cabins and met their counselor and cabin mates, campers had
- [Summer Staff Training Part Three](https://camplebanon.org/2021/06/11/summer-staff-training-part-three/) - As the week comes to a close, the staff have wrapped up their training and are resting over the weekend before campers arrive on Sunday. On Tuesday, the team rallied as they planned out silly skits for campers to enjoy in the Variety Show. With a wide range of acts, everyone is sure to laugh
- [Summer Staff Training Part One](https://camplebanon.org/2021/06/06/summer-staff-training-part-one/) - Camp is bursting with anticipation as we prepare to welcome campers this summer. The staff has arrived and they have completed the first of two training weeks.They dove into safety procedures, learned how to lead programs so everyone has fun and planned ways to be intentional, seeing each camper individually. Staff attend sessions each day
- [Summer Staff Training Part Two](https://camplebanon.org/2021/06/08/summer-staff-training-part-two/) - Aided by lots of water and sunscreen, staff training is almost complete. Finishing touches are being made as we plan seminars and events like the variety show and mail calls. Staff tested their stamina on Sunday as they learned the actions for 21 songs. It took an hour and a half to go through all
- [2021 Swinging for Summer Fundraiser!](https://camplebanon.org/2021/04/17/2021-swinging-for-summer-fundraiser/) - Six sluggers hope to raise $25,000 to help Camp Lebanon swing back into summer youth camp ministry.
- [Memorial Weekend Family Camp](https://camplebanon.org/2021/06/05/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 open
- ["Legends Field" Wiffleball Stadium Plans!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/04/06/legends-field-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
- [The Many Adventures of the Camp Bell](https://camplebanon.org/2021/05/06/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.
- [Camp Bought a Tent!](https://camplebanon.org/2021/05/07/camp-bought-a-tent/) - The need for families and campers to spend time away at Camp has never been greater, but the importance of safety during a pandemic still remains essential.
- [JOB OPENING: Facilities Manager](https://camplebanon.org/2021/04/15/job-opening-facilities-manager/) - Camp Lebanon has an immediate opening to hire a year-round, full time Facilities Manager.
- [Bill & Lisa Celebrate 35 Years at Camp Lebanon!](https://camplebanon.org/2021/04/06/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 and
- [22 Spring Volunteer Projects](https://camplebanon.org/2021/04/08/22-spring-volunteer-projects/) - Camp is looking for some volunteers! Springtime is here, which means volunteer projects abound as we prepare for summer.
- [10 reasons to come to YAR // Spring](https://camplebanon.org/2021/04/08/10-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
- [Why Dads 'N' Lads?](https://camplebanon.org/2021/03/09/why-dads-n-lads/) - In today’s world there is no shortage of opportunities for a dad to build into his boys. What often is missing is action, as in actually getting out and doing something together.
- [12 Reasons Why God Invented Dads](https://camplebanon.org/2021/03/18/12-reasons-why-god-invented-dads/) - With Dads ‘N’ Lads (& Grandpas!) Retreat just around the corner, and our Dads ‘N’ Daughters Retreat coming up at the end of the summer, what better time to celebrate the dads in our lives? Here are 12 reasons, according to Bobber Bill, why God invented dads! 1. To play catch with future “Hall of
- [Going on a Pontoon Hunt...](https://camplebanon.org/2021/03/12/going-on-a-pontoon-hunt/) - "We're going on a Pontoon hunt,We're not afraid.We've got our trusty Camp Friends,and a faithful God by our side!" Tweet Camp is on the hunt for a pontoon. The current fleet is hanging in there, but we sense the day is nearing when one or two of these faithful floating friends will finally need to
- [Last Call For Rental Manager Applications](https://camplebanon.org/2021/03/05/last-call-for-rental-manager-applications/) - Camp is seeking to hire a full-time Rental Manager. Applications are due by March 7th.
- [God Is Faithful in Uncertain Times](https://camplebanon.org/2021/03/05/god-is-faithful-in-uncertain-times/) - It's been a year of uncertainty and confusion, and a year of blessing and hope. At this year's Annual Meeting of the Membership, the theme of the day was God's Faithfulness.
- [Planning a Camp Retreat During COVID-19](https://camplebanon.org/2021/02/27/planning-a-camp-retreat-during-covid-19/) - COVID-19 adds an entirely new layer to planning & organizing a retreat at Camp. Here are our answers to the top 10 questions retreat leaders ask us.
- [Record Year-End Donations Launch New Year!](https://camplebanon.org/2021/02/23/record-year-end-donations-launch-new-year/) - Camp Lebanon is starting 2021 on solid financial footing thanks to God’s provision through the incredibly generous donations of Camp friends.
- [Building Camp's Warming House](https://camplebanon.org/2021/02/05/building-camps-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!
- [Super Kids 2 - Day Four](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/17/super-kids-2-day-four/) - Last night, campers had a blast at our Carnival! They played games, won tickets, ate popcorn, danced around to music, and even got to dunk their counselors in the dunk tank. We had carpetball tournaments, different carnival games, and a slip 'n' slide too! It was a ton of fun. Then, at Chapel last night,
- [Super Kids 2 - Day Five](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/18/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,
- [Senior High - Day One](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/21/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
- [Senior High - Day Two](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/22/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 Three](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/23/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 Four](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/24/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 Five](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/25/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 Six](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/26/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!
- [Super Kids 3 - Day One](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/28/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
- [Super Kids 3 - Day Two](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/29/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 Three](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/30/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 Four](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/31/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
- [2020 Ideas of the Year!](https://camplebanon.org/2021/02/06/2020-ideas-of-the-year/) - Here are our top 12 ideas from 2020! We hope this list makes you even more excited to stay connected with your friends here at Camp Lebanon.
- [Super Kids 3 - Day Five](https://camplebanon.org/2019/08/01/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
- [Junior High 3 - Day One](https://camplebanon.org/2019/08/04/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 4 - Day Two](https://camplebanon.org/2019/08/12/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 Three](https://camplebanon.org/2019/08/13/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 Four](https://camplebanon.org/2019/08/14/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 Five](https://camplebanon.org/2019/08/15/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
- [Summer D3 Program](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/24/2457/) - 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!
- [The Craft Room](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/03/the-craft-room/) - One of the best places to hang out during a week of summer camp is the Camp Lebanon Craft Room! Ever summer has classic crafts and exciting new ways to be creative, from making a friendship bracelet to painting a rock to making a colorful hat! Every summer, our Craft Coordinator get to organize the
- [](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/08/2678/) - 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!
- [Cabin Adventures!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/29/cabin-adventures/) - There's nothing quite so fun as spending time with your cabin group every day. We love it so much that we even schedule in special times for cabins to have adventures together!
- [Campfire!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/08/12/campfire/) - Of all the traditions at Camp Lebanon, perhaps the most loved of the summer camp traditions is the end of the week campfire out at Bass Point. The campfire is a great send-off to the week - an opportunity for campers and staff to reflect on all that they have learned and all the fun they have had.
- [Praise the Lord for a GREAT Summer 2017!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/08/25/praise-the-lord-for-a-great-summer-2017/) - What an amazing SUMMER! God is so good, and Summer 2017 was one of the best ever. We had over 1700 campers here this summer, and our prayer is that each one left knowing their Creator God a little bit better! Our theme this summer was GAME ON! We talked about being ready to live
- [What's NEW in Summer 2018?](https://camplebanon.org/2018/04/28/whats-new-in-summer-2018/) - There's so much to be excited about for Summer 2018, and our Director of Youth Ministries just can't wait to share them with you!
- [An Amazing Summer Awaits!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/06/01/an-amazing-summer-awaits/) - Staff Training has begun, and that means summer is only a week or so away!
- [Meet the Summer Staff - Leadership Team](https://camplebanon.org/2019/06/04/meet-the-summer-staff-leadership-team/) - Meet our Summer Staff Leadership Team!
- [Meet the Summer Staff - Female Counselors](https://camplebanon.org/2019/06/05/meet-the-summer-staff-female-counselors/) - We are introducing you to the team of young people that will be serving on our Summer Staff in 2019! Today, we would like to introduce you to the Female Counseling Team! Keep watching this blog for more updates on our summer preparations! And get ready for daily updates about summer camp
- [Meet the Summer Staff - Program Team](https://camplebanon.org/2019/06/07/meet-the-summer-staff-non-counseling-team/) - Meet 2019 Summer Staff Program Team!
- [Meet the Summer Staff - Male Counseling Team](https://camplebanon.org/2019/06/07/meet-the-summer-staff-male-counseling-team/) - Meet our Male Counselors for Summer 2019!
- [We Are Ready for Summer!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/06/08/we-are-ready-for-summer/) - The final day of Staff Training is here, and the summer staff is SO ready for youth camps to begin!
- [Super Kids 1 - God's Fingerprints Are Everywhere!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/06/09/super-kids-1-gods-fingerprints-are-everywhere/) - It's the first day of Summer Camp at Camp Lebanon, and the first day of Super Kids 1! There are so many SUPER 3rd-6th graders here, and we can't wait for everything that's going to happen this week. It hasn't even been a full day of Camp yet and there has already been a ton
- [Super Kids 1 - Creation Walks, Capture the Flag & Carnival!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/06/10/super-kids-1-creation-walks-capture-the-flag-carnival/) - Hello from the first full day of Super Kids 1! We've got a great group of campers here this week - and they definitely know how to have a good time. It's a beautiful day today - sunny, breezy, and putting God's beautiful Creation on display! This morning, we had some delicious pancakes, fruit, and
- [Super Kids 1 - Awesome Creation!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/06/11/super-kids-1-awesome-creation/) - Last night in chapel, our speaker Wendy taught the campers lessons out of Genesis 1. We learned that God is ETERNAL (Gen. 1:1), that God created out of NOTHING (Gen. 1:3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 20, 24, 26), God created in 7 DAYS, that His highest creation is HUMANITY (Gen. 1: 26-27), and that "God
- [Super Kids 1 - A Campfire Trek Adventure!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/06/12/super-kids-1-a-campfire-trek-adventure/) - It's the last full day of Super Kids 1! Last night in chapel, it was time to Meet the Creator. Our speaker Wendy taught us "Truths about the Creator" from John 1:1-18; 3:16-18. Jesus is the 2nd Person in the Holy Trinity, and He (the Creator) became a CREATURE ("The Word became flesh" John 1:14).
- [Super Kids 1 - Goodbye, Campers!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/06/13/super-kids-1-goodbye-campers/) - What an incredible week at Super Kids 1 Summer Camp! It's been a blast getting to know all of these great 3rd-6th graders, and we are sad to see them leave so soon. But this week was so packed with fun as we learned about our Awesome Creator and His amazing Creation! Today, campers had
- [Junior High 1 - Swim Tests, Fishing, and Singing!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/06/16/junior-high-1-swim-tests-fishing-and-singing/) - Camp Lebanon loves Junior Highers! It's going to be a great week of summer camp for these 7-9th graders, and it got off to a wonderful start with absolutely beautiful Check-In Day weather! The sun was shining, the water was warm(ish), and the fish were biting! While Jr. Highers and their parents arrived, swim tests
- [Junior High 1 - Leaping into the Lake!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/06/17/junior-high-1-leaping-into-the-lake/) - Hello from the first full day of Junior High camp! Monday started off bright and early with a wake-up bell and Polar Dip, followed by flag raising and the delicious morning meal! Then we all gathered on the Steps of Faith for the big group photo! Check out the goofy one we did below: Then
- [Junior High 1 - Tuesday Tacos and Tie-Dye!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/06/18/junior-high-1-tuesday-tacos-and-tie-dye/) - It's Day Three of Junior High 1, and we have so much to look forward to today! Zipline opens for the first time, campers who signed up for Tie-Dye shirts get to make them today, and tonight it is the epic Volleyball Tournament! Every cabin today is preparing for the big game, whether by practicing
- [Junior High 1 - The Rockit is Back, Plus a Big Night Game!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/06/19/junior-high-1-the-rockits-back-plus-a-big-night-game/) - In last night's chapel, our speaker, Mark Allen, gave the Gospel presentation. Going through Genesis 2, he talked about the first sin, in the Garden of Eden, when God set a very clear standard ("you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil"), and humanity disobeyed Him (Gen. 2:15-17). The
- [Junior High 1 - Rainy Days are the Funnest Fun!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/06/20/junior-high-1-rainy-days-are-the-funnest-fun/) - In Chapel last night, we learned that God reconciles all things through Jesus. Mark taught in part from Colossians 1:15-21, which talks about Jesus as "the firstborn of all Creation," and how "all things were created through him and for him." This includes us, the crown jewel of Creation! But verse 21 also includes us - we
- [Junior High 1 - Last Day of Camp!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/06/21/junior-high-1-last-day-of-camp/) - An incredible week of Junior High 1 is coming to an end, and we are already missing all of these amazing students as they head home! We did so much this week, and it always seems to fly by so quickly. Hopefully these campers have some really fun memories to share with their friends and
- [Adventurers - Day One](https://camplebanon.org/2019/06/30/adventurers-day-one/) - Adventurer campers have arrived - we can't wait for an incredible week with these 1st-4th graders!
- [Adventurers - Day Two](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/01/adventurers-day-two/) - Day Two of our summer camp adventure!
- [Adventurers - Day Three](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/02/adventurers-day-three/) - We finished off the last full day of Adventurers with a trek out to the Campfire!
- [Junior High 2 - Day One](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/07/junior-high-2-day-one/) - It's the first day of our second Junior High week! Campers started arriving for 4 o'clock check-in and immediately headed down to the waterfront to take their Swimming Test, or went to enjoy some of the warm, sunny weather out on the Hub. Campers played Octoball, 9-square, or just hung out together in the shade
- [Junior High 2 - Day Two](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/08/junior-high-2-day-two/) - A recap from Day 2 of Junior High 2!
- [Junior High 2 - Day Three](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/09/junior-high-2-day-three/) - Another full day of Junior High 2! Here's the blog recap!
- [Junior High 2 - Day Four](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/10/junior-high-2-day-four/) - A recap from our day so far!
- [Junior High 2 - Day Five](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/11/junior-high-2-day-five/) - The last full day of Junior High 2 summer camp - here's the recap!
- [Junior High 2 - Day Six](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/12/junior-high-2-day-six/) - The last day of Junior High 2! Pies flew, prizes were handed out - thank you God for a really great week!
- [Super Kids 2 - Day One](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/14/super-kids-2-day-one/) - Day one of Super Kids 2! #AwesomeCreator
- [Super Kids 2 - Day Two](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/15/super-kids-2-day-two/) - Super Kids 2 - Day 2 has been great! #TheFunnestFun
- [Super Kids 2 - Day Three](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/16/super-kids-2-day-three/) - Hello from the third day of Super Kids 2! It's been a great day of summer camp already, but first we should catch up on what happened last night. We played a super fun game called Capture the Flag, with some fun Camp Lebanon twists thrown in. There was lots of water and staff in
- [Junior High 3 - Day Two](https://camplebanon.org/2019/08/05/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 Three](https://camplebanon.org/2019/08/06/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 Four](https://camplebanon.org/2019/08/07/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 Five](https://camplebanon.org/2019/08/08/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 Six](https://camplebanon.org/2019/08/09/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
- [Super Kids 4 - Day One](https://camplebanon.org/2019/08/11/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
- [Summer Staff Training](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/01/summer-staff-training/) - Hear the story of what the first week of Staff Training at Camp Lebanon has been like, from one of the summer staff! #TheFunnestFun
- [Meet the 2018 Summer Staff](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/04/meet-the-2018-summer-staff/) - Summer camps officially start at Camp Lebanon in only 7 days. Our summer team is in the midst of Staff Training, preparing to welcome over 1500 kids to camp! Here is your chance to get to know a little about each of them, so that you can keep them and the ministry of Camp Lebanon
- [Summer Staff Training Part 2](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/06/summer-staff-training-part-2/) - Staff training has almost come to end. We're ready for kids to fill the place. Bring on summer 2018!
- [To Victory - Super Kids 1 has Begun!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/10/to-victory-super-kids-1-has-begun/) - It's here! Summer has arrived, and with it, over 200 Super Kids 1 campers! The staff was buzzing with excitement as we welcomed the kids and their families to Camp, looking forward to sharing our victorious theme!
- [Rainy Days and Mondays Are So Much FUN!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/11/rainy-days-and-mondays-are-so-much-fun/) - The first full day of Super Kids 1 was cloudy, rainy, blustery, and SO MUCH FUN!
- [From Gray Skies to Sunshine!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/12/from-gray-skies-to-sunshine/) - The sun came out just in time to warm our fun-filled day!
- [Super Kids 1 Last Full Day of Fun](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/13/super-kids-1-last-full-day-of-fun/) - The week is quickly coming to an end, but that didn't stop us from squeezing in one last full day of fun!
- [The First Round of Goodbyes](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/14/the-first-round-of-goodbyes/) - It was an amazing first week of Camp, with some really great Super Kids! To Victory!
- [Junior High 1 Kickoff!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/18/junior-high-1-kickoff/) - We are pumped and ready for this first round of Junior High campers! It's going to be a blast!
- [Mighty Mighty Monday!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/18/mighty-mighty-monday/) - Mondays are the best! From the whole camp photo to "Mighty Mighty Scoop Noodle Challenge!"
- [Volleyball Tournament Tuesday](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/19/volleyball-tournament-tuesday/) - Tuesday is volleyball tournament day, and it's a great cabin bonding experience.
- [A Sunny Day for us to Play!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/20/a-sunny-day-for-us-to-play/) - It was a beautiful day outside today; perfect weather for enjoying the outdoors here at camp!
- [Storming the Castle & Learning to be a Knight!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/21/storming-the-castle-learning-to-be-a-knight/) - The last full day of Junior High 1! Read the daily blog post of everything that happened. #TheFunnestFun
- [Thank You, God, for a Really Great Jr. High 1!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/22/thank-you-god-for-a-really-great-jr-high-1/) - Our first Junior High camp for the summer is over, with over 170 campers heading home to tell their families all about their week. We are sad to see everyone go, but so joyful to know that they met God at Camp and had some of The Funnest Fun they will have all year!
- [Kickoff for Adventurers 1!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/24/kickoff-for-adventurers-1/) - The youngest group of campers we get this summer are here and we are beyond excited to get to know them and have lots of fun!
- [Morning of Adventure!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/25/morning-of-adventure/) - We had an awesome morning with these campers!
- [Ye Olde Afternoon](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/25/ye-olde-afternoon/) - We had an awesome afternoon stuffed full of fun activities!
- [Mighty Mighty Morning!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/26/mighty-mighty-morning/) - We have had some great fun already this morning, and we have plenty more cool things in store for this afternoon!
- [Bingo!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/26/bingo/) - We had a final fun-filled afternoon with the Adventurer 1 Campers
- [Closing Adventure](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/27/closing-adventure/) - We had an awesome week, and we can't believe it's over already!
- [Junior High Take Two!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/07/08/junior-high-take-two/) - It's our second round of Junior High campers, and we are ready to have some fun!
- [A Mighty Fine Monday](https://camplebanon.org/2018/07/09/a-mighty-fine-monday/) - Today was such a beautiful day to enjoy our first full day with the Junior High 2 campers!
- [Setting in the Sun](https://camplebanon.org/2018/07/10/setting-in-the-sun/) - Although the day started off rainy, the sun came out just in time for us to enjoy our camp activities!
- [Swimming, Sailing, and Storming the Castle!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/07/11/swimming-sailing-and-storming-the-castle/) - We have been having a gorgeous week full of sunshine, and today was no exception!
- [Sleep in Day!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/07/12/sleep-in-day/) - This morning was sleep in day, so we got an extra hour of sleep, and it feels great!
- [Finale Friday!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/07/13/finale-friday/) - Today, we said goodbye to our Junior High 2 campers, but not before having an awesome closing day.
- [Super Kids 2 Flying in!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/07/15/super-kids-2-flying-in/) - We had a great opening day, and we can't wait to see what this week holds!
- [Mighty Mighty!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/07/16/mighty-mighty/) - It was beautifully sunny today, so we got to enjoy all of our outside games, and maybe got a little sweaty.
- [Ye Olde Renaissance Faire!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/07/17/ye-olde-renaissance-faire/) - We had such a fun day today out in the sun with some awesome games and activities!
- [A Super Day with Super Kids](https://camplebanon.org/2018/07/18/a-super-day-with-super-kids/) - I am sad to say that today was our last full day of hanging out with these awesome Super Kids, but we still had a super fun day!
- [Thanks for a Super Week!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/07/19/thanks-for-a-super-week/) - It's hard to believe that Super Kids has come to an end so quickly!
- [Hello, Senior High!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/07/23/hello-senior-high-2/) - We are hyped to begin this action-packed week!
- [Mighty Mighty 2.0](https://camplebanon.org/2018/07/23/mighty-mighty-2-0/) - It was such a beautiful sunny day to enjoy the outdoors and get a little sweaty in all of the games today!
- [Volleyball Tournament!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/07/24/volleyball-tournament/) - Today was another incredibly sunny day here at camp made for another awesome day to spend outside!
- [Falsia](https://camplebanon.org/2018/07/25/falsia/) - We started off the day with some refreshing rain and enjoyed a cooler, cloudy day outside.
