CAMP BEAR CREEK
Camp isn’t only for summer! Here at Camp Bear Creek, it’s a way of life.
There is plenty to see and experience year-round. Our setting provides the perfect place to connect with nature and live in the moment. Step out of the busyness of schedules, school, and work and find the space to rest, to be honestly and authentically yourself, and to immerse yourself in simplicity, beauty, and community.
There’s always something happening at camp, and we invite you to be a part of it! Explore our retreat and event offerings happening year-round right here at Camp Bear Creek. If you’d like to schedule your own retreat or gathering, visit our Retreat Booking page for more information on how to do just that.
We invite you to come out to camp to worship with the camp community as we celebrate 65 years of Camp Bear Creek! The Presbyterian Churches in Eastern Iowa started Camp Bear Creek in 1960 and we want to take time to honor their commitment to the camp. We will also take time to commission the summer staff as they embark on the upcoming summer program.
We will run activities starting at 1pm for individuals and families to enjoy and begin our outdoor worship at 3pm. Please bring a camping chair for the outdoor worship. There is no cost for this event. Come out and enjoy an afternoon at camp! Please RSVP using the button below or by phone at 563-488-3893 by May 23rd.
We invite you to a celebration of the Camp’s 65th Anniversary over Labor Day Weekend (Friday, August 29th to Monday, September 1st). This will be a memorable event with traditional camp activities and some new additions such as our climbing wall and zip line. We hope you plan to attend this celebration weekend to re-connect with your camp friends, rekindle your relationship with the camp, and enjoy the spirit and community that is Camp Bear Creek.
Camp is offering a special rate. The rates below include meals (Friday supper through Monday breakfast), lodging for 3 nights, and activities.
Registration for this exciting event opens up on May 1st. Lodging is on a first come – first serve basis.
This is the perfect chance for kids to get away while parents do their last-minute Christmas shopping! Wintertainment is the ultimate winter camp experience. It might only be a 48-hour retreat, but there is enough fun, games, laughter, and enjoyment to last a week! Snow or no snow, we’re turning Winter into a season to celebrate. Break out the hot chocolate and snowballs. Gear up for the Winter Olympics and trips down the sledding hill. Invite your friends and come ready to play games, compete in silly challenges, and make some of your best memories this year.
This retreat is filled with plenty of excitement, a little bit of crazy, and a whole lot of fun! Just for middle and high schoolers, we’re making sure this is a retreat to remember! Go fire spinning, sled down the tubing hill, meet new friends, have a late night pizza party, and compete in a game of Organized Chaos. With or without snow, Teen Bash is everything anyone could want at Winter Camp. Bring your friends, grab your sleeping bag, and leave the homework at home. We’re ending the year in the best way possible with 48-hours of camp, crazy, worship, friends, and adventure.
Looking for a place where you can host your retreat or family reunion? Camp Bear Creek rents its facilities and offers its food service and activities to groups for their retreat. We have a variety of facilities that can meet your needs. We can also lead different activities or cook your meals to enhance your experience. Visit our Book a Retreat page to check out everything we have to offer and then give us a call at the office (563) 488-3893 to make a reservation for your retreat!
