Cedar Lake Ministries is a Christian, coed camp in Cedar Lake, Indiana, founded in 1915 and serving campers in kindergarten through 6th grade. Its 2027 sessions include a 3-night Elementary Mini Camp for entering 1st–3rd grades at $320 and a one-day Elementary Winter Day Camp for K–6th grades at $80. The camp uses a structured traditional camp/retreat format with lake waterfront activities and an on-site camp nurse.
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Photos from Cedar Lake Ministries’s own website and materials.
- Families looking for a Christian traditional camp with worship, chapel sessions, and a structured daily schedule.
- First-time campers in kindergarten through 6th grade, with homesickness guidance and staff trained to help.
- Campers with food allergies or medical conditions such as asthma, behavioral issues, or diabetes, with an on-site camp nurse.
- Campers have no cell phone access and do not call home; parents can send mail/email and request a phone check.
- It is a closed camp, and parents/relatives are asked not to visit during the camp week.
- No transportation is provided; the nearest large airport is Chicago Midway about 33 miles away, and Chicago is about 37 miles away.
2027 sessions and prices
| Session | Dates | Price | Per week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Mini Camp · entering 1st–3rd grades · lowest weekly price | Jun 20 – Jun 23 | $320 | $560 | Open |
What it really costs
Fees we could read from the camp’s fee list are added. Travel, gear and optional trips are not.
Activities
Camp life
Getting there
Straight-line distance. Driving is usually 20–30% longer.
Questions about Cedar Lake Ministries
How much does Cedar Lake Ministries cost in 2027?
2027 tuition at Cedar Lake Ministries runs from $320 (Elementary Mini Camp). The lowest weekly price is $560. Extra fees: Kandy Kabin/camp store spending money; most parents put $15–$30 on the camper account.
When are the 2027 sessions at Cedar Lake Ministries?
Elementary Mini Camp: Jun 20 to Jun 23.
Does Cedar Lake Ministries run a winter camp?
Yes. Cedar Lake Ministries also runs winter sessions. Dates for this winter aren’t on its website yet, so ask the camp.
Can campers bring phones?
No cell phones for campers; campers do not have phone access.
Is there a visiting day?
Closed camp; parents/relatives asked not to visit during the camp week.
Is it good for first-time campers?
Homesickness guidance and staff trained to help first-time campers.
What is the refund policy?
Cancel within 45 days owes 60% of event fee; within 14 days owes full event fee; deposit is non-refundable.
Is financial aid available?
Scholarships available via application to [email protected].
How do campers get to Cedar Lake Ministries?
No transportation provided.
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