Church camps in Illinois

Compare sourced Christian summer camps serving Illinois. Check each camp's official site for current dates, eligibility, and registration details.

Short answer: 9 sourced camps list a Illinois location or program. Top by our parent-fit method: Bond Christian Service Camp, Camp Ondessonk, and Lake Springfield Christian Assembly.

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  1. Bond Christian Service Camp

    Mulberry Grove, IL · Christian · overnight + day

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    Bond Camp in Mulberry Grove offers Christian day and overnight youth sessions. Its options include First Chance, junior wilderness, junior-high sports, and senior-high programs, with teaching tailored to each age group.

    Ages / grades: Youth sessions span K–12; specialty sessions use separate grade bands

    Numeric age eligibility unconfirmed. Check the session’s grade or age rules.

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  2. Camper kayaking at Camp Ondessonk

    Camp Ondessonk

    Ozark, IL · Catholic · overnight

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    Camp Ondessonk offers Catholic sleepaway camp in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest. Its traditional and mini camps serve ages 8–15, with separate teen adventure and leadership options.

    Ages / grades: Mini/traditional camps ages 8–15; teen adventure and leadership programs vary

    Numeric age eligibility unconfirmed. Check the session’s grade or age rules.

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  3. Campers in the pool at Lake Springfield Christian Assembly

    Lake Springfield Christian Assembly

    Chatham, IL · Christian · overnight + day

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    Lake Springfield Christian Assembly in Chatham offers Christian day and overnight programs. Traditional camps use air-conditioned dorms, while Discovery gives incoming grades 2–4 a weekday program with swimming, Bible lessons, and crafts.

    Ages / grades: Day and overnight options span elementary through high school; Discovery entering grades 2–4

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  4. LaMoine Christian Service Camp

    Tennessee, IL · Christian · overnight

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    LaMoine in Tennessee, Illinois, offers Christian youth camps with school-grade sessions and specialty programs. Options include shorter first-camp stays, junior and high-school weeks, dance, robotics, and a parent-accompanied Buddy Camp.

    Ages / grades: Programs use incoming grades; specialty and parent-accompanied sessions differ

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  5. Campers playing outside at Little Galilee Christian Camp

    Little Galilee Christian Camp

    Clinton, IL · Christian · overnight

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    Little Galilee near Clinton offers Christian youth camp with worship, small groups, ropes activities, and swimming. Main Camp uses cabins with heating, cooling, and bathrooms; wilderness and outpost programs offer separate experiences.

    Ages / grades: Main Camp spans pre-K through grade 12 with different session lengths; verify the age group for each stay

    Numeric age eligibility unconfirmed. Check the session’s grade or age rules.

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  6. Campers gathered in a circle at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center

    Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center

    Oregon, IL · Lutheran (ELCA) · overnight

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    Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center offers youth overnight summer camp near Oregon, Illinois.

    Ages / grades: Grades 1-2 for the cited Intro Camp

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  7. Campers swimming at Oil Belt Christian Service Camp

    Oil Belt Christian Service Camp

    Flora, IL · Christian · overnight + day

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    Oil Belt in Flora offers Christian summer programs from introductory day camp through high school. Footprints gives second and third graders an overnight introduction, while Sunrise Day Camp serves first and second graders.

    Ages / grades: Incoming grade bands vary; Sunrise grades 1–2, Footprints grades 2–3

    Numeric age eligibility unconfirmed. Check the session’s grade or age rules.

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  8. Southern Illinois Christian Service Camp

    West Frankfort, IL · Christian · day + overnight

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    Southern Illinois Christian Service Camp in West Frankfort offers Christian programs organized by incoming grade. Its day camp serves K–2, while first- and second-graders can try a short overnight stay; older children have separate multi-night sessions.

    Ages / grades: Incoming grades by session; K–2 day camp; grades 1–2 introductory overnight; older youth sessions vary

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  9. Camper cooks over a campfire at Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center

    Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center

    Oregon, IL · Christian · day + overnight

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    Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center offers Christian youth summer camp in Oregon, Illinois.

    Ages / grades: Ages and grades not yet confirmed

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CampFactor v1 · method dated 2026-09-06 · How we rank

9 sourced camps that list a Illinois location or program. 5 list day camp and 9 list overnight camp; some offer both.

This page includes only camps backed by an official camp source. It does not claim to cover every Christian camp in Illinois.

None of the camps here has a confirmed numeric age range yet. Use each official camp link to check current eligibility.

Most recently checked source in this state: 2026-09-07. Re-check official dates before registering.

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Day camp or overnight?

This list has 5 camps with a sourced day program and 9 with a sourced overnight program. Some appear in both counts. Read our day camp versus overnight guide before choosing.

What will camp cost?

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