Great Lakes Bible Camp

A Week That Can Change a Life

Great Lakes Bible Camp helps students grow in their faith, build lasting friendships, and enjoy unforgettable outdoor adventures.

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What is it like?

Camp at a Glance

Great Lakes Bible Camp is a place where faith comes alive. Through engaging Bible teaching, exciting outdoor activities, supportive friendships, and caring mentors, campers are encouraged to grow in their relationship with Christ while creating memories that last a lifetime.

five girls and one leader listening intently at a girls' Bible study
Bible Hour every morning

Pastor preaching at chapel service. A flip chart shows the acronym FIT: Father's heart; Identity in Christ; Together on mission.
Chapel service every evening

youth and counselors leading evening worship
Camper lead, adult supervised worship each evening

three boys wearing Hawaiian shirts at Great Lakes Bible Camp
Making friends all the time

girls in the Dove cabin at Great Lakes Bible Camp
Camping in cabins - indoor plumbing, YAY!

youth swimming at Great Lakes Bible Camp
Swimming in the Manitoumi pool

three girls from GLBC on the Camp Manitoumi zipline
Fun on the Manitoumi zipline

youth climbing a hill while hiking at Camp Manitoumi
Hiking in Nature

youth racing around an Awana circle
Games and activities abound

youth participating in team building activity
Building teams and enjoying nature

IMPORTANT DATES

Camp: June 19-26, 2027

We are making plans for another great week of camp! This year, Great Lakes Bible Camp will be held at Camp Manitoumi again, approximately 20 miles northeast of Peoria, Illinois, and five miles north of Metamora, Illinois.

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April - 2027

  • Half full dining hall.

Decision Point

  • GLBC must pay Camp Manitoumi a non-refundable deposit by this date to secure our reservation.
  • This is when we need to decide if we'll have camp. The decision will depend on camp enrollment.

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March - 2027

  • campers unload from bus at Great Lakes Bible Camp

Early Registration Deadline

  • $30 Early Discount
  • Submit your registration and $75 non-refundable deposit by March 1.

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April- 2027

  • youth waving goodbye

Late Registration Begins

  • $30 Late Registration Fee
  • Submit your registration and $75 non-refundable deposit.

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April- 2027

  • youth running in a cross-country race at Great Lakes Bible Camp

Regular Registration Ends

  • No discount
  • Submit your registration and $75 non-refundable deposit March 2 to April 1.

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June- 2027

  • youth running a race at sunset

Registration Ends

  • Exceptions might be considered on a case by case basis.

ALL ABOUT JESUS​

What We Believe​

"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." 2 Timothy 3:16

photo of youth lead music at daily chapel service

Jesus Is Lord​

We believe that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. He was crucified, died to pay the penalty for our sins and was raised bodily from the dead on the third day.

Worship at evening chapel service

Salvation Is by Grace

We believe that salvation is a gift of God and is received through personal faith in Jesus Christ and His sacrifice for sin.

two middle school girls at Bible study

The Bible Is True​

We believe the Bible, Old and New Testaments, is supernaturally inspired. It is the divinely authoritative standard for every age and every life

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New guidelines open Great Lakes Bible Camp to more children.

Campers are no longer required to earn an Awana award before being eligible for camp. GLBC is still an Awana themed camp following in the tradition of Great Lakes Awana Scholarship Camp. We still use Awana based curriculum and have high regard for Scripture study and memorization, but now GLBC is open to all children who would benefit.

Camp is for youth who will be entering 5th grade in the fall through those who have just completed 12th grade in the spring. Middle school campers must be at least 9 years old and high school campers must be at least 13 years old by the first day of camp.

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Great lakes Bible Camp at

Camp Manitoumi, 948 County Road 1800 N, Lowpoint, IL 61545

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
- 2 Timothy 2:15 (NKJV)