Grades 7-9

Junior High 2

Campers get to encounter everything camp has to offer from the high ropes course and giant swing to extra free time and awesome day-trip options.

Dates

August 9 - 14, 2026

Duration

6 Days / 5 Nights

Location

Onekama, MI

Starting At

$540

Group Size

Small Cabins

Activities

15+ options

For Parents

Top Concerns Answered

Sending your child to camp is a big decision. Watch this video to hear how Portage Lake creates a safe, memorable, and fun experience for young campers.

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What Makes Junior High 2 Special?

“It was the absolute best week of my summer and I never ever want to leave!”
-Vanessa, a Junior High camper

Junior High weeks are an unforgettable experience! Campers get to encounter everything camp has to offer from the high ropes course and giant swing to extra free time and awesome day-trip options. Chapel services are filled with incredible, energetic worship and life-changing messages. As always, Junior High camp is an unplugged week! With chapels and devotions, testimonies from staff members, and conversations, campers have the opportunity to learn more about Jesus and what it means to live a life following and experience Him.

What campers will experience

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    Swim in the beautiful lake

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    Make lifelong friends in small cabin groups

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    Create crafts and memories

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    Try exciting outdoor activities

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    Enjoy silly skits and campfire songs

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    Experience God's love in nature

Guest Speaker

Rev. Chuck Connell

Chuck is the Associate Pastor of Care & Teaching at the Evangelical Covenant Church of Whitehall. He and his wife, Courtney, have two sons, Isaiah and Matthew. Chuck’s family also attends Family Camp at PLCBC!
 
You can listen to several of Chuck’s sermons on Whitehall Covenant’s Sermon Page

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Daily Schedule

A Typical Day at Junior High 2

Every day is packed with real fun, faith, and friendship! Here's what a typical day looks like at camp.

Time Activity Name Description
8:00 amWAKE UP IN CABINSTime to start the day!
8:25 amFIRST WORD BY THE LAKEShort devotional as a whole camp
8:30 amBREAKFASTCampers & counselors eat together as a cabin
9:15 amMORNING WATCHIndividual Bible reading/prayer time (each camper is given a guide)
9:45 amCABIN CLEAN-UPEach cabin takes time to tidy their cabin
10:00 amMORNING CHAPELWorship & message from the speaker
11:30 amMORNING ACTIVITYCampers will be led in a safe & fun game or skill!
12:30 pmLUNCHCampers & counselors eat together as a cabin
1:15 pmREST HOURCampers spend time relaxing and digesting in the cabin
2:30 pmFREE TIMEWaterfront, ropes elements, sports, crafts, and more!
5:30 pmDINNERCampers & counselors eat together as a cabin
6:30 pmCHAPELWorship & message from the speaker
7:30 pmCANTEEN TIMESnack shop open & fun cabin hangout time
8:15 pmEVENING PROGRAMMINGCampers will participate in an age-specific activity designed for their camp
9:45 pmCABIN REFLECTIONWrap up the day talking about Jesus!
10:00 pmLIGHTS OUTTime to sleep!

See It In Action

Junior High 2 in Pictures

Get a glimpse of the fun, friendship, and adventure waiting for your camper!

Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

My child isn’t in 7th grade yet. Can we still register?

Yes! We accept rising 7th graders, AKA kids who will be going into 7th grade in the fall.

What if this is my child’s first overnight experience away from home?

What if my child has special dietary needs or allergies?

How do you ensure my child’s safety?

What should my child bring to camp?

Can I contact my child during camp?

What does my child do if they don’t know how to swim?

Registration

Camp Pricing & Dates

Register early and save! All pricing includes meals, lodging, and activities.

BEST VALUE!

Super Early Bird

Register by Dec 31st

$540

per camper

Early Bird

Jan 1st - Feb 28th

$555

per camper

Regular

Mar 1st - May 15th

$570

per camper

Late Registration

Register by May 16th

$585

per camper

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