At Great Lakes BMC Youth Camp, students are immersed in a week designed for both fun and spiritual growth. Campers are placed on one of eight teams, building camaraderie through friendly competition in sports, Bible Bowl, and team skits. Each day includes meaningful morning chapel and powerful evening services, followed by afterglow—a time of fun, fellowship, and lasting memories. Throughout the week, students form lasting friendships while experiencing God’s presence in a real and life-changing way, all leading up to an exciting camp-wide Water Battle Finale.
June 22-26, 2026
Registration: Monday, 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Youth Camp ends following the 3:00 PM service on Friday
For youth ages 12 to 21.
Rock Lake
8101 Pine Grove Rd. NE
Vestaburg, MI 48891
Youth Camp Cost
Camper Registration is $100 USD
What to Bring
Pillows, blankets, sheets, sleeping bag, towels and wash cloths; hygiene products; clothing – athletic wear for sports, dress clothes for evening services; Bible, notebook, pen; athletic equipment (softball/baseball gloves, bats, etc.); money for the snack shack and lots of friends!
Each camper is responsible for his/her own belongings.
Youth Evangelist
Rev. Gabe Norris has a passion for reaching young people and helping them grow in their walk with Christ through engaging, practical preaching that encourages them to live out their faith every day.
Registration
Both youth and adults will need to register for youth camp. All adults must complete a background check.
FREE t-shirt for campers who pre-register by May 30th!
Camp Resources
Youth Camp Poster
Youth Camp Guidlines
- All campers are expected to participate in camp activities as planned and cooperate with staff, displaying Christian character
- Campers leaving the campground must have permission from the Youth Director
- Unmarried couples are not to make physical contact or be alone together on the campgrounds
- All campers must follow dress codes for daytime apparel
Dress Code:
- Ladies: No slacks, jeans, shorts, or sleeveless blouses/dresses
- Gentlemen: No shorts or sleeveless shirts
Tentative Schedule
Monday Evening
- 5:30pm – 7pm – Registration
- 7:00pm – Service
- Snack
- Afterglow activities
- Lights Out
Tuesday – Thursday
- 6:45am – Rise and Shine
- 7:15am – Devotions
- 7:30am – Breakfast
- 8:20am – Coaches / Counselors Meeting
- 8:30am – Chapel
- 9:35am – Bible Bowl / Recreation
- 12:30pm – Lunch
- 1:30pm – Bible Bowl / Recreation
- 4:25pm – Team Meeting
- 4:35pm – Campus Clean Up
- 4:45pm – Prep Time
- 5:15pm – Supper
- 6:30pm – Pre-Service
- 7:00pm – Evening Service
- Afterglow
- 11:00pm – Lights Out
Friday
- 8:30am – Staff Meeting
- 9:30am – Breakfast
- 10:30am – Chapel
- 11:30am – Bible Bowl Championship
- 12:00pm – Camp Picture
- 12:30pm – Water Fight
- 1:15pm – Clean Up / Prep Time
- 2:00pm – Sack Lunch
- 3:00pm – Closing Service
Singing Groups (Main Service)
- Penn View Bible College
- Union Bible College
- God’s Bible School & College
- Hobe Sound Bible College