Get ready
for the Adventure!
Camp Peniel was founded in 1946 for the sole purpose of reaching today’s youth for Jesus Christ.
We operate as a non-denominational ministry. We believe that every week of camp should be a life changing experience because of the extreme fun experienced and the rock solid Bible training received. Our mission is to challenge every camper to strengthen their personal relationship with Christ while experiencing Adventure With A Purpose!
Bringing people to a “face-to-face” relationship with God through Christ-centered adventures
Through His grace, [my daughter] had the opportunity to grow in the knowledge and wisdom of Christ. She was able to experience branching out on her own a bit more and exercise the maturity that comes with growing in Christ. By the end of camp, she was invigorated with new zeal for the Lord. This wasn’t something new. This has always been our family’s experience at Camp Peniel going back for decades.”
—A Grateful Parent
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Shoutout to Shelby Wright (Burroughs) for sharing these memories with us!
Shelby served on Work Crew all four years of high school, spent three years as a counselor, and finished her final summer in 2015 as Work Crew Director. And the Camp Peniel story goes back another generation—her mom, Heather Finklea, attended camp and served as a counselor too!
“Camp Peniel not only helped shape my faith but gave me friends and relationships that have lasted through the years. I can’t wait for my children to be old enough to attend!”
This is what 80 years of Camp Peniel looks like—faith, friendships, and generations impacted. ❤️
Have old Camp Peniel photos or memories to share? Send them to [email protected]!
Camp Peniel in the 1980s!
For 80 years, generations have called this place home, built lifelong friendships, and encountered Jesus along the way.
Were you at Camp Peniel in the ’80s? Tell us your favorite memory!
Thank you to Dru Jones for these pictures!
From Colorado to Camp Peniel ❤️
Laura Lantz flew to Texas every summer from 1999–2002 to serve on Work Crew, from her freshman through senior year.
“Camp became, and still is, one of the most memorable chapters of my life. I am forever grateful for Camp Peniel. The Lord is so good!”
Stories like Laura’s remind us just how many lives God has impacted through 80 years of Camp Peniel. What a legacy!
Homecoming Reunion weekend is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate 80 years of Camp Peniel together!
A special shoutout to Erin for sending us these amazing pictures and helping us look back on so many great camp memories.
Have old Camp Peniel photos you’d love to share? Send them to [email protected] — we’d love to see them!
See you this weekend at Homecoming!
Summer 2027 starts NOW! ☀️
Take advantage of our Labor Day Promotion and give your camper a summer filled with faith, adventure, friendships, and unforgettable memories at Camp Peniel!
Use code 10LABORDAY and register for Summer 2027 today!
Don’t wait—save their spot for the best summer yet!
https://www.camppeniel.org/summer-camps/
Golf for a greater purpose! ⛳️
Join us October 17th for the Camp Peniel Golf Tournament! We’re looking for players and sponsors to help make an impact.
Every dollar raised goes toward camperships, helping kids who otherwise couldn’t afford camp have the opportunity to come, experience the fun, build relationships, and encounter God at Camp Peniel.
Play. Sponsor. Help send a kid to camp. Register today!
https://www.camppeniel.org/program/golf-tournament/
Shoutout to Hannah Joyner for sending us these Camp Peniel memories! 📸❤️
Has the nostalgia hit you yet?! What are you waiting for? Come relive the memories and celebrate 80 years of Camp Peniel at Homecoming Weekend!
📅 September 4–6
🎉 80th Anniversary Homecoming
Register today and come celebrate with us!
Have old Camp Peniel pictures? Send them to [email protected] — we want to see them!
We serve a God of generations. ❤️
As we celebrate 80 years of Camp Peniel, we’re looking back at the people, friendships, and memories God has used to shape Camp through the years. Here’s a glimpse back at 1983–1990! Recognize anyone in the pictures? Tag them!
Join us for Homecoming Weekend, September 4–6, as we celebrate 80 years of God’s faithfulness together.
📸 Have old Camp Peniel photos? Send them to [email protected] — we’d love to share your memories!
LET US KNOW YOU ARE COMING REGISTER HERE:
https://www.camppeniel.org/program/80th-year-homecoming/
This organization taught me the power of serving others and the absolute joy in embracing life change in the campers and staffers you meet. Your children will come home different. You will love the mindsets fostered and the skillsets taught.
Your students will thank you for letting them find community, push their mental limitations, and finding joy in a personal relationship with Jesus.
Don’t wait, sign up for a weekend camp or a weeklong summer camp.
As parents, though, we really hoped for a bit more transparency. The website mentioned daily updated photos, but we didn’t see anything until we reached out directly. After we asked, photos were added to the family portal, which we appreciated, but it would’ve meant a lot to have that kind of check-in automatically, especially when communication with your camper isn’t allowed. A simple photo or one-way message system would go a long way to reassure parents without disrupting the camp experience. So -.5 stars for me here because this could use some improvement.
I also want to address the food situation because, to be honest, I was worried. I’d read some pretty negative reviews about portion sizes and no second helpings. But my son, who is not a picky eater and can put away food like a grown adult, had a completely different take. And I quote:
“The food was fire. And there were boy chefs and they cooked really good—like, no offense Mom and Dad, but better than home.”
Yeah… that stung a little. But it also made me genuinely happy. He loves cooking and BBQ and has even competed in junior chef competitions, so when he says the food was amazing, he means it. I don’t know what some of the other reviews were talking about—he said the food was delicious, filling, and there was plenty to go around. So +.5 stars for me because that’s amazing to hear.
Overall, we’re grateful for the experience and the memories it gave our son. With a few updates in parent communication and consistency with photo uploads, this camp could easily go from great to outstanding.
This camp means so much to my husband. His family and family-friends have been coming here for 3 generations. He knows everyone and took me on a tour of the property.
The land itself is an incredible place to be explored. We explored to see the changes made over the years. There’s always improvements being made. There’s a suspension bridge at the far end of the lake now! My husband’s eagle scout project (2-slip wooden canoe dock) is still looking good and has some new boards. The facilities that have been here are stil looking great. The gym is enormous and it’s bathrooms have A/C. The dining hall has neat decor. Two wagon whee chandeliers, a wooden canoe hanging from the ceiling, and an enormous hearth. The pavilion where they hold church on Sundays also serves other purposes during the week.
I enjoyed identifying plants/trees around the lake’s number-marked trail. Definitely be prepared for the heat! Summer here is always baking hot and I always sunburn! Bring a hat, a thermos filed with ice, and a long-sleeve, moisture-wicking shirt. Still wouldn’t miss a chance to be here!
And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel:
For I Have Seen God Face to Face
Genesis 32:30
