Camp Registration for Summer 2024 Is Now OPEN!
We look forward to an exciting year with you! Visit our registration page now and sign up for camp 2024.Last year we saw some significant comfort updates in our bunk cabins - air conditioning! If you didn't experience this last summer, it was game changing!
Our spring work week this year is scheduled for April 20-25, and we need all the help we can get to gear up for camping season.
Camp opens to the public on May 1st for fishing and hiking.
Be sure to reach out to our camp managers as soon as possible if you want to schedule a family reunion, wedding, church service or retreat, youth group outing, or any other on-site activities.
Can't wait to see you at Camp Emmanuel!
Registration Information:
In the past, Camp Emmanuel has allowed campers to register when they arrive at camp. In order to properly plan for more camp offerings, we no longer allow campers to register on the same day for any OVERNIGHT camp. Any campers who arrive for an OVERNIGHT camp without registration may be turned away at the discretion of the Camp Director.No campers will be allowed to stay on camp property for any camp without registration forms signed by that camper's parent or legal guardian.
New in 2024 - Creation Camp!
Be sure to check out our new Creation Camp focusing on God's beautiful creation and spending time in nature at Camp Emmanuel.
(Click Here for a Printable Schedule)
Women's Camp
May 31-June 2
FOR WOMEN OF ALL AGESFriday 5:00PM – Sunday 2:00PM
Director: Rosie Brandenburg
Email: rosieb5950@gmail.com
Fee: $75 ($90 after May 17)
High School Camp
June 2-8
FOR CAMPERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED 9th-12th GRADESunday 5:00PM – Saturday 10:00AM
Director: Dana McNeil
Email: pastordana@peoriabrethren.org
Fee $150 ($165 after May 19)
Middle School Camp
June 9-15
FOR CAMPERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED 6th-8th GRADESunday 5:00PM – Saturday 10:00AM
Director: Lynn Jones
Email: misslynnmo@yahoo.com
Fee $150 ($165 after May 26)
Junior Camp
June 19-23
FOR CAMPERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED 3rd-5th GRADEWednesday 5:00PM – Sunday 2:00PM
Director: Lisa Fike
Email: pastorlfike@gmail.com
Fee $100 ($115 after June 5)
Pre-Junior Camp
June 28-30
FOR CAMPERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED K-2nd GRADEFriday 5:00PM – Sunday 2:00PM
Director: Rachel Miller
Email: rmiller.english@gmail.com
Fee $75 ($90 after June 14)
NEW in 2024
Creation Camp
July 12-14
FOR CAMPERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED 3rd-6th GRADE(LIMITED SPACE - 20 Campers)
Friday 5:00PM – Sunday 2:00PM
Director: Denise Nichols
Email: rwnichols63@gmail.com
Fee $75 ($90 after June 28)
Day Camp
July 15-19
FOR CAMPERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED K-5th GRADEMonday-Friday from 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Director: Lisa Fike
Email: pastorlfike@gmail.com
Fee: FREE! Registration required by July 8th
Men's Camp
August 9-11
FOR MEN OF ALL AGESFriday 5:00PM – Sunday 2:00PM
Director: Andy Fulk
Email: theresandy85@yahoo.com
Fee: $75 ($90 after July 26)
Family Camp
August 30 - September 2
Friday 6:00PM – Monday 9:00AMDirectors: Jordan & Megan Ziegenbein
Email: jzyouthmin@gmail.com
Fees: Adults $75 ($90 after August 16)
Children 4-12 $50 ($65 after August 16)
Maximum per family $185 ($200 after August 16)
Registration closed after August 25th
About Camp Emmanuel
(What you need to know)
Camp Emmanuel is a church camp affiliated with the Illinois-Wisconsin District of the Church of the Brethren.
Our mission is to share God's message and love with children of all ages through the beauty and wonder found in nature. We host Christ-centered camps throughout the summer.
When camps are not in session, we are open to the public for events, camping, hiking, boating, and fishing from early spring through late fall. We are closed during the winter.
We would love for you to visit! Contact our camp managers to check availability.
Click below to check out our Camp Emmanuel Guidelines.
Camp Calendar
Miss Worship at Camp?
Click below to listen to Middle School Camp's Worship Playlist
Remember when...?
Visit our Camp Emmanuel Memories group on facebook for more photos and friends from prior camps!
Experience Camp Emmanuel in VR
(Click the video and go full screen to move around 360°, supports VR headsets such as Oculus Quest 2/3 via Youtube VR)
Check out more of our videos on our brand new Youtube Channel
Friends of Camp!
Calling all Campers! If you've spent time with us here at Camp Emmanuel, please join the discussion on facebook by clicking below, or click the green button so we can keep in contact with you!
Visit Our Facebook Alumni Contact Form
Leon Swigart Prayer Garden
In recognition of the many years of service of our friend Leon Swigart, a Prayer Garden has been constructed in his honor. This lovely spot along the trail to Vesper Hill has been set aside as an area for quiet meditation and prayer. The garden features two benches in a white-rocked circle surrounded by flowering plants that will appear each spring and provide beauty through the summer. Special thanks goes to the Brandenburg family for designing the garden and helping the managers carry out this project. The Leon Swigart Prayer Garden was dedicated at Family Camp 2022.
ATTENTION LIFEGUARDS
Camp Emmanuel is looking for paid lifeguards for our 2024 camp season. If you are interested in becoming a lifeguard, Camp Emmanuel will pay for your training if you agree to work here for at least one camping season. Contact our Camp Managers for more information!Camp Improvements
We've been busy!
Camp Emmanuel has seen several changes over the years, and we continue to DREAM BIG about how we can improve our facilities and camp offerings. This year we are working to complete several projects:
- Climate updates to our bunk cabins (AC!)
- Wifi system covering the Main Camp area
- New Roofing in 2024
- Washer/Dryer for Camp use
- New outdoor shower for after swimming
NEW Group Rates for Scouts and Youth Groups
Looking for a great AFFORDABLE site for your scouts or youth group to tent camp? We're happy to offer two new rental options for tent camping:1) Tent Camping Rate: $1.50 per person per night
--- Includes the use of our outdoor facilities and bath house.
2) Tent Camping & Whole Camp Rate: $5.00 per person per night (minumum of 20 people)
--- Includes the use of our outdoor and indoor facilities.
Visit our Facilities page for details!
Copyright © Camp Emmanuel Camp Board
Looking to make a contribution? Click below to donate to Camp Emmanuel securely via Paypal.