Summer Camp Church Leader Resources

We recommend that you and the families in your ministry make payments online via the LGYC Portal. Be sure to enter your Group Hold Registration ID.

Need help accessing the Portal? Contact [email protected] or call us at 262-248-5500.

In addition to regular camp registration, families will be able to deposit money into their camper’s account for use in the Landeck Canteen (Snack Shop) for apparel, snacks, and crafts during their days at camp. We recommend $10 - $30 for the week.

Funds may be loaded online or at check-in.

In addition to the variety of activities included with registration, we offer a la carte activities that campers may want to participate in. These require advance registration and payment via the LGYC Portal.

JR HIGH 1-4 & TEEN CAMP

• Team Paintball (any experience) - $15
• Mountain Biking (Moderate/Advanced Skill Level) - $25
  • only offered to JH and Teen Camps
• Morning Waterskiing/Wakeboarding (Moderate Skill Level) - $30
• Horseback Riding (Any experience - must be 7+ years old)

BOYS AND GIRLS 1-3

• Gellyball (Any experience) - $15
  • only offered to B&G camps
• Team Paintball (Any experience - must be 10+ years old) - $15
• Morning Waterskiing/Wakeboarding (Moderate Skill Level) - $30
• Horseback Riding (Any experience - must be 7+ years old) - $45

PRIMARY CAMP

• No paid activities offered

Please notify your students and their families about these opportunities and remind them to register through the LGYC Portal, if they are interested.

Training Tasks 1-4 Above are Due

#1: Proof of Background Check

#2: Proof of child safety training course

#3: 📝 Summer Volunteer Handbook

#4: 📝 Cabin Leader Guide ... Coming Soon!

These documents are designed to clarify expectations for your responsibilities and etiquette as a cabin leader, explain how LGYC handles different situations, and give you a glimpse of LGYC culture.

After you've read through the handbook, email a signed copy to the Ministry Relationship Manager.

After you've read through the Cabin Leader Guide: email a signed copy of the verification form to the Ministry Relationship Manager.

Final Roster is Due

Make sure all students from your group are registered in our system. Parents or guardians can do this by logging in to the LGYC Portal and using your Group Hold Registration ID.

For assistance, please contact our Registration Team.

Applications for Camper Sponsorship are Due

We are blessed by many generous donors who are committed to bringing kids to camp. Sponsorship funds are distributed based upon need. If someone in your group would like to apply for Sponsorship, please share this form with them. Submission of this application does not guarantee a Sponsorship.

Join the "Week Before Camp Call"

As our Ministry Relationship Manager, Trevor Fox is dedicated to serving our Church Group Leaders. He will invite you to a call a few days before camp to make sure you have everything you need and to partner with you in praying for an incredible week.

What to Bring

Please share this packing list with your students and their families. See the "Parent Guidebook" below for an easy-to-share PDF.

All items should be clearly marked with the family name.

• Bible, Notebook, and Pen
• Personal Toiletries
• Sleeping Bag or Bed Sheets and Blanket
• Pillow and Pillow Case
• Towels and Wash Cloth
• Play Clothes
• Extra Shoes, Athletic Shoes
• Raincoat & Jacket
• Modest Swim Wear, NO bikinis (modesty will be at the discretion of camp staff)
• Outfits for Themed Dinners
• Bug Spray (strongly suggested)
• Sunscreen
• Flashlight or Head Lamp
• Laundry Bag
• Refillable Water Bottle

Regarding Electronic Devices

Leaders and volunteers may bring cell phones to camp, but please aim to go screen-free as much as possible. We encourage you to bring a physical Bible and alarm clock. We ask that you limit phone usage to communication with camp staff, emergencies, or other instances that may be described as appropriate, brief, and infrequent. Students should NOT bring any electronic devices to camp.

Regarding Themed Dinners

At camp, every dinner is a chance for you and your students to dress loud, match your crew, and go ALL IN!

Here is the 2026 Themed Dinner Schedule. Please share this with your students and their families so they can pack accordingly.

SUNDAY: TBA
MONDAY: TBA
TUESDAY: TBA
WEDNESDAY: TBA
THURSDAY: TBA

Camper Medication

Please ensure all campers and their families have completed the medication forms in the LGYC Portal. All medication needs to be in its original container inside a Ziploc bag with each student’s name written in permanent marker on the outside of the bag. Campers arriving with their families will turn medications into our Camp Nurse at check-in. If your group is arriving together (without parents), please make sure you have collected all medications before loading into vehicles to ensure a seamless process upon arrival at camp.

Review the Group Leader Tips & Tricks Video

Please be sure to watch the Group Leader Tips & Tricks Video above so your first day at camp is a success.

Review the Volunteer Training Video

If you haven't already, please watch our Volunteer Training Video so you understand what's expected of a Cabin Leader at LGYC.

For Summer Camp, Check-in Begins at 1:30 pm

If your students are arriving individually, have their parents or guardians check them in with our Registration Team at the Carrera Welcome Center.

If your group is arriving together, you as the Group Leader will need to check them in.

