Hope Camp
Elbow Lake
Growing Together as Creator’s Family
Aaniin! Welcome! We are a community in the village of Elbow Lake on the White Earth Reservation in northwest Minnesota. We’d love to have you come spend time with us!
Why We’re Here
Honoring Native Culture
We see God’s beauty in Native culture. We honor Anishinaabe culture and care for the land because they are gifts from our Creator. We believe Jesus meets each of us within our culture, not outside of it.
Following Jesus and His Ways
Jesus is calling us to come follow Him. He leads us along the Good Path, one filled with love. He is our Brother, our Friend, our Healer, our Waymaker. We meet with Jesus in the sacred traditions.
Raising Up the Next Generation
We are committed to mentoring our young people as they step into leading our community. We encourage youth in their God-given gifts and support them as they grow in leadership.
Our hearts and lives have been woven together by our Creator
SUMMER CAMP
Hope Camp — Summer Camp 2026
Hope Camp is our summer camp in the village of Elbow Lake on the White Earth Reservation. We spend time with our Creator, learn about Jesus and His ways, and have fun! This summer’s camp is July 20–24, Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm, at the Elbow Lake Community Center. Breakfast, lunch, and snack are served. Hope Camp is offered at no cost for youth.
Who Can Come
Hope Camp is open to all youth and young adults in the community. We offer groups for preschoolers, kids ages 6–8, kids ages 9–12, teenagers, and young adults in their 20s. Community members are invited to serve as volunteers.
Sports, Art, Mentoring & More
A day at Hope Camp is filled with fun and surprises: visits from Superheroes, storytelling, the Pickle Song, Adults vs. Kids Dodgeball, sports + games, community art projects, mentoring groups, swimming, gifts, and more — all to help young people spend time with our Creator and grow as leaders in our community.
Celebrating 20 Years!
Hope Camp Elbow Lake is celebrating our 20th year together! We have grown as a community that meets all throughout the seasons. We share stories and family dinners. We walk together in mentoring, sacred traditions, and shared life together on the White Earth reservation.