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Summer Camp at Lakeshore
For those of you who have never been to Lakeshore before, WELCOME! We are so excited that you are thinking about coming to camp this summer and cannot wait to meet you in person! What makes camp at Lakeshore so special? First and foremost, everything we do at Lakeshore is firmly rooted in our belief that God’s love is infinite, joyful, and free to ALL. Everyone is welcomed, loved, and valued at Lakeshore. Our primary goal at summer camp is to share this love with every single camper and help them to grow—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—into the unique people our loving God has created them to be. (And have as much fun as possible while we’re at it!)
Elementary School Programs:
Elementary Camps are for campers who have completed 2nd through 5th Grade.
Each Elementary Camp session is engineered to give these young campers a taste of everything camp has to offer while under the loving guidance of amazing counselors. Making new friends, practicing independence, exploring the Bible, and mastering social skills are especially emphasized for this age group.
Each Elementary Camp session is engineered to give these young campers a taste of everything camp has to offer while under the loving guidance of amazing counselors. Making new friends, practicing independence, exploring the Bible, and mastering social skills are especially emphasized for this age group.
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Discovery camps
June 27 - July 2, July 18 - 23 Stay at camp for a whole week at a Discovery Camp! These programs are great introductions to camp and are specially designed just for our youngest week-long campers. They’ll have the time of their lives trying all kinds of activities, making friends, playing games, and learning about God. |
Blast Off!
July 5 - 8 (For 1st - 5th Grade!) Ready to stay overnight? This 3-day camp will give campers a great introduction to all things camp. They’ll have so much fun they’ll wish they could stay longer! Even if it’s not your first time at camp, this program is a great way to fit a few days of camp into a busy summer schedule. |
Middle School Programs:
Middle School Camps are for campers who have completed 5th through 8th Grade.
A world of adventure and once-in-a-lifetime experiences awaits for all of our Middle School Camps. These sessions focus on building self-esteem, making life-long friends, understanding your own faith, and learning new skills—all while having the time of your life!
A world of adventure and once-in-a-lifetime experiences awaits for all of our Middle School Camps. These sessions focus on building self-esteem, making life-long friends, understanding your own faith, and learning new skills—all while having the time of your life!
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Classic Camp
June 27 - July 2 Have a blast at camp just like we did in the good old days! Get away and unplug for a week where your biggest worry is what skit to perform at the campfire. You’ll meet new friends, play great games, and encounter God while making memories that will last a lifetime! |
Fast Camp
July 5 - 8 This 3-day camp is for those whose schedules are just too packed for a full week of camp! We’ll cram as much camp fun as possible into three days! |
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Middle School Night Owls
July 11 - 16 Stay up late and sleep in! This is camp on YOUR schedule! Middle school campers take over for a week! You’ll get to do all of the normal camp activities you love, PLUS amazing late-night events like star-gazing, night games, campfires, night hikes, and other glow-in-the dark surprises! This week is for Middle Schoolers ONLY! |
Campers' Choice Week
July 18 - 23 Camp is what you make it in this week of self-direction and independence. Choose all of your own daily activities to maximize your fun! A whole week of Archery with no Arts & Crafts? You can do that! Want Arts & Crafts and Canoeing, but no Archery? You can do that, too! |
High School Programs:
High School Camps are for campers who have completed 9th through 12th Grade.
Who do you want to be? Where are you going? How do you connect with God? Lakeshore’s High School programs are all about answering these questions and preparing our campers for adulthood by focusing on learning leadership skills, expressing your faith at home, and creating healthy relationships.
Who do you want to be? Where are you going? How do you connect with God? Lakeshore’s High School programs are all about answering these questions and preparing our campers for adulthood by focusing on learning leadership skills, expressing your faith at home, and creating healthy relationships.
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LIT (Leaders in Training)
June 17 - 20, and then June 27 - July 3 Age 16 + Build your leadership skills for life in this two-part experience! LITs will spend 4 days training with our summer staff, learning about leadership, building confidence, and having a blast. Then, they'll head home for a week to rest up for the big show! They'll come back in full leader-mode by pairing up with a Lakeshore Counselor to lead an elementary cabin of their own for the next week. Space is limited in this life-changing program, so register ASAP. |
High School Night Owls
July 26 - 31 Stay up late and sleep in! This is camp on YOUR schedule! High school campers take over for a week and shut down the summer! You’ll get to do all of the normal camp activities you love, PLUS amazing late-night events like star-gazing, night games, campfires, night hikes, and other glow-in-the dark surprises! It's our last week of summer camp, so we're ready to pull an all-nighter if we have to! This week is High Schoolers ONLY! |
All-Ages:
Whether you are a kid or a kid-at-heart, our inter- generational programs give the kid in all of us a chance to come out and play while connecting with friends and family of all ages! Our youngest programs give campers a safe, bite-sized first time at camp; and our adult programs give grown-ups all the fun of camp in the comfort and convenience they expect.
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Summer Kick-Off Open House!
