Baptist Youth Camp of the Ozarks

03/16/2026

04/08/2025

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Home a Baptist youth camp located in the Ozark hills of southern missouri We are a group of like-minded, independent Baptist Churches who partner together to offer two camps each summer for children and teens. About us What is there to do @ Byco? Activities There are many fun and engaging sports and...

07/20/2024

Day 5 - God IS Good! Today, we learned that 4 more teens trusted Christ for salvation on Thursday night. Also, 1 teen surrendered to serve God with his life. That’s a total of 6 teens saved! Brother Van Gelderen preached a final message titled, “The Silver Lining of Failure.” Congratulations to Star Baptist Church of Keota, OK on winning the Camp Chairman’s Award for Christian Character and Conduct! Many thanks to every church for a wonderful week. See you next year!

07/20/2024

Day 4 - We had another fantastic day! There were competitive championship games, full altars, and great times of fellowship. Brother Van Gelderen preached messages titled, “Know Your Enemies,” and “Spiritual Identity Crisis.” Keep praying as God keeps working!

07/18/2024

Day 3: We had a great Wednesday at BYCO! Most importantly, another soul was saved which brings the total to 2. Brother Van Gelderen preached on “Spiritual Wounds,” and “God’s Formula for Forgiveness!” Pray for God to break our hearts on Thursday!

07/17/2024

Day 2 - We had a great day of fun and games. It was reported that a young lady received Christ on Monday night. Brother Van Gelderen Preached on “Getting Victory Over Secret Sins,” and “Restoration.” Continue to pray that the Lord will use these messages to change lives!

07/16/2024

Day 1 - Today we praise God for the safe arrival of all the churches! We have well in excess of 200 attending, and we know that there are many who need to be born again. Please join us in prayer for the hearts and minds of both the saved and lost to, “turn at God’s reproof!”

07/07/2024

Sr Camp is close!
July 15-19
Get ready!!

06/22/2024

Jr Camp 2024 was a great week! We had fun games, wonderful fellowship, and great preaching. The best result of the week is that 6 young people trusted Jesus as their saviour! Praise the Lord!