Place
Lake Williamson in Carlinville, Illinois, with lodging and meals included.
SOLD OUT · JULY 7–11
CARLINVILLE, ILLINOIS
BigStuf
Midwest
The BigStuf experience comes to Illinois with worship, teaching, connection, recreation, and practical support for youth leaders.
WORSHIPHONEST TEACHINGGROUP TIMELEADER SUPPORT
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
The same heart. A closer drive for Midwest groups.
BigStuf Midwest brings the shared experiences leaders value into a location that works for churches across Illinois and the surrounding region.
Dates
July 7–11, 2027
Getting there
Groups can plan a church bus or passenger van trip to Carlinville in central Illinois.
BUILT FOR YOUTH GROUPS
A Midwest week built around your group.
Keep the students, leaders, worship, teaching, and group conversations in one focused week. The venue and arrival plan are designed to help leaders spend less energy on logistics and more time with students.
WORSHIPShared moments that bring the room together
GROUP TIMESpace to process the day with your students
WHAT HAPPENS AT CAMP
See the week before your group gets there.
The same BigStuf rhythm comes to Illinois with high-energy worship, honest teaching, small groups, recreation, and unhurried time together.
Main sessionsShared worship and teaching that give the week momentum.
Small groupsTime to slow down, ask questions, and talk honestly.
Free time and late nightsRecreation, laughter, and the fun between sessions.
2027 SPEAKERS + WORSHIP
Worship together. Grow together.
Gather for high-energy worship and honest teaching that gives your group something to carry home.
Explore available camps →PLAN YOUR DRIVE
Lake Williamson
Carlinville, Illinois
Open the camp destination, then add your church as the starting point to see the drive time that fits your group.
Map your drive ↗LEADER PLANNING
What you can plan now.
DatesJuly 7–11, 2027
Pricing$523 through Oct 13 · $527 Oct 14–Jan 12 · $537 Jan 13+
$527 per personCurrent rate · through January 12, 2027
$537 per personJanuary 13, 2027 onwards
Lodging and mealsLodging and all 11 camp meals included.
Speakers and worshipWorship and teaching throughout the week
PLAN THE TRIP
Answers leaders need first.
How should our group plan to travel?
Plan for a church bus or passenger van trip to Carlinville, Illinois.
What does BigStuf Midwest cost?
Current rate: $527 per person through January 12, 2027. Next rate: $537 per person from January 13, 2027 onwards. Previous rate: $523 per person for registrations September 24–October 13, 2026. The applicable rate follows the date each spot is registered, including spots added later.
Are lodging and meals included?
Yes. Your registration includes lodging and all 11 camp meals.
BIGSTUF MIDWEST 2027