- [Team Time Thursday](https://camplebanon.org/2018/07/26/team-time-thursday/) - We had a chilly day today with some thick clouds and a strong breeze, but that didn't stop people from daring to get into the water!
- [Sayonara Senior High!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/07/27/sayonara-senior-high/) - We had an amazing week getting to know everyone and having lots of fun doing some crazy games.
- [Welcome, Super Kids 3!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/07/29/welcome-super-kids-3-2/) - Today was a lovely day out to welcome the Super Kids 3 campers!
- [Super Kids Storm the Castle](https://camplebanon.org/2018/07/30/super-kids-storm-the-castle/) - What a beautiful day to get outside and play some games around camp today!
- [Going on a Staff Hunt!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/07/31/going-on-a-staff-hunt/) - Today was another great day here at camp to play lots of games and learn about God!
- [Chilling in the Chilly Weather](https://camplebanon.org/2018/08/01/chilling-in-the-chilly-weather/) - It was a pretty chilly day here at camp with the cloud coverage and a little wind, but that didn't prevent us from enjoying the outdoors!
- [Taking the Leap of Faith](https://camplebanon.org/2018/08/02/taking-the-leap-of-faith/) - Today was bittersweet as we celebrated everything God had done this week
- [Junior High 3 Begins!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/08/05/junior-high-3-begins/) - Over 200 Junior Highers have arrived at Camp Lebanon and we can't wait to spend a full week with them, investigating God's Word, playing crazy games, and bonding with cabin teams! There's a lot to look forward to this week, but even the first day of Camp has some great adventures!
- [Mondays are Mighty!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/08/06/mondays-are-mighty/) - Today began with a beautiful, still Cedar Lake and Polar Dip - campers woke up and got to jump in the lake for a chilly morning wake-up call. Campers who choose to jump in the lake every morning of the week get a prize on the last day! Mondays at Camp are packed full of
- [Tournaments & Tie-Dye Tuesday!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/08/07/tournaments-tie-dye-tuesday/) - Tuesday has been full of fishing, corcling, swimming, ziplining, and playing!
- [Wonderful Wednesday! (Part One)](https://camplebanon.org/2018/08/08/wonderful-wednesday/) - Today is just getting started! Find out about last night's volleyball tournament, and this morning's funnest fun! #TheFunnestFun
- [Wonderful Wednesday (Part Two)!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/08/08/wonderful-wednesday-part-two/) - 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
- [Finishing Strong for Junior High 3!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/08/09/finishing-strong-for-junior-high-3/) - It's the last day of Junior High 3! It feels like these awesome teenagers just got here, and we are already sad to get ready to say goodbye. Thursdays are for making some really great memories with camp friends, and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day to do that!
- [Friday Farewell!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/08/10/friday-farewell/) - This week of Junior High 3 has been AMAZING! What a blessing to spend this week with such incredible teenagers who passionately seek after truth and play so hard! Our staff is exhausted but invigorated by their time spent with these campers, and we are very sad to see them go. We had our Closing
- [Super Kid Sunday!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/08/12/super-kid-sunday/) - We are so happy that we got to welcome our Super Kids 4 campers today!
- [Super Kids Scoop Noodle Challenge](https://camplebanon.org/2018/08/13/super-kids-scoop-noodle-challenge/) - We had a successful first full day with these Super Kids!
- [A Staff Hunt and a Carnival](https://camplebanon.org/2018/08/14/a-staff-hunt-and-a-carnival/) - Today was a nice cloudy day to cool off after how hot it was yesterday!
- [See Ya Next Year Super Kids!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/08/16/see-ya-next-year-super-kids/) - Today, we had a super fun closing rally to say goodbye to our last group of Super Kids this summer.
- [Adventurers #2 - Mini Everything!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/08/19/adventurers-2-mini-everything/) - The 2018 Summer Staff is so excited to welcome a second round of Adventurers to Camp Lebanon this summer!
- [Campfire Celebration Night!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/08/15/campfire-celebration-night/) - Today was such a beautiful day to enjoy our last full day of activities with Super Kids!
- [Pancakes, Polar Dip, and Popcorn!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/08/20/pancakes-polar-dip-and-popcorn/) - Read about our first full day of Adventurers 2! #TheFunnestFun
- [A Mini Finale to a Mini Week!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/08/21/a-mini-finale-to-a-mini-week/) - Our last full day of summer youth camps was a blast! So much happened, and these Adventurers knew just how to make the most of their time at Camp Lebanon. #TheFunnestFun
- [See You Soon, Adventurers!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/08/22/see-you-soon-adventurers/) - Today, we said goodbye to our last youth campers - over 50 wonderful Adventurers who hung out with our summer staff for a few days at Camp. We love spending time with this littles ones, and our Closing Rally time was a way to celebrate the fun we have had this week!
- [5 Reasons to Consider Summer Camp @ Camp Lebanon!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/04/22/5-reasons-to-consider-summer-camp-camp-lebanon/) - There are so many great reasons to make Summer Camp a part of your schedule this summer! A great blog post from a few weeks ago gives 8 Reasons to Consider Summer Camp. We love all of these reasons, and we wanted to add some of our own! We think Camp Lebanon is a great place to consider as your home away from home this summer, so let us tell you FIVE reasons to spend a week of your summer with us!
- [#MeetTheStaff 2017 ROUND ONE](https://camplebanon.org/2017/05/01/meetthestaff-2017-round-one/) - Introducing 7 members of your 2017 Summer Staff Team!
- [#MeetTheStaff 2017 ROUND TWO](https://camplebanon.org/2017/05/08/meetthestaff-2017-round-two/) - Round 2 of #MeetTheStaffMonday! 7 new faces, 7 new bios - read all about these lovely people who will be joining us at Camp this summer!
- [#MeetTheStaffMonday Round Three](https://camplebanon.org/2017/05/15/meetthestaffmonday-round-three/) - Introducing 7 more of our 2017 Summer Staff! Meet the rest of the staff: ROUND ONE & ROUND TWO
- [#MEETTHESTAFFMONDAY Round Four](https://camplebanon.org/2017/05/22/meetthestaffmonday-round-four/) - Meet 7 more of our summer staff for 2017!!
- [#MEETTHESTAFFMONDAY Round Five](https://camplebanon.org/2017/05/29/meetthestaffmonday-round-five/)
- [#MEETTHESTAFFMONDAY Round 6](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/05/meetthestaffmonday-round-6/) - Meet the next group of our 2017 summer staff!
- [First Day of Camp!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/12/first-day-of-camp/) - A blog post about the first day of summer camp for 2017
- [Taco Tuesday!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/13/superkids-1-tuesday/) - The second blog post for SuperKids 1 at Camp Lebanon
- [Look! The sun!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/14/superkids-1-wednesday/) - A blog post from the last full day of SuperKids 1
- [Thank you God for a really great SuperKids 1!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/15/thank-you-god-for-a-really-great-superkids-1/) - A blog post about the closing day of SuperKids 1 at Camp Lebanon
- [Welcome Junior High 1!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/18/welcome-junior-high-1-2/) - The first blog post for Junior High 1, 2017 at Camp Lebanon
- [Fishing Grandparents](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/19/fishing-grandparents/) - One of the best things about Camp Lebanon is that people can continue to come back again and again to be a part of the ministry. Young and old enjoy camp as campers, or as volunteers helping others meet with God and experience the wonder of His creation! During the summer, our volunteers and staff
- [Happy Monday from Junior High 1!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/19/happy-monday-from-junior-high-1/) - A blog post for the first full day of Junior High 1 at Camp Lebanon
- [The Tuesday Story](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/20/the-tuesday-story/) - A blog post for Tuesday of Junior High 1 at Camp Lebanon
- [Waffle Wednesday!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/21/waffle-wednesday/) - A blog post for Wednesday of Junior High 1 at Camp Lebanon
- [Feather Pillows and Pizza Pillows: A Story of Thursday](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/22/a-story-of-thursday/) - A blog post for the last full day of Camp for Junior High 1
- [The End of a Great Week](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/23/the-end-of-a-great-week/) - The final blog post for Junior High 1 at Camp Lebanon
- [The Start of an Adventure!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/25/the-start-of-an-adventure/) - A blog post for the opening day of Adventurers Week at Camp Lebanon
- [The Monday Adventure](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/26/the-monday-adventure/) - A blog post for the first full day of Adventurers Week at Camp Lebanon
- [The Terrific Tuesday Adventure](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/27/the-terrific-tuesday-adventure/) - A blog post for the last full day of Adventurers Week at Camp Lebanon
- [The End of an Adventure](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/28/the-end-of-an-adventure/) - The final blog post for Adventurers week at Camp Lebanon
- [Family Camp Fun](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/02/family-camp-fun/) - A blog post summarizing the weekend of Family Camp and celebrating the start of Family Camp Week at Camp Lebanon
- [Family Camp Finale](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/07/family-camp-finale/) - A blog post summarizing Family Camp Week 2017 at Camp Lebanon
- [Welcome Junior High 2!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/09/welcome-junior-high-2/) - A blog post for the opening day of Junior High 2 at Camp Lebanon
- [A Marvelous Monday](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/10/a-marvelous-monday/) - A blog post for Monday of Junior High 2 at Camp Lebanon
- [A Terrific Tuesday](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/11/a-terrific-tuesday/) - A blog post for Tuesday of Junior High 2 at Camp Lebanon
- [A Wonderful Wednesday](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/12/a-wonderful-wednesday/) - A blog post for Wednesday of Junior High 2 at Camp Lebanon
- [A Thankful Thursday](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/13/a-thankful-thursday/) - A blog post for the last full day of Junior High 2 at Camp Lebanon
- [A Fabulous Friday!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/14/a-fabulous-friday/) - A blog post for the last day of Junior High 2 at Camp Lebanon
- [Super Kids Sunday](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/16/super-kids-sunday/) - A blog post for the opening day of Super Kids 2 at Camp Lebanon
- [It's All About the Game Plan](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/17/its-all-about-the-game-plan/) - A blog post for the first full day of SuperKids 2 at Camp Lebanon
- [It's All About TEAMWORK!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/18/its-all-about-teamwork/) - A blog post for Tuesday of SuperKids 2 at Camp Lebanon
- [It's All About the Victory](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/19/its-all-about-the-victory/) - A blog post for the last full day of SuperKids 2 at Camp Lebanon
- [It's All About the Finish Line](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/20/its-all-about-the-finish-line/) - A blog post for the closing day of Super Kids 2 at Camp Lebanon
- [Let the Games Begin!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/23/let-the-games-begin/) - A blog post for the opening day of Senior High Week at Camp Lebanon
- [Butterfly Bonanza!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/24/butterfly-bonanza/) - A blog post for the first full day of Senior High Week at Camp Lebanon
- [Day Backwards Happy!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/25/day-backwards-happy/) - A blog post for the second full day of Senior High Week at Camp Lebanon
- [Slipping and Sliding into a Great Day](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/26/slipping-and-sliding-into-a-great-day/) - A blog post for Wednesday of Senior High Week at Camp Lebanon
- [A Day of Significance](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/27/a-day-of-significance/) - A blog post for the last full day of Senior High Week at Camp Lebanon
- [Thank You God for an INCREDIBLE Week!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/28/thank-you-god-for-an-incredible-week/) - A blog post for the closing rally of Senior High Week at Camp Lebanon
- [Welcome Super Kids 3!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/30/welcome-super-kids-3/) - A blog post for the opening day of Super Kids 3 at Camp Lebanon
- [Get Your Head in the Game!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/31/get-your-head-in-the-game/) - A blog post for the fist full day of SuperKids 3 at Camp Lebanon
- [A Day of Laughter, Popcorn, and Teamwork](https://camplebanon.org/2017/08/01/a-day-of-laughter-popcorn-and-teamwork/) - A blog post for the second full day of Super Kids 3 at Camp Lebanon
- [What a Wednesday!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/08/02/what-a-wednesday/) - A blog post for the last full day of SuperKids 3 at Camp Lebanon
- [Thank You God for a Great SuperKids 3!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/08/03/thank-you-god-for-a-great-superkids-3/) - A blog post for the closing day of SuperKids 3 at Camp Lebanon
- [Rainstorms, Picnics, and JUNIOR HIGHERS!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/08/06/rainstorms-picnics-and-junior-highers/) - A blog post for the opening day of Junior High 3 at Camp Lebanon
- [Sunshine, Swimming, and Snails](https://camplebanon.org/2017/08/07/sunshine-swimming-and-snails/) - A blog post for the first full day of Junior High 3 at Camp Lebanon
- [Tie-Dye, Zipline, and Teamwork!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/08/08/tie-dye-zipline-and-teamwork/) - A blog post for Tuesday of Junior High 3 at Camp Lebanon
- [Cool Breezes, Competition, and a Crazy Medley!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/08/09/cool-breezes-competition-and-a-crazy-medley/) - A blog post for Wednesday of Junior High 3 at Camp Lebanon
- [Hop-Scotch, Calzones, and Campfires!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/08/10/hop-scotch-calzones-and-campfires/) - A blog post for Thursday of Junior High 3 at Camp Lebanon
- [Pies and Goodbyes](https://camplebanon.org/2017/08/11/pies-and-goodbyes/) - A blog post for the closing rally of Junior High 3 at Camp Lebanon
- [The Sunday Story: Super Duper Kids 4!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/08/13/the-sunday-story/) - A blog post for the opening day of Super Kids 4 at Camp Lebanon
- [A Merry Monday Tale](https://camplebanon.org/2017/08/14/a-merry-monday-tale/) - A blog post for the first full day of Super Kids 4 at Camp Lebanon
- [The Tuesday Chronicles](https://camplebanon.org/2017/08/15/the-tuesday-chronicles/) - A blog post for the second full day of Super Kids 4 at Camp Lebanon
- [The Last Day Diary](https://camplebanon.org/2017/08/16/the-last-day-diary/) - A blog post for the last full day of Super Kids 4 at Camp Lebanon
- [Thank You God for a Really Great Summer!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/08/17/thank-you-god-for-a-really-great-summer/) - A blog post for the last day of summer camp for 2017 at Camp Lebanon
- [Our Awesome Summer Staff!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/08/23/our-awesome-summer-staff/) - There's just one way to God, and it's Jesus! Yee-HAW! Pharaoh, Pharaoh - Oh, BABY, let my people go FREE! Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah... Father Abraham had many sons...many sons had Father Abraham... Na na nanananana Na na nanananana! For all the 2017 Camp Lebanon Summer Staff, these songs are some of the most memorable
- [T-minus four days until Super Kids 1](https://camplebanon.org/2016/06/08/staff-training-2016/) - We’ve brushed up on our action songs, earned our CPR and first aid certification, and bonded as a staff. Now we just have to meet our campers!
- [Hello, summer!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/06/13/hello-summer/) - It's finally here! The first week of summer camp is here!
- [The first day of Camp!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/06/14/the-first-day-of-camp/) - That's a wrap on the first full day of Super Kids 1! God answered our prayers with beautiful sunny weather today... but even though the skies were clear, our big games made it impossible to avoid getting wet!
- [New summer, new blog!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/05/31/new-summer-new-blog/) - Hi, friends! Welcome to the new summer blog!
- [Rain can't stop our fun!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/06/15/rain-cant-stop-our-fun/) - The rain came down, but our energy level and fun didn't dip!
- [First full day of Junior High? Check.](https://camplebanon.org/2016/06/21/first-full-day-of-jh/) - One full day down, three full days left in the first session of Junior High camp!
- [Welcome, Junior High 1!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/06/20/welcome-junior-high-1/) - We're back for our second week - and our first Junior High camp of the summer!
- [It's tournament time!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/06/22/its-tournament-time/) - Last night, we got to have a picnic dinner on the North 40 before we started our biggest event of the day - the volleyball tournament!
- [Only one more day?](https://camplebanon.org/2016/06/23/only-one-more-day/) - Time flies when you're having fun! There's just one full day left of Junior High 1, but we have so much left to do.
- [It's time for Adventurers!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/07/06/its-time-for-adventurers/) - Our youngest group of campers is here! Around 200 kids going into grades 1-4 arrived at Camp yesterday, ready for a few days of the funnest fun!
- [Bring on the water games!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/07/07/bring-on-the-water-games/) - What a beautiful day! We had sunny skies and warm weather for the day of the week that the counselors just can never stay dry for (thanks to all the fun water games)!
- [Jumping back into Junior High](https://camplebanon.org/2016/07/11/jumping-back-into-junior-high/) - Yesterday was the first day of Junior High 2 - a big switch from last week's little Adventurers - and we had a lot of fun!
- [Rain, rain, go away...](https://camplebanon.org/2016/07/12/rain-rain-go-away/) - One day down, three more full days to go! During our first 24 hours at Camp, the crazy weather switched up our schedule a little bit, but we had plenty to do.
- [Blue skies for tournament day](https://camplebanon.org/2016/07/13/blue-skies-for-tournament-day/) - Yesterday's clear skies gave us so many more options for activities - and was great for the volleyball tournament up on the North 40!
- [Three days down, one to go!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/07/14/three-days-down-one-to-go/) - Campers have really been learning a lot this week and I'm sure they'd love to tell you about it when they get home... tomorrow?! It's hard to believe today is our last full day!
- [1st Half of Summer in 20 Pictures](https://camplebanon.org/2016/07/17/1st-half-of-summer-in-20-pictures-2/) - It's crazy to think it's already the middle of July! Camp is flying. In two sentences or less, how would one sum up the summer at Camp so far? Well, 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
- [Hello, Super Kids 2!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/07/18/hello-super-kids-2/) - It's been a while since we had Super Kids, but they're back! Our Super Kids 2 session kicked off yesterday with around 200 campers. (Needless to say, the chapel is packed!)
- [Big games and skills and staff hunt... Oh, my!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/07/19/big-games-and-skills-and-staff-hunt-oh-my/) - Capture the Flag and the Staff Hunt, both in one day? It's a Super Kid's dream!
- [More than halfway!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/07/20/more-than-halfway/) - We had a great day yesterday, especially at the carnival!
- [It's time for Senior High!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/07/25/hello-senior-high/) - We've been counting down the days to the biggest, craziest week of the summer, and it's finally here - Senior High week has begun! We go all-out to give our senior high students the best experience for their last few years of being campers, which means we're shaking up a few things for this week (and this
- [Senior High Day 2: Peace, Love and the Underground Church](https://camplebanon.org/2016/07/26/senior-high-day-2/) - A hippie meal, surprise night game, and great chapels marked our first full day at Camp.
- [Senior High Day 3: Open Mic and Western Night](https://camplebanon.org/2016/07/27/senior-high-day-3-open-mic-and-western-night/) - We had another sunshine-y, beautiful day for Tuesday of Senior High week! Here's a few highlights from the schedule...
- [Super Kids 3: Double Edition](https://camplebanon.org/2016/08/02/super-kids-3-double-edition/) - Hello, everyone! Super Kids 3 kicked off two days ago and we've already had SO much fun! Here's a look at what we've been doing...
- [So many Junior High campers!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/08/08/so-many-junior-high-campers/) - Good morning/afternoon! Our first evening of Junior High 3 was a blast - and we still have four more days! Here's a little bit about how we started the week...
- [What a fabulous first day!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/08/09/what-a-fabulous-first-day/) - People like to complain about Mondays, but our Monday was great! We kicked off our week with a day packed full of fun games, relaxing hang-out time, delicious food and great teaching!
- [Junior High 3: Double Blog Edition](https://camplebanon.org/2016/08/11/junior-high-3-double-blog-edition/) - Hey, there! Over the past few days, we've braved the Screaming Eagle Zip Line, worked together at the volleyball tournament, fought for victory at the paintball range and tons of other things. We have so much to tell you, so here's a special double edition of the blog!
- [Just one more day of Camp...](https://camplebanon.org/2016/08/17/just-one-more-day-of-camp/) - Believe it or not, we're in our final 24 hours of our last kids session of the summer... which means it's time for our last daily update!
- [Only one more week?](https://camplebanon.org/2016/08/16/only-one-more-week/) - We can't believe it's our last week of the summer, but we're going to end on a high note! We've had a lot of fun so far during Super Kids 4 - here's what we did on Sunday and Monday...
- [Camp Lebanon News - June 2019](https://camplebanon.org/2019/06/26/camp-lebanon-news-june-2019/) - 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 - May 2019](https://camplebanon.org/2019/05/24/camp-lebanon-news-may-2019/) - A quick May update, including a recap of spring events, job openings, and new prayer & praise items!
- [Camp Lebanon News - October 2020](https://camplebanon.org/2020/10/24/camp-lebanon-news-october-2020/) - 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 - September 2020](https://camplebanon.org/2020/09/01/camp-lebanon-news-september-2020/) - 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.
- [Family Resort - Highlights!](https://camplebanon.org/2020/09/11/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](https://camplebanon.org/2020/06/27/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.
- [Camp Lebanon News - May 2020](https://camplebanon.org/2020/05/26/camp-lebanon-news-may-2020/) - Our May 2020 update, with information about our Summer Family Resort, Dining Hall renovations update, and new prayer & praise items!
- [Camp LebanONLINE - Season One!](https://camplebanon.org/2020/05/08/camp-lebanonline-season-one/) - Read a recap of our first season of Camp LebanONLINE!
