Camp CILCA Outdoor Ministries

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Camp CILCA is a year-round Christian retreat center and summer youth camp run by the Central Illinois Lutheran Camp Association which is an independent non-profit corporation whose membership consists of the Central Illinois District of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and the Central Illinois District Lutheran Layman’s League.

Camp CILCA's 220 acres are available for your church retreat, family reunion, outdoor ed program, servant event and more.

Our facilities include: Christian Growth Center, Retreat Center, Cabins, Camp Ground, Shower Facilities, Outdoor Devotion Sites, Challenge Course, Dining Hall, hiking/jogging trails, archery range, frisbee golf, sand volleyball courts, beach (canoes, swim docks, paddle boats, and kayaks), and indoor chapel.

Camp CILCA is the combination of a beautiful camp setting in God's nature, pleasing facilities and exciting Christ-centered programs. The staff and counselors at Camp CILCA make every effort to help make sure that your time spent here will be a meaningful and pleasant outdoor camping experience.

Employment OpportunitieS

Interested in serving the Lord at Camp CILCA?
Click here for summer and year-round employment opportunities.

Summer 2017
"Here We Stand"

Summer 2017 Poster designed by counselor Ian Heinz.

Summer Camp Schedule

Sunday, May 28 Annual Hog Roast
10:30 Worship w/ preacher Dr David Peter
11:30-2:30 Hog Roast Dinner
June 4-8 Joyful Hearts Camp ($135 / $270)
CILCA welcomes campers of all ages with developmental disabilities for a week or half week.
June 10 J.C. Training 10am-2pm
June 14-16 Pathfinders I ($130)
Campers who have completed 1st-4th grade.
June 18-23 Dauntless Souls ($300)
Campers who have completed 6th-8th grade.
June 25-30 Bold Spirits ($300)
Campers who have completed 4th-6th grade.
June 30-July 2 Generations ($140 per twosome)
Introduce the next generation to camp! Campers from 4 years old through 4th grade can stay the weekend with a parent or adult guardian while getting acclimated to camp.
July 5-7 Pathfinders II ($130)
Campers who have completed 1st-4th grade.
July 9-14 Dauntless Souls II ($300)
Night Owl ($330)
Campers who have completed grades 6-8 will stay up all night and sleep all day!
July 16-21 Bold Spirits II ($300)
July 23-28 M.A.D. Week ($330)
Music - Athletics - Drama: Campers who have completed 5th-8th grades will choose from one track and participate in activities which concentrate in that area.
July 30-August 4 Intrepid Hearts ($300)
Campers who have completed one year of high school participate in a relaxed atmosphere designed to build faith and friendships.
September 3 Chicken Fry & Auction
10:30 Worship Service
11:30-2:30 Chicken Fry Dinner
1:00 Live Auction Begins
September 22 Whippoorwill Golf Outing
Rail Golf Course in Sherman, IL
October 28 Homecoming
Adventure Run, Oktoberfest, music, games, more!