Camp Victory Summer Camps

Camp Victory Summer Camps offers activities such as High Ropes, a Low Ropes Challenge Course, Disc Golf, Towngames, Riflery, Leap of Faith, Archery, Crafts, Riversplash, Mini Zip, Tomahawk/Slingshots, Giant Swing, Pedal Karts, Mini Golf, Slip-n-Slide, Black Hole, Laser Tag, Zip Line, an Indoor Climbing Wall, Archery Tag, Sand Volleyball, and Swimming. Campers can also take part in the Zumbro River Canoe Adventure, Fishing, wildlife observation, building shelters, navigating through the forest, building traps, lighting a fire for cooking, learning basic first aid, filtering water, tying hooks, leaders, swivels, jigs, and setting up slip bobber rigs, as well as Photography and Cooking/Culinary activities. Laser tag games include Team Elimination, Capture the Flag, Domination, Hostage Rescue, Defender, and Last Man Standing.

• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Schedule: Overnight camp sessions run on listed summer date ranges, with drop-off on Sunday at 6 PM and pick-up at 4:30 PM; the Zumbro River Canoe Adventure is a short week from early Sunday afternoon to Wednesday evening.
• Price: Overnight camper pricing ranges from $635 to $685 depending on registration date; the Canoe Adventure Camp, including the Zumbro River Canoe Adventure, is $355.

Camp Victory Summer Camps is part of Camp Victory Ministries Inc., a year-round Christian summer camp and retreat center that offers Summer Overnight Camps, a Zumbro River Canoe Adventure, and themed camps such as Classic Camp, Culinary Camp, Survivor Camp, High Adrenaline, Victory Taggers, Photography Camp, Fishing Camp, and LEGO Robotics. Overnight campers receive three meals a day and can buy treats and merchandise at the Camp Store, and parents can add money to Camp Store accounts online or during registration; day campers receive lunch if it is purchased during registration. Camp Victory offers day chapel with energetic songs and Bible lessons, night chapel with counselor-led skits and engaging questions, daily Scripture memory, Cabin Zone where each cabin chooses activities as a group, and Free Time where overnight campers sign up for different activities each day.

Camp Victory was established in 1943 and states that it has been a place for kids for 80 years. The organization describes itself as a non-profit, non-denominational camp committed to living out scripture, dedicated to inspiring people to trust and treasure Jesus Christ, and focused on discipleship, evangelism, and community as core values. Camp Victory states that it is committed to staying non-denominational to spread the gospel to a wider group of kids, families, and groups, and that it views camp as a mission field where lives are transformed, leaders are developed, and the gospel of Jesus Christ is shared with the next generation. Its mission statement says that everything done at camp should point back to God, glorify Him, and praise Him, and that the camp keeps everything about Christ, the Bible, and the Gospel.

Camp Victory states that its staff are highly trained and prepared to handle a variety of situations, including on the High Ropes course, in the river, and in cabins. The leadership team includes David Nelson (Executive Director), Susan Nelson (Food Service Director), Brent Nelson (Operations Director), Samuel Smith (Program Director), Emmarie Moon (Director of Discipleship & Recruiting), Megan Olson (Retreats Director), Ethan Wood (Marketing and Communications Coordinator), Sara Hunt (Registrar/Office Manager), Dan Kellander (Maintenance Director), Lin Gentling (Events Coordinator), Cory Stangler (House Keeping), and Robert Thalmann (Head Cook).

Parents are directed to a packing list for what campers should bring and are advised to double check that campers are fully packed before arrival. Campers on the Zumbro River Canoe Adventure stay in tents at campsites along the river. Parents are instructed to put money into their camper’s Camp Store account before arrival.

Camp Victory shares camper comments such as “I learned that Jesus loves me no matter what!” (Clara, Week 2 Camper 2025), “My favorite part of the week was having that heart changing moment at which I accepted Christ for the first time” (Norah, Week 7 Camper 2025), and “Don’t change anything about camp, this was my favorite part of the summer so far” (Elsa, Week 2 Camper 2025). Other camper statements include “Camp Victory is awesome, I can’t wait to come back!” (Liann, Week 7 Camper 2025), “My favorite part about camp is spending time outside!” (Jack, Week 5 Camper 2025), “At camp I learned that we read the Bible and pray so that we can grow in our relationships with Jesus” (Elizabeth, Week 5 Camper 2025), “My favorite part of the week was getting to do the Zip Line with my cousin” (Lincoln, Week 6 Camper 2025), “Camp is awesome and it’s absolutely amazing what God does at camp!” (Libby, Week 6 Camper 2025), and “At Camp I learned that you shouldn’t ever miss out on an opportunity to tell others about Jesus!” (Jocelyn, Week 5 Camper 2025).

Last updated January 11, 2026.