Reach out to or look for Trevor Fox and he can help guide you to the right destination.

If there are any balances due, they will need to be paid at check-in.

Opening Ceremony at 3:00 pm

After you have checked in and settled into your cabin, join our Program Team in the Chapel for the Official Welcome, where we will kick off camp with a Welcome Activity.

Health History & Medications

Every camper needs a CURRENT Health History and Medical Form on file, which may be completed online or filled out manually and turned in to the Camp Nurse during check-in. Please share this form with your students and their families:

https://www.lgyc.org/sites/default/files/2020-03/Health%20Form.pdf 

All medication must be turned in to the Camp Nurse during check-in.

Swim Test

Each camper will take a swim test. Wristbands are given to show the camper’s swimming level. Some activities require a higher level of swimming ability.

Visitation

For the safety of all campers, we ask that there are no visitors until the end of your camper’s week. This ensures your camper fully enjoys their distraction-free camp experience.

Bringing Your Own Equipment

You and your volunteers are welcome to bring your own cameras in order to capture the week of camp through photos and videos, as long as you abide by the following guidelines:

• Always give the LGYC Media Team the "right of way"
• Do not hinder the Program (e.g. stay off stages)
• Do not request special favors or unedited photos or videos from the LGYC Media Team
• No drones
• Do your best to only capture images of your students

Indemnification

By bringing your own media equipment, such as cameras, to camp, you and your team agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lake Geneva Ministries (LGM) from all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses related to the use, handling, transportation, or storage of equipment not owned by LGM, including personal injury, property damage, theft, or misuse.

Bringing Media Personnel

Should you be interested in bringing designated media personnel to camp who are not already registered to volunteer in another capacity, they will need to pay for their lodging and meals. Please make arrangements with our Reservation Specialist by calling the office at 262-248-5500.

Campers and leaders should NOT bring:

• Tobacco
• Alcoholic beverages
• Drugs
• Any form of weaponry
• Electronic Games

Campers should NOT bring:

• Cell Phones
• Electronics of any kind

*Leaders and volunteers may bring cell phones to camp, but please aim to go screen-free as much as possible. We encourage you to bring a physical Bible and alarm clock. We ask that you limit phone usage to communication with camp staff, emergencies, or other instances that may be described as appropriate, brief, and infrequent. 

Our Three-Part Theme

Over the course of the last school year, we've explored the following theme verses:

Fall Blast 2025 – Philippians 2:3: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”

Arctic Blast 2026 – Proverbs 4:23: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

Now, we reach the apex of our "Above" theme journey with the following theme verse: 

Summer 2026 – Colossians 3:2: “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”

View: 🎬 ABOVE Hype Video Summer 2026

This is a great resource to play for students to get them excited for camp!

A great way to get students pumped for camp is by giving them a glimpse of the experience. We encourage you to download this recap video from a previous year and play it on a Sunday morning or at a youth gathering.

View/Download: https://vimeo.com/987128513?fl=pl&fe=sh

The relationships you have with the parents and guardians of your students are vital, and we want to support you with resources that you can pass along to them. This packet gives parents helpful pre-camp information, including a packing list, patch program details, and more. Our recommendation is to pass it out both physically and via email.

Click here!

You can visit our Facebook Page and your week of camp will have its own photo album. Sharing these images on social media or internally at your church is a great way to remember the impact of camp and to get excited for next year.

📸 See Photo Albums

Your students will experience a life-changing week of intense fun and growth in Christ, and our Media Team is here to capture it. All of our recap videos can be found on our Vimeo page. Sharing these videos in emails to parents, at youth gatherings, and on Sunday mornings is a great way to remember the impact of camp and to get excited for next year.

📸 See Recap Videos

Our chapel sessions are recorded and saved as podcast episodes on Spotify. This is a great resource to share with parents/families after camp.

🔊 Listen Now

Coming Soon

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Blue Letter Bible is a free, searchable website and app providing access to many different Bible translations. BLB provides powerful tools for an in-depth study of God's Word that our staff has found helpful for daily use and for planning sermons, including an interlinear language tool, dictionaries, commentaries, and more. Learn more.

The Gospel Coalition is a network of evangelical churches and leaders dedicated to promoting gospel-centered ministry and resources. TGC seeks to support the church by providing resources that are trusted and timely, winsome and wise, and centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ. It offers articles, podcasts, conferences, and other resources aimed at equipping a growing movement of gospel–centered churches that is characterized by theological clarity, cultural engagement, and faithful discipleship. Learn more.

Got Questions is a comprehensive website dedicated to providing answers to a wide range of Bible-related questions. With a vast database of theology articles and Bible-focused content, our staff has found this to be a very helpful tool when planning sermons. Additionally, you may want to share about it with your students so they can refer back to it as they wrestle with different theological questions over the years. Learn more.

Our Daily Bread Ministries is dedicated to providing spiritual nourishment and encouragement through various resources such as devotionals, books, and online content. You can bulk order copies of their devotionals to distribute to your students.

Learn More