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An overnight bible camp for 4th - 6th graders
Registration for Summer 2026 opens January 1!
Grades 4-8: June 21-26
Grades 4-6: July 26-31, August 2-7
Choose What You Pay
We are proud to offer a “choose what you pay” tiered pricing structure.
As you consider your financial situation, please also consider the actual cost of camp.
Tier one | $565
$75 deposit
This amount is the real cost of a camper’s participation at Black Lake Bible Camp. This rate covers all operational costs plus the costs of keeping up the camp’s facilities to ensure a good experience for all campers now and in the years to come.
Tier Two | $520
$75 deposit
This rate does not meet the total cost of camp, but does cover the basic operational costs such as food, summer staff wages, camp supplies, utilities, and insurance.
Tier Three | $470
$75 deposit
This base price is made possible by donors who support our scholarship program. We are happy to offer this to make camp affordable to those who need a bit of financial assistance!
Activities
Safe, non-stop, gospel-centered FUN!
There are no boring summers, no screen time, and no worldly noise vying for your child’s attention at Black Lake Bible Camp.
Gift your child with the best week of summer ever at Junior Camp!
We seek to create a safe, healthy space where kids can come together in friendship and fun to experience God’s goodness in the great outdoors.
We have seen how God uses camp activities to inspire campers to continue to ask deeper questions, seek answers, and come to know God in a more intimate way.
We can’t wait for your child to come to Junior Camp!
Staying away from home for the first time can be so exciting! We want to do everything we can to create a safe environment where your child feels loved, valued, and heard.
To better do this, we intentionally keep our Junior Camps smaller so each cabin leader can better focus on each camper ensuring their safety, enjoyment, and to help them build friendships and answer questions.
The boys sleep in covered wagons, and the girls sleep in teepees, set in the wildest part of the camp, where the imagination is the freest to roam!
Every summer our Junior Campers get to enjoy some of the best parts of BLBC hidden away in Harmony Springs and made specifically for them
Fire Side
Every day we gather around the camp fire.
it’s our favorite time of day!
During Fire Side, campers have an opportunity to laugh together, pray together, sing camp songs, and share the Word of God with each camper.
We are grateful for every moment, and we know your camper will create lifetime memories around the campfire!
Exciting Adventures Await
✓ Lake Swimming
✓ Heated Pool
✓ The Blob
✓ Boating & tubing
✓ archery
✓ daily dress-up challenges
✓ so much more!
Meals at the Black Bear Diner
The Black Bear Diner, set in Harmony Springs, is where Junior Campers eat all their meals. We do our best to pack as much fun into every aspect of your camper’s experience including mealtime, with dinner dress-up competitions, fun games, hilarious trivia, and good conversations surrounding each table. We love the conversation and fun that happens in the Black Bear Diner!
FOOD PREFERENCES AND ALLERGIES:
Our Food Service Department is aware that there are many different food restrictions. With advance notice, we can provide for each of the following special dietary needs: gluten-free, dairy/lactose free, nut-free, or vegetarian/vegan.
How to register
1. Create your account
To register your child, you’ll first need to create an account HERE.
To bring your youth group or children’s church, you’ll fill out a group registration form HERE.
2.Choose YOUR week
We offer three weeks for Junior Camp.
Week 1: June 21-26
Week 2: July 26-31
Week 3: August 2-7
3. Come to camp!
When you arrive on campus, you’ll check in your camper and pay any remaining balances. We can’t wait to spend a week with your child sharing the Gospel and having fun!
Registration
+ What does the registration process look like?
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Register your Junior Campers
- Individual campers (friends or siblings): Register here
- Group registration (10+ campers): Register here
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</li>+ What is "Group Registration"?
Group registration is for churches bringing 10+ campers with their own cabin leaders. One leader is required per 7 campers, and leaders must attend the full week.
+ How do I edit my registration form after it's been submitted?
Log back into your account to make changes or view your registration.
You can update payments, options, health forms, and more.
+ Can my camper be in a cabin with her/his friend?
We guarantee cabinmate requests if the campers:
- Mutually request each other
- Are the same gender
- Are the same grade or within one grade
We try to honor other requests when possible, but they are not guaranteed.
For additional requests after registration, contact the registrar HERE.
Pricing & Payments
+ Do you offer discounts or scholarships?
Yes! We offer military, pastor, and missionary discounts, as well as limited scholarship opportunities.
Military discount: 15% off for dependents of active-duty military personnel (must show military ID).
Pastor/Missionary discounts & Scholarships: Contact the registrar for details.
Include in your email:
- Your Name
- Camper’s Name
- Weeks your child will be attending
We do not offer a sibling discount.
+ How do I pay my deposit and remaining balance?
There are a few ways to pay:
1. ONLINE: Pay through your account by selecting your registered week.
2. IN PERSON: Pay at the office, by phone, or by mail:
BLBC Attn: Registration
6521 Fairview Rd SW
Olympia, WA 98512
+ When is the remaining balance due?