- [Camp Lebanon News - April 2020](https://camplebanon.org/2020/04/24/camp-lebanon-news-april-2020/) - An April 2020 update, including a message from Bobber Bill about Camp & COVID-19, news Virtual Family Camp, and new prayer & praise items!
- [2020 Annual Meeting](https://camplebanon.org/2020/03/12/2020-annual-meeting/) - Read a quick recap of our 2020 Annual Meeting!
- [Two Retreats - One Weekend!](https://camplebanon.org/2020/02/20/tworetreatsoneweekend/) - Read a quick recap of two exciting winter camps in one weekend, with links to more photos!
- [Women's Winter Warm-Up 2020 - "Practical Jesus"](https://camplebanon.org/2020/02/07/womens-winter-warm-up-2020-practical-jesus/) - Read a quick recap of our 2020 Women's Winter Warm-Up, with a link to more photos!
- [Camp Journal: Our Awesome Summer Staff!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/09/07/camp-journal-our-awesome-summer-staff/) - For all the 2017 Camp Lebanon Summer Staff, these songs are some of the most memorable sounds of the summer. Through countless Na Nas and Pharaoh Pharaohs, this amazing team of young men and women strove to further the mission of Camp Lebanon by providing campers with a Meeting Place with God, week in and week out.
- [Looking Forward to Women's Winter Warm-Up!](https://camplebanon.org/2020/01/22/looking-forward-to-womens-winter-warm-up/) - We're getting ready for a Warm-Up this winter - here's what to look forward to at our Women's Winter Warm-Up!
- [Young Adult Retreat // Winter - 2019 Recap](https://camplebanon.org/2019/12/19/yarwinterrecap/) - Read a quick recap of Young Adult Retreat // Winter, with a link to more photos!
- [Fall FIRE 2019 Recap](https://camplebanon.org/2019/10/25/fall-fire-2019-recap/) - Read a quick recap of our Fall FIRE Youth Group Retreat, with a link to more photos!
- [Fall Women's Retreat - One Thing!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/10/10/fallwomensretreat/) - Read a quick recap of our Fall Women's Retreat, with a link to more photos!
- [Fall Young At Heart: Full to Overflowing!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/10/01/fall-young-at-heart/) - Read a quick recap of our Fall Young At Heart Retreat, with a link to more photos!
- [Fall Men's Retreat - Feeling Like New Men!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/09/19/mens-retreat2019/) - Read a quick recap of our Fall Men's Retreat, with a link to more photos!
- [Dads N Daughters Retreat](https://camplebanon.org/2019/09/11/dadsndaughters2019-2/) - Read a quick recap of our Dads N Daughters Retreat, with a link to more photos!
- [Labor Day Family Weekend](https://camplebanon.org/2019/09/02/laborday2019/) - Read a quick recap of our Labor Day Family Weekend, with a link to more photos!
- [20 Moments from the Summer So Far!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/08/10/summerfun2019-2/) - Check out some of our favorite photos from Summer 2019!
- [The Funnest Family Fun Weekend](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/08/summerfun2019/) - Read a quick recap of our Summer Fun Family Weekend over the 4th of July, with a link to more photos!
- [Adventurers - Day Four](https://camplebanon.org/2019/07/03/adventurers-day-four/) - The last day of Adventurers!
- [A Whole Week of Family Camp!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/06/28/familyweek2019/) - Read a quick recap of Family Camp Week, with a link to more photos!
- [A Memorial Weekend To Remember!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/05/31/memorialweekend2019/) - Read a quick recap of Memorial Weekend Family Camp, with a link to more photos!
- [A Grand Spring Finale - Young Adult Retreat!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/05/23/yarspring2019/) - Read a quick recap of our Spring 2019 Young Adult Retreat!
- [A Taste of Heaven at Spring Young At Heart Retreat!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/05/16/springyoungatheart2019/) - Read a quick recap of our Spring 2019 Young At Heart Retreat!
- [Mother-Daughter Memories](https://camplebanon.org/2019/05/09/motherdaughter2019/) - Read a quick recap of our 2019 Mother Daughter Retreat!
- [You'll Feel Like a New Man](https://camplebanon.org/2019/05/08/mensretreat2019/) - Unplug and enjoy some time away with the guys. A weekend to grow, rest, worship, and have fun with friends.
- [Memories from Dads N Lads!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/05/01/dadsnlads2019/) - Read a quick recap of our 2019 Dads N Lads (&Grandpas) Retreat!
- [Camp Lebanon News - April 2019](https://camplebanon.org/2019/04/29/camp-lebanon-news-april-2019/) - A quick April update, including news about the spring events, job openings, and new prayer & praise items!
- [Let's go to the Circle 'C' Ranch!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/04/17/dadsndaughters2019/) - This retreat is meant to create lasting bonds as fathers and daughters follow Christ together!
- [Mobile App Updates (April 2019)](https://camplebanon.org/2019/04/19/mobile-app-updates-april-2019/) - It’s been just over a month since we launched the new Camp Lebanon mobile app. Here are the improvements we’ve made based on your feedback ideas!
- [Chef Jim's Spring Quilt Favorites](https://camplebanon.org/2019/04/11/chef-jims-spring-quilt-favorites/) - 3 of Chef Jim's favorite recipes from Spring Quilt Camps!
- [New Logo!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/04/03/new-logo/) - Camp Lebanon has a brand new logo! Want to know more about it? Read this blog post to learn 9 insights about the look.
- [Diving Deep at Men's Advance](https://camplebanon.org/2019/04/10/mensadvance2019/) - Read a quick recap of our 2019 Men's Advance!
- [A Musical Quilt ReTWEET!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/04/05/springquilt2019-2/) - A recap of Spring Quilt 2019 - what a musical month of March we've had!
- [Camp Lebanon News - March 2019](https://camplebanon.org/2019/03/16/camp-lebanon-news-march-2019/) - A quick March update, including news about the "driveway glacier" and new prayer & praise items!
- [10 Reasons Kids Love Summer Camp!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/03/25/10-reasons-kids-love-summer-camp/) - It's time to bring summer back to the basics. Here are ten of the many reasons that kids LOVE summer camp at Camp Lebanon!
- [Weekly Encouragement: "TAG Time"](https://camplebanon.org/2019/03/22/weekly-encouragement-tag-time/) - When did you last spend quality time alone with God? When did you last drink from the river?
- [Tweet Tweet - Spring Quilt is Here!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/03/08/springquilt2019/) - Spring Quilt 2019 is here! Quilters and Scrapbookers know how to have some of The Funnest Fun at Camp Lebanon, and we can't wait to see what they create!
- [It's time for another Young Adult Retreat.](https://camplebanon.org/2019/03/02/youngadultretreatspring/) - YAR: Spring is a retreat that's all about giving you the chance to play,connect, & grow. Invite some friends and join us for a weekend away that you will never forget!
- [Men, It's Time to Advance!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/02/14/mens-advance-2019/) - Men's Advance! is intentionally designed for men to dig in deep and grow in their faith. Great food, fun activities, solid sessions, and impactful connections. Men, this retreat is one you're not going to want to miss.
- [Spring Family Retreats Coming Soon!](https://camplebanon.org/2019/02/22/mother-daughter-dads-n-lads-2019/) - Join us this spring for two retreats that are all about growing family connections! Our Dads ‘N’ Lads (& Grandpas) and Mother-Daughter (& Grandmas) Retreats welcome parents and their kids (5 & up!) to Camp Lebanon for a weekend of games, recreation, and learning. This year, both retreats are focusing on the theme of God’s Creation.
- [Camp Lebanon News - February 2019](https://camplebanon.org/2019/02/12/camp-lebanon-news-february-2019/) - 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's Summer Staff Hiring Process](https://camplebanon.org/2019/02/14/summer-staff-hiring-process/) - A message from Executive Director Bill Abeler about Camp Lebanon's hiring practices for summer camp.
- [Brilliant Sunrise Over Cedar Lake](https://camplebanon.org/2019/02/01/brilliant-sunrise-over-cedar-lake/) - An early morning in late January, it was cold and windy, but those who were at Camp early caught a glimpse of this beautiful sight across the lake!
- [Puzzle Room](https://camplebanon.org/2019/01/18/puzzleroom/) - For our Young Adult Retreat this winter, our leadership team wanted to try something new - an Escape Room!
- [Camp Journal: 2018 Fall Quilt Wrap-Up](https://camplebanon.org/2018/12/14/camp-journal-2018-fallquilt/) - Over 650 quilters joined us for our fall quilt season this year, enjoying a chance to escape from everyday life, eat some yummy food, and work on their creative projects!
- [Camp Lebanon News - December 2018](https://camplebanon.org/2018/12/13/camp-lebanon-news-december-2018-2/) - Update for December- 11,000 guests reached in 2018, plus prayer & praise requests for the upcoming season!
- [Camp Lebanon News - November 2018](https://camplebanon.org/2018/11/13/camp-lebanon-news-november-2018/) - November recap: Fall Quilt keeps Camp rockin', Fall FIRE brings over 180 teens and leaders to Camp, and a surprise blessing for our facility!
- [Camp Journal: 2018 Fall Events](https://camplebanon.org/2018/10/31/camp-journal-2018-fall-events/) - As October ends and November Quilt begins, Camp Lebanon is saying goodbye to an amazing fall season of ministry!
- [Camp Lebanon News - October 2018](https://camplebanon.org/2018/10/10/camp-lebanon-news-august-2018-2-2-2/) - The Minnesota Twins might have fallen short of expectations even as the Vikings’ new season opened wide right, but Camp followed up a record summer with a victorious September.
- [Camp Lebanon News - May 2018](https://camplebanon.org/2018/05/29/camp-lebanon-news-may-2018/) - Camp Lebanon News: May 2018 April Snow Showers Bring May Flowers! We thought the snow would never end and the ice never leave. But May eventually arrived and the ice finally left (May 4 was the official ice out, two weeks later than average). With Spring’s explosion of green has also come a burst of
- [Camp Lebanon News - June 2018](https://camplebanon.org/2018/06/20/camp-lebanon-news-june-2018/) - While reaching goals is fun, it’s not the numbers that energizes our team. The bottom line is this: God is giving Camp Lebanon a tremendous opportunity to share the love and life of His Son Jesus with TONS of kids grades K-12.
- [Camp Lebanon News - August 2018](https://camplebanon.org/2018/08/23/camp-lebanon-news-august-2018-2/) - Judging by the numbers, God showed up BIG at Camp Lebanon this summer! The “Funnest Fun!” kicked off with a record June, as all three camps established new highs.
- [Camp Journal: 2018 Spring Events](https://camplebanon.org/2018/05/25/camp-journal-2018-spring-events/) - Camp Journal: 2018 Spring Events There's nothing quite like springtime in Minnesota, and here at Camp Lebanon, we were so ready for all the fun that spring brings! The months leading up to summer are jam-packed with retreats, starting with Men's Advance! and finishing strong with our Young Adult Retreat. Looking back on April and May,
- [Camp Journal: Dads N Lads 2018](https://camplebanon.org/2018/05/02/camp-journal-dads-n-lads-2018/) - Camp Journal: 2018 Dads 'N' Lads At the end of a blustery April came a warm sun, clear skies, and a wonderful group of fathers, sons, and grandpas who joined us at Camp Lebanon for our Dads N Lads Retreat! It was so much fun to see a mix of families - those who have
- [Camp Lebanon News - April 2018](https://camplebanon.org/2018/04/18/camp-lebanon-news-april-2018/) - April Showers of Praise & Prayer Praise God for an exciting spring! Thanks for praying us through a full and blessed winter season of ministry, as God sent us 1774 guests to love in the name of Jesus. We had a full month of Quilt Retreats in March – over 425 quilters and scrapbookers registered
- [Camp Journal: The World Awaits!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/05/11/camp-journal-the-world-awaits/) - Camp Journal The World Awaits! What a wonderful world it is, and what fun it was to explore with moms and daughters over this past weekend! We traveled all over the globe, from France to Tanzania, and learned all about missions and the different needs in those cultures. In chapels, we learned about God’s power,
- [Camp Journal: Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy](https://camplebanon.org/2018/04/11/camp-journal-easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy/) - Camp Journal Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy There was nothing sour about this spring’s Quilt & Craft Retreats, though there was a slightly lemon-y flavor! We had so much fun with this springy theme, even when the weather wasn’t exactly cooperating. There was lots of snow, but also lots of sunshine (inside and out) throughout the
- [Camp Journal: Men's Advance](https://camplebanon.org/2018/04/11/camp-journal-mens-advance/) - Camp Journal Men’s Advance One of our shortest retreats was also one of our most exciting. Men came up for a packed weekend of worship, learning, and fellowship. This retreat is in the early part of spring, and this year there was still snow on the ground! That didn’t stop these guys from taking full
- [Camp Lebanon News - March 2018](https://camplebanon.org/2018/03/22/camp-lebanon-news-march-2018/) - 5 Quick Updates on Camp! When Life Gives you a Lemon…Start Quilting! Over 425 quilters and scrapbookers registered for 4 sessions, filling 24 of March’s 31 days. Camp Owners Bless Gym Venture After decades of dreams, the long-awaited gym on the North 40 took a big step closer to reality. Opening: Camp Registrar A new
- [Camp Journal: Bringing Summer Camp to You!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/03/20/camp-journal-bringing-camp-to-you/) - CAMP JOURNAL: Bringing Summer Camp to You! Our second annual Camp On Wheels event was so much fun! 150 friends showed up at Meadow Creek Church in Andover, MN to celebrate the upcoming summer camp season. We had games, prizes, FREE ice cream, a pop-up Trading Post full of bargains on Camp Lebanon swag, and
- [Camp Journal: 70 Years and Counting!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/09/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.
- [Camp Journal: Going, going...GONE!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/05/03/camp-journal-going-going-gone/) - You know life can be Like a baseball game We're on the same team But we're not all the same That's why we've got To learn to play together I didn't join this team to sit on the bench I'm going deep, swinging for the fence I've got some friends On base I gotta get
- [10 Reasons to Come to Camp On Wheels!](https://camplebanon.org/2018/03/15/summercamppreview/) - 10 Reasons to Come to Camp On Wheels Get ready for Summer Camp! We had so much fun at last years Camp On Wheels at Meadow Creek Church in Andover that we decided to do it again this year. Don’t worry about packing your bags and driving up to Camp Lebanon – we are bringing
- [Camp Lebanon News - February 2018](https://camplebanon.org/2018/02/21/camp-lebanon-news-february-2018/) - Camp Lebanon News Hot Action Heats Up Cold Winter Meterologists say the winter of 2018 is experiencing average temps, but people sure have complained a ton about the cold. But you could never tell from the high energy and powerful ministry at Camp this winter! In fact, the action has been hot, as we’ve hosted
- [The Camp Bell - March 2018](https://camplebanon.org/2018/03/01/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: Fall FIRE!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/11/03/camp-journal-fall-fire/) - One of the most exciting events is our Fall FIRE! retreat for Senior High youth groups. This year was our second retreat, which took place over MEA weekend. We saw close to 100 students and leaders come to meet with God at Camp Lebanon and bond closer together as a youth group, heading into the next school year.
- [From the Camp Kitchen: Autumn Recipes](https://camplebanon.org/2015/10/08/autumn-recipes/) - Autumn has arrived at Camp Lebanon. As the leaves change their hue, our menu as well takes on a different look, and we in the Food Service Department transition from the beans and wieners of summer to a more adult friendly menu (not that adults wouldn’t enjoy our beans and wieners.) We enjoy getting our
- [November 2015 - All Glory to God!](https://camplebanon.org/2015/12/15/november-2015-all-glory-to-god/) - Twenty-five years ago, a woman from Long Prairie challenged her Camp to organize a quilt retreat in the then brand new Cedar Bay Lodge. My wife Lisa’s first reaction: “I didn’t know that many old ladies who quilted.” But she couldn’t say no and we’re glad she didn’t! To populate that first retreat, stitchers and
- [Why Men Should Come to Men's Advance!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/02/11/why-men-should-come-to-mens-advance/) - I’m always fired up by what’s happening at Camp Lebanon. (Hey, I’m the Director!) But there’s something extra special about the 2016 Men’s Advance! that should get everyone excited. Men’s Advance! has a long tradition of providing the optimal format for men. One night (two housing options). Three sessions (plus an anything goes Q &
- [Annual Meeting Report:  Worship Breaks Out as the Story of 2015 is Retold](https://camplebanon.org/2016/03/04/annual-meeting-report-worship-breaks-out-as-the-story-of-2015-is-retold/) - Reports morphed into worship as Camp’s leadership recapped 2015 at the 68th Annual Meeting of the Membership on Saturday, February 27. The three hour meeting featured an annual “State of the Camp” presentation from Executive Director Bill Abeler, as well as ministry reports from Rich Olson (youth), Lisa Abeler (women), and Phil Gerth (maintenance). Marc
- [From the Camp Kitchen: Russian Tea](https://camplebanon.org/2016/03/21/recipe-russian-tea/) - Russian Tea Small batch Medium Batch Large Batch 2 cups Tang or dry orange drink mix 4 cups 8 cups 1/2 cup instant lemon tea 1 cup 2 cups 1-1/2 cups sugar * 3 cups 6 cups 2 tsp ground cinnamon 4 tsp 8 tsp 1 tsp ground cloves 2 tsp 4 tsp 1/2
- [Mother Knows Best...Spring 2016 Opportunities for all of the family](https://camplebanon.org/2016/03/22/mother-knows-best-spring-2016-opportunities-for-all-of-the-family/) - Time spent at camp for women is sweet, and the connections made at women’s retreats last a lifetime. As a result, many women and moms want nothing more than to share these blessings from camp with their family and friends. Here's a list of everything coming up this spring that you can share with those
- [From the Camp Kitchen: Spicy Cherry Sauce](https://camplebanon.org/2016/03/23/recipe-spicy-cherry-sauce/) - Spicy Cherry Sauce (delicious with ham!) 3/4 c. sugar 2 T. cornstarch Pinch of salt 1/3 c. orange juice 1 T. lemon juice 1 16-oz. can pitted tart red cherries (water pack) 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon Dash ground cloves Set aside about half of the sugar. In a medium saucepan combine the remaining half of
- ["Woo-hoo" From You Know Who - March 2016 [Connect]](https://camplebanon.org/2016/03/23/woo-hoo-from-you-know-who-march-2016-connect/) - The note in the prayer box was urgent. An expecting young woman carried the burden of an unborn son diagnosed with heart defects. She asked for a touch from God. What He gave her was a very special connection… What does it mean to “connect”? A web search yields these definitions: con·nect \kə-ˈnekt\ (v.) to
- [From the Camp Kitchen: Apricot Coffee Cake](https://camplebanon.org/2016/04/26/recipe-apricot-coffee-cake/) - Ingredients Cake: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup apricot preserves 1 (16-ounce) package pound cake mix, divided Pinch of orange food coloring powder (optional) 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream 1/2 cup milk 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup sliced almonds Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 to 2 tablespoons milk Preparation Beat cream cheese, apricot preserves, 1 tablespoon
- ["Woo-hoo" From You Know Who - April 2016 [Weather Is An Attitude]](https://camplebanon.org/2016/04/26/woo-hoo-from-you-know-who-april-2016/) - Weather is an Attitude! We Minnesotans love talking (and complaining!) about the weather. In the winter … it’s too cold. In the spring … it’s too wet. In the summer … it’s too hot. In the fall … it’s too short. At Camp Lebanon, the weather is always GREAT! That’s because we believe “weather is
- [A Quiver-full of Quilter Quotes](https://camplebanon.org/2016/04/27/a-quiver-full-of-quilter-quotes/)
- ["Answering the Call to Action"](https://camplebanon.org/2016/05/13/answering-the-call-to-action-bobber-bill/) - In my thirty years at Camp Lebanon, I’ve witnessed men do some pretty amazing things. Here are a few camp activities NOT on that list: shopping, quilting, hair braiding, and hand waxing. There is one activity, however, men have done eagerly and repeatedly to bless the ministry more than any other. Going all the way
- [From the Camp Kitchen: Lime Punch](https://camplebanon.org/2016/05/26/recipe-lime-punch/)
- [From the Camp Kitchen: Cupcake Filling](https://camplebanon.org/2016/05/26/recipe-cupcake-filling/)
- ["Woohoo" From You Know Who - May 2016 [Here Comes The Bride]](https://camplebanon.org/2016/05/28/woohoo-from-you-know-who-may-2016-here-comes-the-bride/) - Here Comes the Bride! It was a perfect day! Cloudless sky. Gentle breeze. And the chapel was beautiful. Every heart rejoiced as the bride entered. Stunning and smiling, she made her way down the aisle, her eyes fixed on the groom. He gazed lovingly at her, eyes spilling over with tears of joy. And then
- ["Balance: Life in 4D"](https://camplebanon.org/2016/06/16/balance-life-in-4d/) - Could anything be better? There I was, sitting in a gorgeous Ranger boat on a pristine North Wood’s lake accompanied by a good friend and two beautiful women (one was mine!). Two walleyes were already swimming in the live well, but that’s where this idyllic story ends. Reaching for a loose bobber, I suddenly lost
- [From the Camp Kitchen: Fire Chicken Pasta](https://camplebanon.org/2016/06/29/recipe-fire-chicken-pasta/) - In order to pull off the gift that fills the air with the aroma of cooking and a meal that satisfies the taste buds, Laurie is the first on the gift registry to grab the crock pot the couple has requested and has it shipped directly to them. Don’t worry, she doesn’t attend the wedding
- [Fall 2016 Craft Options @ Camp](https://camplebanon.org/2016/06/29/fall-2016-craft-options-camp/) - Pumpkins, gourds and crafts, oh my! Create and take home some of the best and most uniquely decorated fall crafts...all the fun and none of the mess! Upcycle an old cabinet door into a message center, serving tray, jewelry holder…the options are limitless! We’ll provide the door and the paint, along with an array of knobs,
- ["Woohoo" From You Know Who - June 2016 [Why Retreat?]](https://camplebanon.org/2016/06/30/woohoo-from-you-know-who-june-2016-why-retreat/) - Ladies, we interrupt your summer to bring you this exciting news! Registration for all Camp Lebanon fall events is now officially open! Woo hoo! Women of all ages are invited to get away from the “daily” distractions and duties of life at one (or more!) of seven fall retreat weekends. Connect with God and others
- ["When Life Gets Ugly, Be a Man."](https://camplebanon.org/2016/07/22/when-life-gets-ugly-be-a-man-bobber-bill/) - Enough already! No one will blame you for skipping tonight’s evening news or unplugging your Fox News app. Today’s headlines of terrorism, racial tensions, and corrupt politics are disruptive, disgusting, and depressing. And tomorrow’s news could be even worse! So, when life’s problems make you feel like screaming and shouting, do the “man thing.” Scream
- [From the Camp Kitchen: 5 Tasty Fish Recipes](https://camplebanon.org/2016/07/28/5-tasty-fish-recipes/) - Here, fishy, fishy! It seems that many people are hesitant to fry fish. But it’s really quite simple. Here are a few tasty fish recipes for you to try and enjoy. Just keep fishing! GARLIC BUTTER SALMON IN FOIL (from Laurie Schultze) Serves 4 PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup unsalted butter,
- ["Woohoo" From You Know Who - July 2016 [Finding...Dory???]](https://camplebanon.org/2016/07/29/woohoo-from-you-know-who-july-2016-finding-dory/) - If you haven’t already done so, find your way to Finding Dory, the long-awaited sequel to Pixar’s 2003 classic Finding Nemo. Hearing rave reviews, Bobber Bill and I finally found time to catch this box office hit for ourselves. Finding a mostly empty movie theater in Sauk Centre on a rainy night, we found Dory
- [From the Camp Kitchen: 2 Fall Recipes with a Twist!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/08/30/2-fall-recipes-with-a-twist/) - Crock Pot Pumpkin Chili From the Kitchen of Elizabeth Schultze Daughter-in-law of Laurie, Camp’s Office Manager INGREDIENTS 2 cups yellow onion, chopped 6 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 cup carrots, shredded or chopped 1 Tbsp coconut oil (or oil of choice) 2 cans vegetable or chicken broth 1 can red kidney beans, rinsed 1 can
- ["Woohoo" From You Know Who - August 2016 [The Bigger Picture]](https://camplebanon.org/2016/08/31/woohoo-from-you-know-who-august-2016-the-bigger-picture/) - The Bigger Picture I am not a big fan of technology, and my beloved old slider phone is proof. For the most part, my “dumb” phone is totally adequate. Talk and text. Isn’t that enough? There are moments, however, when I catch myself complaining about not being able to open group texts, download a digital
- [From the Camp Kitchen: Fall Recipes - Punk'n Time!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/09/29/fall-recipes-punkn-time/) - Punk’n Time! Sweet and simple Applesauce Pumpkin Bread Pumpkin bread made a little healthier with applesauce instead of oil! The perfect Fall treat to satisfy a pumpkin craving and great for sharing 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree 3 cups white sugar 1 cup applesauce 2/3 cup water 4 large eggs 3 and 1/2 cups flour
- [“Christmas in October” - Boxed Up in Love!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/09/30/christmas-in-october-boxed-up-in-love/) - I love connections, both making them and watching what grows from them. One of my all-time favorite connections dates back to our first year at Camp Lebanon, now thirty-plus years ago, when Bill and I had the privilege of meeting Malvin and Helen Robinson at Palisade Baptist Church in Silver Bay. In those early years,
- ["No Hark? No Herald?... or Noel!"](https://camplebanon.org/2016/12/23/no-hark-no-herald-no-noel-lisa-abeler/) - While reading through the book of Isaiah recently, Phil Gerth (Camp Lebanon’s Maintenance Director) recalled this line from a Christmas musical he was part of a few years ago: “The Christmas story is a joyful one; but what would have happened if Christ had not come?” This stirring question “What if Christ had not come?”
