Ages 5–7Day Camp
A 4-day day camp for our youngest campers. Check-in each day is 8:00–9:00 AM and pick-up is 4:00–5:00 PM. A daily van picks up in LaFollette at 7:30 AM and drops off there at 5:30 PM.
2027 dates to be announced.
LaFollette, Tennessee · Since 1958
A light in the mountains, on the shores of Norris Lake.
For more than 65 years, Galilee Bible Camp has helped kids know God and make Him known through summer camp, discipleship and a whole lot of lake days.
An update from our board & InFaith
Resting now, so we can welcome campers back stronger in 2027.
After twelve faithful years, Mark and Mellissa Lay stepped down as Executive Directors. We thank God for every child who met Him here under their care.
The Galilee Bible Camp Board of Directors and InFaith – The American Missionary Fellowship are now leading a renewal built on three priorities:
- Renewing our facilities: fixing known issues and upgrading the campus so it’s safe, modern and inspiring.
- Putting children and youth first: focusing our ministry and programs on kids and teens.
- Strengthening leadership: calling key staff who share Galilee’s mission.
To give this work our full attention, all camp programs and rentals are paused until Summer 2027. Please keep Galilee in your prayers.
Summer Camp
A week that stays with you for life.
Co-ed camps for ages 5 through 17. Every week centers on knowing Jesus, with contemporary worship, fun Bible songs, great speakers, small groups, quiet time, Scripture memory and friendly quizzing.
Ages 5–7
Ages 7–9Children’s Camp
An overnight camp that starts Tuesday at 6:00 PM and ends Saturday at 9:30 AM with our closing ceremony.
2027 dates to be announced.
Ages 10–12Junior Camp
An overnight camp that starts Monday at 6:00 PM and ends Saturday at 9:30 AM with our closing ceremony.
2027 dates to be announced.
Ages 13–17Teen Camp
An overnight camp that starts Monday at 6:00 PM and ends Saturday at 9:30 AM with our closing ceremony.
2027 dates to be announced.
Online registration will open when 2027 dates are set. Registration closes one week before each camp, or when it fills.
Activities
Action-packed days, with faith woven into every one.
Because camp sits right on Norris Lake, we get to enjoy the water every day. We use each activity to teach character and discipleship.
Kayaking & canoeing
Paddling Norris Lake in our safe, sheltered cove.
Water fun
Swimming, tubing, the water slide and the water trampoline.
Archery
“A good archer is known not by his arrows but by his aim.”
Fishing
Casting a line off the shore and making memories outdoors.
Hiking
Exploring God’s creation and getting good exercise.
Creative arts
Art projects that change from camp to camp.
Life at Camp
Comfortable cabins, home-cooked meals.
Campers sleep in air-conditioned bunk cabins, with separate cabins for boys and girls. Camp also has a bath house, chapel, dining hall, game room porch, Sugar Shack, activities center and octagon swings, plus plenty of beautiful outdoor space.
Every meal is included and made by our cook. Twice a day, campers can buy an afternoon drink and an evening snack at the Sugar Shack. Please tell us about any food allergies or special diets.
Packing List
What to bring (and what to leave at home)
Bring
- Bible, pen and notebook
- Pillow, twin sheets and a blanket or sleeping bag
- Toiletries, bath towels and a washcloth
- Water shoes, swimsuit, cover-up and beach towel
- Plenty of play clothes
- Prescription medications (check in at first aid)
- Sunscreen and bug spray
- Optional: hat, sunglasses, small flashlight
Leave at home
- Cell phones and electronics, including cameras
- Over-the-counter medication
- Books, magazines and toys
- Weapons, including pocketknives
- Drugs, alcohol, tobacco or other illegal substances
- Food or drinks of any kind
Dress code
Shirts: shirt and shorts must overlap when arms are raised overhead or when touching toes. No low-cut tops. Tank-top straps must be at least three fingers wide.
Shorts: at least a 5-inch inseam, falling below the fingertips with arms relaxed at your sides. No holey jeans or sagging. We’ll call parents to bring other shorts if needed.
Swimwear: girls wear a one-piece or an overlapping tankini; other suits are worn with a dark T-shirt and shorts. Boys wear modest swim trunks. Everyone wears a T-shirt to and from the lake.
Chapel: campers get time to clean up and change into clean, modest clothes for evening chapel.
Fees & Camperships
Affordable, and no camper turned away.
Camp fees
2027 camp prices to be announced.
Pay online when you register, or mail a check to: Galilee Bible Camp, Attn: Camp Registration, 586 Camp Galilee Road, LaFollette, TN 37766.
Discounts
- Early registration: $10 off when paid two weeks before your camp
- Family discount: for 3 or more siblings, email register@galileebiblecamp.org
Camperships
Camperships are available for families who qualify. Contact us to ask for an application.
Ask About CampershipsRetreats & Rentals
Bring your church or group to the lake.
Galilee hosts retreats and rental groups in a peaceful setting on Norris Lake, with a dining hall, chapel, lodge, cabins and open-air pavilions.
Rentals are paused until Summer 2027 during the facility renewal.
Rental rates, capacity, available buildings and booking details to be added when rentals reopen.
One-Day Ladies Retreat
November 7, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM at camp. $15, spaces limited, pre-registration required, everyone welcome.
Confirm the year and whether this event goes ahead during the pause.
Register on Zeffy
Our Story
It began with “The Bible Lady.”
In 1958, InFaith missionary Betty Glover, a nurse, moved to the Cumberland Mountains of Tennessee to serve families living in poverty. Over 40 years she taught Bible lessons in one-room schoolhouses, handed out donated clothing and groceries, and helped pioneer Galilee Bible Camp.
She went where few single women missionaries were sent in those days. Now past 100, she is still known in these mountains as “The Bible Lady.”
Our mission
To know God and to make Him known, in our community and beyond, by investing in the lives of our youth through discipleship. In Ms. Betty’s words, “local is part of this world.”
Galilee is not tied to any one denomination. We are followers of Christ who believe the whole Bible, without adding to it or taking away. Read our Statement of Faith.
“We are getting close. I can feel the peace!”
What families say
That’s what one little girl called out from the camp bus as it turned onto our long gravel drive. We pray every camper leaves with that same sense of God’s love.
“Best camp of my life!” That’s what my 10-year-old said after her week. The staff went above and beyond to make camp fun and safe. Campers come home with Scripture in their hearts.
Camp Galilee has a special place in my heart. I’ve met so many amazing people here, including my best friend!
I have heard God’s voice through the laughter of children, late-night cabin conversations, silly songs and sacred hymns, and splashes in the lake.
Get Involved
The harvest is plentiful. Come serve with us.
Galilee’s ministry is led by InFaith missionaries and made possible by volunteers. Whether you can give one week or a whole season, there’s a place for you.
Volunteer
Our biggest needs are summer camp leaders, grounds upkeep, and building and beautification projects.
Offer to HelpSummer roles
Head cook, kitchen staff, junior staff, cabin leaders, recreation leaders, first aid, lifeguards, photographers and tech coordinators.
2027 summer volunteer details to be announced.
Give
We keep camp affordable and never turn away a camper. Gifts fund camperships, running costs and the facility renewal.
DonateOpen staff positions
Program Director
Description in progress.
More roles
Administrative Assistant, Hospitality Director, and 2027 Hospitality Staff and Head Cook.
Descriptions in progress.
Questions? We’d love to hear from you.
586 Camp Galilee Road, LaFollette, TN 37766
Phone: (423) 562-4910 · Email: galileebiblecamp58@gmail.com
Registration: register@galileebiblecamp.org