Lake Lundgren Bible Camp WI is an interdenominational Christian camp in Pembine, Wisconsin, about 85 miles north of Green Bay, running youth sessions for kids going into 2nd grade through recent high school grads. Summer 2027 sessions cost $78 to $1,065, and registration for most of them opens January 11, 2027.
That’s the short version. The longer one is more interesting, because this camp has been doing the same basic thing since 1935 and has gotten very good at it.
Below is what parents actually want to know: the sessions, the costs, the rules that catch families off guard, and how to tell whether your kid will love it.
Where Is Lake Lundgren Bible Camp WI, and What Is It?
The camp sits at N18250 Lake Lane in Pembine, up in Marinette County near the Michigan border. Think red pines, a small private lake, and very little cell signal. The property covers roughly 110 acres around a 30-acre lake, with more than 50 buildings on site.
It isn’t tied to one denomination, so kids from many different churches end up in the same cabin. The theology is conservative evangelical, though, and the camp publishes a statement of faith that includes an inerrant Bible and a traditional view of marriage. Read it before you register so nothing surprises you.
Scale matters here too. The camp says it serves over 5,000 campers a year once you count its own programs plus outside groups that rent the grounds.
How Did a 50-Camper Week in 1935 Become a 5,000-Camper Ministry?
It started in June 1935 under Rev. Ernest Tremblay, with about 50 kids and a single week of camp. The Danielson family made it possible by providing five cabins for sleeping and classes. Its original name was a mouthful: the Sunday School and Chautauqua Association of Marinette County.
A few milestones show how it grew:
- 1960: Received its federal tax exemption as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
- 1975: Legally renamed Lake Lundgren Bible Camp. Mike and Ruth Hryshkanych became the first full-time staff, and Mike went on to direct the camp for 40 years.
- 1988: Bought 30 adjoining acres for hiking and cross-country ski trails, and built the all-season Ridgeview cabin.
- 2020: Closed for the summer because of the pandemic, the first summer without camp since 1935. Troy Meissner was hired as director that same year.
- 2026: Celebrated 90 years. More than 400 people came to a Legacy Reunion in Green Bay on February 20.
Here’s what I find telling. That 40-year directorship is rare in camp ministry, where burnout turns leaders over fast. Long tenure usually means stable culture, and you can feel it in how many staff were campers first.
What Summer Camp Sessions Are Offered in 2027?
There are three tracks: regular youth camps, application-based discipleship camps, and off-site adventure trips. Grades below mean the grade your child is going into in fall 2027.
Youth camps by grade
| Session | Dates (2027) | Grades | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | June 14–18 | 4th–6th | $312 |
| New Camper Experience | June 18–19 | 2nd–4th | $78 |
| Teen 1 | June 21–26 | 9th–12th | $390 |
| Junior 1 | June 28–July 1 | 3rd–5th | $234 |
| Junior 2 | July 6–9 | 3rd–5th | $234 |
| Youth 1 | July 12–17 | 6th–8th | $390 |
| Youth 2 | July 19–24 | 6th–8th | $390 |
| Teen 2 | July 26–31 | 9th–12th | $390 |
| Youth 3 | Aug 2–7 | 5th–7th | $390 |
| Youth 4 | Aug 9–14 | 7th–9th | $390 |
The New Camper Experience is the one most guides skip, and it’s the smartest entry point for a nervous 7-year-old. It’s one night: drop-off Friday from 6 to 7 p.m., pickup Saturday at 5:45 p.m. For $78, you find out if your kid is ready before paying for a full week.
Discipleship camps (Seeds & Shoots, Leadership Development)
These run $390 each and require an application, not just a registration. Applications open November 15, which is months ahead of regular registration.
- Seeds A (girls): July 12–17, grades 7–9
- Shoots (boys): Aug 2–7, grades 7–9
- Seeds B (girls): Aug 9–14, grades 7–9
- Leadership Development Camp 1a and 1b: July 19–24 and July 26–31, grades 10–12
- Leadership Development Camp 2: June 21–26, invitation only
One requirement trips people up. Seeds & Shoots campers must profess faith in Christ, so this isn’t the session for a curious friend from school. Spots go first come, first served.
Adventure trips
| Trip | Dates (2027) | Grades | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain biking | June 14–19 | 9th–12th | $395 |
| Jr. high boys backpacking | June 28–July 1 | 7th–10th | $315 |
| Jr. high girls backpacking | July 6–9 | 7th–10th | $315 |
| Flambeau River canoe trip | July 12–17 | 9th–12th | $400 |
| Rocky Mountain backpacking | Aug 1–14 | 11th–13th | $1,065 |
The “13th grade” listing appears to cover students who just finished high school. Call the office to confirm before you assume your graduate qualifies.
What Does a Normal Week at Camp Look Like?
A full youth week in 2027 runs Monday to Saturday (June 21–26 for Teen 1, for example), while Junior weeks are four days. Check-in is 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. on opening day, and camp ends after the noon meal on the last day. Plan to arrive by 12:45 p.m. for pickup.
In between, cabin groups rotate through activities together. Expect a mix like this:
- Swimming, boating, and canoeing on the lake
- Archery and a BB gun range
- Fishing (bring your own gear)
- Chapel sessions and Bible teaching every day
- Craft shop, camp store, and canteen
Every activity area is staffed. Younger campers get shorter, more structured chapel times, which is a good call. Nobody wants a 3rd grader sitting through a 45-minute sermon.
