I first attended Lakeshore the summer before my 4th grade school year. I knew my dad, Sam Crump, went there as a child along with my aunt, sisters and lots of cousins.  Just like now, it doesn’t matter about your background, your race, how you were raised, where you are from–everyone is accepted at Lakeshore.  I’ve heard so many people…

I don’t know about you, but I love getting Christmas cards. In the digital world, we receive so little meaningful mail these days, but Christmas card season is an exception. I love seeing sweet family photos, reading updates about the year, and seeing people’s creativity spread holiday cheer. Lakeshore’s Christmas card design this year was drawn by our very own…

My First Trip to Lakeshore Camp It was the summer of 1951. I was eight years old and Lakeshore was three years old. Even though it was a long time ago, I remember a lot about my first week at Lakeshore. It began with a bus ride to camp. Parents from all over Memphis brought their excited children to a…

We sing “Go with God” at the end of every worship. It’s a way to end the night with a familiar benediction of love and encouragement. It is also a bit of a cue to counselors that says, “Good night, friends! See you later!” I don’t know when exactly “Go with God” got started as the go-to ending of a worship,…

Hello, I am Waide Jackson. I am a Senior at Houston High School. I’m in the Honors Program and am encouraged to complete a Senior Capstone project that involves an area of interest. I chose to do a t-shirt fundraiser with Lakeshore Camp and Retreat Center. I have been attending Lakeshore summer camps and retreats since I was in elementary…

  Last weekend, more than 230 of our closest friends gathered at the place we love most to celebrate seventy great years of life-changing ministry at Lakeshore, and what a blessing it was to be together. On Friday night, we welcomed old friends and new, embraced new Lakeshore babies and children and caught up with everyone as they breathed that…

Lakeshore’s 70th Anniversary is upon us, and we are celebrating in all kinds of ways! We know not everyone will be able to make it to the 70th Anniversary Alumni Retreat, but we want to create a way for you to be included in the festivities. Introducing Virtual Color Cup! Color Cup is an all-camp activity we play during the…

Lakeshore Camp and Retreat Center is pleased to introduce to you our 2018 Legacy of Lakeshore Spotlight member, Joyce Wiggins. Joyce Wiggins was introduced to this ministry as an elementary camper in 1953 and has been involved at Lakeshore for 65 years. As her love for this ministry grew, she found ways to help wherever she could. She brought youth…

Every summer, lives are changed at camp. Children see God for the first time or in a whole new way. They discover what Love is, conquer fears, and make new friends. Sending kids to camp sews seeds that become foundational to them, and we want to provide that opportunity to as many as possible. In light of our 70th anniversary,…

As our 70th anniversary summer approaches, we have spent time reflecting on Lakeshore past, present and future while interviewing so many wonderful candidates for Summer Staff 2018.  We are beyond excited to announce the following members of Summer Staff 2018! Congratulations, y’all! We can’t wait to see God working through you this summer. Directors Wilderness Director – Kari Kennel Camp…