Camp of the Cross Ministries
Red Willow Bible Camp
- Coed
- Ages 7-17
- Traditional
Overview
Red Willow Ministries was founded and has operated Red Willow Bible Camp since 1926, making it one of the oldest continuously operated Lutheran Bible camps serving youth in the United States. Our one-week overnight camps offers youth an exciting Christian camping experience on 480 acres of the beautiful surroundings of Red Willow Lake.
Summer activities at Red Willow Ministries include a lakefront for fishing or kayaking/canoeing, hiking trails, biking, camping out areas with firepits, a disc golf course, a low ropes course, miniature golf, gaga ball pit, a pavilion for picnics, swimming in the pool, and plenty of space for outdoor games and sports. All of our camps include worship, time to learn about scripture, fun songs, bonfires, counselor lead games.
Read More Show LessUnique Features
- A strong community where campers and counselors live and play together, and build meaningful relationships with each other and God.
- Campers explore faith through interactive Bible studies, worships, and cabin devotions. We encourage campers to engage their faith with a sense of wonder rather than certainty.
- Our summer staff are specially trained to ensure camper's individual needs are met, and they are valued and loved.
- All our beloved camp activities keep campers fully engaged every day, and kids are encouraged to try new things and most of all have fun!
Activities
Dates & Rates
2026 Season:
- Camp Season June 22 - August 15
- Session Lengths 1 week or less
- Cost $375 - $750 /week
Financial Offers:
- Tiered/sliding scale tutition: Yes
- Financial assistance: No
- Special discounts: No
Accommodations
Bunks
- Type: Cabins
- Not open air
- Electricity/lights
- No air conditioning
- Separate bathhouse
- Showers not attached
- Toilets not attached
Health
- Staff not certified in First Aid /CPR
- No doctor onsite
- Nurse onsite
- No 24/7 medical staff
- Health Center
Dietary Needs
- Food Allergies
- No gluten free option
- No kosher
- Not peanut free
- Not tree nut-free
- No vegan option
- No vegetarian option
International Campers
- Does not enroll non-US campers
Welcome Message
Jessica, Executive Director
At camp this summer, we’ll explore the incredible truth that God is with us—always, in every moment and season of life. Through engaging Bible stories, hands-on activities, campfire & worship, we’ll discover how God’s presence surrounds us in every experience.
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