Yellow Creek Lake Campground -YCL Ministries

06/02/2026

SAVE THE DATE!
Family Weekend for the 2026 summer season will be July 31-August 2, 2026 at camp. Register for FREE at https://forms.gle/7jBocuCtm1ukizVc6

05/24/2026

Summer camp registration is open! Come and join the fun and fellowship at yellow creek lake. Four camps for youth of all ages: Discovery, Excite, Inspire and Triumph.

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05/05/2026

Yellow Creek Lake (YCL) Ministries is proud to announce a transformational investment in its future. In December 2025, Lilly Endowment, Inc. awarded $77 million in capital improvement grants to 68 residential youth camps across Indiana. YCL Ministries is honored to be among the recipients, receiving a $750,000 grant that will significantly enhance the camp’s ability to serve youth, families, and faith communities for generations to come.

The grant reflects a shared belief in the life-changing role camps play in nurturing spiritual growth, character development and meaningful connection to God’s creation. As Lilly Endowment noted, camps are vital places where young people grow socially, educationally, and spiritually—and well-equipped facilities are essential to that mission.

For Yellow Creek Lake Campground, this investment opens the door to impactful facility improvements that will elevate the camper experience and expand year-round ministry opportunities. Planned priorities include additional showers in the bathhouse, expansion of the cafeteria to serve large groups, upgrades that allow the Tabernacle to function as an indoor recreation and sports space during inclement weather, and renovations to several dormitories.

“Yellow Creek Lake has long been a place where people of all ages come to rest, worship, and experience God in the beauty of northwest Indiana,” said Marvin Hills, Chairman of the Board.
“This generous investment allows us to build on that legacy—creating spaces that are welcoming, functional, and ready to support the next generation in faith and fellowship.”

A project management team began work in fall 2025, including the selection of an architectural firm in December. Design development and construction planning are well underway, with contractor bids anticipated in late spring to early summer. YCL Ministries is committed to the thoughtful and timely ex*****on of these improvements and fully anticipates completing the funded projects within the three-year timeframe outlined by the grant.

YCL Ministries is deeply grateful to Lilly Endowment, Inc. for its confidence and partnership. This grant marks an exciting new chapter—one that strengthens the camp’s mission to serve God, nurture faith, and be a positive influence throughout northern Indiana.

05/03/2026

Let’s go 2026 summer camps! Registration is now open on our website. We’re excited to have everyone with us for all the faith and fun. 🙏🤪☺️

https://www.yclministries.org/yclcampregistration

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!

11/27/2025

08/16/2025

A Big 'Thank You' to the AU ladies Volleyball team & Tami & Vicki for your work today at YCL. A lot was accomplished.
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07/24/2025

What a way to end the summer! 🙌 Camp Inspire + Camp Triumph spent an incredible week together growing, worshiping, and having a blast.

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.” – Romans 1:16

07/23/2025

Camp Discovery 2025 — a camp full of adventure, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Until next time! 🌟⛺

07/21/2025

That’s a wrap on Camp Excite at Yellow Creek! Grateful for all the memories, laughs, and lives impacted this week💛🏕️