- [From the Camp Kitchen: Two More Recipes! Champagne Chicken & Apple Scented Venison Roast](https://camplebanon.org/2016/12/23/two-more-recipes-champagne-chicken-apple-scented-venison-roast/) - Champagne Chicken This wonderful recipe was enjoyed by the ladies who attended Women’s Retreats and Quilt & Craft events this fall. 4 Boneless skin on chicken breast Salt Pepper Thyme 11/2 cups chopped shallots 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup champagne 1 cup heavy cream Corn starch for thickening Preparation: Season
- [Testimonial From A Dad](https://camplebanon.org/2017/03/09/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
- [Spring Quilt is Here..."Play Ball!"](https://camplebanon.org/2017/03/01/spring-quilt-is-here-play-ball/) - Signs of spring are arriving early at Camp Lebanon as we get ready to “Play Ball” at our Quilt & Craft retreats in March! Our “field of play” will be quilting, scrapbooking, stamping, crafting and other fun projects. And we invite you to join us! There’s no better time than now to get in the
- [From the Camp Kitchen: Mahogany Chicken Thighs](https://camplebanon.org/2017/02/28/from-the-camp-kitchen-mahogany-chicken-thighs/) - Mahogany Chicken Thighs from Camp Lebanon’s Kitchen If there is one chicken dish you should add to the rotation this season, make this the one. The flavor is insane and, even with a long-ish ingredient list, it really is an easy recipe. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups cold water 1 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup dry sherry
- [Executive Director's Annual Report](https://camplebanon.org/2017/03/03/annual-report-from-bobber-bill/) - 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.
- ["Imitating My Hero" - Bobber Bill](https://camplebanon.org/2017/03/10/imitating-my-hero-bobber-bill/) - Sometime in October of 1965, as the Minnesota Twins were battling the LA Dodgers in the World Series, my love for baseball was born. The recollections of a seven-year-old are quite foggy, for sure, but with the help of a sports-crazy neighbor named George, I became hooked on the game for life. Memories from my
- ["Encourage One Another Daily" - Lisa Abeler](https://camplebanon.org/2017/04/21/encourage-one-another-daily-lisa-abeler/) - “But encourage one another every day, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold firmly to the end the confidence we had at first.” Hebrews 3:13-14 On the day before Easter, my family enjoyed
- [From the Camp Kitchen: Jackie's Creamy Coleslaw](https://camplebanon.org/2017/04/21/from-the-camp-kitchen-jackies-creamy-coleslaw/) - Jackie’s Creamy Coleslaw - 1/2 cup Miracle Whip - 3/4 cup sugar - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 cup evaporated milk - 3 Tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice - Celery seed, to taste - Onion, to taste
- [January 2016 - Catching Our Breath](https://camplebanon.org/2016/01/20/january-2016-catching-our-breath/) - What does it take to lose your breath? A car to house sprint on a rainy day? The first sight of your beloved coming home after a long trip? A tense ending to a big border battle football game? For those of us blessed to work in the Camp office, the simple act of opening
- [2016 Winter Recap:  Crazy Weather, Crazy Fun!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/03/03/2016-winter-recap-crazy-weather-crazy-fun/) - The ice was late (a December 18 freeze over!) and snow scarce (only two “snowstorms”…so far!). One Mega Fun weekend was lived entirely below zero while temps for Arctic (Tropical!) Blast 2 hit 54! Picture broomball in shorts and t-shirts. Crazy! All of this proves again that at Camp Lebanon, “weather is an attitude.” There
- [Meet A Staff Member: Marc Nelson](https://camplebanon.org/2016/03/03/meet-a-staff-member-marc-nelson/) - For Marc, ministry is all about impacting and changing lives for Christ. His first ministry, since signing on at Camp in 1999 to help organize its books and harness technology, has been to serve Christ with the gifts he’s been given. His overriding vision is to bring focus and clarity to Camp’s financial position. His
- [Camp Lebanon Eyewitness News! - March 2016](https://camplebanon.org/2016/03/04/camp-lebanon-eyewitness-news-march-2016/) - Onsite report with Executive Director Bill Abeler! Bobber Bill reports on the exciting happenings at Camp Lebanon from the beginning of 2016 through summer! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwhNi3145B4&w=560&h=315]]
- [Meet A Staff Member:  Rich Olson](https://camplebanon.org/2016/04/01/meet-a-staff-member-rich-olson/) - In a nutshell, Rich would say he is a guy who loves Jesus, coffee, talking about Jesus over coffee, music, people, and ultimate Frisbee. Rich’s history with Camp Lebanon is a long one. He first visited camp as a toddler and has not stopped coming back. He worked through the entire Junior Staff program and
- ["MARCH MADNESS!" Leaves Camp in Stiches](https://camplebanon.org/2016/04/01/march-madness-leaves-camp-in-stiches/) - It’s called “March Madness!” The NCAA tourney to narrow a field of 68 to the Final Four is insane. Millions fill out (and tear up!) brackets. Productivity plunges. Sleep suffers. It’s fun. It’s crazy. And it’s often over the top. Camp Lebanon has its own version of “March Madness!” We love to call it, “The
- [Camp Lebanon Eyewitness News - April 2016](https://camplebanon.org/2016/04/01/camp-lebanon-eyewitness-news-april-2016/) - Bobber Bill gives an eyewitness report from Camp Lebanon, touching base on quilt, summer camp, spring retreats, volunteer opportunities, and the good news of Easter! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUuaWjGA0_Q&w=560&h=315]
- [Resource of the Month - April](https://camplebanon.org/2016/04/26/resource-of-the-month-april/) - Featured Book: The Land Between: Finding God in Difficult Transitions - by Jeff Manion In The Land Between, author Jeff Manion uses the biblical story of the Israelite’s journey through the Sinai desert as a metaphor for being in an undesired, transitional space. After enduring generations of slavery in Egypt, the descendants of Jacob travel
- [Camp Lebanon Eyewitness News - May 2016](https://camplebanon.org/2016/05/03/camp-lebanon-eyewitness-news-may-2016/) - Bobber Bill delivers this month's eyewitness news report from Camp's new Eagle's Nest building. Lots of exciting things happening, including the official building dedication on May 17th. Glory to God! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f51tUdfeyzc]
- [Top 10 Spring Highlights of 2016](https://camplebanon.org/2016/05/04/top-10-spring-highlights-of-2016/) - #1: WATERFRONT RECORDS: Ice out was two weeks early and the docks went in the fastest yet! Thanks, FBC – Long Prairie men, for coming out April 16 to help. Nine workers installed four docks in less than two hours! What’s more, fifteen Teen Challenge (Brainerd) volunteers hauled in all the canoes, kayaks, paddleboats,
- [Meet A Staff Member: Laurie Schultze](https://camplebanon.org/2016/05/04/meet-a-staff-member-laurie-schultze/) - Laurie and her husband Dennis make their home in rural Long Prairie. Sixteen years as an elementary and junior high teacher helped prepare her for a transition to youth ministry. She spent eight years working for her local church. Her passion is to encourage and equip those around her to build relationships with others and with Christ. She also
- [Survey Results - "Spring" Edition](https://camplebanon.org/2016/05/27/survey-results-spring-edition/)
- [Camp Lebanon Eyewitness News - June 2016](https://camplebanon.org/2016/06/06/camp-lebanon-eyewitness-news-june-2016/) - "Bobber Bill" gives this month's Eyewitness News report on summer youth and family camps, all while ziplining. We're excited for a great summer. Check it out! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsNXkF-BKeE]
- [Meet A Staff Member: Abigail Nagy](https://camplebanon.org/2016/06/08/meet-a-staff-member-abigail-nagy/) - Abigail’s move to Camp Lebanon was just the beginning of another exciting season in her life and she is thrilled to see God at work here. Having grown up in camp ministry, she enjoys discovering “camp connections” as God brings people together and works through them to tell His Story. Returning to Minnesota after three
- [The "Story" Begins.](https://camplebanon.org/2016/06/13/the-story-begins/) - The date was June 12, 2016. Storm clouds were rolling in and youth summer campers were being dropped off as the Galactic Adventure (Camp's summer theme) was officially taking off. There is a lot of newness that comes with the first day of summer camp, but this year there was something special that has never happened
- [Survey Results:  Wedding Edition](https://camplebanon.org/2016/06/29/survey-results-wedding-edition/)
- [Grandma Swims Lake!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/07/11/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
- [Meet a Staff Member:  Aaron Feltman](https://camplebanon.org/2016/07/13/meet-a-staff-member-aaron-feltman/) - Aaron oversees all aspects of Camp’s ministries to the 60+ guest groups that rent Camp Lebanon’s facilities each year. He is also in charge of donor management. Aaron joined the team in September of 2007, coming from Sioux Falls Seminary (Sioux Falls SD) after a couple of youth pastorates. In 2011 he earned his Master
- [1st Half of Summer in 20 Pictures!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/07/13/1st-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
- [Meet a Staff Member:  Monte Abeler](https://camplebanon.org/2016/08/11/meet-a-staff-member-monte-abeler/) - Born and raised in Upsala (MN), Monte is a 2012 graduate of the University of Northwestern – St. Paul where he earned his degree in Marketing while minoring in Accounting and Bible. Prior to being hired at Camp, he worked as an Account Executive for Ewald Consulting in St. Paul for four years where he served
- [Survey Results: Fishing Process](https://camplebanon.org/2016/08/28/survey-results-fishing-process/) - The survey results are in! It looks like fish should worry more about getting eaten by women, instead of getting filleted.
- [Men's Retreat - Meet the Speakers!](https://camplebanon.org/2016/09/02/mens-retreat-meet-the-speakers/) - 2016 Men's Retreat @ Camp Lebanon VISIT THE MEN'S RETREAT WEBPAGE This year we are using a "Ted Talk" format at Men's Retreat. Specifically, we will have 12 speakers on 12 topics for 12 minutes each. This year's theme is "Man Talk – Life in ‘4D’" and will focus on growing a balanced life in a
- [Meet A Staff Member: Hayley Peterson](https://camplebanon.org/2016/09/08/meet-a-staff-member-hayley-peterson/) - Growing up nearby in Upsala, Camp has always been like a second home for Hayley. She was a camper from age 5 to Senior High, worked in the Trading Post during high school job, and was a part of the Summer staff team during the summer of 2013. After graduating from NDSU with a major in Business Management, she interned for
- [VIDEO: Top 10 Summer Highlights](https://camplebanon.org/2016/09/08/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
- [ACC Root Beer Run](https://camplebanon.org/2016/09/23/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
- [The Big Texan Challenge (Men's Retreat Recap)](https://camplebanon.org/2016/09/30/the-big-texan-challenge-mens-retreat-recap/) - Next time you’re in Amarillo, Texas, be sure to stop in at the Big Texan Restaurant on legendary “Route 66” and enjoy their famous 72-ounce steak…for free! All you have to do is down the entire slab of beef along with the shrimp cocktail, baked potato, salad, and dinner roll that comes with the meal.
- [Meet a Staff Member: Bill Abeler](https://camplebanon.org/2016/10/18/meet-a-staff-member-bill-abeler/) - On April Fool’s Day of 1986, Bill came “home” to Camp Lebanon, returning to lead the ministry that meant the world to him and his family in his growing up years going back to 1966. Raised in Coon Rapids, MN, Bill graduated from Northwestern College (St. Paul) and then earned his Master of Divinity from
- [The Fall of 2016 in 12 Pictures](https://camplebanon.org/2016/11/11/the-fall-of-2016-in-12-pictures/) - Wow, where did Fall go? I guess the time goes by fast when you're having the funnest fun. Our staff team is up at Camp all Fall long, so they get to see everything that happens. But you probably don't have that privilege, so we thought we'd sum up the Fall of 2016 in twelve pictures.
- [Meet a Staff Member: Jim Flaa](https://camplebanon.org/2016/12/25/meet-a-staff-member-jim-flaa/) - Better know as "Chef Jim", Jim has a long history at Camp Lebanon, first as a camper in the 1960’s and then as summer staff in 1972-73. Jim came to work at camp as full time food service manager in 2004, bringing with him over 35 years of food service experience. Jim and his wife,
- [Story of 2016 as Captured By Instagram](https://camplebanon.org/2016/12/26/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
- [Abby's Testimony - The Power of the Gospel](https://camplebanon.org/2017/01/19/abbys-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
- [Camp Journal: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Baseball Season…](https://camplebanon.org/2017/03/01/camp-journal-its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-baseball-season/) - With the return of more wintry weather, board members, delegates, and guests showed up on Camp’s doorstep for the annual meeting this past Saturday. Every year, people who love Camp Lebanon travel to this beautiful place to hear reports from our year-round staff, to pray for Camp, and to vote on important issues. This weekend
- [Camp Journal: Fabric, Coffee, and Junior Mints!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/03/08/camp-journal-fabric-coffee-and-junior-mints/) - The first weekend of Spring Quilt was a home run! Quilters and scrapbookers alike enjoyed warm, blustery weather, silly baseball puns, and lots of laughter. Our theme of “Play Ball” seemed to bring everyone together, whether they were hardcore baseball fans or not. There were so many moments of sweet fellowship, deep conversation, and joyful connection between
- [Camp Journal: Building Quilts and Friendships](https://camplebanon.org/2017/03/15/camp-journal-building-quilts-and-friendships/) - This past weekend, quilters bundled up against the cold temps and warmed up with hot coffee and sweet conversation. They laughed (alot!), loved each other well, and made beautiful things together! No wonder these ladies keep coming back and new friends find their way here! Everyone partakes in the joyful act of creating to glorify
- [UPDATE: Funnest Bracket Challenge](https://camplebanon.org/2017/03/18/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
- [Camp Journal: Thank You God for a Really Great COW! Mooooo.](https://camplebanon.org/2017/03/23/camp-journal-thank-you-god-for-a-really-great-cow-mooooo/) - The first ever Camp on Wheels (COW) event brought the joy of Camp Lebanon to the Twin Cities this past weekend! Families had the opportunity to register for summer bible camps, spring events, and more, all while letting their kids burn some of their energy playing octoball, 9 square in the air, and other favorite
- [Camp Journal: Road Trip to Northland Woolens!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/03/30/camp-journal-road-trip-to-northland-woolens/) - During Spring Quilt, many of our guests took advantage of the opportunity to take a road trip to Northland Woolens in Nelson, MN. Northland Woolens makes socks, hats, and gloves. The quilters were able to tour the factory, watch the knitting in action, and make purchases. One of the favorite moments of the tour was getting
- [Camp Journal: Busy as Beavers!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/04/06/camp-journal-busy-as-beavers/) - It's always a busy time at Camp Lebanon, but with the ice melting off of the lake, nature waking up all around us, and green returning to our world, we are beginning to feel the excitement of springtime! The birds are cheerfully greeting us as we walk under the trees, loons are floating on the
- [Camp Journal: All Things New](https://camplebanon.org/2017/04/13/camp-journal-all-things-new/) - This week, we have been reflecting on the hope of spring and the joy of the coming Easter season. Not only does our staff get to spend time with their families over this holiday, but Camp gets to rest and reflect on the newness of this season. God is continually making all things new, and
- [Camp Journal: Our Volunteers Rock!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/04/20/camp-journal-our-volunteers-rock/) - Much like spring cleaning in the home every year, Camp Lebanon has its own short time in the spring for "cleaning" up the grounds and getting ready for campers to arrive. We host guest groups almost every weekend in April and May, and, soon, family weekend retreats like Dads N' Lads and Mother-Daughter. We can't wait
- [Sewing Machine Changes a Life in Jamaica!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/04/21/sewing-machine-changes-a-life-in-jamaica/) - The threads of generosity wrap love around the lives of many in need – lives like that of a young Jamaican named Shane. A few years ago, Shane was living at the Jamaica Christian Boys Home in Kingston. Now 20 years old, he is out and on his own. Normally, this transition is a very
- [Camp Journal: Dock Day!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/04/27/camp-journal-dock-day/) - The Camp Lebanon waterfront finally looks ready for summer! This past weekend, we had great help getting our swimming and fishing docks into Cedar Lake. The whole process took just a few hours on Saturday morning - it went really quickly, even with a brand new dock to put together. Before our guest groups had even
- [Camp Journal: Young Adult & Young at Heart](https://camplebanon.org/2017/05/26/camp-journal-young-adult-young-at-heart/) - Reflecting on the past week, the two main groups at Camp couldn't have been more different...and yet there were incredible commonalities that provide deep encouragement and joy.
