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Welcome to Camp Nathanael!
Dedicated to building men to win and train boys
for Christ
Camp Nathanael is an independent Christian boys'
camp affiliated with the Christian Service Brigade
ministry. Our camp seeks to glorify God by building
men to win and train boys for Christ, an objective
reflected in strong evangelism, discipleship and
leadership training elements.
Among the distinctives that set Nathanael apart
from other Christian camps are:
- A ministry oriented to the individual by
virtue of a very low camper-to-counselor
ratio;
- A setting geared to reach a boy's heart
through games, crafts, activities, songs and
stories; and
- A program dedicated to the development
of strong Christian leadership to college-
and teen-age men.
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| Stockade Camps
are for boys entering grades 3-6 in September.
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Battalion Camps are for boys entering grades 7–12 in September.
Boys entering the 6th grade may attend either Stockade weeks or Battalion weeks.
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| Mixed Weeks Camp allows brothers and cousins of different age groups to attend camp the same week. Stockade age campers are at one end of the camp and Battalion age campers are in the other section. All campers are together for free swims, meals and evening campfires. All other activities are separate. |
| Climbing/Rappelling Base Camp is for boys in grades 9 and up as of September. There is an eight camper maximum limit. Guided by expert instructors, campers may scale the Sandstone, St. Croix River Valley and Lake Superior coast cliffs- your final destination with spectacular views along the North Shore. Previous experience, such as Camp Nathanael rappelling instruction, is required. |
| Canoeing Base Camp is for boys in grades 8 and up as of September. After training at camp, spend two thrill packed days canoeing the Brule River’s treacherous rapids all the way to Lake Superior. Lots of surprises make for an unforgettable trip. Can you run the Brule rapids and stay dry? Some canoe experience is helpful but you must be a good swimmer. Space is limited for this base camp. |
| Splash Base Camp is for boys in grades 8 and up as of September. There is a ten camper maximum limit. Receive safe, expert instruction, then get hours of high speed action as you test your knee-boarding, wake-boarding, and skiing skills on a Minnesota lake. You will return to Camp in time to participate in evening campfire. You must be a good swimmer who desires to learn and practice new water sports to select this camp. |
| Horsepack Base Camp is for boys in grades 8 and up as of September. There is a seven camper maximum limit. This trip offers a 3-day, 2-night journey into St. Croix Stat Park, just south of camp. Horsepack is a unique, exciting adventure with our Camp Nathanael wrangler and a veteran noncom who will guide you to new and memorable experiences. Previous riding experience is required to select this camp. |
| Father/Son Camps are for boys in grades K-7 as of September, along with Dad, an uncle or grandfather of any age. Father/Son I begins Sunday afternoon and concludes Wednesday morning. Father/Son II begins Wednesday afternoon and concludes Saturday morning. There is sufficient structure to help everyone stay focused. Father and son free time is encouraged. Both of these sessions was close to capacity last year, so register early. |
| Who can come to Camp Nathanael? |
| Any boy can come. The purpose of Camp Nathanael is to help your son grow in the four major areas of life – physical, intellectual, social and spiritual – in the exciting context of an active outdoor program. |
| My son is currently in 6th grade. Which camp should he attend? |
| While Stockade camp is for boys entering grades 3 – 6 as of September and Battalion is for boys entering grades 7 – 12, the 6th grade boys may attend either Stockade or Battalion camp. For different reasons, we understand the importance of allowing some 6th grade boys to attend Stockade camp. Most 6th grade boys have no problem making the adjustment to Battalion camp and look forward to moving up with the older boys. |
| Can my son have his friends in the same cabin? |
| We do place boys in cabins with their friends, no mater how far apart their registrations are received in the mail, as long as they request one another on their registration forms. We also place boys of similar ages together in cabins whenever possible. We do not put 3rd grade boys with 6th graders or 7th grade with 11th grade unless there is a specific request to do so. Simply list the names of the boys your son would like to have in his cabin on the “cabin partners” line on his registration card. |
| How does my son select his crafts? |
| Campers select their crafts on the Sunday they arrive at camp in the order their registration was received based on the postmark. Most boys receive the crafts they want, but some can fill up quickly so it is important to register early. Horsemanship and rocketry each requires an additional fee. Horsemanship requires pre-registration on the back of the registration card and usually does fill up. |
| How long is a week of camp? |
| Registration begins at 3 PM on Sunday. Parents can collect their son at 10 AM the following Saturday. (Late arrivals and early departures can be arranged). |
| What crafts are available for my son? |
Stockade
crafts are archery, BB guns, canoeing, fishing, handicraft, horsemanship, rappelling, sailing, swimming & woodsmanship. Pellet guns and model rockets are also available for boys in grades 5 – 6 as of September.
Battalion
crafts include archery, canoeing & sailing (one craft) fishing, handicraft, horsemanship, model rockets, rappelling (with a trip to the Sandstone cliffs on Friday), riflery shotguns, swimming, and woodsmanship. |
| What are the advantages to early registration? |
| Your son’s craft selection number is based on the postmark from his registration. The sooner the registration arrives, the lower the craft selection number.
Your son will receive a $5 credit on his canteen bill if his registration arrives with a postmark prior to April 1. |
| Does the camp provide transportation to and/or from Camp Nathanael? |
| Yes. We provide van service from Park Free Church in St. Louis Park (Twin Cities). The van departs for camp each Sunday at 1:30pm and returns on Saturday around 11:45am. There is an additional fee for the van transportation. |
| How do I register my son for Camp Nathanael? |
| Camp brochures and registration cards are available in February either through the USMail or downloaded from the website at www.campnathanael.com. Registration can be completed by sending the registration card and camp fees to the address listed on the card. |
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