Summer Youth Camps 2026
Our 80th Year!
Since 1946, campers of all ages have been making memories to last a lifetime at Camp Zion, near the northernmost tip of the beautiful Door County, Wisconsin peninsula.
Camp allows you to take a break from the pace and distractions of life, and breathe in the beauty of God’s creation. Listen to God’s voice and learn from His Word.
Enjoy unforgettable fun in community with great friends and caring staff. Discover the life-transforming power of a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Bring a friend, GET $20!
Bring a friend who has never attended a Camp Zion summer camp program and you each receive $20 credit in the canteen (non-refundable). You must both attend the same week of camp and your registration forms and payments must be received within one week of each other. Credit is applied after camper check-in, first day of camp.
Pre-Camp (Children entering gr. k-1, Plus One Adult)
Pre-Camp, July 31-Aug. 3, 2026 $495 (total fee for one adult and one child)
Pre-Camp is perfect for first-time and young campers, entering grade K-1. Campers attend with a parent or grandparent, and will experience the fun, games, and traditions of a regular summer camp together. Children will be better prepared to attend on their own in future years. Separate devotional times for kids and adults. Parents have as much fun as the kids!
Camp begins at 2:30 Friday and ends at 11:00 Monday
Note: When registering for this session, choose FAMILY CAMPS as the season.
Primary (Co-ed entering gr. 2-3) $395
June 21-25, 2026
The days fly by with this five-day, four-night adventure, filled with new experiences. Pass the S’Mores! For girls and boys.
Camp begins at 11:30 on Sunday and ends at 10:00 on Thursday.
Bus from Zion, IL departs at 6:30 a.m. Bus returns to Zion by 4:00.
Junior Girls (entering gr. 4-6) $495
June 28 - July 3, 2026
The sounds of happy, giggling, singing girls are everywhere, with fun-filled days, new friends, and the famous Jr. Girls Talent Show and Stunt Night. Special Events await!
Camp begins at 11:30 on Sunday and ends at 10:00 on Friday.
Bus departure from Zion, IL is 6:30 am. Bus returns by 4 pm.
Junior Boys (entering gr. 4-6) $495
July 12-17, 2026
Hold on for an energetic week full of fun! Boys will learn new skills, get in on the excitement of a game of Ga-Ga ball, Dodgeball, Carpetball, and enjoy the classic Jr. Boys Stunt Night.
Camp begins at 11:30 on Sunday and ends at 10:00 on Friday.
Bus departure from Zion, IL is 6:30 am. Bus returns by 4 pm.
Jr. High (Co-ed entering gr. 7-8) $495**
July 5-10, 2026
Six days of action-packed, non-stop, extravagant-themed FUN, with cardboard canoe races, water balloon fights, and more! For boys & girls.
Camp begins at 11:30 on Sunday and ends at 10:00 on Friday.
Bus departure from Zion, IL is 6:30 am. Bus returns by 4 pm.
**Jr. High has reached capacity FOR GIRLS and a short waiting list has been started. We still have room for boys. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND complete the Jr. High registration process to get your name added to the waiting list. No deposit is needed to have your name added to the waiting list. There are no guarantees, but we typically see changes to the camper list. When a vacancy occurs, we immediately notify the next person on the waiting list, and move them onto the camper list.
Sr. High I AND Sr. High 2.0 (Co-ed entering grades 9-12)
Sr. High I, July 19-24, 2026 $495 **
OR
Sr. High 2.0, July 26-31, 2026 $495
TWO great summer camp options for senior high school students! Both sessions will be the same number of days, offer similar traditional camp activities, and will include at least one of the following: water-skiing and instruction, kayak trips, special outings, or bicycle trips. Kids consistently tell us that time spent with new & forever friends at high school camp was one of the best weeks of their lives!
Sr. High I begins at 11:30 on Sunday and ends at 10:00 on Friday.
Sr. High 2.0 begins at 11:30 on Sunday and ends at 9:45 on Friday.
**Sr. High I has reached capacity and a short waiting list has been started. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you register for Sr. High 2.0. You can also complete the Sr. High I registration process to get your name added to the waiting list. No deposit is needed to have your name added to the waiting list. There are no guarantees, but we typically see changes to the camper list. When a vacancy occurs, we immediately notify the next person on the waiting list, and move them onto the camper list.