Sunday, June 20 10AM - 4PM All are welcome to come help us celebrate the start of another excellent summer at Lakeshore! There will be music, food, games, and previews of all of the great stuff at camp this summer including our new Giant Swing and the official ribbon-cutting of the Lakeshore Deck! |
Fun Day
July 3 Ages 3 - 6 Our littlest Lakeshore campers can spend one amazing day at camp at Fun Day! Parents will drop their campers off at 9AM and then we’ll play, pray, eat, sing, swim, and have THE BEST DAY EVER! Then, parents will pick their campers up again at 4:30PM that afternoon. |
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Grands & Family Camp
July 5 - 8 Camp is the perfect place to spend time strengthening your family bonds. Our staff will do all of the cooking and entertaining so you can focus on what matter most: your family. Cabins and Guest Room lodging options are available. |
Sheep & Shepherds
July 9 - 11 (For Kindergarten - 3rd Grade campers + a parent) This weekend-long camp focuses on one-on-one bonding between grownups and their kids. Make memories, fun, and special bonds that will last a lifetime! |
Summer Camp Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I register for camp? We encourage all of our campers and families to register online to reduce waste. Online registration opens on Monday, February 1st, and links to registration will be on our website's front page, the summer camp page, and all of our social media.
What is your COVID policy? Your health and safety is the highest priority for Lakeshore Center at Okoboji. Therefore we will take as many precautions as possible to protect you while performing our vital ministry. This includes recommending that campers and families receive a vaccine as soon as they are able; requesting 14 days of social distancing for each camper before their program; facemasks, social distancing, and health screenings at all camp check-ins and check-outs; and smaller group sizes at camp. Pandemic conditions and best practices are constantly changing, and Lakeshore Center will update this policy as needed, reserving the right to cancel any programs as deemed necessary.
Why do the camps have multiple prices listed? Our campers come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and our 3-tier pricing structure recognizes that what may be comfortable for some to pay may be a burden for others. The top tier represents the true, unsubsidized cost of camp in terms of maintenance, wear-and-tear, equipment, and grounds. The middle tier is partially subsidized, and the final tier is a higher subsidized rate. This system is private, freewill, and voluntary; please choose the tier that is most suitable for you. Whatever you pay, every camper will be given the same, amazing, camp experience.
Are scholarships available? YES! We believe every child should be able to attend a camp like Lakeshore. Thanks to the generous gifts of churches and individuals, Lakeshore's scholarship fund is available for all campers who need it. Scholarship forms can be found under the "Forms & Information" tab of our website.
My church pays for part of my camp fees—How does that work? Churches handle camp fees in different ways. Ask your church how to handle split payments - if they don't know, have them contact us!
What is your cancellation and refund policy? If Lakeshore is notified at least 14 days prior to the scheduled camp session, all but 25% of camp fees are refundable or may be transferred to another program. If a camper fails to show up without prior notification, no refund is available. We cannot offer refunds for campers who leave their session early. If Lakeshore is forced to cancel a program, all participants will be noted as early as possible. Fees from cancelled programs may be fully refunded, applied to future programs, or donated to Lakeshore.
What do I pack for camp? Upon registration, a packing list and other relevant materials will be sent to you. This information is also available at our website under the “Forms and information” tab.
What is your COVID policy? Your health and safety is the highest priority for Lakeshore Center at Okoboji. Therefore we will take as many precautions as possible to protect you while performing our vital ministry. This includes recommending that campers and families receive a vaccine as soon as they are able; requesting 14 days of social distancing for each camper before their program; facemasks, social distancing, and health screenings at all camp check-ins and check-outs; and smaller group sizes at camp. Pandemic conditions and best practices are constantly changing, and Lakeshore Center will update this policy as needed, reserving the right to cancel any programs as deemed necessary.
Why do the camps have multiple prices listed? Our campers come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and our 3-tier pricing structure recognizes that what may be comfortable for some to pay may be a burden for others. The top tier represents the true, unsubsidized cost of camp in terms of maintenance, wear-and-tear, equipment, and grounds. The middle tier is partially subsidized, and the final tier is a higher subsidized rate. This system is private, freewill, and voluntary; please choose the tier that is most suitable for you. Whatever you pay, every camper will be given the same, amazing, camp experience.
Are scholarships available? YES! We believe every child should be able to attend a camp like Lakeshore. Thanks to the generous gifts of churches and individuals, Lakeshore's scholarship fund is available for all campers who need it. Scholarship forms can be found under the "Forms & Information" tab of our website.
My church pays for part of my camp fees—How does that work? Churches handle camp fees in different ways. Ask your church how to handle split payments - if they don't know, have them contact us!
What is your cancellation and refund policy? If Lakeshore is notified at least 14 days prior to the scheduled camp session, all but 25% of camp fees are refundable or may be transferred to another program. If a camper fails to show up without prior notification, no refund is available. We cannot offer refunds for campers who leave their session early. If Lakeshore is forced to cancel a program, all participants will be noted as early as possible. Fees from cancelled programs may be fully refunded, applied to future programs, or donated to Lakeshore.
What do I pack for camp? Upon registration, a packing list and other relevant materials will be sent to you. This information is also available at our website under the “Forms and information” tab.
