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IBSA Summer Camps

Camps plan for ‘Good Life’

April 9, 2025 By Lisa Misner

Each summer IBSA partners with local Baptist associations to host camps for children and youth to enjoy high-energy games and activities along with Bible study and worship. And many will make professions of faith in Christ.

This year’s theme is “The Good Life,” based on Matthew 5:1-11. Michael Awbrey, IBSA Leadership Development Director, explained the theme, “Everyone is seeking a good life, but the way most seek happiness and fulfillment in life leaves them disappointed and unfulfilled. In the Beatitudes, Jesus shows us the upside-down way happiness is found.”

Both IBSA facilities, Lake Sallateeska and Streator Baptist Camps, will host multiple week-long summer camps. Camp dates and locations are listed below. Registration is open at IBSA.org/camps.

IBSA Kids and Student Camps

JUNE 2 – 6
Metro East Summer Camp: Grades 7 – 12
Where: Lake Sallateeska Baptist Camp
Directors: Ailee Taylor & Caua Ferreira

JUNE 9 – 13
Northwest Summer Camp: Grades 3-12
Where: Streator Baptist Camp
Director: Jeremiah Bullock

JUNE 15 – 19
Nine Mile Summer Camp: Grades 3 – 6
Where: Lake Sallateeska Baptist Camp
Directors: Gayla Bradley & Mark Lee

JUNE 16 – 20
Heartland Summer Camp: Grades 3-12
Where: Streator Baptist Camp
Director: David Van Bebber

JUNE 23 – 27
Metro East Summer Camp: Grades 3 – 6
Where: Lake Sallateeska Baptist Camp
Directors: Marilyn Sones & Ryan Mulvaney

JULY 7 – 11
Metro Peoria Summer Camp: Grades 3 – 12
Where: Streator Baptist Camp
Directors: Noah Lee & Aaron Lipe

JULY 14 – 18
Nine Mile Summer Camp: Grades 7 – 12
Where: Lake Sallateeska Baptist Camp
Directors: Scott Slone & Debbie Giacomo

JULY 21 – 25
Three Rivers Summer Camp: Grades 5 – 12
Where: Streator Baptist Camp
Directors: Jason Magafas & Abdo Ali
Info: IBSA.org/camps

For more information or questions, please contact TammyButler@IBSA.org.

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