Camp JIM (Jesus Is Mine)
Private
Camp JIM - the name stands for 'Jesus Is Mine' - is a non-denominational Bible camp on 40 acres on Hardy Lake in Pillager, nine miles west of Brainerd. It runs multiple summer camps split by age group for children entering 1st through 12th grade, alongside year-round retreat ministry for youth, families and adults. Rev. Arnold Frei founded the camp in 1932 with the aim of making it affordable regardless of income, and it moved to the current Pillager site in 1937.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Camp JIM (Jesus Is Mine) directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Connie G.Camp Jim is so incredible! It's so beautiful and peaceful out there...... The cabins are super cool too!
★★★★★FeathMy husband and I went to a marriage retreat at Camp JIM. We had never been there before , and found that the staff was kind and helpful and the speaker was good.Cabins are clean and have a bathroom in them! What a nice place. We really enjoyed the retreat and are hoping, God willing to go back
★★★★★RALPH AMBROSEWell organized camp. Comfortable bunk beds in all rooms. Huge industrial kitchen. Beautiful, setting on a small lake amid pine 🌲 🌳 forest.
★★★★★Joshua RobertsonGreat camp centered on teaching about Jesus and God's Word. Enjoyed spending the week here as my church rented out the camp and had a blast on the lake and during all the games/activities. They are currently getting the old concrete steps to the lake replaced, which will be very nice when completed.
★★★★★Sergey ZastavskiyGreat place to spend time! Highly recommended.