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East Bay Camp Connecting People, Nature, and Christ for the transformation of the world! A variety of hardwoods and evergreens greet you as you walk through the property.
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East Bay Camp & Retreat is located in Central Illinois on beautiful Lake Bloomington just 12 miles north of Bloomington- Normal. Are you and/or your group looking for a place where you can spend time in quite reflection, experience the beauty of God's creation, spend some much needed time with God, participate in or run a program or meeting without being concerned with the phone ringing or interuptions, or develop relationships through dialog and teambuilding? Then we would ask you to consider East Bay Camp & Retreat for your next event or program. With over 160 acres of woods, trails, lake front, and a variety of facilities, you can find a place to relax, enjoy, and renew your spirit at East Bay Camp & Retreat. Whether you come for a day long, overnight, weekend, or weeklong getaway, conference, or retreat, East Bay Camp & Retreat offers you the opportunity to discover all of the wonderful things that God has created. Wildlife, including deer, wild turkeys, herons, turtles, fish, and countless other creatures make their home in our woods and lake. East Bay was originally founded in 1930 as a place set aside for children and adults alike to experience the wonder of God’s creation. The mission of which continues today. East Bay Camp & Retreat is accredited by the American Camp Association.

Camper families and friends! Did you or your child use an inflatable costume for Halloween? We’d love to gather some for...
11/02/2026

Camper families and friends! Did you or your child use an inflatable costume for Halloween? We’d love to gather some for next summer!
Email [email protected] or call the office 309-365-7531 for more details.
Thank you in advance!

We need your help! Do you have old East Bay shirts that are still in good shape but sitting on a shelf? We’d love them f...
10/28/2026

We need your help! Do you have old East Bay shirts that are still in good shape but sitting on a shelf? We’d love them for an upcoming project!
Email [email protected] or drop them off at camp.
Thank you!

Whew! What a fun weekend! We participated in the Hudson Trunk or Treat and made s’mores at Normal First. We even had som...
10/26/2026

Whew! What a fun weekend! We participated in the Hudson Trunk or Treat and made s’mores at Normal First. We even had some first time s’more makers!
The weekend was capped with some amazing fall colors, we are continually thankful for the beauty of creation.
Be on the lookout for upcoming ways to spend time at and support East Bay!

October is pastor appreciation month and we are excited to celebrate all of the pastors who spend time at camp, send cam...
10/21/2026

October is pastor appreciation month and we are excited to celebrate all of the pastors who spend time at camp, send campers, plan retreats, pray, and share the excitement of camp with their congregations.
Our clergy help make camp possible and we are thankful for each of them!

Clergy - East Bay is here to support you! We have a wonderful cabin, Hospitality House, that you can reserve for renewal time. Email [email protected] to schedule.

Congratulations to Gavin from Troop 929 on completing his Eagle Scout project! He and his team installed sunshades over ...
10/15/2026

Congratulations to Gavin from Troop 929 on completing his Eagle Scout project!
He and his team installed sunshades over game tables in the athletic field to make the space even more enjoyable. Come check them out and play some checkers or tic tac toe.

This summer our campers went through our Bible Study curriculum and learned about the new United Methodist Church's Visi...
10/14/2026

This summer our campers went through our Bible Study curriculum and learned about the new United Methodist Church's Vision Statement of "Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully, and Lead Courageously.

They put "Serve Joyfully" into practice by creating Hygiene Kits for United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and Personal Dignity Kits for Midwest Missions. These Kits can go a long way for people in need, and we were able to complete 60 Hygiene Kits and 21 Personal Dignity Kits.

None of this would have been possible without the generous donations from friends and families this summer. So thank you parents, guardians, and campers for helping us "Serve Joyfully" this year!

Walt has a special sticker to give out at the Fall Festival! See you tomorrow, Saturday, October 10th, from 2-5pm in Ald...
10/09/2026

Walt has a special sticker to give out at the Fall Festival! See you tomorrow, Saturday, October 10th, from 2-5pm in Aldersgate!

Pumpkins and supplies are gathering, that can only mean one thing….Fall Festival is this Saturday, October 10th! Join us...
10/06/2026

Pumpkins and supplies are gathering, that can only mean one thing….Fall Festival is this Saturday, October 10th!
Join us at camp from 2-5pm for games, snacks, hayrides, a photo area, and a lot of laughs!
We will be in the Aldersgate section - 24308 Ron Smith Memorial Hwy Hudson, Il.
See you on Saturday!

Congratulations to Colton from Troop 929 on earning his Eagle Scout! He and his team completed some steps and landscapin...
10/04/2026

Congratulations to Colton from Troop 929 on earning his Eagle Scout!
He and his team completed some steps and landscaping improvements for the canoe area. Thank you Colton!

You are invited! Come enjoy a fall afternoon with games, a hayride, and caramel apples 🍁🍂🍎All ages are welcome, we can’t...
09/28/2026

You are invited!
Come enjoy a fall afternoon with games, a hayride, and caramel apples 🍁🍂🍎
All ages are welcome, we can’t wait to see you at camp!

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24248 Ron Smith Memorial Highway
Hudson, IL
61748

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