Camp | July 14-18, 2025

Crystal Springs Campground in Medina, ND
Going into 6th grade - 2025 Graduate

Registration Information:

Sponsors and Students all register on the same link by clicking the button below. Make sure to select the correct registration type. Once you enter your initial personal information you will have an additional link for the final registration form. You will also get this link in an email.

ATTENTION! We are excited to announce that we have reached capacity! We will start a waitlist for those who are still wanting to attend. Please click the link and fill out the form. If we have a spot open we will start at the top of the list and contact the next person in line.


PRICE:

Early Bird Registration - $275 (May 1 - June 1)

Regular Fee Registration - $350 (June 2 - June 22)

Paintball (optional) - Additional Fee: $10

Please pay through your local church and have them send one check with all payments. If you would like to pay online when you register you are agreeing to pay the processing fee. If paying by check to your church, apply codes Check (Students) and SCHECK (Sponsors).Bonnie Walker Attn: PLD NYI

1020 Lincoln Terrace,

Columbia Heights, MN 55421


Camp Speaker

Mario Flores is a "people person" through and through. He has been married to Makenzie since 2017. He has two biological children, a 4-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter. Mario and Makenzie also foster through Safe Families for Children. They planted Community Cup Church of the Nazarene in 2017 in Kankakee, Illinois. They also are Emergency Response Chaplains for multiple police departments in their county. They have both worked in Social Work and recently founded Liberating Leadership LLC. This leadership business has been another form of ministry as it helps people become liberated and become liberators for others. Mario is also an above-average geek when it comes to DC, Marvel, Star Wars, and the Lord of the Rings.

 

FAQs and Guidelines

Where is Camp?  Crystal Springs Bible Camp, Medina, ND.  July 14-18, 2025.

Why should I go to Camp?  It is a fun place to experience Jesus and make new friends.

What will we be doing this year?  Some of the old favorites are back - paintball, group games, mud pit and water sports.  We will also have new activities as well!

If I want to be an adult staff person, what must I do?  Please see camp sponsor requirements in the Camp Church Leader Guide. This guide was sent to all lead pastors of churches on the district. Camp sponsor forms must be submitted by Sunday, June 1. All camp sponsor need to be 22 years or older at the time of camp.

Who is speaking? Mario Flores is a "people person" through and through. He has been married to Makenzie since 2017. He has two biological children, a 4-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter. Mario and Makenzie also foster through Safe Families for Children. They planted Community Cup Church of the Nazarene in 2017 in Kankakee, Illinois. They also are Emergency Response Chaplains for multiple police departments in their county. They have both worked in Social Work and recently founded Liberating Leadership LLC. This leadership business has been another form of ministry as it helps people become liberated and become liberators for others. Mario is also an above-average geek when it comes to DC, Marvel, Star Wars, and the Lord of the Rings.

What ages is camp for?  Camp is for students who are heading into 6th grade to students just graduated as of 2025.  

Do you have to attend a Nazarene Church to go to camp?  No.  Any student may come.  

How do I register and pay for camp? Register online at http://www.prairielakesnyi.com/camp once you complete your form you can pay either through your local church and or pay online when you register. Please note with online payments you are agreeing to pay the processing fee. If paying by check to your church, apply codes Check (Students) and SCHECK (Sponsors).

Please pay the full amount by July 9 (and don’t forget your paintball payment if you want to do that too!)

Why do I have to pre-register?  This will save you money! Pre-registration helps us in planning meals, activities and housing. To lock in the early bird price you will need to have completed the registration by

I am a parent.  Why should I trust you with my student?  It is our goal to provide a safe environment for your teenager to experience Jesus Christ. We know that the camp experience will provide an opportunity for your teen to build relationships that will benefit them as they grow.  

If you have more questions, email Camp Directors, Janie at janie@lifebridgenaz.org or Olivia at oliviadjohansen@gmail.com.

CAMP 2025

In order to ensure that Camp is a fun, safe, and enjoyable for everyone we have a few rules and guidelines for you. It is our hope to have fun, while providing a safe environment to make new friends and hang out with old ones. We want you to have a great camp experience with an opportunity to spend time with Jesus and learn from Him.

We ask that the student camper and their Parent/Guardian understand that by signing the camp registration form you agree to follow all rules and guidelines for PLD summer teen camp 2025. We are looking forward to seeing you at camp. Thank you!

Camp Essentials (ALL the buildings are air conditioned.)

Clothing – old camp/district t-shirts and athletic shorts are best for activities and getting messy.

-     Modest Sportswear during the day. Please no deep cutoff shirts.

-     Girls/ Guys – modest swimsuit.

-     Old Clothes for paintball and other messy activities.

Toiletries

  • Towels

  • Soap & Shampoo

  • Toothpaste & Toothbrush

Bedding –  Don’t forget a pillow

  • Sleeping Bag & Pillow

  • Blankets & Sheets for Twin Size bed.

Other items – You may want these things!

  • Bible, Pen or Pencil

  • Money for Snacks shack

  • Money for a meal on the way home

  • You can bring your cell phone but you are responsible. You will be asked to not use your phone during services unless the speaker is utilizing phones during their message.

Things Not To Bring –

  • Matches, lighters, fireworks, anything with fire attached or needs a flame to work!

  • Alcohol, drugs, cigarettes & chewing tobacco

  • No Firearms, Knives - including pocket knives or utility knife/tool, Bombs, Missiles, RPG’s or Weapons of Mass Destruction

FYI- Cell Phones are permitted but they are your responsibility. Phones should not be used during services unless otherwise instructed.

The Crystal Springs Camp and Prairie Lakes NYI are not liable for loss or damage

*No girls be in the guys’ dormitory and no guys be in the girls’ dormitory at all. No exceptions.

*We expect everyone to participate in the scheduled activities.

*We expect all registrants to follow the schedule and curfew set by the PLD Camp Staff.

*We expect all registrants to be respectful.