- [Camp Journal: A Little Fishy...](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/14/camp-journal-a-little-fishy/) - One of the best things about Camp Lebanon is that people can continue to come back again and again to be a part of the ministry. Young and old enjoy camp as campers, or as volunteers helping others meet with God and experience the wonder of His creation!
- [Camp Journal: Disciples Discipling Disciples](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/22/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!
- [Camp Journal: Getting Crafty!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/02/camp-journal-getting-crafty/) - One of the best places to hang out during a week of summer camp is the Camp Lebanon Craft Room!
- [Camp Journal: 5 Things To Do During Free Time @ Camp Lebanon!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/05/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: Volleyball Tournament](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/13/camp-journal-volleyball-tournament/) - Junior High and Senior High weeks at Camp Lebanon are different from the rest of the weeks during the summer for many reasons. ONE of those reasons is the epic Volleyball Tournament that we have half-way through the week!
- [Camp Journal: Adventure is Out There!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/26/camp-journal-adventure-is-out-there/) - There's nothing quite so fun as spending time with your cabin group every day! We love it so much that we even schedule in special times for cabins to have adventures together! Going to camp is all about adventure - for some it is their first week away from home, first time at camp, or
- [Camp Journal: Campfire](https://camplebanon.org/2017/08/09/camp-journal-campfire/) - Of all the traditions at Camp Lebanon, perhaps the most loved of the summer camp traditions is the end of the week campfire out at Bass Point. The campfire is a great send-off to the week - an opportunity for campers and staff to reflect on all that they have learned and all the fun they have had.
- [Camp Journal: Praise the Lord for a GREAT Summer 2017!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/08/25/camp-journal-praise-the-lord-for-a-great-summer-2017/) - What an amazing SUMMER! God is so good, and Summer 2017 was one of the best ever. We had over 1700 campers here this summer, and our prayer is that each one left knowing their Creator God a little bit better! Our theme this summer was GAME ON! We talked about being ready to live
- [2017 Men's Retreat - Meet the Speakers!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/09/01/2017-mens-retreat-meet-the-speakers/) - 2017 Men's Retreat speakers at Camp Lebanon.
- [Camp Journal: Father-Daughter Home Run!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/09/15/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!).
- [Camp Journal: Falling for FALL!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/08/31/camp-journal-falling-for-fall/) - Summer is a busy time of year, but our fall season changes things up by offering loads of weekend programmed events that keep our staff on their toes. There is something for EVERYONE this fall - women, men, kids, seniors, youth groups, and quilters!
- [Camp Journal: Golf Swings, Trap Shoots, and ManTalks!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/09/29/camp-journal-golf-swings-trap-shoots-and-mantalks/) - If there is one thing that defines Men's Retreat at Camp Lebanon, it is the Funnest Fun! These guys really know how to make the most of their time at Camp, from heading out to the Albany golf course, trap shooting at Bass Point, or challenging each other to a game of horse-shoes.
- [Camp Journal: Just Breathe](https://camplebanon.org/2017/10/05/camp-journal-just-breathe/) - The last two weekends in September, Camp Lebanon welcomed over 400 women to meet with God and take a deep breath of fresh, Minnesota air.
- [Legends Field Dedicated & Ready For Wiffleball!](https://camplebanon.org/2017/06/12/legends-field-dedicated-ready-for-wiffleball/) - Legends Field Wiffle Ball stadium dedication at Camp Lebanon in central Minnesota.
- [The Volleyball Tournament](https://camplebanon.org/2017/07/15/the-volleyball-tournament/) - Junior High and Senior High weeks at Camp Lebanon are different from the rest of the weeks during the summer for many reasons. ONE of those reasons is the epic Volleyball Tournament that we have half-way through the week! Cabins compete against each other in a fun-filled evening of volleyball. This tournament serves as a
- [Special Purchase Opportunity - Portable Chair Tri-Casters (set of 4) (Demo)](https://camplebanon.org/2016/12/23/special-purchase-opportunity-portable-chair-tri-casters-set-of-4/) - Set of 4 Tennis wheel casters converts any regular chair into a rolling office chair! Perfect, very portable wheels for quilters and scrapbookers! Cost: $40/set of 4 casters; call Camp or send your payment to reserve a set of casters. Call Camp to reserve your set or to order as a gift for someone special!
- [December 2015 - And Then the Angel of the Lord Showed Up... (Demo)](https://camplebanon.org/2015/12/15/december-2015-and-then-the-angel-of-the-lord-showed-up/) - So, what’s the use anyway? News outlets predict WWIII. The courts redefined marriage. Kids are going to Sunday School less and less and doing Sunday sports more and more. And the costs of operating a camp are going up and up. With so much “bad news,” why should we bother with a Bible Camp ministry

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- [Camp Lebanon | A Meeting Place with God](https://camplebanon.org/) - UPCOMING EVENTS Winter and spring are packed with opportunities here at Camp Lebanon! Adults and youth alike can register for THE FUNNEST FUN at beautiful Cedar Lake. You can check out all of the current and past happenings in our Photo Galleries. Click on the calendar button below for more information. EVENTS CALENDAR Experience the Delight.
- [Fall Women's Retreats](https://camplebanon.org/fall-womens-retreats/) - WOMEN'S RETREAT September (24) 25 - 27, 2026October (1) 2-4, 2026 REGISTER Retreat Info & Schedule almost full! call 320-403-9555 for more information! Hurry! Weekend One (9/28 - 10/1) - Join the Waiting ListWeekend Two (10/5 - 10/8) - Limited Space, cabin housing only! A Deep Breath of Crisp Autumn Air Our Fall Women’s Retreats at Camp
- [Donate](https://camplebanon.org/donate/) - Donate Online DONATE ONLINE Thank You For Your Support! Thank you for considering a gift to support the year-round ministries of Camp Lebanon! Camp is able to annually serve over 10,000 youth, families, and adults because of the donations, volunteer service, and prayer partnership of individuals and churches. Your generosity and kindness helps the ministry to
- [Events](https://camplebanon.org/calendar/) - EVENTS CALENDAR Upcoming Retreats & Events There’s always something happening at Camp! Check out the list of upcoming events in chronological order below or take a look at the printable calendar for this year. We hope to see you at Camp soon! 2026 Printable calendar YOUTH Arctic Advance January 19-21, 2024 A winter retreat for
- [Mother-Daughter (& Grandma)](https://camplebanon.org/mother-daughter-grandma/) - Mother-Daughter Retreat 1: May 1-3, 2026Retreat 2: May 8-10, 2026 REGISTER Schedule & details Registration OpenS JANuary 3! Laughing & Learning Together! Save the date for the funnest fun you and your daughter will have all year! Mother-Daughter (and Grandma, too!) Retreat is an opportunity to get away to Camp Lebanon with the ones you love, spending
- [ELEVATE Internship](https://camplebanon.org/elevate-internship/) - BE. BECOME. DO. ELEVATE Internship is Camp Lebanon’s one-year paid internship program, focusing on spiritual formation, skill development, and servant-hearted work ethic. Applications for the 2026-2027 season are NOW OPEN! Apply Here program FAqs BE with Jesus. BE in community with like-minded Jesus followers, growing in your relationship with God, fellow interns, Camp staff, and Camp
- [Dads 'N' Lads (& Grandpas)](https://camplebanon.org/father-son/) - DADS 'N' LADS WINTER EDITION | February 5-7, 2027 winter registration link or SPRING EDITION | April 24-26, 2026 REGISTER HERE REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 3, 2024! Don't want to wait? Sign up to come to Memorial Weekend Family Camp, or set up your own retreat with a Log Cottage Rental! Memorial Weekend Log Cottage Rental
- [Women's Winter Warm-Up](https://camplebanon.org/winter-warm-up/) - women's Winter WARM-UP February 12-14, 2027 REGISTER NOW 2025 SCHEDULE A Perfect Winter Reset Women’s Retreats at Camp Lebanon are famous for lots of fun, relaxation, and connection. Now it’s time for our WINTER EDITION! And why not? Two nights, five meals, an incredible speaker, and activities indoors and out! Women’s Winter Warm-Up includes chapel,
- [Fall Fire](https://camplebanon.org/fall-fire/) - Fall FIRE! OCTOBER 16-18, 2026 sCHEDULE Contact Us To Sign Up Contact Us To Sign Up Join THeWaitING LIst! The Fall FIRE! event is currently full. If you are interested in being added to our waiting list, please contact us. Build it. Light it. Feel it. Feed it. Looking for a way to kickstart your
- [Fall Men's Retreat](https://camplebanon.org/fall-mens-retreat/) - Men's Retreat October 9-11, 2026 REGISTER NOW PROMO FLYER Gentlemen, it's time for a retreat. Men, it’s time to schedule a weekend away to unplug, retreat with other guys, and experience God away from the busyness of life. Camp Lebanon sits on the shore of quiet, spring-fed Cedar Lake, the perfect setting for a peaceful
- [Senior Adults | Fall Retreat](https://camplebanon.org/senior-adults-young-at-heart-fall/) - SENIOR FALL DAY tUESDAY, September 22, 2026 REGISTER NOW retreat schedule Paper Form A Day for the Young At Heart Wonderful fellowship. Encouraging Bible teaching. Hearty hymn singing. Beautiful setting. Delicious food. And all enjoyed in a relaxed pace at an adult-friendly place and served out by a loving staff. One guest said it best:
- [Senior Adults | Spring Retreat](https://camplebanon.org/senior-adults-young-at-heart/) - SPRING SENIOR EVENTS "yOUNG at heart" retreat MAY 11-14, 2026 spring senior day May 12, 2026 RSVP REGISTER NOW FLYER senior day schedule Printable Form EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT Pay in full by April 1, 2021 and get $10 off registration (or $16 for couples)! A Retreat for the Young At Heart Wonderful fellowship. Encouraging Bible
- [Young Adult Retreat: Spring](https://camplebanon.org/yarspring/) - YOUNG ADULT RETREAT May 15-17, 2026 REGISTER Registration Opens on JANUARY 3rd! EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT Early Bird (YARLYBIRD24) = Save $10! Register by 11:59PM on April 10th and receive a $10 discount. REGISTER Play. Connect. Grow. Calling all young adults between the ages of eighteen and thirty-five! Are you looking for an epic, fun-filled weekend? This
- [Spring Quilt & Craft](https://camplebanon.org/spring/) - SPRING QUILT& CRAFT REGISTER NOW full details here Registration OpenS friday, December 19 at 8:00AM! Quilting, Crafting, & Scrapbooking Stitching together a delightful variety of work time, instruction, delicious meals, and fellowship, it is no surprise that Camp Lebanon is one of Minnesota’s favorite destinations for quilting and scrapbooking. Weekend and mid-week sessions in the
- [Fall Quilt & Craft](https://camplebanon.org/fall/) - FALL QUILT & CRAFT Online Registration Fall Brochure Fall 2021 Quilt Registration Notice: Dear Quilt & Craft Friends,Registration for Quilt & Craft officially opens Saturday, July 17th. Currently, we have spots available in Sessions A & E (along with some midweek availability in A, B, C, & D!). You are also welcome to register on the waiting list for
- [Summer Sew](https://camplebanon.org/summer-sew/) - SUMMER SEW AUGUST 23-27, 2026 Register Here Summer BROCHURE Registration Opens monday, JANUARY 6th! Quilt & Craft In The Summer! Don’t miss this fun opportunity to enjoy your hobby and experience Camp Lebanon in the summer. Summer Sew retreat features lots of time to sew and craft along with the very best of summer fun at
- [Arctic Blast Winter Youth Retreats | Grades 7-12](https://camplebanon.org/arctic-blast/) - Arctic Blast JANUARY 15-17, 2027 (Grades 7-12) (Event Waitlisted) Registration Link 2026 Schedule This Event is On a Waiting List Did you miss out on signing up for Arctic Blast before it filled up? We’re really sorry and super bummed we don’t have the space to host you and your youth group. If you’re looking
- [Senior Summer Staff](https://camplebanon.org/summer-staff/senior-summer-staff/) - SENIOR SUMMER STAFF Applications open for returning staff on December 1st, 2025! APPLY NOW! A summer job that makes a difference Are you a college student looking for something to do over this summer? Do you want a summer job that makes a difference, connects you to God and others, and is the funnest fun
- [Winter Mega Fun | Grades 3-6](https://camplebanon.org/winter-mega-fun-grades-3-6/) - MEGA FUN (Grades 3-6) JANUARY 8-10, 2027 One Weekend. Two Options:One Night (A) or Two Nights (B) Register your group here! 2026 SCHEDULE Camp Plans the Fun, You Bring the Kids! Camp Lebanon’s Mega Fun Overnight winter camp weekend is the perfect complement to your church’s grade school programs for boys and girls in grades 3-6! What’s
- [Contact & Directions](https://camplebanon.org/about/contact/) - Contact & Directions Contact Information: MAILING ADDRESS: 1205 Acorn RoadBurtrum, MN 56318 CONTACT US: Phone: (320) 403-9555Email: info@camplebanon.orgFax: (320) 403-9599 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook Instagram Youtube
- [Labor Day Family Weekend](https://camplebanon.org/family/labor-day-family-weekend/) - Labor Day Weekend Family Camp September 4-7, 2026 REGISTER 2024 retreat schedule Family Camp Fees Registration Opens JANUARY 3, 2024! Summer's Grand Finale Make sure your summer has finale…a family camp finale! Historically, this is the first family event to fill and for good reason: families have a blast! You can expect to enjoy the best
- [Family Week](https://camplebanon.org/family/family-week/) - Family Week JUly 5-10, 2026 REGISTER NOW Family Week Fees Registration Opens JANUARY 3, 2024! Extra time away with your family. Does a 3 night weekend seem a little too short? We agree, time flies when you’re having fun. Come to Family Week so you can enjoy a few extra nights, bonus activities, and more
- [Summer Fun Family Weekend](https://camplebanon.org/family/summerfun/) - Summer Fun Family Weekend JULY 2-5, 2026 REGISTER Family Camp Fees Registration Opens JANUARY 3, 2024! The Funnest Summer Family Fun Even more relaxed than the “bookend” weekends, our Summer Fun Family Weekend offers the full range of family fun. Registration opens Thursday at 4:00 and the fun runs through Sunday afternoon. This exciting three night weekend features fun in, on,
- [Memorial Day Family Weekend](https://camplebanon.org/family/memorial-day-family-weekend/) - Memorial Weekend Family Camp May 22-25, 2026 REGISTER Family Camp Fees Registration Opens JANUARY 3, 2024! Celebrate & Remember With Family It’s our first weekend of the summer, and the perfect way to start the season! Families who come to Memorial Weekend Family Camp experience a long weekend of excitement and relaxation, and start their
- [Family](https://camplebanon.org/family/) - Summer Family Camps Families Love Camp. Whether a long weekend or a full week, Family Camp is designed to provide a relaxed schedule of fun for families of all shapes and sizes. With activities designed for the whole family (preschoolers to grandparents!) and beautiful facilities that rival some of Minnesota’s most popular resorts, Camp Lebanon provides an
- [Junior Summer Staff](https://camplebanon.org/summer-staff/junior-summer-staff/) - Junior Summer Staff APPLY NOW Junior Staff Summer Opportunities ** If you have not completed SWEAT Team, Service Crew, and LIT, click here! Upon graduating the D3 program, students will have the opportunity to become a Junior Staff member (which means on top of spending a ridiculously awesome summer at Camp, we pay you to be here)! There are three
- [D3 Discipleship Training Program](https://camplebanon.org/summer-staff/d3/) - D3 Discipleship Program Applications open january 1st, 2025! APPLY Here! APPLY FOR SERVICE CREW APPLY FOR LEADERS IN TRAINING (LIT) A summer that makes a difference D3 is Camp Lebanon’s Discipleship Training Program, combining three programs into one dynamic training track for students who want to serve Jesus along side other youth. You can expect solid biblical
- [Senior High | Grades 10-grads](https://camplebanon.org/youth/senior-high/) - Register by January 31 to save $25! Senior High grades 10-Grads REGISTER NOW REGISTration Opens January 5, 2026! EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT Pay in full by February 28, 2026 and get a $20 discount! The Best Week of the Summer. The ultimate Camp Lebanon student experience is saved for last! Students in high school and recent grads
- [Junior High | Grades 7-9](https://camplebanon.org/youth/junior-high/) - Register by January 31 to save $25! Junior High grades 7-9 REGISTER NOW REGISTration opens January 5, 2026! EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT Pay in full by February 28, 2026 and get a $20 discount! Take summer camp to the next level Junior High week offers big-time adventures for teens – more options, later nights, crazier games,
- [Super Kids | Grades 3-6](https://camplebanon.org/youth/superkids/) - Register by January 31 to save $25! Super Kids grades 3-6 REGISTER NOW Registration opens January 5, 2026! EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT Pay in full by February 28, 2026 and get a $20 discount! Register for Super Kids 1 and receive a bonus $20 canteen card! The "funnest" week of your whole summer! There’s a SUPER summer
- [Adventurers | Grades 1-3](https://camplebanon.org/youth/adventurers/) - Register by January 31 to save $25! Adventurers grades 1-3 REGISTER NOW REGISTration opens January 5, 2026! EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT Pay in full by February 28, 2026 and get a $20 discount! Sign up for Adventurers and receive a bonus $10 canteen card! Perfect for younger kids. Designed specifically for younger kids and first time campers, Adventurers is
- [Youth Camps](https://camplebanon.org/youth/) - Register by January 31 to save $25! Summer Youth Camps REGISTER 2024 summer Letter Kids Love Camp. From fresh-faced kindergarten graduates to pumped up high school students, young people across Minnesota and beyond discover and enjoy Camp’s amazing array of experiences. Camp Lebanon’s upbeat and fun Christian environment is designed to give kids and teens
- [Rental opportunities](https://camplebanon.org/rentals/) - Rental Opportunities Retreat request form Book your next retreat with us! One of Minnesota’s best kept secrets, Camp Lebanon is an ideal getaway for your family, church, business, or other small to mid-sized gatherings. Centrally located in Minnesota on beautiful Cedar Lake, the setting is spectacular. Combine that with comfortable, well-maintained facilities and famously delicious
- [Private Pastoral Retreats](https://camplebanon.org/rentals/pastoral-retreats/) - Pastoral Retreats Ministry leaders need getaways, too! Pastoral Retreats Throughout the school year, Camp offers midweek retreat accommodations at minimal cost (suggested donation) on a space-available basis for pastors and their spouses. Come and stay for a few days of solitude on the shores of Cedar Lake and enjoy some personal time to study, meditate, pray, reflect,
- [Summer Schedule](https://camplebanon.org/summer-schedule/) - REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 5TH, 2026! 2026 Summer Schedule (complete schedule for 2026 is still in the works – check back soon!) Summer Youth Camps June 7-11 | Super Kids 1 (3-6) June 14-19 | Junior High 1 (7-9) June 21-25 | Super Kids 2 (3-6) June 28-30 | Adventurers (1-3) July 12-17 | Junior High
- [Camp Scholarships & Discounts](https://camplebanon.org/about/camp-scholarships-discounts/) - Scholarships & Discounts Don't Let Finances Keep You From Camp Camp fees are set to provide the best experience possible at the most affordable rates possible. We believe quality food, trained staff, well-maintained facilities, and fun, high-quality programming are essential to the Camp Lebanon experience. It’s also important to us that all kids and families who
- [Men's Winter Retreat](https://camplebanon.org/mens-winter-retreat/) - Men's winter retreat February 27 - March 1 REGISTER FLYER Two Nights. Five Meals. Four Sessions. Men’s Retreats at Camp Lebanon are known for the Funnest Fun, inspiring chapels, fantastic activities, and meaningful fellowship. Now it’s time for our brand new retreat, Men’s Winter Retreat! The intensive Bible study is life-relevant and goes deeper, challenging
- [Year Round Staff](https://camplebanon.org/about/year-round-staff/) - Year-Round Staff Meet The Staff Meet the Camp Lebanon year-round staff members, a dedicated team of individuals who love the Lord and are committed to Camp Lebanon’s various summer camp and year-round retreat ministries. We welcome you to connect via email or stop by when you are driving near Upsala, Minnesota! DIRECTORS TEAM Greg Standafer
- [Mission & Ministry](https://camplebanon.org/about/mission-ministry/) - MISSION & MINISTRY EST. 1947 Camp Lebanon OUR MISSION "A MEETING PLACE WITH GOD" More than a slogan, Camp Lebanon’s identity has been “A Meeting Place with God” since its founding in 1947. Camp is dedicated to helping the Church do the work of Christ. Read more about Camp’s Story. OUR VISION "THE FUNNEST FUN" Through “The
- [Camp Tour](https://camplebanon.org/about/camp-tour/) - CAMP TOUR & MAP Ready for your Camp tour? A virtual photo tour isn’t the same as touring in person (pictures don’t do this place justice), but this should give you a taste of what Camp Lebanon is like. One perk of a photo tour is you can jump ahead! Feel free to skip ahead
- [2025 Shower House Project](https://camplebanon.org/2025-shower-house-project/) - 2025 SHOWER HOUSE PROJECT Check out the progress in the photos below! Demolition of the old Shower House! Demolition: so exciting! ... more demolition. Preparing the cleared site. All ready for the next steps! The temporary showers being moved into place! Up the hill we go! Plumbing installation. SO much plumbing! More plumbing! A whole
- [Dads 'N' Daughters](https://camplebanon.org/dadsndaughters/) - DADS 'N' DAUGHTERS SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2026 REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1ST! REGISTER NOW Retreat schedule Registration Opens May 1st! Father-Daughter Adventures! Join us at Camp Lebanon for a great father-daughter weekend and invest in one of the most important relationships in your family’s life! The bond between father and daughter is so important in our world today,
- [Family Camp FAQs](https://camplebanon.org/family/family-camp-faqs/) - Family Camp FAQS Got Questions? We hope you find the answer to your questions here, but if not, please give us a call at 320-403-9555 or email us. We’ll be happy to help with any topic! Registration for Summer Camp HOW DO I REGISTER MY FAMILY? You can register through our database, Ultra Camp – Please create an
