St. Matthew’s Overnight Bible Camp is July 14th - 19th, 2024. Register below!
Overnight Bible Camp costs $500/camper. This covers food, lodging, activities, and fees. Your child shouldn’t need any money while at camp. After registering, you will be emailed an invoice at a later date.
St. Matthew’s hosts a one-week summer youth camp at YMCA Camp Duncan (Ingleside, IL).
Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Our youth camp is called “Training Camp” because through it, we train our youth in God’s Word. We know this will equip them to lead Christian lives!
This camp is for youth going into grades three through nine in the following school year. Campers are eligible to apply to be a Junior Counsellor if they are going into grades eleven or twelve.
Camp Staff
Pastor Paul Spaude
Pastor Spaude serves as the Camp Director and one of the male chaperones. He grew up spending a lot of time in the outdoors and loves hiking and fishing. Grab a pole and see if you can out-fish Pastor!
Miss Eliza Punzel
Miss Eliza Punzel is a first and second grade teacher at Jerusalem Lutheran School in Morton Grove, WI. Miss Punzel also helps coach soccer and cross country at Jerusalem. She will be happy to hike all of the trails with you at Camp!
Mr. Jonathan Powell
Mr. Jonathan Powell serves as one of the male lead counsellors. His bright smile will make you feel right at home right away. There is no way you can out-sing Mr. Powell around the campfire!
Riley Owrutsky
Riley serves as a junior counselor at Camp. She is always on the lookout for ways to help and make Camp a great environment for all! Just don’t throw her in the lake. She can’t swim. Thankfully there are professional lifeguards at Camp!
Mr. Epple
Mr. Epple serves as a staff minister at St. Matthew’s Lutheran church. At Camp, he is one of our Bible study leaders. Mr. Epple will be happy to tell you about all the plants that grow at Camp! At his home he has more gardens than grass.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is overnight Bible camp?
Overnight Bible Camp is a Christian youth summer camp for students entering 3rd-9th grade in the fall. The purpose of Camp is to provide an opportunity for kids to grow in God’s Word and enjoy God’s creation.
Who may attend Camp?
Youth entering grades 3 - 9 in the fall are eligible to be campers. Youth entering grades 11 and 12 in the fall are eligible to be junior counselors.
What do we do at Camp?
Under the guidance of Christian counselors, your child will be involved in daily devotions and Bible studies, arts and crafts, hiking, boating, tower climbing, swimming, singing, and athletics of all types.
How many can attend?
We have room for 40 campers - 20 boys and 20 girls.
What does it cost?
The total cost per camper is $500. This includes lodging, meals, camp t-shirt, and all activities. Campers do not need extra money at camp. After registering, you will be emailed an invoice at a later date.
Where is Camp?
YMCA Camp Duncan is located at 32405 N US Hwy 12, Ingleside, IL 60041. Camp Duncan is on a 65 acre lake and 400 acres of wooded forests and rolling prairies.
How do we register?
You may register by using the form on this page.
Who is in charge?
Pastor Paul Spaude from St. Matthew’s Lutheran church in Niles, IL is the head counselor of Overnight Bible Camp. You may email him with questions at paul.spaude@smniles.org.