FOR YOUTH PASTORS + MINISTRY LEADERS

The dates are ready. Build the plan around them.

Choose the 2027 BigStuf camp that fits your group, then move through church approval, leaders, budget, travel, parent communication, and student preparation in the right order.

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2027 CAMP WEEKS

03camp weeks across Florida and Texas

Current dates and pricing are available on each camp page.

THE PLANNING SEQUENCE

Move one decision at a time.

01 · NOW

Choose place + dates

Compare BigStuf Florida, BigStuf Midwest, and Irresistible Week. Choose the dates your church can travel.

02 · NOW

Align your church

Clarify the ministry goal, likely age range, approval process, budget categories, and decision-makers.

03 · NOW

Estimate the group

Build a working range for students and trusted adult leaders. Keep commitments flexible until policies are released.

04 · NEXT

Confirm the budget

Use current camp pricing, then budget for travel, additional meals, leader costs, scholarships, and contingency.

05 · AFTER COMMITMENT

Prepare the group

Coordinate transportation, parent communication, medical information, payments, emergency contacts, and student expectations.

06 · BEFORE CAMP

Set up what happens next

Prepare leaders for group conversations and build the follow-up rhythm your students will carry home.

WHAT BIGSTUF HANDLES

A full camp experience. Less friction for your team.

WORSHIP + TEACHING

PROGRAM + DAILY RHYTHM

LEADER SUPPORT

ON-SITE OPERATIONS

Location-specific lodging, meals, arrival, and activity details live on each camp page and will be updated as official packages are released.

LEADER SHORTCUT

Start with the week that works.

Use the summer camp hub to compare BigStuf Florida, BigStuf Midwest, and Irresistible Week, then use the planner to see the full financial picture for your ministry.

VIEW THE 2027 CAMP HUB →OPEN THE CAMP PLANNER →PREPARE LEADERS + PARENTS →GET CAMP UPDATES →

For youth pastors and ministry leaders

Build your 2027 camp plan.

2027 camp dates and pricing are available. Choose your week, build your budget, and organize the leaders, travel, and parent communication that will get your group to camp.

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3 Leader Labs
Built into the week

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Lodging, sessions, and group time

General planning timeline

Prepare what you can control.

Now: align the church

Clarify the ministry goal, likely age range, approval process, budget categories, and the adults who need to join the decision.

Choose your camp week

Compare available Florida and Midwest camp weeks and current pricing. Irresistible Week is sold out. Confirm registration terms and group requirements before making travel commitments.

After your group commits

Confirm leaders, transportation, parent communication, student information, payments, medications, emergency contacts, and follow-up plans.

BigStuf handles

The shared camp experience.

Five-day program and daily schedule
Four nights of lodging
Florida: 10 meals included; dinner on night four is on your own. Midwest and Irresistible Week: all 11 camp meals included
Seven student sessions
Worship, teaching, and programmed activities
Three Leader Labs
Professional security, medical staff, and on-site support

Your team handles

Your students and ministry context.

Church approval and budgeting
Student and adult recruitment
Parent communication and student records
Transportation to your selected camp
Supervision and church-group conversations
Medication and emergency information
Follow-up when students return home

Student experience

A week with room for energy and reflection.

Students experience high-energy worship, relevant teaching, small-group conversations, recreation, free time, meals, friendships, and space to encounter God away from everyday noise.

Seven student sessions create shared moments your leaders can connect to conversations during camp and back home.

Leader Labs

Three dedicated Leader Labs give adults practical ideas, honest conversation, and encouragement while students experience camp programming.

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Planning checklist

Turn your camp choice into a plan.

Church and budget

Define the purpose of camp.
List all budget categories.
Map the approval path.
Plan scholarship decisions.

People

Estimate student interest.
Identify adult leaders.
Assign parent communication.
Set supervision expectations.

Travel and care

Compare vehicle options.
Plan driver rotation.
Prepare medication systems.
Outline emergency contacts.

Frequently asked questions

Answers for early planning

Are 2027 dates available?

Yes. Florida runs June 14–18 and June 18–22, Midwest July 7–11, and Irresistible Week (sold out) July 14–18, 2027. Compare dates, locations, and pricing.

Where can I find 2027 pricing and registration details?

2027 registration is now open. Current camp pricing is available: Florida is $529 per person, and Midwest is $527 through January 12, 2027. Irresistible Week is sold out. Rates vary by registration date. Choose a camp to review its pricing schedule. Follow official registration information for deposits, payment deadlines, and group policies.

What can I plan now?

Choose a camp week, use current per-person pricing to build your budget, estimate interest, identify adult leaders, and compare transportation options.

What does the five-day experience include?

The five-day experience brings together lodging, worship, teaching, group time, and leader support. Lodging is included. Florida includes 10 meals; dinner on night four is on your own. Midwest and Irresistible Week include all 11 camp meals.

How does BigStuf support leaders?

Leaders receive dedicated labs, guided content, practical tools, on-site help, and a schedule that gives them more time to focus on students.

Your camp plan starts here.

2027 registration is now open. Compare dates and pricing, then register your group.