Every year for two weeks in mid-June, Camp BASIC offers an incredibly unique opportunity for the cognitively and/or developmentally disabled to gather, explore, learn, and share with a group of their peers at a week-long, WELS-affiliated summer camp. Our goal is to provide a fun, meaningful, and lasting experience that strengthens bonds between community and Christ. And at the end of each session, the smiles on the faces of both campers and volunteers say it all.

We meet at a well-furnished, modern, indoor camp facility at scenic Wyalusing State Park on top of bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. When we set out on this journey more than 40 years ago, we had 25 campers. That number has since grown, and for some years there have been more campers than available space. To learn more about our mission, keep scrolling.

Thinking about joining us this summer? We can't wait!

Are you interested in volunteering at Camp BASIC?

Camp BASIC is a wonderful opportunity for God's gifted people to
"Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ."

(2 Peter 3:18)

Our mission is to provide an opportunity for Christian worship and fellowship to persons with cognitive and/or developmental disabilities and to provide Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) and Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) members with a meaningful volunteer experience helping God's children in need, developing and improving leadership skills, and forming everlasting friendships with fellow Brothers And Sisters In Christ.

Wish to help?