What Should Campers Pack, and What Stays Home?
The official list is pretty standard. The “do not bring” list is where families get caught.
Pack:
- Bible, notebook, and pencil
- Sleeping bag or twin bedding, pillow, towels
- Swimsuit, play clothes, a sweatshirt, rain gear
- Tennis shoes plus sandals or flip-flops
- Flashlight, bug spray, sunscreen, hat
- A cheap camera if they want photos
Leave at home:
- Cell phones, tablets, and every other electronic device
- Candy and snacks (unless medically needed)
- Valuables, bikes, skateboards
- Non-prescription meds and vitamins, since the camp stocks basics
The phone rule is firm. Calls home are for emergencies only, and there’s an after-hours on-call line for parents. Honestly, this is a feature. A week without a screen is half the reason kids come back changed.
For spending money, budget about $5 a day in small bills. That covers the store, canteen, crafts, and the week’s missionary project, so a six-day week needs roughly $30.
What Do Parents Get Wrong About Camp Week?
Most first-week headaches come from paperwork and policies, not from camp itself. Watch for these:
- Skipping the health form. It must be completed online every single year, even for returning campers.
- Packing meds in a toiletry bag. All medications go to the camp nurse at check-in, in original labeled containers.
- Assuming peanut-free. The camp is not a peanut-free facility. Email the kitchen ahead of time about allergies or diet needs.
- Forgetting the pickup list. Only people named at registration can sign a camper out, with ID. Grandma needs to be on that list.
- Ignoring the dress code. Swimsuits must be modest (boxer-style trunks for boys, no bare midriffs for girls), and shorts with about a 3-inch inseam are preferred.
- Expecting a refund. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, and balances are due a week before camp.
The snack rule applies to mail too. If you send a care package with candy, it won’t get to your kid the way you hoped.
Is There Anything for Families and Adults?
Yes, and this is the part of the camp most people outside the region never hear about. The grounds run year-round, with heated buildings that sleep 143 in winter and a dining hall that feeds up to 200.
Family camp dates for 2027:
- Winter Family Camp: February 5–7 (cross-country skiing, tubing, broomball, ice skating)
- Mid-Summer Family Camp: July 2–5
- Labor Day Family Camp: September 3–6
Adults get their own options as well, including men’s and women’s winter retreats, a couples retreat, crafters retreats, and board game weekends. There’s also a fall youth group retreat season for churches.
Is Lake Lundgren the Right Fit for Your Kid?
It’s a strong fit if you want a traditional Bible camp with real outdoor time and clear faith content. It’s a weaker fit if your child needs constant screen contact or your family isn’t comfortable with conservative evangelical teaching.
Cost is another point in its favor. At $390 for six days, that works out to $65 a day with lodging, meals, and staff included, which is modest for an overnight camp. Need-based scholarships are open to any camper, so ask before ruling it out.
My advice for a first-timer? Book the New Camper Experience or a 4-day Junior week first. If your kid comes home asking about next summer, you’ll know.
FAQ
How much does Lake Lundgren Bible Camp cost in 2027?
Most full youth weeks cost $390, four-day Junior weeks cost $234, and the one-night New Camper Experience costs $78. Adventure trips range from $315 for jr. high backpacking to $1,065 for the two-week Rocky Mountain trip. Need-based scholarships are available to any camper.
When does registration open for summer 2027?
Regular youth camps and adventure trips open January 11, 2027. Applications for Seeds & Shoots and Leadership Development camps open earlier, on November 15. Popular weeks can move to a waitlist, which needs no deposit.
What ages can attend Lake Lundgren Bible Camp WI?
Summer youth camps serve kids going into 2nd grade up through recent high school graduates. Family camps, retreats, and guest groups are open to all ages the rest of the year.
Can campers bring cell phones?
No. Phones, tablets, and other electronics stay home, and calls home are for emergencies only. Parents can reach staff after hours through the camp’s on-call line.
Do I have to be a Christian to attend?
Not for regular youth camps, which include daily chapel and Bible teaching for everyone who comes. The Seeds & Shoots discipleship camps are different: campers must profess faith in Christ to apply.
Is the camp open in winter?
Yes. Heated cabins sleep 143 in winter, and the 2027 Winter Family Camp runs February 5–7 with skiing, tubing, broomball, and ice skating. Men’s and women’s winter retreats run in the cold months too.
Conclusion
Ninety years in, Lake Lundgren still runs on a simple formula: a lake, a week without screens, and daily time in the Bible. The details that trip families up are almost all on paper, from the yearly health form to the pickup list.
The single most useful move? Put January 11, 2027 on your calendar now, or November 15 if your teen wants a discipleship camp. The good weeks fill first.
John Carrol is a Christian writer and prayer minister with over a decade of experience in faith-based content, devotional writing, and spiritual encouragement. Rooted in Scripture and a lifelong love of intercessory prayer, John created PrayersFlower to help believers find the right words when their own run out. His writing draws from pastoral study, personal faith practice, and a deep conviction that prayer is the most powerful act available to the human heart. When he is not writing, John is found in quiet study of the Word, mentoring young believers, and serving his local church community.
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