Hiawatha Youth Camp

10/08/2026

BUILDING SPOTLIGHT 🐻

Welcome to the Sweet Shop! Home of delicious snacks, fun games, plenty of seating, the best view at camp, & our U.P. bear Dog 🙌

The Sweet Shop is an HYC staple, giving campers a cozy spot to spend their free time. We love the amazing view our new shop has & have loved seeing all of the memories made within these 4 walls. Our staff also meets here each morning to plan & pray together!

Looking to host a retreat or reunion? Our camp is ready for rent & we know your guests will love this scenic hangout spot. DM us for more info - we’d love to host you! 🌲

09/29/2026

This summer, we stepped into a new chapter in Allegan, and God reminded us that He is still faithful.

During our first Tuesday evening service of Teen Week One, something happened that had never happened in Hiawatha history at Hiawatha (that we can recall): every single camper went forward for prayer. In a new place, God met our campers in a familiar way — drawing hearts closer to Him and reminding us that the ministry of Hiawatha has always been about Jesus above all else.

We’re so thankful for those who helped make this evenings at camp like this possible, and for God’s continued work through HYC.

Read the full September newsletter from our President, Craig Walker, here: https://www.hiawathayouthcamp.com/newsletters/september2026

09/19/2026

Come see what Hiawatha Youth Camp has to offer! From our private beachfront and sports field to our dining hall, Sweet Shop, and newly renovated cabins, HYC is a great place to bring your group together.

Whether you’re planning a youth retreat, family reunion, or church group event, we’d love to host you! Take a look at our grounds and view our gallery below.

Ready to start planning? Contact us about renting our grounds for your group!

The Auditorium With seating for up to 175 guests, a full stage, and sound equipment included, it's a great fit for worship services, conferences, retreats, and special events. The Cabins Each cabin has been updated with new windows, drywall, flooring, and brand-new full bathrooms, providing the comf...

09/18/2026

POV: you show up to camp & get greeted by the world’s happiest camp counselors 😁

Plus, the cookies are always a welcomed sight 😉

09/18/2026

If you missed out on our Open House last month, you can still be a part of it virtually! Here's Part 2 of our conversations we had with some of our HYC family.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qhSnrEQ8nu09ATL0x0BwN?si=e7dc961568494851
Listen online: https://traffic.libsyn.com/09c7d67d-e35c-42d4-af63-b224bf4c105c/HYC_POD_-_Ep_37_-_Open_House_Pt_2.mp3

09/17/2026

Life is better at the Sweet Shop! With capacity for 60 people and a great view of the lake, this is the perfect spot for groups to meet. It’s a great place for relaxing, connecting, and enjoying the scenery.

We have limited openings for rental groups this fall, and our calendar is filling up quickly for 2027. Connect with us and learn more about renting our grounds at hiawathayouthcamp.com/rentalgroups. We’d love to host you at our new home!

09/04/2026

We sat down with some of our new and old Hiawatha family members during our Open House last weekend to talk about what God has done and continues to do through the ministry of Hiawatha. Part One is now live — you won't want to miss this!

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kwDNtcwdP3Exg3GKeBkoC?si=5243db842fcb4991
Listen online: https://traffic.libsyn.com/09c7d67d-e35c-42d4-af63-b224bf4c105c/HYC_POD_-_Ep_36_-_Open_House_Pt_1.mp3

09/03/2026

We had a blast at our open house last weekend, welcoming over 150 people onto the grounds to see God’s faithfulness up close & in person. We are incredibly thankful for our amazing community of old and new friends supporting HYC.

We were able to take a walk down memory lane with photos through the years, enjoy delicious coffee from Kairos Coffee, share a meal together, and walk through the grounds celebrating what amazing changes have happened in order for this past summer to take place.

It is not lost on us how blessed we are to experience God’s goodness through this ministry as we endeavor to help young people get excited about a relationship with Jesus Christ. We cannot wait to see how God continues to bless this ministry on these new grounds for years to come - thank you, Jesus!

If you would like to give to help continue the work needed to better serve others at our new home, you can give at hiawathayouthcamp.com/donate. We have a lot of projects coming up that we would love your help with. Thank you for your continued prayers & support - we wouldn’t be where we are without your generosity!

08/25/2026

We couldn't be more thankful for these grounds, and we can't wait to welcome you here during our Open House in just a few days! Here's a look at a few of our favorite spots at camp, which will be open to tour during our event.

We'll see you on Saturday from 1 - 5 pm! 👋

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/PWZp7iQ5X286UEyi9