Lake Lundgren Bible Camp was founded in June 1935 under the direction of Rev. Ernest Tremblay, Peter Ludwig Danielson, and Mr. Rev. Kay Fenton. The beginnings were very humble – fifty campers for one week in the summer. The Danielson’s missionary spirit and generosity made this possible by use of their five cabins as sleeping quarters. 

The vision for LLBC grew out of the “Sunday School and Chautauqua Association of Marinette County” and was frequently called Camp Lundgren.

The camping season gradually grew from one week to two, then to three weeks, as the number of campers they served continued to increase. Praise the Lord! The camp now has over 100 beautiful acres, 50+ buildings, & a year-round ministry to over 5,000 campers each year.

Lake Lundgren Bible Camp was meant to be a missionary project from the start, and it has continued to be a work of faith, vision, and absolute dependence upon God. Lake Lundgren has always been Bible based and Christ honoring, with a strong missionary and evangelical ministry.

The cost of the week was $2.50. Local children could bring produce and eggs as their payment in place of the camper fee. There were 50 campers for the first summer who stayed in the Lundgren cabins and the Chautauqua buildings.

An old CCC building (USA Civilian Conservation CORPS) was moved to LLBC and became the Dining Hall.

Under the direction of Mrs. Victor Lundgren, the camp leaders added another week of camp for two age groups and the camp association worked with the Chicago Sunshine Gospel Mission to improve the facilities.

In 1952 new management was formed and camp was expanded to three weeks and the latrine was built replacing the outhouses.

In 1958 a twelve member board operated the camp with Rev. Jack Windle as the Chief Executive. There were a total of 298 campers at three weeks of camp that summer. In 1958, Construction of the camp house near the waterfront began.

In 1960, the summer office was added to the dining hall and attendance that year was 240.

Mike & Ruth Hryshkanych were hired as the first full-time staff. Mike’s official title was “Camp Coordinator” (title later changed to “Director”).

Camp’s name was legally changed from “Sunday School and Chautauqua Association of Marinette County” to Lake Lundgren Bible Camp.

The ministry of camp was fulfilled by the faithful work of volunteers for all these years and continues to rely heavily on volunteers.

Cliff Pinto joined Mike and Ruth in 1977 and the three continued to be the only year round staff until 1984.

The “new” bathhouse and septic system construction were completed.

The construction of Ridgeview all-season cabin began. This cabin served as the prototype for 6 additional cabins built as replacements for the old summer cabins. These cabins increased our winter capacity to 143 beds.

A heating system was installed for the Dining Hall, increasing winter meal capacity to 200.

A house and 30 acres of land adjoining camp was purchased to maintain access to cross-country ski and hiking trails.

Adventure Trips program expanded to six weeks and included canoe trips, backpacking, bike tours, and mountain biking.

The Chapel had a heating and air conditioning system installed, allowing the camp to host groups up to 143 in the winter, and increased comfort in the summer.

First double cabin with bathrooms were built.

Old storage pole building was remodeled into the Adventure Trip Building.

Bathrooms completed in new “C” cabins.

Replaced the mobile home staff housing unit with a manufactured home near the Homestead Orchard.

In 2013 the Board began its search for a future camp director with the approaching retirement of Mike Hryshkanych who served as director for 40 years.

Roger Tahtinen is instated as the new director in 2014.

A new Aspen cabin is built to replace the old Aspen cabin(s) to serve as the summer nurses’ quarters and infirmary rooms.

New parking lot constructed to eliminate driving through camp on opening and closing days.

In 2019 Roger Tahtinen resigned as camp director. Troy Meissner, former Food Service Director at camp, is hired as the new camp director in 2020.

A global pandemic causes camp to close for the summer for the first time since 1935.

A larger cooler and freezer added to the kitchen with enlarged storage space for food service.

An architect firm is hired to develop a Master Plan for upgrades and changes to camp for the next 20-25 years.