About Woodland Lakes Christian Camp & Retreat Center
Facilities — overview of lodging capacity and spaces
Woodland Lakes is a 425 bed facility capable of accommodating any size retreat. Pioneer Lodge and Buckeye Cabin offer more modern facilities capable of lodging 128 & 64 respectively. Our Cedar Village Cabins sleep 24 each and offer primitive accommodations with a shared bathhouse. Woodland Lakes offers plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces for your group. With 2 large gymnasiums, team building and recreation activities, there is freedom to customize your retreat experience.
Campus setting with wooded trails, tranquil lakes, rustic cabins and shelters, and a multi-purpose Pioneer Lodge and Conference Center in the tri-state area.
Activities
Waterfront
Swimming
Canoeing
Kayaking
Land Sports
Basketball
Archery
Volleyball
Outdoor Adventure
Rock climbing
More activities
bazookaball
boating
campfire worship
crate stacking
disc golf
gagaball
giant swing
high ropes course
human foosball
mini golf
mountain river tubing
paddle boating
paintball
pedal karts
slip-n-slide
team challenge course
tomahawk throwing
whitewater rafting
zipline
Clues to fit
Adventure recreation — high ropes course, zipline, climbing tower
With 18 challenging elements, our high ropes course is our ultimate adventure experience! After safety instructions and ground school, participants choose their path through the elements with a partner. While overcoming various obstacles 35 feet in the air, participants will be challenged with trust, communication, fear, and teamwork. Race a friend down our double zipline! After a staircase entry to the 35 foot starting platform, participants will enjoy a ride alongside a friend down our 450 foot zipline.
Setting — wooded trails, tranquil lakes, and campus environment
We work hard to make our campus setting among the finest in the tri-state area. From wooded trails and tranquil lakes, and rustic cabins and shelters, to our multi-purpose Pioneer Lodge and Conference Center, Woodland Lakes can accommodate most any need your group may have.
History — 75 years of tradition and founding story
From our founding in 1945, Woodland Lakes has operated with a firm commitment to serve. Today, WLCC serves the region as a four-season regional resource that is financially supported by individuals, private organizations, and Christian churches. In a typical year, about 1500 young people will participate in our summer activities. We believe the best part of our camp story is how many young people through the years have dedicated their lives to the Lord at the camp.
Dean's perspective — baptism and witnessing faith in campers (4th–6th Grade Dean Leah Charles)
Camp ministry means creating a special space where children can step away from everyday distractions and truly encounter God. It helps facilitate a deeper and more focused time of spiritual growth as kids are immersed in God's Word, worship, and Christian community. Camp is often where faith becomes personal and lasting spiritual foundations are built. My favorite camp memory was when I served as a junior counselor in high school. I had the opportunity to lead several groups of younger kids, and one of my campers chose to be baptized that summer! That experience showed me firsthand how powerful camp ministry can be.
Due to the small number of campers with food allergies compared to the entire number of campers, some food allergies are difficult to accommodate. Our kitchen staff are willing to help out, but aren't able to accommodate all allergies. Please contact the kitchen staff in advance to get a menu so you can plan supplemental meals according to your child's dietary restrictions.
Mission & environment — what Woodland Lakes is for
Woodland Lakes is devoted to creating a safe and nurturing environment where campers can grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, and physically while enjoying God's creation. Campers are provided the opportunity to better understand themselves, their relationship to God, and the people in their lives so they can apply their faith in every day life. We invite you to join us for a summer that is sure to change lives forever.
The 7 Cedar Village Cabins includes use of a shared bathhouse. Each cabin sleeps 24 in bunk beds and is air conditioned for seasonal use. (April to October)
Campers love mail! Keep in mind that we have multiple programs running simultaneously so please clearly label with the camp program and camper's name. We offer a private photo gallery, using the secure Bunk1 platform. Download the app to view photos. There is no need to make a purchase in order to view photos. Photos will only be available after the end of the camp program.
Pioneer Lodge holds up to 128 guests, with 2 sides with a small common space in between. Each side has its own bathroom with 5 showers, 5 sinks, and 5 toilets. There are three meeting rooms upstairs that provide space for worship and small group times. The gym can accommodate a variety of events, and is consistently used for basketball, volleyball, and meals for retreats for up to 250 guests. It also offers an indoor climbing wall.
