8:00 AM
Breakfast: The day starts together with a hot breakfast in the dining hall.
Four days at camp for dads and their sons, ages 8–13, building pinnacle moments, lasting memories, and a father-son bond rooted in God's Word.
Pinnacle moments, built to last
Building pinnacle moments and positive memories with your son is a challenge in today’s world. Dad & Lad Camp is built to give you exactly that time. Across four days, you and your son enjoy archery, swimming, boating, horses, fishing, the zip line, the challenge course, singing, the climbing wall, and unhurried time to just talk. Together you’ll explore how God’s Word relates to the father-son relationship and discover how much you need each other and the Lord.
Everything you need to know to plan
Dad & Lad Camp is a four-day, three-night father-son experience. You’ll stay in bunk-bed style cabins and share nutritious meals together in our dining hall. Here are the details to plan around.
Pinnacle Moments: Exploring how God’s Word shapes the father-son relationship and is capped by the Friday-night Pinnacle Moment Ceremony.
Dad & Lad Camp is priced per father-son pair, with a reduced rate for each additional son. All registrations are due by June 15.
(one dad + one son)
3 nights in bunk-bed style cabins, all meals in the dining hall, and all camp activities, Friday-night Pinnacle Moment Ceremony and Bible teaching on the father-son relationship
Installment plans available
3 nights in bunk-bed style cabins, all meals in the dining hall, and all camp activities, Friday-night Pinnacle Moment Ceremony and same full experience as the first son
Download and print the 2026 Program Registration Form. Fill it out completely for your dad-and-lad pair, plus any additional sons attending with you.
Mail your completed registration form along with your deposit to the Tel Hai office. All registrations are due by June 15. The earlier is better, as space is limited.
Once your registration is confirmed, you'll receive pre-camp forms, the Checklist Brochure, Health & Agreement Form, and the online Food Allergy Form. Bring them to check-in or send them ahead.
Breakfast: The day starts together with a hot breakfast in the dining hall.
Morning Session: Bible teaching focused on the father-son relationship and God's Word.
Activity Rotations: Archery, the climbing wall, boating, fishing, and more, side by side with your son.
Lunch: A midday meal together before the afternoon's activities.
Afternoon Adventures: The zip line, challenge course, horses, swimming, and free time to explore the property.
Evening Gathering: Singing, campfire time, and on Friday night, the Pinnacle Moment Ceremony.
Between expeditions, you’ll find time for activities that sharpen your edge and let you simply have fun with people who get it.
Archery, the zip line, the challenge course, the climbing wall, boating, fishing, swimming, and horses. Every activity is something you and your son enjoy as a pair.
Each day includes teaching on how God's Word relates to the father-son relationship: Practical, honest, and built to spark conversations that continue long after camp.
Friday night brings the Pinnacle Moment Ceremony, a meaningful close to the week, designed to mark the bond between you and your son and the memories you've built.
Spots for Dad & Lad Camp fill quickly and registrations close June 15. Print the registration form, mail it in with your deposit, and start counting down to four days with your son you’ll both carry with you.
Hear from families who have spent a week at Tel Hai and come home different.
“Thank You! This place is an oasis and a respite. Thank you for serving us and the future campers. When you get tired please remember, in your weakness is when God’s glory shines the brightest! Thank you for the way you live the Great Commission – God sees you, knows you, and loves you- ALL of you! Be still and know He is God and you don’t have to try to be – enjoy the ministry and summer – God Bless You ALL! Thank you!
“I want to thank you for the wonderful time that my husband and son had at Dad and Lad Camp. We have all been entertained since we picked them up with songs and stories they learned, and they were very moved by some of the speaking presentations. They are both counting the days until next year’s camp, and we are also hoping to make Mother/Daughter Camp.“
“The whole week was a testimony of God’s goodness. I had a very difficult school year last year. It was full of stress, tragedy, and two straight months of me being totally overwhelmed by life. BUT, God is good, and through my weakness and exhaustion, He worked. I know that He did amazing things in the lives of my girls in that week, and in the process I was completely blessed. I’m looking forward to next year!”
Common questions and answers about Junior High Camp and what to expect
No. We take campers at every level and teach everything from scratch. What matters is showing up ready to
work and learn.
You’ll get a full packing list after you register. Bring weather gear, good boots, and personal items. The camp
supplies all technical equipment.
The program runs five nights as designed. Leaving early breaks the group and cuts short your own growth.
We need your full commitment.
Yes. Money should never keep a kid from camp. Call us to talk about financial aid and what we can do to
make this work.
Still have questions?
Get in touch with our team directly