Full payment is due upon arrival at camp.
We recommend completing payment online before arrival: COMPLETE HERE
+ What is your cancellation policy?
The $75 deposit is non-refundable.
Refund timeline:
- 2+ weeks before camp: refund minus deposit
- Less than 2 weeks: $25 cancellation fee + deposit forfeited
No refunds for:
- Disciplinary dismissal
- Homesickness
- Late arrival or early departure (non-emergency)
- No-shows without notice
To cancel or change registration:
Email: Contact Form
Phone: (360) 357-8425
Sign In & Check Out
+ Where do I check-in?
Check-in begins in the main parking lot. Campers and parents are escorted by staff to Harmony Springs.
Please bring:
- Remaining balance due
- All check-in paperwork
- Photo ID
- Bedding for a twin-sized bed (sleeping bags are fine)
- Camper’s bag (see pack list below)
+ Where do we check in if we are running late?
Please check in at the main office if you are running late or arriving the next day.
Let us know in advance if possible.
+ How and where do I pick up my child?
You or your authorized representative must bring a photo ID to sign out your camper.
You are welcome to attend the closing ceremony with your camper. It begins Friday at 9:30 AM in the Harmony Chapel.
+ How do I allow other people to pick up my child?
You may authorize pickup individuals on your registration form.
To update this, log into your account and click “Log In” in the top right corner:
Changes can also be submitted by email to the camp registrar.
+ Where do I park?
Please park in the main parking lot.
Health & Safety
+ What if my camper is sick?
While we hope your camper never has to miss a day, we prioritize the health and safety of all campers. Please do not bring your child to camp if they are unwell.
Wellness Guidelines:
- Fever: 100°F or higher, especially with symptoms like sore throat, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, earache, or irritability. Must be fever-free (without medication) for 24 hours before returning.
- Cold/Flu symptoms: thick green or yellow mucus or frequent cough
- Diarrhea: within the last 24 hours
- Vomiting: within the last 24 hours
- Rash: undiagnosed, especially with fever or itching
- Sore throat: with fever and swollen glands
- Eye discharge: thick mucus or red/pink eyes
- Not feeling well: unusual fatigue, pale appearance, lack of appetite, or irritability
- Head lice: must be fully treated before returning
- Antibiotics: must be taken for at least 24 hours before returning
+ What if my camper starts to feel sick or gets hurt while at camp?
Emergency situations: we will call 911 and then contact you immediately.
For non-emergencies, we will contact you to discuss next steps and may ask you to pick up your camper.
We provide basic over-the-counter medications and first aid through our camp nurse as needed.
You may be asked to supply medications for ongoing needs.
+ What about my child's medications?
All medications (prescription and over-the-counter) must be turned in to the nurse at check-in.
Emergency inhalers and epi-pens are stored in a central location accessible by nurses and lead staff.
Please:
- Keep medications in original containers
- Place them in a labeled Ziploc bag with camper name and birthdate
- Submit the Medication Administration Report before arrival via email to registration@blbcolympia.com
A form is available upon request.
+ How are campers kept safe while swimming or on the boats?
We take water safety very seriously. All campers must pass a swim test to access deep water, tubing, or the blob.
Swim test includes: waterfront swim and pool swim requirements. Campers may retake the test daily.
Campers who do not pass may still swim in shallow areas and use life jackets there, but not in deep water.
Certified lifeguards are on duty at all swim times. Staff are also present in designated roles for safety supervision.
Boat drivers are trained and must hold a valid Washington Boating License.
Approved PFDs are required for all campers on boats, tubes, canoes, and the blob.
+ How do you choose your staff members?
Staff complete an extensive application and interview process, along with federal and county background checks.
Staff are selected based on leadership ability, skills, and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Meals
+ We have some food allergies. Do you have meal options available?
Yes! We offer meal options for:
- Gluten-free
- Dairy/lactose-free
- Vegan
- Nut-free
- Vegetarian
The food line and salad bar never include shellfish. Sealed peanut butter packets are available.
+ How do you address food allergies?
We share allergy information with both your camper’s counselor and the Food Service Department.
If your camper has significant food allergies requiring special meals, please notify us in advance.
+ Can we pick the meals served?
No. All meals are planned several months in advance.
Camp Store
+ What is for sale in the camp store?
We offer camp apparel, merchandise, and fun souvenirs to help campers remember their experience at BLBC.
We also sell candy, snacks (chips, cookies), and drinks (including espresso).
+ How much money should I give my camper to spend?
Spending varies, but is typically $20–$40+ per camper.
Campers may visit the Camp Store daily.
eGift cards are rechargeable, and any unused balance may be refunded.
+ How do you handle campers' store money?
For Junior Camp, we only use eGift cards.
Guardians can purchase a gift card at any time. After purchase, an email will be sent with a 16-digit code.
Please bring this code to check-in. It can also be used to reload or refund the balance.