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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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Applications are now open for the Arrows Gap Year Program!
Looking to grow deeper in your faith while making a lasting impact? Join us September 1 – May 1 for a year focused on serving, learning, and living in Christian community.
No cost to participate — your service covers your room and board.
What you`ll experience:
• Fellowship – One-on-one mentorship and weekly community meals
• Personal Growth – Morning Bible classes and weekly life skills training
• Service – Hands-on opportunities in housekeeping, camp programs, and community outreach
If you`re ready to invest a year in growing closer to God while serving others, we`d love to have you.
Apply today link below!
https://www.camppeniel.org/arrows-gap-year/
Term 8 was one for the books. 🔥 From big laughs and unforgettable adventures to powerful moments with Jesus, this week was packed with memories that will last a lifetime.
Hit play, relive the week, and tag the friends who made Term 8 unforgettable. ❤️🏕️ #CampPeniel
Some of the best moments at Camp Peniel happen with your cabin.
The friendships made at Camp Peniel don`t end when the week does. They become the stories, the memories, and the people you`ll never forget. ❤️ Tag someone you met at camp!
As we wrap up Summer 2026, one of our favorite Camp Peniel traditions takes place.
After serving an entire summer, our counselors receive a new camp name. It`s more than a fun tradition—it`s a reminder of the transformation that happens when we faithfully serve others and encounter God.
Just as God changed Jacob`s name to Israel after meeting him face to face, these new names symbolize a summer marked by growth, faith, and lives changed.
Thank you to every counselor who poured into campers, served with humility, and pointed the next generation to Jesus. Your impact will last far beyond this summer. ❤️
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
