Lincoln Berean Youth Summer Camp 2025

We are stoked to be going back to Castaway for another year of summer camp!

For many people, this is a transformational week where they meet Jesus in a personal way that impacts their lives for years or decades—even for eternity.

Castaway Club, Detroit Lakes, MN

Castaway is a marvelous location with great accommodations, incredible food, and amazing activity options, including rock climbing, zip line, giant swing, archery tag, gaga ball, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, frisbee golf, crystal clear water to swim in, kayak, hot tubs, and even hammocks to lay out in on the sandy beach.

But honestly, the most exciting aspect of summer camp is that we do it together! In a culture that constantly screams individualism, this week promotes unity in the lives of students. We will step away from the distractions of life, dive into God’s word and worshipping him with all our hearts, and have a ridiculous amount of fun together.

Castaway is a marvelous location with great accommodations, incredible food, and amazing activity options—including rock climbing, zip line, giant swing, archery tag, gaga ball, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, frisbee golf, crystal clear water to swim in, kayak, hot tubs, and even hammocks to lay out in on the sandy beach.

But honestly, the most exciting aspect of summer camp is that we do it together! In a culture that constantly screams individualism, this week promotes unity in the lives of students. We will step away from the distractions of life, dive into God’s word and worshipping him with all our hearts and have a ridiculous amount of fun together.

There is a spot for you;
will you take it?

We invite you to come on this adventure! This page should give you all the information you need, but if you have specific questions, please contact us via the form below!

CAMP DATES // 2025

June 2 – June 6

Check-in line starts @ 6:00am // Monday, June 2 (Buses leave at 7:00am)

Pick-up @ 11:00pm // Friday, June 7

Camp will run from MONDAY – FRIDAY.
Make sure you keep that in mind for departure and return days, as well as volunteer commitments!

REGISTRATION DATES + PRICING

Registration Closes: May 15 or until full (whichever comes first)

Early-bird Cost: $530 (February 19 – April 16)

Regular Cost: $580 (April 17 – full)

Camp Registration is FULL!

BUT YOU CAN SIGN-UP TO BE ON THE WAITLIST BELOW.

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FAQs

Are there payment plans?

Payment plans will be offered, but the full amount must be paid before a student is allowed to go to camp. Whoever starts the payment plan will be responsible to make all the payments. Contact the Youth team below for suggested payment plan options.

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Will scholarships be available?

Yes! Scholarships will be available, however there is a limited amount of funding for scholarships, so we encourage you to plan ahead in applying for scholarship money. To inquire about receiving a scholarship application, please contact the Youth team below.

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Who can go?

Anyone who is a 6th-12th grade student during the 2024-25 school year is welcome to attend.

Who leads the program?

While Castaway Club is a Young Life Camp that leases their property out to other entities for camps, retreats, and get-aways, our Youth team will be in charge of and responsible for all of the programming that takes place.

Can my student request roommates?

Your students will have the ability to request one (1) roommate when you register (same grade). We will do our best to accommodate requests. We put a high priority on keeping small groups together the best we can.

How can I contact my student at camp?

The best way to contact your student during camp will be to contact the Youth staff member who will be the point person for communication during camp week. The phone number will be given out at our on-line pre-camp parent meeting taking place on May 19.

We will enforce a “no phone” policy while at camp, and encourage all students to leave their phones at home. If a student does bring their phone, we will also be collecting phones on the bus as we are in route to camp. We will do our best to keep any devices safe, but we are not responsible for any damaged or stolen electronic items that did not get checked-in.

Will I be able to send my student a care package?

Absolutely! Students love to receive encouraging messages from friends and family while at camp. We do ask that you be conscientious of what you include in your care package. We love to have fun, but also want to respect the camp property and other people. If something is sent that we feel violates that, we reserve the right to hold the item(s) until after camp is finished and we have returned to Lincoln. Thanks for understanding!

Also, make sure to send your package with enough time for your students to receive it while still at camp.

The address to send packages to is:

LBC Youth (NAME OF STUDENT(s))
51709 County Highway 31, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Can I drive my student to camp or pick them up early?

We ask that students ride the bus to camp with us, stay the entirety of camp, and then ride home with us on the bus. This being said, we know that there is sometimes a special circumstance, so if that is the case, please contact the Youth team to discuss.

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Do you need volunteer help?

We are always looking for world-class people to be a part of what God is doing in the lives of students!

If serving at camp interests you, please contact us via the form below. You will then be sent a brief application to fill out and a Youth team member will reach out to you.

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