NEW!!
Father/Son Up-North Outpost
Boys (entering gr. 4-12)
August 7-9, 2026
$153.ºº student, $180.ºº adult
The Outpost Story
Now, there's even more to explore than your favorite Camp Zion activities including swimming, canoeing, archery, and nine square. Join us to untether from technology as you connect with God and each other. Learn classic outdoor and survival skills in a safe, energizing setting. Discover joy in a place that's challenged, encouraged and blessed thousands of campers in the eighty year history of Door County's Camp Zion. Hearty food fuels all the making, doing, and exploring of this two-night adventure for those with lots -- or little -- outdoor experience. Led by a seasoned director with a world of hard-won wisdom, Outpost is an uncommon gathering for men and boys from all backgrounds.
Fire-building and campfire cooking
Compass and night-sky navigation
Cairn building
Knot tying and travois (land sled) making
Water capturing
and more
The Outpost Requirements
Bring a desire to be surprised, learn a lot, and share a weekend where the friendship of others -- and the love of Christ -- are with you every step of the way. And our themes? Courage, Strength, and Joy.
The Outpost Prayer
God give me the COURAGE to follow you, the STRENGTH to serve others, and JOY in all that you have made. Amen.
This session is for boys entering 4th grade through high school, attending with either their dad, grandpa, uncle, or authorized guardian.
Camp begins at 1:00 on Friday and ends at 11:00 on Sunday. Transportation is not provided for this session. Check back for more details on this exciting new program.
Note: When registering for this session, choose FAMILY CAMPS as the season.
A Note to Parents –
Camp is a place where your child can experience outdoor fun and develop meaningful relationships with other kids and adults, while in a safe, Christ- centered environment. Your child will never forget the spectacular scenery, limestone bluffs, beautiful sunsets over the bay, and star-filled nights.
We take camper safety seriously. Caring and qualified staff members supervise campers, include them in activities, and know how to spot and deal with issues like homesickness and misbehavior. Waterfront, food service, and health services staff have appropriate and current certifications. All staff members undergo initial background checks, annual application reviews, and training in child protection policies. Camp Zion is licensed by the State of Wisconsin as a Recreational/Educational Camp.
HAVE QUESTIONS about drop off or pick up times, bus transportation, or other issues? Contact the Camp Office at 920-854-2790, or see the Summer Camp Frequently Asked Questions page.
WHAT SHOULD MY CAMPER BRING? (Label everything!)
play clothes
sweatshirt/jacket
2 pair sturdy shoes
Bible (Don’t have one? Please ask.)
pen or pencil
toiletries
sleeping bag
pillow & pillowcase
fitted twin sheet
towel & washcloth
swimsuit
water shoes for non-swimmers
flashlight
sunscreen
water bottle
Optional:
fishing equipment
camera
rain poncho
sunglasses
notebook
Our daily schedule offers a variety of fun activities, including age-appropriate, themed Bible studies and evening campfires led by committed Christian staff. Campers learn about God and His wonderful plan for their lives, and how to apply faith in Jesus to their lives.
To request scholarship assistance or set up a payment schedule, please contact the camp office.
Cancellation Policy
The accompanying deposit for camps and retreats is applied to the total Camp fee and is not refundable or transferable except for sickness, unavoidable circumstances, or if the camp session is full. Balance of summer camp fees, spending money, health history, and medication administration forms are due by June 1, and must be received by June 15. Balance of fees for seasonal retreats are due one week prior to the retreat.
Out of courtesy and respect for others, please let us know as soon as possible if your child will not be attending. Some sessions may have children on a wait list, staff need to to organize cabins, teams, etc. If camper cancels for reasons OTHER THAN sickness or unavoidable circumstance within two weeks prior to the session, a $50 cancellation fee IN ADDITION to the deposit will be charged.
PLEASE DO NOT PACK THE FOLLOWING:
CELL PHONES
electronic handheld devices including, but not limited to, music, video, or game playing devices, personal 2-way radios, laptops, iPads
tobacco, alcohol, drugs
fireworks
knives, firearms
food from home unless accompanied by a doctor's dietary order.