When
January 29-31, 2027
Where
Portage Lake Bible Camp
Cost
Register With Your Youth Leaders
Additional details
Join us for the Junior High Retreat for an unforgettable experience of faith, friendship, and fun! This retreat is a unique opportunity for young hearts to deepen their spiritual connection, engage in meaningful discussions, and create lasting memories in a beautiful setting. Our program includes inspiring worship, interactive Bible studies, team-building activities, big games, and exciting outdoor adventures. Come explore your faith journey with us and make new friends who share your love for God.
Why Register With Your Youth Leader?
Cost: We know that different churches have different budgets and how those are then used during the year, and that might impact how your ministry leaders navigate added costs like transportation or leader costs. Therefore, to reduce confusion, we leave it to the leaders to know the camp cost, and then determine how to budget the expense of the weekend.
Registration: Often church ministries will utilize a church vehicle for transportation for their group to camp for a retreat. Running registration through the church ministry leaders ensures they know who is coming, how many seats/vehicles they will need, and know how many students they will be supervising for the weekend.
Staffing/facilitating: While a few of our summer staff friends do come back to assist (always a highlight for summer campers and staff alike to see familiar faces), we do not have the full staff capabilities to facilitate camp without partnership from local church leaders to help walk your students through the weekend.
If you’re a ministry leader with more questions or haven’t received a link to our documents with more information and registration assistance, please call the camp office or email eric@portagelake.org
What to bring
- Bedding (beds are either twin or full)
- Pillow
- Bible & notebook
- Towels
- Toiletries
- Alarm clock
- Warm clothes
- Clothes to get messy
- Walking shoes
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.