Events

80th Anniversary

Labor Day Weekend

When

Sep. 4-6, 2026

Where

Portage Lake Bible Camp

Cost

Varies

Additional details

A campground named “Camp Delight” was purchased by the Evangelical Covenant Church in 1946 and was renamed “Portage Lake Covenant Bible Camp”. Our first camping season was summer 1947 and God has been faithful and present all 80 years through blessings and hardships and it is time to celebrate! Please join us for the weekend or just the day on Saturday or Sunday. Reserve your spot today!!

Reservation Options:

Option 1:

Lodging at camp Friday & Saturday Nights

Meals will be served Saturday Breakfast-Sunday Lunch.

Note: Meals will be on your own on Friday

Pricing:

Ages 13 & Up $130

Ages 4-12 $80

Ages 0-3 FREE

Please note: We want families of all sizes to enjoy this weekend at camp. That means we don’t want it to break the bank! If the price for your immediate family exceeds $550, we are going to cap payment at that amount. If this applies to you, please make sure to still list and register each family member attending. Our system will first require a deposit payment. After the initial checkout, please contact our office staff and they will adjust the pricing to reflect the cap.

If you’re interested in staying at camp longer, you are welcome to spend Sunday night as well! Just add that additional option to your cart. The price is a flat $65 for the cabin for Sunday evening. All programmed activities end at lunch on Sunday, so meals and fun are on your own! Check out on Monday is anytime before 2 pm.

Option 2:

Specific Meals only. (Staying offsite) Meals will be served Saturday Breakfast-Sunday Lunch. Please register ahead of these meals.

Individual Meal Prices:

Ages 13 & Up $15

Ages 4-12 $10

Ages 0-3 FREE

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What to bring

Please help us preserve camp memories!

We are working on compiling and digitizing the camp’s historical archives.

If you have:

Old slides/videos

Videotapes

DVD’s

Digital video & photo files

Physical photographs

Full summer staff photos (especially anything from 1946-1968, 1970, & 1974)

Any photos of campers/families/staff

Photos of the grounds & buildings

Camp summer brochures, newsletters, family camp daily portagers, etc.

Summer theme shirts & staff clothing

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Tentative Schedule

Friday Sept 4th

4:00-6:00pm

  • Check-In (Welcome Center) & Move into Cabins
  • Canteen & Camp Store Open
  • Dinner on Your Own

7:00pm Welcome Prayer & Worship (Chapel)

8:00pm Throwback Camp Activity (Chapel)

Saturday September 5th

7:30am Cool Beans Coffee Shop Open

8:30am Breakfast

10:00am Camp History Games

  • Photo Scavenger Hunt
  • Camp Timeline Challenge

12:30pm Lunch

1:30-5:00pm Free Time

  • Canteen
  • Pickleball
  • Gaga Ball, Cornhole, 9-Square, Soctaball
  • Waterfront Open
  • Sailboats, Pontoon Rides

5:30pm Dinner

7:00pm Worship, Campfire Songs & Testimonies (Cross by the Lake)

8:00pm Throwback Camp Game (Chapel)

9:00pm Snack/Night Zipline

Sunday Sept 6th

7:30am Cool Beans Coffee Shop Open

8:30am Breakfast

11:00am 80th Anniversary Service

Next Dining Hall Dedication

12:30pm Lunch

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Ready to Experience Portage Lake?

For more than 70 years, Portage Lake Bible Camp has been creating unforgettable experiences where faith grows, friendships form, and adventures never end.

Whether you're looking for the perfect summer camp for your child, a meaningful family getaway, or a transformative retreat for your group, we can't wait to welcome you to our corner of Northern Michigan.