Red Willow Bible Camp

Binford, ND

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About Red Willow Bible Camp

Facilities & activities overview

The camp facilities include our year-round retreat center with 11 guest rooms, dining hall, gym, sauna, and multiple meeting spaces. Additional housing options include 12 seasonal, bunk style cabins, and the Hospitality House. Activities at Red Willow Ministries include a lakefront for fishing or kayaking/canoeing, hiking trails, biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, 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.

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1651 Jacob Drive, Binford, ND 58416Approximate map location; confirm arrival directions with the camp.Open map ↗© OpenStreetMap contributors

At a glance

Address: 1651 Jacob Drive, Binford, ND 58416
Accreditations stated by camp: American Camping Association

Activities

Waterfront

Swimming
Canoeing
Kayaking
Fishing

Outdoor Adventure

Hiking
Camping

More activities

biking
boating
crafts
cross-country skiing
disc golf
gaga ball
kayaking/canoeing
low ropes course
miniature golf
snowshoeing

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Community & belonging — camper testimonial

You can all come together and relate to each other; you can realize you aren't the only one going through struggles and everyone in your cabin has your back. The stories about home life and tough times you tell one another really bring everyone together as a whole. Camp has changed so many lives, it's worth trying it out! — Madison

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Homesickness — how Red Willow handles it

Home sickness is a common reaction to a new environment. Our staff and counselors are trained to help your camper adjust to camp life. Talk positively about the upcoming camp experience and about the possibility of missing home. Assure them that this is normal and okay to miss home. Send letters or emails to arrive on the first or second day of camp. Focus on what is happening at camp rather than home. Please speak with the Program Director or Executive Director if you have any questions or concerns about your camper or homesickness.

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Setting & environment — 480 acres at Red Willow Lake

Since the building of the Ofstedal Retreat Center in 1967, Red Willow Ministries has been able to offer a variety of retreats for different organizations, groups, and individuals of all ages to enjoy what is now 480 acres of the beautiful surroundings of Red Willow Lake.

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Why camp — adventure and God's creation

All our beloved camp activities and lots of freshly minted, improvised activities keep campers fully engaged every day! Beyond these stated activities, we make space to revel in God's creation – surrounded by live oak trees and starlight. Campers are encouraged to try new things and most of all have fun!

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Traditions & shared moments

Daily schedule — a full day at Red Willow

8:30AM | First Word & Breakfast — Campers start the day with a devotion often digging into the daily theme, verse and closing with a prayer before heading to breakfast. 9:30AM | Cabin Activity. 10:30AM | Worship — a high-energy camp-style worship that explores the day's themes with song, skits, and scripture. 11:30AM | Bible Study — Cabin group break-out for small group discussion and activities that center around the day's theme. 12:30PM | Lunch. 1:30–3:30PM | Camper's Choice — boating, swimming, crafts, and canteen. 3:30PM | Extras — camp staff lead a fun and unique camp activity for a small group of campers. 4:30PM | Cabin Activity. 5:30PM | Supper. 7:00PM | All Camp Activity — group game, charades, or camp Olympics. 8:30PM | Campfire — songs, skits, and staff shares that re-center our thoughts on God at the end of the day. 10:00PM | Devotions & Ready for Bed.

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2027 sessions & tuition

Full-week overnight camp for entering grades 9–12

2027-07-25 – 2027-07-30

1 weeks

Tier 1: $400

Tier 2: $520

Tier 3: $750

Grades 9–12 (entering)

Overnight camp

Sunday to Friday. Incorporates leadership training, advanced team building, and optional trips away from camp.

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Full-week overnight camp for entering grades 7–9, Aug 1–6

2027-08-01 – 2027-08-06

1 weeks

Tier 1: $400

Tier 2: $520

Tier 3: $750

Grades 7–9 (entering)

Overnight camp

Sunday to Friday. Made to fit confirmation needs and ages.

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Full-week overnight camp for entering grades 7–9, Aug 8–13

2027-08-08 – 2027-08-13

1 weeks

Tier 1: $400

Tier 2: $520

Tier 3: $750

Grades 7–9 (entering)

Overnight camp

Sunday to Friday. Made to fit confirmation needs and ages.

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Full-week overnight camp for entering grades 3–4

2027-06-20 – 2027-06-25

1 weeks

Tier 1: $400

Tier 2: $520

Tier 3: $750

Grades 3–4 (entering)

Overnight camp

Sunday to Friday.

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Full-week overnight camp for entering grades 5–6, Jun 20–25

2027-06-20 – 2027-06-25

1 weeks

Tier 1: $400

Tier 2: $520

Tier 3: $750

Grades 5–6 (entering)

Overnight camp

Sunday to Friday.

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Full-week overnight camp for entering grades 5–6, Aug 1–6

2027-08-01 – 2027-08-06

1 weeks

Tier 1: $400

Tier 2: $520

Tier 3: $750

Grades 5–6 (entering)

Overnight camp

Sunday to Friday.

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Half-week overnight camp for entering grades 2–3

2027-06-27 – 2027-06-30

0.5 weeks

Tier 1: $210

Tier 2: $270

Tier 3: $370

Grades 2–3 (entering)

Overnight camp

Sunday to Wednesday. Half-week pricing applies.

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For parents & families

Cabin & sleeping arrangements

Each camper is assigned a cabin and a counselor. That is their home for their time at camp. The counselor stays in the cabin with the campers to make sure everyone is safe and at the daily activities at the correct times.

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Cost & financial aid — tiered pricing and scholarships

Red Willow is committed to ensuring that no one is turned away from camp due to cost. Generous donors allow us to provide camp at less than cost for every participant. Without our donors camp would cost $750 per week. Tier 1 is our standard fee and represents approximately 50% of the real cost of camp. Additional scholarships are available upon request by contacting our office.

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Food & dietary needs — allergy accommodation

When registering online, there will be health forms you need to fill out. Put all information about this there and we will accommodate these needs.

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Health & medical — nurse and medical professional on site

We have a licensed nurse that is here during registration that organizes any medications and medical needs. During the week we have a medical professional (EMT, CNA, etc.) on staff that handles the day-to-day medications and needs of the children. We also have an emergency contact of a licensed nurse who lives close by in case of an emergency that our medical professional needs assistance with.

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