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Twin Lakes Camp

Twin Lakes Camp

Sleepaway camp · Hillsboro, Indiana · Since 1950

★ 4.4 9 family reviewsNonprofitPhone-freeWinter camp tooChristian (evangelical Baptist)
From
$547/wk
Sessions
1-week
Nearest airport
LAF · 26 mi

Twin Lakes Camp & Conference Center is a coed overnight Christian (evangelical Baptist) camp in Hillsboro, Indiana, serving elementary through high school campers with a faith focus. It offers outdoor activities including ropes courses, zip line, climbing tower, hiking, and lake waterfront activities, with volunteer RNs on site and screened staff.

Prices and dates checked on Nov 14, 2026 on twinlakescamp.com

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Photos from Twin Lakes Camp’s own website and materials.

Good fit for
  • Families looking for a coed overnight Christian camp with a faith focus for elementary, middle, and high school campers.
  • Kids who want outdoor adventure and lake activities such as high/low ropes, zip line, climbing tower, hiking, paddle boats, canoes, fishing, and swimming.
  • Parents who value on-site volunteer RNs, staff screening, and a stated cabin leader/LIT ratio.
Worth knowing
  • Cell phones are not allowed, so families should plan for mail-based contact Monday-Friday rather than phone calls.
  • Only a $100 non-refundable deposit is stated; no broader refund policy is given.
  • Enrollment is not yet open; registration opens 2026-11-16.

2027 sessions and prices

SessionDatesPricePer weekStatus
High School 11 week · Grades 9th - 12thJun 13 – Jun 18$498$581Ask
Middle School 11 week · Grades 6th - 8thJun 13 – Jun 18$498$581Ask
Elementary 11 week · Grades 3rd - 5th · lowest weekly priceJun 20 – Jun 25$469$547Ask
Middle School 21 week · Grades 6th - 8thJun 20 – Jun 25$498$581Ask
High School 21 week · Grades 9th - 12thJun 27 – Jul 2$498$581Ask
Middle School 31 week · Grades 6th - 8thJun 27 – Jul 2$498$581Ask
Elementary 21 week · Grades 3rd - 5thJul 4 – Jul 9$469$547Ask
Middle School 41 week · Grades 6th - 8thJul 4 – Jul 9$498$581Ask
Plus fees: Camp store spending money; extra leader charge if over 10:2 ratio ($32 elementary, $60 teen winter)Source: camp’s dates and rates

Winter camp

SessionDatesPricePer weekStatus
MS/HS Week 12 days · Middle School and High School studentsJan 15 – Jan 17$120–Full
MS/HS Week 22 days · Middle School and High School studentsJan 22 – Jan 24$120–Open
MS/HS Week 32 days · Middle School and High School studentsJan 29 – Jan 31$120–Open
Elementary Week2 days · 3rd-5th gradesFeb 5 – Feb 6$75–Open

What it really costs

Tuition$498

Fees we could read from the camp’s fee list are added. Travel, gear and optional trips are not.

Deposit and payments$100 non-refundable with registration; Squirt Camp $50; balance due first day of camp week Source
RefundsDeposit is non-refundable. Source
Extra feesCamp store spending money; extra leader charge if over 10:2 ratio ($32 elementary, $60 teen winter) Source

Activities

PaintballChallenge Mountain High Ropes CourseHigh School Night GameArchery CombatChapelBoatingFishingDisc GolfThe BlobWater Zip LineCraftsSwimmingCreek WalkArcheryZip LineHikingPaddle boatsCanoes

Camp life

Daily schedule
mixed Source
Waterfront
2 private lakes: swimming, boating, fishing, water zip line, The Blob Source
Phones
Cell phones are prohibited. Source
Staying in touch
Mail delivered at lunch Monday-Friday; packages/letters; no email/photo/call system stated Source
First-time campers
Squirt Camp is a short introduction to camp for younger campers. Source
Health care
Volunteer RNs spend the week at camp. Source
Food and allergies
Peanut allergy letter/protocols; dining options available upon request Source
Staff checks
Intensive screening process, personal interview, background and reference checks. Source
Staff ratio
1 Sr. Cabin Leader + 1 LIT per 10 campers Source
Directors
Jim Patten, Camp Director since May 2024 Source
Who runs it
nonprofit Source
Faith
Christian (evangelical Baptist) Source

Getting there

Address
1451 E. Twin Lakes Rd. Source
Nearest airports
Purdue University Airport (LAF, 26 mi); Indianapolis International Airport (IND, 55 mi)
Phone
765-798-4000 Source
Indianapolis60 mi
Chicago125 mi
Louisville149 mi
Cincinnati159 mi

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

What families say about Twin Lakes Camp

★ 4.4 · 9 reviews
Our take, after digging through what families say across the web

Parents often praise the camp's Christian teaching, staff, friendships, and activities, and some campers want to return. One review alleges that children were frightened by warnings about hell, denied a phone call to parents, and separated from each other.

  • Christian teaching 6 of 9
  • Staff quality 4 of 9
  • Friendships and community 3 of 9
  • Fun activities 3 of 9
  • Campers want to return 3 of 9
  • Safety and contact concerns 1 of 9

Based on 9 real family reviews of Twin Lakes Camp, 2017–2025.

Reviews last checked Nov 2026

parent
“My granddaughter was there this past week she went with her best friend they kept telling them they were going to hell if they went to public schools and they told them if they don’t get saved or baptized they will go to hell after three days they were scared…”
Don D. · Jul 2025
camper
“Just got home from camp and already wanna go back. Loved to see heart song and had a blast”
Jakob N. · Feb 2017

Parents ask about Twin Lakes Camp

What do families say about the staff at Twin Lakes Camp?

4 of 9 family reviews mention staff quality. One parent wrote: “I appreciate the hearts of the staff to help the campers know Jesus more. This is definitely a summer favorite for our family!”

What activities do campers like most at Twin Lakes Camp?

3 of 9 family reviews mention fun activities. One parent wrote: “Fun, up beat staff - Godly fellowship & so many exciting activities. Wonderful experience.”

Questions about Twin Lakes Camp

How much does Twin Lakes Camp cost in 2027?

2027 tuition at Twin Lakes Camp runs from $469 (Elementary 1, 1 week) to $498 (High School 1). The lowest weekly price is $547. Extra fees: Camp store spending money; extra leader charge if over 10:2 ratio ($32 elementary, $60 teen winter)

When are the 2027 sessions at Twin Lakes Camp?

High School 1: Jun 13 to Jun 18. Middle School 1: Jun 13 to Jun 18. Elementary 1: Jun 20 to Jun 25. Middle School 2: Jun 20 to Jun 25. High School 2: Jun 27 to Jul 2. Middle School 3: Jun 27 to Jul 2.

Does Twin Lakes Camp run a winter camp?

Yes. Twin Lakes Camp also runs winter sessions: MS/HS Week 1: Jan 15, 2027 to Jan 17. MS/HS Week 2: Jan 22, 2027 to Jan 24. MS/HS Week 3: Jan 29, 2027 to Jan 31. Elementary Week: Feb 5, 2027 to Feb 6.

Can campers bring phones?

Cell phones are prohibited.

Is it good for first-time campers?

Squirt Camp is a short introduction to camp for younger campers.

What is the refund policy?

Deposit is non-refundable.

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