East Bay Camp
Private
A church camp and retreat center on 160-plus wooded acres on Lake Bloomington near Hudson, founded in 1930 and run by the Illinois Great River Conference (United Methodist). It offers summer camp with waterfront recreation including swimming, boating, fishing, and aqua toys, plus trails and lakefront, in an outdoor, faith-based setting.
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 East Bay Camp directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Brandy CampbellI had an excellent experience at the DeeperStill retreat. Relaxing and fulfilling.
★★★★★Jessica JanickiEast Bay Camp is an amazing experience. We love to attend family camp each year. My son does an week long overnight camp each summer. He makes amazing friends and the loves the support staff gives him as well.
★★★★Judi HauckEast Bay is a wonderful camp, with natural beauty surrounding you. We went for an adult spiritual retreat weekend. The staff and food were wonderful. The facilities were clean and well stocked. Unfortunately, for my old bones, the beds are on wood bases, and have institutional mattresses.
★★★★★Jennifer WrightWhat a beautiful camp with great scenes! It was great to relax and take in the nature. I was well taken care of as a volunteer. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. They really care about the kids and the experience they have as evidence by the director knowing each child’s name and discussing their activities.
★★★★★Kyan StuartAmazing scenery. Great staff. Great food. Nice sleeping places. Great all around place.