- [Lodging & Meeting Space](https://camplebanon.org/rentals/lodging/) - Lodging & Buildings Housing & Meeting Space Camp Lebanon offers housing that suits everyone – simple cabins with nearby shower buildings, comfortable dorms with community restroom/showers just down the hall, and hotel-style rooms with a full bath in every unit. Everything at Camp Lebanon is clean and well maintained, and staff members are ready and
- [Employment Opportunities](https://camplebanon.org/employment/) - Employment Opportunities Join Our Team Interested in working at Camp? We have many opportunities and needs throughout the year (we also have a big need for volunteers!). Scroll down below for our current openings and check back for s’more updated postings! FULL-TIME Executive Director (FT) Posted on February 1, 2024 There are no current full-time job
- [Summer Volunteers](https://camplebanon.org/summer-staff/summer-volunteers/) - SUMMER VOLUNTEERS APPLY NOW A Summer That Makes A Difference Are you interested in volunteering with our summer camps? We have opportunities for Camp Nurses, Fishing Grandparents, and Program Help. Come and enjoy a week (or more) volunteering your time to help fulfill Camp’s mission of showing campers Jesus’ love! How To Apply Have one personal
- [Summer FAQs](https://camplebanon.org/youth/faqs/) - Summer Camp FAQS Got Questions? We hope you find the answer to your questions here, but if not, please give us a call at 320-403-9555 or email us. We’ll be happy to help with any topic! Registration for Summer Camp HOW DO I REGISTER MY CAMPER? You can register through our database, Ultra Camp – Please create an
- [Parent Information](https://camplebanon.org/youth/parent-information/) - ParentINformation First Time atCamp Lebanon? We understand that sending your child to Camp for the first time is a big deal, so we want to make sure you have every opportunity to understand how a week of summer camp works and what ways you can best support your child! Please check our Summer FAQ for any questions
- [2025 Funnest Fundraiser](https://camplebanon.org/funnest-fundraiser/) - 2025 FUNNEST FUNDRAISER Saturday, June 7 Register Online Donate Raising Scholarship Funds (Camp Style!) Who says fundraising can’t be fun? Join us at Camp on Saturday, June 7, for a day of unlimited activities, fellowship, and giving—all to support scholarships for kids who otherwise couldn’t attend Camp.Money should NEVER be the reason someone is unable
- [Volunteer](https://camplebanon.org/volunteer/) - Volunteer Make A Difference Camp Lebanon would not be the same without the help of its volunteers. There are always volunteer needs and we would greatly appreciate your willingness to serve. Whether it is putting in docks in the spring, taking them out in the fall, raking leaves, cleaning cabins, or folding brochures – we
- [Log Cottage Rentals](https://camplebanon.org/rentals/log-cottages/) - Log Cottage Rentals 2023 Booking opens on January 1st! The Perfect Getaway Camp Lebanon’s log cottages, tucked away in the woods, are one of Central Minnesota’s best kept secrets! These cozy, rustic cabins provide the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful week-long vacation, or a special weekend getaway. Nestled along the shores of Cedar Lake,
- [It's Gym Time!](https://camplebanon.org/gym/) - LIVE Construction Feed HERE! The funds are in both to BUILD IT and FILL IT!Now it’s time to ramp up to USE IT! PHASE ONE: BUILD the Gym! (Done!!) $2,500,000 100% On June 5, 2023, Camp Lebanon received two gifts of $10,000 each lifting the Gym Campaign past the original $2,500,000 goal. Over 1200 families
- [Summer Staff](https://camplebanon.org/summer-staff/) - Summerstaff VolunteerCounselorsNeeded We are fully staffed for Summer 2023, but we still need volunteer counselors for a few weeks this summer! Would you or someone you know be interested in filling in for a week or more this summer? If so, complete the form below! Volunteer Counselor Application SERVE. Working at Camp Lebanon is a
- [Our Story](https://camplebanon.org/about/) - Our Story A Shared Passion To Reach Kids For Jesus Who could have dreamed nearly 75 years ago what God had in store for a special place called Camp Lebanon? A local farmer and his preacher son. A group of twenty-four Bible-believing churches. A tree-covered peninsula on a beautiful central Minnesota lake. And a shared
- [Wiffle Ball Challenge](https://camplebanon.org/wiffleballchallenge/) - WATCH LIVE ON CAMP'S FACEBOOK - SATURDAY, JUNE 7th! 2025 WIFFLEBALL CHALLENGE SATURDAY, JUNE 7 SIGN UP TO PLAY DONATE FLYER Are you up for the Challenge? On Saturday, June 7th, sluggers will gather at Legends Field at Camp Lebanon with two goals in mind: 1) Earn the title of “Wiffle Ball Homerun Champion” and
- [Food](https://camplebanon.org/food/) - FOOD Here to Serve Camp Lebanon’s Food is delicious, nutritious, and prepared with love and care by our amazing Food Service team. From our famous Camp Lebanon Oatmeal, afresh salad bar, to yummy desserts, you can expect lots of tasty options during your stay. And you don’t need to do the dishes! Lots of Options
- [Packing List](https://camplebanon.org/youth/packing-list/) - PACKING LIST Please LABEL ALL PERSONAL ITEMS. Camp is not responsible for “lost & found” items. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity. Owners will be responsible for paying the postage for any item returned by mail. Sleeping bag / bedding that fits a twin mattressPillow & PillowcaseJeans / Long pantsT-shirts (one dark color, one light
- [2022 Year-End Giving](https://camplebanon.org/blessing/) - A GYM-SIZED BLESSING! A YEAR-END OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE Your CAMP'S MINISTRY. Donate Wow! What an amazing year! Thanks to friends like you, Camp was full, fun, financially supported, and faithfully covered in prayer. As the Christmas season nears, we find ourselves counting blessings, overawed like Abraham when asked by God to look up and count
- [Camp S'more Magazine](https://camplebanon.org/magazine/) - There’s something amazing about enjoying a s’more around a campfire with friends. That sweet gooey marshmallow (or two) and delicious bar of chocolate just taste so good sandwiched between two crispy graham crackers…and it’s so fun to share that goodness with the ones you love. We think God’s work at Camp Lebanon is amazing and
- [Gym Progress & Updates](https://camplebanon.org/gym/gym-progress/) - GYM PROGRESS & UPDATES Follow Along with the Gym Campaign Once Camp breaks ground and construction begins we’ll post regular building updates. That will be exciting! Until then, we’ll keep you updated on gym support, stories, and other new developments. It’s gym time! Gym Update: Windows, Doorframes, Electricity, & More! This is getting fun! Since
- [Negaard Family Legacy](https://camplebanon.org/negaard/) - Negaard Family Legacy Gift Dear Family,It is no secret that we love Camp Lebanon. Family connections go all the way back to Camp’s beginnings with Grandpa Archie. He joined a small team of partners from First Baptist – St. Cloud and other churches across Minnesota to secure the 46-acre property to grow a summer Bible
- [Men's Retreat - Small Group Questions](https://camplebanon.org/smallgroupquestions/) - 2022 Men's Retreat Small Group Questions FRIDAY NIGHT: How hungry are you to sword train at this point in your life? Where are you at with the Bible? Be authentic.The sword of the spirit (Bible) and prayer are our offensive weapons, how well can you handle the sword and why?Do you have any reservations about God’s
- [Bootcamp](https://camplebanon.org/bootcamp/) - MEN OF HOPE - BOOTCAMP! September 16-17, 2022 REGISTER NOW PROMO FLYER Registration NOW OPEN! Gents, it's time for a retreat. Men, it’s time to schedule a weekend away to unplug, retreat with other guys, and experience God away from the busyness of life. Men of Hope Bootcamp is back for 2022 — with a twist!
- [Kids Love Camp-A-Thon!](https://camplebanon.org/gym/kidslovecamp/) - Sign up to win fun prizes and help Camp raise money for the new gym! FUNDRAISING IDEAS The options are endless! PRIZES! Win rewards for giving. SIGN UP Join the Camp-A-Thon! FAQ & INFO Resources & questions. Kids Love Camp! It’s no secret Camp loves kids! Since its beginning in 1947, Camp has been specially
- [Strategic Site Plan](https://camplebanon.org/masters-plan/) - Investing For Impact In Matthew 25 we read The Parable of the Talents, where the master goes on a journey and entrusts his wealth to his servants. Two of the servants invested the talents given to them and doubled the return. In verse 23 the master tells them, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You
- [Camp Lebanon Map](https://camplebanon.org/map/) - Camp Lebanon Map Printable Camp Map
- [Young Adult Retreat: Winter](https://camplebanon.org/yarwinter/) - YOUNG ADULT RETREAT //WINTER December 30, 2022 - January 1, 2023 REGISTER NOW! Celebrate New YAR's in Camp Style! Calling all young adults between the ages of eighteen and thirty-five! Are you looking for an epic, fun-filled weekend? This is for you. Looking for a chance to grow current relationships or start new ones? This is
- [Staff Alumni Family Weekend](https://camplebanon.org/family/staff-alumni-family-weekend/) - STAFF ALUMNI FAMILY WEEKEND AUGUST 25-28, 2022 REGISTER NOW Family Camp Fees A reunion for the ages! Remember when you were on summer staff? Take a second to reflect on the memories, growth moments, and silly times. Think about the friends who spent that summer at Camp with you. How fun would it be to
- [2021 Year-End Boost](https://camplebanon.org/boost/) - Camp needsa boost! 2021 Year End Giving Donate Storms are coming... Just like the late August storm that hit Camp (full story), strong winds are blowing in culture and Camp Lebanon’s ministry is being tested. We believe stronger and bigger challenges are yet to come. Moral decay. Societal tensions. Government intrusion. The risk of staff
- [COVID-19 Update](https://camplebanon.org/coronavirusupdate/) - COVID-19 INFORMATION How Is COVID-19 Impacting Camp Lebanon? Here at Camp Lebanon, we are doing our very best to help you experience the delight of being loved by God. One aspect of living out that mission is doing our best to ensure the safety of our guests. On that note, we’ll continue to update this
- [Summer Family Resort](https://camplebanon.org/family/family-resort/) - Family Resort June 27-July 2, 2021 REGISTER NOW Family Resort Letter A special family experience! 5 nights. 15 meals. Very relaxed schedule!Morning family chapels. Teen Time. Daily program specials.Beach Open Daily 11 AM – 7 PM.Check In: Sunday 4 PM.Room Check Out: Friday 10 AM (option to stay onsite until 2 PM).3 or 4 night
- [Young Adult Retreat Team](https://camplebanon.org/young-adult-retreat-team/) - YOUNG ADULT RETREATTEAM Here's the team that's planning your retreat! Young adults just like you, planning for epic fun, optional options, restful down-time, and amazing speakers and worship leaders to make your weekend retreat…well…EPIC! CARAFRANCISCO COFFEE CHristianPoynter OPTIONAL OPTIONS LizWolff EPIC FUN MariahSimonson OPTIONAL OPTIONS; SCHEDULE MitchGeiken EPIC FUN MonteAbeler EPIC FUN RichOlson CHAPELS Questions?
- [Winter Family Resort](https://camplebanon.org/winter-family-resort/) - WINTER FAMILY RESORT February 12-14, 2021 REGISTER NOW February 19-21, 2021 REGISTER NOW PRICING & DETAILS *pricing and details apply to both retreat weekends Valentines Special Edition! Beautiful Cedar Lake is frozen and the fields and rooftops are “painted” white, but Camp Lebanon in the winter is every bit “The Home of the Funnest Fun!”
- [Camp Scholarships & Discounts](https://camplebanon.org/camp-scholarships-discounts/) - SCHOLARSHIPS & DISCOUNTS Don't let finances keep you from coming to Camp Camp fees are set to provide the best experience possible at the most affordable rates possible. We believe quality food, trained staff, well-maintained facilities, and fun, high-quality programming are essential to the Camp Lebanon experience. It’s also important to us that all kids and
- [Camp Lebanon Mobile App](https://camplebanon.org/app/) - Download Camp's Mobile App Did you know Camp has a mobile app? Well, it’s true! This app is designed to help you stay connected and in the loop both at Camp and away. The app makes it especially easy to view our upcoming event & retreat schedule, follow the story of our summer youth camps,
- [I Love Camp](https://camplebanon.org/ilovecamp/) - Celebrate “I LOVE CAMP!” Week August 24-31, 2020 Exciting news! In this season of uncertainty five families have teamed up to encourage Camp’s ministry with a $27,000 matching gift challenge. You can double the blessing during “I LOVE CAMP!” week. Back in March, Camp was on target for “2020 in 2020” with youth registrations running
- [Virtual Family Camp](https://camplebanon.org/family/virtualfamilycamp/) - [vc_row][vc_column][gem_button position=”fullwidth” size=”giant” corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”LIVE RETREAT PAGE!” text_color=”#ffffff” hover_background_color=”#03c427″ icon_elegant=”35″ background_color=”#dd4b4b” hover_text_color=”#ffffff” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fhttps://camplebanon.org%2Ffamily%2F2020-virtual-family-camp%2F|||”][vc_single_image image=”31873″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Virtual Family Camp [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] May 2, 2020 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] THEME: Mighty Savior – Past, Present, and Future! [/vc_column_text][gem_button position=”center” size=”large” corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”REGISTER ONLINE” text_color=”#ffffff” hover_background_color=”#dd0000″ icon_elegant=”35″ background_color=”#dd4b4b” hover_text_color=”#ffffff” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ultracamp.com%2Finfo%2Fsessiondetail.aspx%3FidCamp%3D831%26campCode%3D5Of%26idSession%3D269124||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_column_text] A Family Retreat
- [2020 Virtual Family Camp](https://camplebanon.org/family/2020-virtual-family-camp/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Welcome to Virtual Family Camp! [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Good morning and welcome to our first ever Virtual Family Camp (or as we like to call it, VFC). Today is going to be tons of fun. How cool is it that we have families from all across the country joining in? Thanks
- [T.A.C. Time](https://camplebanon.org/tactime/) - T.A.C. Time THEME. ADVENTURE. COOPERATION. Twice a day, Super Kids will participate in T.A.C. Time. Campers will remain in their cabins groups and, with the help of our Summer Staff, have the chance to build different skills at each session! Every camper will participate in every session – no sign up is necessary. Each section
- [Summer Youth Contact Form](https://camplebanon.org/summer-youth-contact-form/) - Summer Youth Camp Question Do you have a question about something related to a summer youth camp? Please complete the form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you!

## Landing Pages

- [2021 Year-End Boost](https://camplebanon.org/2021-year-end-boost/) - Camp needsa boost! 2021 Year End Giving Donate Storms are coming... Just like the late August storm that hit Camp (full story), strong winds are blowing in culture and Camp Lebanon’s ministry is being tested. We believe stronger and bigger challenges are yet to come. Moral decay. Societal tensions. Government intrusion. The risk of staff

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- [Camp Journal](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=elementor-archive-34987) - CAMP JOURNAL Telling the Story of God's Camp There are so many events, experiences, and moments happening at Camp. Our goal in this blog is to write down the stories as if Camp were keeping a personal journal. ALL ABOARD… PRAISE THE LORD! Melinda Hollenbeck August 29, 2025 SUPER KIDS 4 | DAY 4 |
- [News Blog](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=elementor-archive-34972) - CAMP NEWS Welcome to Camp's Virtual Newspaper We wish we could print a hard copy newspaper and send it to you with a cup of coffee. However, a virtual version will just have to do for now. Check back here for updates on staff, prayer requests, praises, Camp’s direction, and so much more! ALL ABOARD…
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- [Junior High - Days 4 & 5](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=junior-high-days-4-5) - Junior High 2 is coming to a close, but we still have so much fun planned for these campers! This group is having a great time worshipping God and spending time in His marvelous creation. Let’s recap the past few days then look at what we still have coming for the rest of the week.
- [2024 Super Kids Last Full Day](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=2024-super-kids-last-full-day) - It is officially the last full day of Super Kids 2! We are having so much fun with these campers. Our time as been filled with joy, laughter, fellowship, and memories made. The week may be coming to an end soon but we still have lots of fun surprises planned for these campers! Once we
- [SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=speaker-spotlight-2) - Maryn Post is the current Childrens Director at Revive Church in Brooklyn Park, MN. She lives in Brooklyn Park with her husband, Justin. Maryn and Justin have two cats: Princess Tate who is 8 years old, and Reya who is almost one! Maryn got connected with Camp Lebanon in between her years of college when
- [2024 Super Kids - Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=2024-super-kids-day-1) - Super Kids 2 campers are here at Camp, and we can tell that it’s going to be an incredible week! Camp is full of endless energy, laughter, and fun. After arriving yesterday, campers met their counselors and cabin mates, took their swim tests, and settled into their cabins. They then got the chance to explore
- [2024 Last Full Day](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=2024-last-full-day) - It is officially the last full day of Junior High 1! We are having so much fun with these campers. Our time as been filled with joy, laughter, fellowship, and memories made. The week may be coming to an end soon but we still have lots of fun surprises planned for these campers! This morning
- [2024 Super Kids Days 2 & 3](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=2024-super-kids-days-2-3) - We’ve been having lots of fun at Camp this week! Our first 2024 Summer Youth Camp is off to a great start. The third day of Super Kids 1 is underway and everyone is having a good time. Yesterday morning, we raised the flag and went to breakfast. Afterwards, we gathered on the steps for
- [2024 Junior High Days 2 & 3](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=2024-junior-high-days-2-3) - We are already on Day 3 of Junior High 1! These fun-loving and laid-back Junior Highers have truly made this week so fun. They have not hesitated to jump in and participate in all the fun that Camp has to offer, and it has been such a joy to witness their smiles and laughter all
- [Junior High - Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=junior-high-day-1) - Junior High 1 campers are here at Camp, and we can tell that it’s going to be an incredible week! Camp is full of endless energy, laughter, and fun. After arriving at this afternoon, campers met their counselors and cabin mates, took their swim tests, and settled into their cabins. They then got the chance
- [2024 Family Camp](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=2024-family-camp) - Memorial Weekend at Camp is always a blast! We welcomed over 40 families to join us in the fun and celebrate the holiday Camp Lebanon style. Together we honored the Lord by spending time in His creation. We sat around campfires, worshiped the Lord, played games in the hub, and spent in fellowship with one
- [Speaker Spotlight](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=speaker-spotlight) - Jackson Standafer is the current Pastor of Student Ministries at First Baptist Church of Long Prairie, MN. Jackson and his wife, Kelsey have three sons: Daniel, MacGregor, and Louis. They also have an orange cat named Rupert. Jackson and his family have a long history with Camp Lebanon. His parents, Greg and Jill Standafer, worked
- [BLOG - Summer Staff Bio & Portraits Post](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=blog-summer-staff-bio-portraits-post) - SUMMER IS HERE!!! We couldn’t be more excited to welcome our 2023 summer staff to Camp to prepare them for the amazing summer ahead of us! We have a such a strong team this summer, and we can’t wait to see how God works in and through them this summer. Without further ado, we introduce
- [BLOG - Gym Update](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=blog-gym-update) - It took two and half months to secure the septic/plumbing inspection approval but less than twenty-four hours to turn the dirt floors grey. February 21 brought the good news from the State Inspector. February 22 brought the concrete for the Commons and three days later the gym floor was done, too. Volunteers framed interior walls on
- [Week by Week Counseling](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=week-by-week-counseling)
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- [Summer Camp Blog](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=elementor-archive-34914) - SUMMER BLOG Summer Camp Blog Daily updates from Camp Lebanon on your child’s week of summer camp, including photo highlights, activities, and a recap of chapel sessions. Use our summer blog as a resource for continuing conversations with your child after they return home, by using the questions, devotionals, and activities suggested in our “Take
- [Elementor Single Post TEMPLATE](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=elementor-single-post-32820) - Elementor Single Post TEMPLATE Monte Abeler November 20, 2020 Over the last month and a half, Camp Lebanon launched our first ever video show online! We called it Camp LebanONLINE. Because of the current events which are keeping many of us at home, Camp Lebanon used these videos to connect with Camp Friends and remind
- [Quilt Bring A Friend Discount Section](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=quilt-bring-a-friend-discount-section) - "Bring A Friend" Discount Spring/Summer is a great time to invite a new friend to join you for a Camp Lebanon Quilt & Craft Retreat! At our spring and summer retreats, first-time guests are welcomed with a SPECIAL $129 “NEW FRIEND” RATE!* (Good only for FIRST-TIME ATTENDEES at Camp Quilt events.) To receive the discount, simply
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- [Generous Financial Assistance](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=generous-financial-assistance-2) - Generous Financial Assistance GENEROUS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE is available for all youth, family, and adult events. A Financial Assistance Application will be sent upon email request or call the office. Please do not allow finances to be the reason for your family not attending Camp Lebanon! Questions? Contact us here or call 320.403.9555.
