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Inspiration Point

Inspiration Point

Sleepaway camp · Vining, Minnesota · Since 1963

Phone-freeWinter camp tooChristian (Lutheran Brethren)
Staff ratio
1 : 3
Nearest airport
BRD · 63 mi

Inspiration Point is a faith-based traditional camp in Vining, MN, operated by the Lutheran Brethren Bible Camp, Inc. and running since 1963, with separate sessions for grades 1 through first year of college plus winter retreats. Programs are structured, include waterfront and adventure activities, and use cabin-group ratios of about 1:5-1:8 with a camp nurse and trained lifeguards on staff.

Prices and dates checked on Nov 11, 2026 on ipoint.org

Photos

Photos from Inspiration Point’s own website and materials.

Good fit for
  • Families wanting a Christian (Lutheran Brethren) traditional camp experience for kids from grade 1 through first year of college
  • Campers who do well with a structured schedule and close supervision in small cabin groups
  • Families needing cost help, such as scholarships or an early-registration discount
Worth knowing
  • No cell phones, smart watches, or electronics; communication is by mailed letters, with phone calls for emergencies only
  • Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable, and no refunds are given within two weeks of the event
  • The camp is rural; the closest large airport (MSP) is 140 miles away and Minneapolis is about 134 miles

2027 sessions and prices

SessionDatesPricePer weekStatus
Explorer Camps · Gr 3-5Jun 13 – Jun 18––Open
Explorer Camps · Gr 3-5Jun 20 – Jun 24––Open
Trailblazer Camps · Gr 1-2Jun 27 – Jun 29––Open
Explorer Camps · Gr 3-5Jun 27 – Jul 1––Open
Trailblazer Camps · Gr 1-2Jun 29 – Jul 1––Open
Explorer Camps · Gr 3-5Jul 18 – Jul 22––Open
Trailblazer Camps · Gr 1-2Jul 25 – Jul 27––Open
Trailblazer Camps · Gr 1-2Jul 27 – Jul 29––Open
Plus fees: Camp store spending moneySource: camp’s dates and rates

Winter camp

SessionDatesPricePer weekStatus
Winter Blast · Grades 7-12Feb 12 – Feb 14$145–Open
Snow Fest · Grades 3-6Feb 19 – Feb 21––Ask

What it really costs

Deposit and payments$50 retreats; $75 youth camp; $100 family camp; non-refundable/non-transferable Source
RefundsBalance excluding deposit refunded if notified at least two weeks before event; no refunds/transfers within two weeks. Source
Financial aidScholarship fund; applications for Summer Youth Camp and Youth Retreat; family must pay something and check church first. Source
DiscountsSummer 2027: $50 off if registered before April 1 Source
Extra feesCamp store spending money Source

Camp life

Daily schedule
structured Source
Waterfront
Swimming pool and boating pond; life jackets required for boats Source
Phones
No cell phones, smart watches, or other electronics Source
Staying in touch
Letters to campers; no email letters; emergency phone calls only Source
Health care
Camp nurse; first aid/CPR-trained lifeguards Source
Food and allergies
Can accommodate Big Nine allergens, vegan/vegetarian; not diet preference Source
Staff checks
Application, character references, interview, background check; 140+ hours training Source
Staff ratio
Cabin groups 1:5-1:8 (Trailblazers 1:3 or 1:4); overall around 1:3 Source
Directors
Janet Anderson, Ministries Director (since 1990); AJ Smith, Executive Director/Camp Director (joined 2015) Source
Who runs it
Lutheran Brethren Bible Camp, Inc. (Church of the Lutheran Brethren) Source
Faith
Christian (Lutheran Brethren) Source
State license
Health/immunization requirements cite Minnesota state law (exam by licensed physician within two years, full immunization required) Source

Getting there

Address
16157 Co Hwy 65, Vining, MN 56588 Source
Nearest airports
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD, 63 mi); Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC, 80 mi)
Phone
218-338-5379 Source
Minneapolis134 mi
Omaha342 mi
Milwaukee429 mi
Chicago488 mi

Straight-line distance. Driving is usually 20–30% longer.

Questions about Inspiration Point

When are the 2027 sessions at Inspiration Point?

Explorer Camps: Jun 13 to Jun 18. Explorer Camps: Jun 20 to Jun 24. Trailblazer Camps: Jun 27 to Jun 29. Explorer Camps: Jun 27 to Jul 1. Trailblazer Camps: Jun 29 to Jul 1. Explorer Camps: Jul 18 to Jul 22.

Does Inspiration Point run a winter camp?

Yes. Inspiration Point also runs winter sessions: Winter Blast: Feb 12, 2027 to Feb 14. Snow Fest: Feb 19, 2027 to Feb 21.

Can campers bring phones?

No cell phones, smart watches, or other electronics

What is the refund policy?

Balance excluding deposit refunded if notified at least two weeks before event; no refunds/transfers within two weeks.

Is financial aid available?

Scholarship fund; applications for Summer Youth Camp and Youth Retreat; family must pay something and check church first.

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