St. Matthew’s Overnight Bible Camp is July 14th - 19th, 2024. Register below!

Overnight Bible Camp costs $500/camper. This covers food, lodging, activities, and fees. Your child shouldn’t need any money while at camp.

Frequently asked questions are below the registration form.

St. Matthew’s hosts a one-week summer youth camp at YMCA Camp Duncan (Ingleside, IL).

Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Our youth camp is called “Training Camp” because through it, we train our youth in God’s Word. We know this will equip them to lead Christian lives!

This camp is for youth going into grades three through nine in the following school year. Campers are eligible to apply to be a Junior Counsellor if they are going into grades eleven or twelve.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is overnight Bible camp?

Overnight Bible Camp is a Christian youth summer camp for students entering 3rd-9th grade in the fall. The purpose of Camp is to provide an opportunity for kids to grow in God’s Word and enjoy God’s creation.

Who may attend Camp?

Youth entering grades 3 - 9 in the fall are eligible to be campers. Youth entering grades 11 and 12 in the fall are eligible to be junior counselors.

What do we do at Camp?

Under the guidance of Christian counselors, your child will be involved in daily devotions and Bible studies, arts and crafts, hiking, boating, tower climbing, swimming, singing, and athletics of all types.

How many can attend?

We have room for 40 campers - 20 boys and 20 girls.

What does it cost?

The total cost per camper is $500. This includes lodging, meals, camp T-shirt, and all activities. Campers do not need extra money at camp.

Where is Camp?

YMCA Camp Duncan is located at 32405 N US Hwy 12, Ingleside, IL 60041. Camp Duncan is on a 65 acre lake and 400 acres of wooded forests and rolling prairies.

How do we register?

You may register by using the form above.

Who is in charge?

Pastor Paul Spaude from St. Matthew’s Lutheran church in Niles, IL is the head counselor of Overnight Bible Camp. You may email him with questions at paul.spaude@smniles.org.