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- [REGISTRATION OPENS](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=registration-opens) - Registration Opens JANUARY 3, 2024!
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- [2023 Adventurers, Day 1](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=2023-adventurers-day-1) - We have officially welcomed Adventurers to Camp, and we could not be any more excited! Their pure joy, contagious laughter, and attitude for FUN are unmatched, and it is such a blessing to have them here. We started welcoming campers and directing them to their cabins around 4pm this afternoon, and since then, Camp has
- [2023 Junior High 1, Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=2023-junior-high-1-day-3) - We are already on Day 3 of Junior High 1! These fun-loving and laid-back Junior Highers have truly made this week so fun. They have not hesitated to jump in and participate in all the fun that Camp has to offer, and it has been such a joy to witness their smiles and laughter all
- [Photo Gallery Link](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=photo-gallery-link) - PHOTO GALLERY Enjoy photos from your camper’s week at the link below! Perfect to download, share, and print! View Photos
- [2023 Super Kids 1, Day 3](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=2023-super-kids-1-day-3) - We are to our last full day of Super Kids 1! This week has flown by, but we have had a fantastic time with these Super Kids having The Funnest Fun at Camp. Their endless laughter and fun-loving presence have filled Camp with joy. While we are sad the week is coming to an end,
- [2023 Super Kids 1](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=2023-super-kids-1) - Super Kids 1 campers are here at Camp, and we can tell that it’s going to be an incredible week! They have already filled Camp with their endless energy, laughter, and fun. After arriving at Camp yesterday afternoon, they found themselves meeting their counselors and cabin mates, taking their swim tests, and settling into their
- [2023 Summer Staff Bios](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=2023-summer-staff-bios-2) - SUMMER IS HERE!!! We couldn’t be more excited to welcome our 2023 summer staff to Camp to prepare them for the amazing summer ahead of us! We have a such a strong team this summer, and we can’t wait to see how God works in and through them this summer. Without further ado, we introduce
- ["Top Ten" Recap Template Summer 2022](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=top-ten-recap-template-summer-2022) - Polar Dip The best way to start out the day is by jumping into Cedar Lake first thing in the morning! Soccer Families got to participate in a big game of soccer! How fun! Boat Races! Grab your family, hop in a canoe and race others across Cedar Lake and back! Who will come in
- [REGISTRATION OPENS [DATE]](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=registration-opens-date) - Registration Opens June 15!
- [CAMP LEBANON BLOG](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=camp-lebanon-blog) - News & Blog Welcome to Camp's Blog Are you looking to follow along with the story being told at Camp Lebanon? If so, great! In this blog you’ll find stories from summer youth camps, recaps from retreats, news updates, resources, funny stories, recipes, and more. Select one of our main categories or scroll down to
- [Announcement/Info](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=announcement-info) - VolunteerCounselorsNeeded We are fully staffed for Summer 2023, but we still need volunteer counselors for a few weeks this summer! Would you or someone you know be interested in filling in for a week or more this summer? If so, complete the form below! Volunteer Counselor Application
- [Magazine Page](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=magazine-page) - There’s something amazing about enjoying a s’more around a campfire with friends. That sweet gooey marshmallow (or two) and delicious bar of chocolate just taste so good sandwiched between two crispy graham crackers…and it’s so fun to share that goodness with the ones you love. We think God’s work at Camp Lebanon is amazing and
- [Camp Story BLOG POST](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=camp-story-blog-post) - How did you meet? We both grew up being campers at Camp Lebanon. We met the summer of 1988 when we were in 7th grade and our friend groups started hanging out together. We went through LIT (Leaders in Training) together, washing dishes and serving on maintenance together. We remained friends and both attended Mankato
- [2022 Summer Blog Post (ALL ELEMENTS)](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=2022-summer-blog-post-all-elements) - 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
- [Men's Retreat Page](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=mens-retreat-page) - Men's Retreat September 16-18, 2022 REGISTER NOW PROMO FLYER Registration NOW OPEN! EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT Pay in full by August 10, 2021 and get a $10 OFF your retreat! Gentlemen, it's time for a retreat. Men, it’s time to schedule a weekend away to unplug, retreat with other guys, and experience God away from the
- [2022 Summer Blog - TAKE CAMP HOME](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=2022-summer-blog-take-camp-home) - TAKE CAMP HOME Talk to your camper about the first night of Camp. What do they remember doing with their cabin that first night? What was something they were hoping to learn during their week? Can they tell you any of the stories Drew told them?
- [2022 Summer Blog - BLOCK QUOTE](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=2022-summer-blog-block-quote) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit dolor John Doe Tweet
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- [Default Kit](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=default-kit)
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- [New Home Page](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=new-home-page) - Camp Launches into 2022! All of Camp’s spring and summer events are open for registration. Youth camps, family weekend, parent/child retreats, and more! EVENTS CALENDAR Experience the Delight. For 75 years, Camp Lebanon has provided “A Meeting Place with God” to help the Church do the work of Christ. Through the “funnest fun”, loving relationships,
- [1st Homepage](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=1st-homepage) - Start your camp adventure! Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube About Contact & Directions Upcoming Events Camp Tour & Map Mission & Ministry Our Story Year-Round Staff Team Employment ELEVATE Internship Volunteer at Camp 2025 Shower House Project Camp Scholarships & Discounts Summer Youth Camps Youth Camp Home Page Adventurers | Grades 1-3 Super Kids | Grades
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- [Summer Youth Camp - Price and Dates](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=summer-youth-camp-price-and-dates) - Super Kids 1 | June 12-16, 2022 $290 (Save $25!)
- [Family Retreat Template](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=family-retreat-template) - Family Resort June 27-July 2, 2021 REGISTER NOW Family Resort Letter A special family experience! 5 nights. 15 meals. Very relaxed schedule!Morning family chapels. Teen Time. Daily program specials.Beach Open Daily 11 AM – 7 PM.Check In: Sunday 4 PM.Room Check Out: Friday 10 AM (option to stay onsite until 2 PM).3 or 4 night
- [New Events Page](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=new-events-page) - EVENTS CALENDAR Upcoming Retreats & Events There’s always something happening at Camp! Check out the list of upcoming events below or take a look at the printable calendar for this year. We hope to see you at Camp soon! 2022 Printable calendar Young YOUNG ADULT RETREAT yar // winter december 31, 2021 - jan 2,
- [Boost](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=boost) - Camp needsa boost! 2021 Year End Giving Donate Storms are coming... Just like the late August storm that hit Camp (full story), strong winds are blowing in culture and Camp Lebanon’s ministry is being tested. We believe stronger and bigger challenges are yet to come. Moral decay. Societal tensions. Government intrusion. The risk of staff
- [Register Button - Large](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=register-button-large) - Boost Team Camp!
- [Staff Team Page](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=staff-team-page) - Year-Round Staff Meet The Staff Meet the Camp Lebanon year-round staff members, a dedicated team of individuals who love the Lord and are committed to Camp Lebanon’s varied summer camp and year-round retreat ministries. We welcome you to connect via email or stop by when you are driving near Upsala, Minnesota! PROGRAM TEAM Bill Abeler
- [Event Page](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=event-page) - EVENTS CALENDAR Upcoming Retreats & Events There’s always something happening at Camp! Check out the list of upcoming events below or take a look at the complete calendar for this year. We hope to see you at Camp soon! 2021 Printable calendar CAMP LEBANON CALENDAR
- [Summer Blog - Youth Camp Template 2](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=summer-blog-youth-camp-template-2) - 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
- [Summer Blog - Take Camp Home Section](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=summer-blog-take-camp-home-section) - TAKE CAMP HOME Ask your camper about the Polar Dip! Did they jump in both days? Who did they go with? Was the water cold?
- [BLOG - Retreat Recap](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=blog-retreat-recap) - For the weekend of 4th of July, 50+ families came up to Camp Lebanon to enjoy the blazing hot temperatures, a 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,
- [Summer Blog - Youth Camp Template](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=summer-blog-youth-camp-template) - Aaaannnnd they’re here! Campers and their parents arrived today for our first Super Kids Camp of 2021! They brought luggage, fishing poles, sleeping bags, and big smiles. Camp Lebanon is SO excited to have youth campers back this year! After they checked in to their cabins and met their counselor and cabin mates, campers had
- [Form](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=form) - Name Email Phone Address I PLEDGE $______ PER HOME RUN HIT: BONUS: Bobber Bill Half Time Bombshow (I pledge $____ per homer) **Optional** BONUS: Kiddie Pool Bonus Pledge (I pledge $_____ per homer that lands in a kiddie pool) **Optional** Maximum Total Pledge Donation (optional) Submit Form
- [3 Column (text, button, button)](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=3-column-text-button-button) - Don't want to wait? Sign up to come to Memorial Weekend Family Camp, or set up your own retreat with a Log Cottage Rental! Memorial Weekend Log Cottage Rental
- [COVID-19 Youth Camp FAQ](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=covid-19-youth-camp-faq) - COVID-19 For a printable version of these COVID-19 FAQs, click here. WHAT WILL CAMP DO TO KEEP MY CAMPER SAFE? Camp Lebanon is committed to the safety of each camper, staff, and volunteer. Until Minnesota’s “Stay Safe” guidelines change, the following protocols will be in force to promote the health and well-being of all.Require pre-screening
- [COVID-19 Text Box](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=covid-19-text-box) - Questions about COVID-19 Safety? Learn More
- [BLOG Simple Post](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=blog-simple-post) - After a wild, challenging 2020, what does 2021 hold? Thankfully, that question can be left at throne of the Sovereign King. One known fact: Camp is starting the year on solid financial footing thanks to Almighty God’s provision through the incredible generosity of friends and church partners. In December alone, 321 donors contributed over $142,000 in
- [Early Bird Discount](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=early-bird-discount) - EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT Pay in full by April 1, 2021 and get a $15 Canteen Card/Store Credit!
- [Summer Camp Info Panel (Green)](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=summer-camp-info-panel-green-2) - FAQs SCHOLARSHIPS PACKING LIST SUMMER BLOG
- [Summer Camp Info Panel](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=summer-camp-info-panel-2) - FAQs SCHOLARSHIPS PACKING LIST SUMMER BLOG
- [Retreat Features Buttons](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=retreat-features-buttons) - HOUSINGOPTIONS Hotel. Dorm. Cabin. BEAUTIFULPLACE Inside & Out GOSPELTRUTH Undeniably Jesus GREATFOOD Tasty & Buffet Style FUNACTIVITIES Active & Relaxed
- [Pricing Template (3 options)](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=pricing-template-3-options) - Pricing & Options Rates listed are per person and include 2 nights, 5 meals, and most activities. Provide additional pricing & registrations details here. CABIN HOUSING Use nearby shower house. $ 89 / Person 2 Nights 5 Meals DORM HOUSING Community bathrooms in same hallway. $ 99 / Person 2 Nights 5 Meals HOTEL HOUSING
- [Pricing Template (2 options)](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=pricing-template-2-options) - Pricing & Options For fathers, sons (age 5 & up), and grandpas! Rates listed are per person and include 2 nights, 5 meals, and most activities. Family Discount – Pay for two sons and all others come for only $35 each! CABIN HOUSING Our cabins sleep up to 12 people, have heat and A/C, and are
- [Date & Price Insert](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=date-price-insert) - July 6-8, 2021 Price: $185 Scholarship Info Scholarship Info
- [Registration Opens On - Red Banner](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=registration-opens-on-red-banner) - Registration Opens on February 1st!
- [Family Camp Info Panel](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=family-camp-info-panel-2) - FAQs SCHOLARSHIPS PACKING LIST
- [Nav Menu Bar](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=nav-menu-bar) - About Contact & Directions Upcoming Events Camp Tour & Map Mission & Ministry Our Story Year-Round Staff Team Employment ELEVATE Internship Volunteer at Camp 2025 Shower House Project Camp Scholarships & Discounts Summer Youth Camps Youth Camp Home Page Adventurers | Grades 1-3 Super Kids | Grades 3-6 Junior High | Grades 7-9 Senior High
- [Elementor Search Results #35005](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=elementor-search-results-35005) - SEARCH RESULTS Template: Elementor Search Results #35005 Didn't find what you're looking for? Try again. Search ALL ABOARD… PRAISE THE LORD! August 29, 2025 No Comments Revisit all of our favorite photos from Summer Youth Camps 2025! As we welcome family campers today for Labor Day Family Camp and see the Read More » SUPER
- [Summer Youth Quick Link Buttons](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=summer-youth-quick-link-buttons) - Photos& Videos WHYCAMP? AGEGROUPS CAMPSCHEDULE
- [Retreat Page Template](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=retreat-page-template) - WOMEN'S RETREAT SEPTEMBER (23) 24-26, 2021 REGISTER NOW A Deep Breath of Crisp Autumn Air Our Fall Women’s Retreats at Camp Lebanon are refreshing and inspiring, offering incredible opportunities for fellowship, instruction, and worship. Treat yourself to this delightful experience on the north shores of Cedar Lake, during one of the most beautiful times of
- [Camp Lebanon News Blog Template](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=camp-lebanon-news-blog-template) - Youth Campers Discover 'Awesome Creator' With a God-designed laboratory of 140 acres, over 1900 summer youth campers will be invited to discover the power, genius, and personal care of their Awesome Creator. In lieu of a clever summer theme as in past years, program staff chose instead to “let Camp be Camp.” No special props
- [Simple Page Template](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=simple-page-template) - TRADING POST BUY A GIFT CARD Welcome to the Online Trading Post Camp’s Trading Post items aren’t available online at this time. However, we do have Camp Lebanon gift cards available for purchase online! Just follow the button below to order a “fun card.” We hope to see you at Camp (and in the store)
- [Summer Camp Info Panel](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=summer-camp-info-panel) - FAQs SCHOLARSHIPS PACKING LIST SUMMER BLOG
- [Summer Staff Page Template](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=summer-staff-page-template) - SENIOR SUMMER STAFF APPLY NOW A summer job that makes a difference Are you a college student looking for something to do over the summer? Do you want a summer job that makes a difference, connects you to God and others, and is the funnest fun you’ll have all year? Spend a summer serving the
- [Lodging](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=lodging) - CAMP TOUR ARE YOU READY FOR A TOUR? A virtual tour isn’t the same as touring in person (pictures don’t do this place justice) but this should give you a taste of what Camp Lebanon is like. One perk of a virtual tour is you can jump ahead! Feel free to skip ahead using the
- [General Page Layout (non-retreat)](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=general-page-layout-non-retreat) - Employment Opportunities JOIN OUR TEAM Interested in working at Camp? We have many opportunities and needs throughout the year (we also have a big need for volunteers!). Scroll down below for our current openings and check back for s’more updated postings! APPLY FULL-TIME We are not hiring any full-time staff members at this time. PART-TIME Camp
- [Young Adult Retreat Page Template](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=young-adult-retreat-page-template) - YOUNG ADULT RETREAT //SPRING May (20) 21-23, 2021 SAVE THE DATE Play. Connect. Grow. Calling all young adults between the ages of eighteen and thirty-five! Are you looking for an epic, fun-filled weekend? This is for you. Looking for a chance to grow current relationships or start new ones? This is for you. Looking for a
- [Quilt Retreat Template](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=quilt-retreat-template) - SPRING QUILT& CRAFT REGISTER NOW Quilting, Crafting, & Scrapbooking Stitching together a delightful variety of work time, instruction, delicious meals, and fellowship, it is no surprise that Camp Lebanon is one of Minnesota’s favorite destinations for quilting and scrapbooking. Weekend and mid-week sessions in the spring and fall give women many options for a high-quality
- [Retreat Page Template (2)](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=retreat-page-template-2) - Fall FIRE! OCTOBER 22-24, 2021 REGISTER NOW Build it. Light it. Feel it. Feed it. Build it. Light it. Feel it. Feed it. Looking for a way to kickstart your Student Ministry this fall? Fall FIRE is a Senior High youth group retreat designed to bring your team together and equip them for an amazing school year. Students and
- [Summer Family Camp Specific Weekend](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=summer-family-camp-specific-weekend) - Memorial Weekend Family Camp May 28-31, 2021 REGISTER NOW Celebrate & Remember With Family It’s our first weekend of the summer, and the perfect way to start the season! Families who come to Memorial Weekend Family Camp experience a long weekend of excitement and relaxation, and start their summer off on the right foot. The
- [Summer Home Page Template](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=summer-home-page-template) - Summer Youth Camps Kids Love Camp. From fresh-faced kindergarten graduates to pumped up high school students, young people across Minnesota and beyond discover and enjoy Camp’s amazing array of experiences. Camp Lebanon’s upbeat and fun Christian environment is designed to give kids and teens the time of their lives while helping them grow and develop
- [Summer Camp Specific Age Page Template](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=summer-camp-specific-age-page-template) - Adventurers grades 1-3 REGISTER NOW Perfect for younger kids. Designed specifically for younger kids and first time campers, Adventurers is a safe opportunity for both the eager and the cautious child to experience summer camp. It’s also a terrific way for siblings to share a great time at a great place. Adventurers promises to be the start of many adventure-packed
- [Hover Action Boxes](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=hover-action-boxes) - HOUSINGOPTIONS Hotel. Dorm. Cabin. BEAUTIFULPLACE Inside & Out GOSPELTRUTH Undeniably Jesus GREATFOOD Tasty & Buffet Style FUNACTIVITIES Active & Relaxed
- [Rental Group Request](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=rental-group-request) - Content area
- [Summer Youth FAQs & Resources](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=summer-youth-faqs-resources) - FAQs SCHOLARSHIPS PACKING LIST SUMMER BLOG
- [3 Column Zoom In Image Buttons](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=3-column-zoom-in-image-buttons) - FAQ PACKING LIST SCHOLARSHIPS
- [Video Section](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=video-section) - Home of the funnest fun ACTIVITIES
- [Blog Sidebar](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=blog-sidebar) - PREVIOUS POSTS ALL ABOARD… PRAISE THE LORD! August 29, 2025 No Comments Revisit all of our favorite photos from Summer Youth Camps 2025! As we welcome family campers today for Labor Day Family Camp and see the SUPER KIDS 4 | DAY 4 | TOP 5 August 14, 2025 No Comments LASER TAG Laser tag
- [Fixed Background Image w/ Header](https://camplebanon.org/?elementor_library=fixed-background-image-w-header) - Beautiful site & facilities CAMP TOUR
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- [highlights](https://camplebanon.org/tag/highlights/)
- [joy](https://camplebanon.org/tag/joy/)
- [love](https://camplebanon.org/tag/love/)
- [Pictures](https://camplebanon.org/tag/pictures/)
- [rain](https://camplebanon.org/tag/rain/)
- [summer camp](https://camplebanon.org/tag/summer-camp/)
- [swimming](https://camplebanon.org/tag/swimming/)
- [weather](https://camplebanon.org/tag/weather/)
- [youth camp](https://camplebanon.org/tag/youth-camp/)
- [bible](https://camplebanon.org/tag/bible/)
- [isaiah 40](https://camplebanon.org/tag/isaiah-40/)
- [dory](https://camplebanon.org/tag/dory/)
- [scripture](https://camplebanon.org/tag/scripture/)
- [seek Christ](https://camplebanon.org/tag/seek-christ/)
- [spoiler alert](https://camplebanon.org/tag/spoiler-alert/)
- [salmon](https://camplebanon.org/tag/salmon/)
- [funny](https://camplebanon.org/tag/funny/)
- [marketing](https://camplebanon.org/tag/marketing/)
- [minnesota](https://camplebanon.org/tag/minnesota/)
- [monte abeler](https://camplebanon.org/tag/monte-abeler/)
- [12 speakers](https://camplebanon.org/tag/12-speakers/)
- [adam sidler](https://camplebanon.org/tag/adam-sidler/)
- [announcement](https://camplebanon.org/tag/announcement/)
- [brian silver](https://camplebanon.org/tag/brian-silver/)
- [man talks](https://camplebanon.org/tag/man-talks/)
- [mark sandquist](https://camplebanon.org/tag/mark-sandquist/)
- [matt clausen](https://camplebanon.org/tag/matt-clausen/)
- [paul bradley](https://camplebanon.org/tag/paul-bradley/)
- [roger negaard](https://camplebanon.org/tag/roger-negaard/)
- [scott woller](https://camplebanon.org/tag/scott-woller/)
- [speakers](https://camplebanon.org/tag/speakers/)
- [bigger picture](https://camplebanon.org/tag/bigger-picture/)
- [encouragement](https://camplebanon.org/tag/encouragement/)
- [Romans 8](https://camplebanon.org/tag/romans-8/)
- [cherry swirl cake](https://camplebanon.org/tag/cherry-swirl-cake/)
- [pumpkin chili](https://camplebanon.org/tag/pumpkin-chili/)
- [yummy](https://camplebanon.org/tag/yummy/)
- [Hayley Peterson](https://camplebanon.org/tag/hayley-peterson/)
- [Trading Post](https://camplebanon.org/tag/trading-post/)
- [Summer](https://camplebanon.org/tag/summer/)
- [Top 10](https://camplebanon.org/tag/top-10/)
- [5k](https://camplebanon.org/tag/5k/)
- [Avon Community Church](https://camplebanon.org/tag/avon-community-church/)
- [Root Beer Run](https://camplebanon.org/tag/root-beer-run/)
- [scholarship fund](https://camplebanon.org/tag/scholarship-fund/)
- [applesauce pumpkin bread](https://camplebanon.org/tag/applesauce-pumpkin-bread/)
- [pumpkin](https://camplebanon.org/tag/pumpkin/)
- [pumpkin scones](https://camplebanon.org/tag/pumpkin-scones/)
- [christmas](https://camplebanon.org/tag/christmas/)
- [christmas in october](https://camplebanon.org/tag/christmas-in-october/)
- [family](https://camplebanon.org/tag/family/)
- [helen robinson](https://camplebanon.org/tag/helen-robinson/)
- [operation christmas child](https://camplebanon.org/tag/operation-christmas-child/)
- [mantalks](https://camplebanon.org/tag/mantalks/)
- [camp director](https://camplebanon.org/tag/camp-director/)
- [get to know you](https://camplebanon.org/tag/get-to-know-you/)
- [autumn](https://camplebanon.org/tag/autumn/)
- [fall fire](https://camplebanon.org/tag/fall-fire/)
- [glory of god](https://camplebanon.org/tag/glory-of-god/)
- [ministry](https://camplebanon.org/tag/ministry/)
- [seniors](https://camplebanon.org/tag/seniors/)
- [women's retreat](https://camplebanon.org/tag/womens-retreat/)
- [christmas carols](https://camplebanon.org/tag/christmas-carols/)
- [devotional](https://camplebanon.org/tag/devotional/)
- [Jesus](https://camplebanon.org/tag/jesus/)
- [light](https://camplebanon.org/tag/light/)
- [peace](https://camplebanon.org/tag/peace/)
- [apple](https://camplebanon.org/tag/apple/)
- [champagne chicken](https://camplebanon.org/tag/champagne-chicken/)
- [venison roast](https://camplebanon.org/tag/venison-roast/)
- [creative](https://camplebanon.org/tag/creative/)
- [fundraiser](https://camplebanon.org/tag/fundraiser/)
- [Instagram](https://camplebanon.org/tag/instagram/)
- [memories](https://camplebanon.org/tag/memories/)
- [Story](https://camplebanon.org/tag/story/)
- [Year Recap](https://camplebanon.org/tag/year-recap/)
- [counselor](https://camplebanon.org/tag/counselor/)
- [gospel](https://camplebanon.org/tag/gospel/)
- [power of Camp](https://camplebanon.org/tag/power-of-camp/)
- [sin](https://camplebanon.org/tag/sin/)
- [testimony](https://camplebanon.org/tag/testimony/)
- [mahogany chicken](https://camplebanon.org/tag/mahogany-chicken/)
- [Ladies](https://camplebanon.org/tag/ladies/)
- [Scrapbook](https://camplebanon.org/tag/scrapbook/)
- [Special](https://camplebanon.org/tag/special/)
- [annual report](https://camplebanon.org/tag/annual-report/)
- [Executive Director](https://camplebanon.org/tag/executive-director/)
- [coffee](https://camplebanon.org/tag/coffee/)
- [junior mint](https://camplebanon.org/tag/junior-mint/)
- [scholarship](https://camplebanon.org/tag/scholarship/)
- [Dads](https://camplebanon.org/tag/dads/)
- [Family Retreat](https://camplebanon.org/tag/family-retreat/)
- [Father](https://camplebanon.org/tag/father/)
- [Lads](https://camplebanon.org/tag/lads/)
- [Sons](https://camplebanon.org/tag/sons/)
- [hero](https://camplebanon.org/tag/hero/)
- [imitators](https://camplebanon.org/tag/imitators/)
- [tony olivia](https://camplebanon.org/tag/tony-olivia/)
- [Bracket Challenge](https://camplebanon.org/tag/bracket-challenge/)
- [Contest](https://camplebanon.org/tag/contest/)
- [March Madness](https://camplebanon.org/tag/march-madness/)
- [Puns](https://camplebanon.org/tag/puns/)
- [Camp On Wheels](https://camplebanon.org/tag/camp-on-wheels/)
- [singing](https://camplebanon.org/tag/singing/)
- [ball](https://camplebanon.org/tag/ball/)
- [Field](https://camplebanon.org/tag/field/)
- [Legends](https://camplebanon.org/tag/legends/)
- [wiffle](https://camplebanon.org/tag/wiffle/)
- [wiffle ball stadium](https://camplebanon.org/tag/wiffle-ball-stadium/)
- [wiffleball](https://camplebanon.org/tag/wiffleball/)
- [faithful](https://camplebanon.org/tag/faithful/)
- [God's promises](https://camplebanon.org/tag/gods-promises/)
- [creamy coleslaw](https://camplebanon.org/tag/creamy-coleslaw/)
- [generosity](https://camplebanon.org/tag/generosity/)
- [jamaica](https://camplebanon.org/tag/jamaica/)
- [life changed](https://camplebanon.org/tag/life-changed/)
- [quilting](https://camplebanon.org/tag/quilting/)
- [boating](https://camplebanon.org/tag/boating/)
- [dock day](https://camplebanon.org/tag/dock-day/)
- [waterfront](https://camplebanon.org/tag/waterfront/)
- [work day](https://camplebanon.org/tag/work-day/)
- [missions](https://camplebanon.org/tag/missions/)
- [meeting place with god](https://camplebanon.org/tag/meeting-place-with-god/)
- [similarities](https://camplebanon.org/tag/similarities/)
- [young adult](https://camplebanon.org/tag/young-adult/)
- [anniversary](https://camplebanon.org/tag/anniversary/)
- [celebration](https://camplebanon.org/tag/celebration/)
- [event](https://camplebanon.org/tag/event/)
- [memorial weekend](https://camplebanon.org/tag/memorial-weekend/)
- [camp lebanon staff](https://camplebanon.org/tag/camp-lebanon-staff/)
- [dedication](https://camplebanon.org/tag/dedication/)
- [legends field](https://camplebanon.org/tag/legends-field/)
- [linda day](https://camplebanon.org/tag/linda-day/)
- [pete mades](https://camplebanon.org/tag/pete-mades/)
- [phil gerth](https://camplebanon.org/tag/phil-gerth/)
- [fishing grandparents](https://camplebanon.org/tag/fishing-grandparents/)
- [art](https://camplebanon.org/tag/art/)
- [craft room](https://camplebanon.org/tag/craft-room/)
- [diy](https://camplebanon.org/tag/diy/)
- [canteen](https://camplebanon.org/tag/canteen/)
- [free time](https://camplebanon.org/tag/free-time/)
- [snacks](https://camplebanon.org/tag/snacks/)
- [turtle](https://camplebanon.org/tag/turtle/)
- [zipline](https://camplebanon.org/tag/zipline/)
- [teamwork](https://camplebanon.org/tag/teamwork/)
- [volleyball](https://camplebanon.org/tag/volleyball/)
- [volleyball tournament](https://camplebanon.org/tag/volleyball-tournament/)
- [adventure](https://camplebanon.org/tag/adventure/)
- [cabin](https://camplebanon.org/tag/cabin/)
- [bonfire](https://camplebanon.org/tag/bonfire/)
- [camp songs](https://camplebanon.org/tag/camp-songs/)
- [campfire](https://camplebanon.org/tag/campfire/)
- [hike](https://camplebanon.org/tag/hike/)
- [hiking](https://camplebanon.org/tag/hiking/)
- [trek](https://camplebanon.org/tag/trek/)
- [worship](https://camplebanon.org/tag/worship/)
- [coming up](https://camplebanon.org/tag/coming-up/)
- [labor day](https://camplebanon.org/tag/labor-day/)
- [retreats](https://camplebanon.org/tag/retreats/)
- [youth groups](https://camplebanon.org/tag/youth-groups/)
- [ted talks](https://camplebanon.org/tag/ted-talks/)
- [summer staff](https://camplebanon.org/tag/summer-staff/)
- [dads n daughters (Demo)](https://camplebanon.org/tag/dads-n-daughters/)
- [daughters](https://camplebanon.org/tag/daughters/)
- [father daughter](https://camplebanon.org/tag/father-daughter/)
- [retreat recap](https://camplebanon.org/tag/retreat-recap/)
- [minnesota youth events](https://camplebanon.org/tag/minnesota-youth-events/)
- [youth leaders](https://camplebanon.org/tag/youth-leaders/)
- [youth retreat](https://camplebanon.org/tag/youth-retreat/)
- [newsletter](https://camplebanon.org/tag/newsletter/)
- [Camp Lebanon News](https://camplebanon.org/tag/camp-lebanon-news/)
- [winter camp](https://camplebanon.org/tag/winter-camp/)
- [men](https://camplebanon.org/tag/men/)
- [women](https://camplebanon.org/tag/women/)
- [dads n lads](https://camplebanon.org/tag/dads-n-lads/)
- [fall quilt](https://camplebanon.org/tag/fall-quilt/)
- [donations](https://camplebanon.org/tag/donations/)
- [november](https://camplebanon.org/tag/november/)
- [quilt & craft](https://camplebanon.org/tag/quilt-craft/)
- [young adults](https://camplebanon.org/tag/young-adults/)
- [young at heart](https://camplebanon.org/tag/young-at-heart/)
- [senior adults](https://camplebanon.org/tag/senior-adults/)
- [ukraine](https://camplebanon.org/tag/ukraine/)
- [corcl](https://camplebanon.org/tag/corcl/)
- [spring events](https://camplebanon.org/tag/spring-events/)
- [wedding](https://camplebanon.org/tag/wedding/)
- [fall events](https://camplebanon.org/tag/fall-events/)
- [activities](https://camplebanon.org/tag/activities/)
- [puzzle room](https://camplebanon.org/tag/puzzle-room/)
- [sunrise](https://camplebanon.org/tag/sunrise/)
- [winter](https://camplebanon.org/tag/winter/)
- [mega fun](https://camplebanon.org/tag/mega-fun/)
- [arctic blast](https://camplebanon.org/tag/arctic-blast/)
- [women's winter warm-up](https://camplebanon.org/tag/womens-winter-warm-up/)
- [hiring](https://camplebanon.org/tag/hiring/)
- [spring quilt](https://camplebanon.org/tag/spring-quilt/)
- [quilt camp](https://camplebanon.org/tag/quilt-camp/)
- [tag time](https://camplebanon.org/tag/tag-time/)
- [recipes](https://camplebanon.org/tag/recipes/)
- [chef jim](https://camplebanon.org/tag/chef-jim/)
- [new logo](https://camplebanon.org/tag/new-logo/)
- [dads n daughters](https://camplebanon.org/tag/dads-n-daughters-2/)
- [parent child](https://camplebanon.org/tag/parent-child/)
- [app](https://camplebanon.org/tag/app/)
- [mens events](https://camplebanon.org/tag/mens-events/)
- [mother daughter retreat](https://camplebanon.org/tag/mother-daughter-retreat/)
- [senior retreat](https://camplebanon.org/tag/senior-retreat/)
- [YAR Spring](https://camplebanon.org/tag/yar-spring/)
- [family week](https://camplebanon.org/tag/family-week/)
- [fall 2019](https://camplebanon.org/tag/fall-2019/)
- [senior day](https://camplebanon.org/tag/senior-day/)
- [YAR Winter](https://camplebanon.org/tag/yar-winter/)
- [diversity](https://camplebanon.org/tag/diversity/)
- [reconciliation](https://camplebanon.org/tag/reconciliation/)
- [brokenness](https://camplebanon.org/tag/brokenness/)
- [rainy days](https://camplebanon.org/tag/rainy-days/)
- [super kids 1](https://camplebanon.org/tag/super-kids-1/)
- [staff hunt](https://camplebanon.org/tag/staff-hunt/)
- [carnival](https://camplebanon.org/tag/carnival/)
- [crazy nature](https://camplebanon.org/tag/crazy-nature/)
- [junior high 1](https://camplebanon.org/tag/junior-high-1/)
- [variety show](https://camplebanon.org/tag/variety-show/)
- [messy games](https://camplebanon.org/tag/messy-games/)
- [paintball](https://camplebanon.org/tag/paintball/)
- [zip line](https://camplebanon.org/tag/zip-line/)
- [big games](https://camplebanon.org/tag/big-games/)
- [adventurers](https://camplebanon.org/tag/adventurers/)
- [junior high 2](https://camplebanon.org/tag/junior-high-2/)
- [bass point](https://camplebanon.org/tag/bass-point/)
- [super kids 2](https://camplebanon.org/tag/super-kids-2/)
- [classic camp activities](https://camplebanon.org/tag/classic-camp-activities/)
- [senior high](https://camplebanon.org/tag/senior-high/)
- [archery](https://camplebanon.org/tag/archery/)
- [chapel](https://camplebanon.org/tag/chapel/)
- [mail call](https://camplebanon.org/tag/mail-call/)
- [night games](https://camplebanon.org/tag/night-games/)
- [theme dinners](https://camplebanon.org/tag/theme-dinners/)
- [coffeehouse](https://camplebanon.org/tag/coffeehouse/)
- [craft of the day](https://camplebanon.org/tag/craft-of-the-day/)
- [super kids 3](https://camplebanon.org/tag/super-kids-3/)
- [junior high 3](https://camplebanon.org/tag/junior-high-3/)
- [super kids 4](https://camplebanon.org/tag/super-kids-4/)
- [Summer Camp! (General)](https://camplebanon.org/tag/summer-camp-general/)
- [first day](https://camplebanon.org/tag/first-day/)
- [sunday](https://camplebanon.org/tag/sunday/)
- [volunteering](https://camplebanon.org/tag/volunteering/)
- [Monday](https://camplebanon.org/tag/monday/)
- [tuesday](https://camplebanon.org/tag/tuesday/)
- [wednesday](https://camplebanon.org/tag/wednesday/)
- [D3 Program](https://camplebanon.org/tag/d3-program/)
- [LIT](https://camplebanon.org/tag/lit/)
- [Service Crew](https://camplebanon.org/tag/service-crew/)
- [SWEAT Team](https://camplebanon.org/tag/sweat-team/)
- [thursday](https://camplebanon.org/tag/thursday/)
- [closing rally](https://camplebanon.org/tag/closing-rally/)
- [friday](https://camplebanon.org/tag/friday/)
- [summer fun family weekend](https://camplebanon.org/tag/summer-fun-family-weekend/)
- [cabin adventure](https://camplebanon.org/tag/cabin-adventure/)
- [games](https://camplebanon.org/tag/games/)
- [superkids](https://camplebanon.org/tag/superkids/)
- [camp ministry](https://camplebanon.org/tag/camp-ministry/)
- [laser tag](https://camplebanon.org/tag/laser-tag/)
- [youth ministry](https://camplebanon.org/tag/youth-ministry/)
- [staff training](https://camplebanon.org/tag/staff-training/)
- [meet the staff](https://camplebanon.org/tag/meet-the-staff/)
- [summer camp 2018](https://camplebanon.org/tag/summer-camp-2018/)
- [sunshine](https://camplebanon.org/tag/sunshine/)
- [summer camp 2019](https://camplebanon.org/tag/summer-camp-2019/)
- [thefunnestfun](https://camplebanon.org/tag/thefunnestfun/)
- [summer ministry](https://camplebanon.org/tag/summer-ministry/)
- [junior high](https://camplebanon.org/tag/junior-high/)
- [facilities](https://camplebanon.org/tag/facilities/)
- [warming house](https://camplebanon.org/tag/warming-house/)
- [camp projects](https://camplebanon.org/tag/camp-projects/)
- [Summer Family Resort](https://camplebanon.org/tag/summer-family-resort/)
- [Camp LebanOnline](https://camplebanon.org/tag/camp-lebanonline/)
- [Ideas](https://camplebanon.org/tag/ideas/)
- [COVID-19](https://camplebanon.org/tag/covid-19/)
- [Retreat Planning](https://camplebanon.org/tag/retreat-planning/)
- [Camp Retreat](https://camplebanon.org/tag/camp-retreat/)
- [now hiring](https://camplebanon.org/tag/now-hiring/)
- [Rentals Manager](https://camplebanon.org/tag/rentals-manager/)
- [Year-Round Staff](https://camplebanon.org/tag/year-round-staff/)
- [God's Faithfulness](https://camplebanon.org/tag/gods-faithfulness/)
- [Fathers](https://camplebanon.org/tag/fathers/)
- [Family Tradition](https://camplebanon.org/tag/family-tradition/)
- [wish list](https://camplebanon.org/tag/wish-list/)
- [facilities manager](https://camplebanon.org/tag/facilities-manager/)
- [job opening](https://camplebanon.org/tag/job-opening/)
- [full time](https://camplebanon.org/tag/full-time/)
- [home run derby](https://camplebanon.org/tag/home-run-derby/)
- [CCCA](https://camplebanon.org/tag/ccca/)
- [Christian Camp Conference Association](https://camplebanon.org/tag/christian-camp-conference-association/)
- [Burger Flip](https://camplebanon.org/tag/burger-flip/)
- [Camp Staff](https://camplebanon.org/tag/camp-staff/)
- [COVID](https://camplebanon.org/tag/covid/)
- [lessons learned](https://camplebanon.org/tag/lessons-learned/)
- [Paul Lundgren](https://camplebanon.org/tag/paul-lundgren/)
- [Camp Volunteer](https://camplebanon.org/tag/camp-volunteer/)
- [2021](https://camplebanon.org/tag/2021/)
- [Jim Abeler](https://camplebanon.org/tag/jim-abeler/)
- [Legend](https://camplebanon.org/tag/legend/)
- [logo contest](https://camplebanon.org/tag/logo-contest/)
- [75th anniversary](https://camplebanon.org/tag/75th-anniversary/)
- [best photos](https://camplebanon.org/tag/best-photos/)
- [top photos](https://camplebanon.org/tag/top-photos/)
- [camp photos](https://camplebanon.org/tag/camp-photos/)
- [camp pictures](https://camplebanon.org/tag/camp-pictures/)
- [best camp picture](https://camplebanon.org/tag/best-camp-picture/)
- [best resort picture](https://camplebanon.org/tag/best-resort-picture/)
- [elementary camp](https://camplebanon.org/tag/elementary-camp/)
- [winter retreat](https://camplebanon.org/tag/winter-retreat/)
- [high school retreat](https://camplebanon.org/tag/high-school-retreat/)
- [God has victory](https://camplebanon.org/tag/god-has-victory/)
- [work at camp](https://camplebanon.org/tag/work-at-camp/)
- [camp life](https://camplebanon.org/tag/camp-life/)
- [pray for ukraine](https://camplebanon.org/tag/pray-for-ukraine/)
- [sister camp](https://camplebanon.org/tag/sister-camp/)
- [give](https://camplebanon.org/tag/give/)
- [generous](https://camplebanon.org/tag/generous/)
- [gym](https://camplebanon.org/tag/gym/)
- [it's gym time](https://camplebanon.org/tag/its-gym-time/)
- [elevate the impact](https://camplebanon.org/tag/elevate-the-impact/)
- [wiffle ball](https://camplebanon.org/tag/wiffle-ball/)
- [home run marathon](https://camplebanon.org/tag/home-run-marathon/)
- [Camp Lebanon Story](https://camplebanon.org/tag/camp-lebanon-story/)
- [Camp story](https://camplebanon.org/tag/camp-story/)
- [Camp Couple](https://camplebanon.org/tag/camp-couple/)
- [scholarships](https://camplebanon.org/tag/scholarships/)
- [camper scholarships](https://camplebanon.org/tag/camper-scholarships/)
- [camp lebanon gym](https://camplebanon.org/tag/camp-lebanon-gym/)
- [fundraising](https://camplebanon.org/tag/fundraising/)
- [Dave Harder](https://camplebanon.org/tag/dave-harder/)
- [Elaine Harder](https://camplebanon.org/tag/elaine-harder/)
- [Intervarsity](https://camplebanon.org/tag/intervarsity/)
- [jon henderson](https://camplebanon.org/tag/jon-henderson/)
- [osterhus](https://camplebanon.org/tag/osterhus/)
- [new gym](https://camplebanon.org/tag/new-gym/)
- [Social Media](https://camplebanon.org/tag/social-media/)
- [Facebook](https://camplebanon.org/tag/facebook/)
- [Top Posts](https://camplebanon.org/tag/top-posts/)
- [summer sew](https://camplebanon.org/tag/summer-sew/)
- [interns](https://camplebanon.org/tag/interns/)
- [parent child retreats](https://camplebanon.org/tag/parent-child-retreats/)
- [spring retreats](https://camplebanon.org/tag/spring-retreats/)