Ignite Camp
July 23 - 27, 2026
EXPERIENCE JESUS LIKE NEVER BEFORE AT IGNITE
What is Ignite Camp?
Ignite is a 5-day experience that where students encounter God powerfully in a new environment. Not only does Ignite allow space for 6th – 12th graders to engage with God in unique ways but also with each other in deep Christ-centered community! We encourage student to bring their friends!
What can I expect at Ignite?
Life-changing messages, amazing worship & more fun than you can imagine!
There are great activities at Camp Illiana, including ziplines, giant swings, high/low ropes, paintball, lake/pool activities, and more. Ignite will give you the opportunity to make some great memories and even better friendships!
FAQs:
- Who and how much?
Ignite is open to incoming 6th–12th grade students (current 5th–11th), and the 2026 cost is $425 per student.
If that cost feels overwhelming for you, we have scholarships available! Fill out this scholarship form and a member from our student ministry team will follow up with you.
- When is the deadline to register?
The deadline to register for Ignite 2026 is...
June 6th at midnight!
- If I can’t afford to send my child(ren) to Ignite, are there any financial scholarships available? If so, how can I apply?
We believe every student should have the chance to be part of Ignite, so scholarships are available to help make that possible!
If cost feels like a barrier, please fill out this scholarship form—there’s absolutely no pressure or hesitation on our end, just a desire to help.
- What time should I arrive at Eagle on the 23rd? And when will we return on the 27th?
We are leaving Eagle Church at 3pm on July 23rd, which means we need you to be at the church between 2:00-2:30pm!
We will be arriving back at Eagle Church at 12:30pm* on July 27th!
*subject to change; we will be communicating that day with parents if this time changes!
- What should I bring? Not bring?
We've created a What To Bring and What Not To Bring list for you!
- Where are we going?
We're headed to Camp Illiana in July 2026. They are located in Washington, IN. Take a look at their website to learn more!
- What can I expect to experience at Ignite?
Here are some of the consistent elements of Ignite that you will experience:
- Main Sessions (worship, large group game, teaching)
- Cabin Time (small group discussions post-session)
- T.A.W.G. (Time Alone With God; an opportunity to be... alone with God!)
- Free Time (this is where camp activities, games, and time to hang out are done)
- Canteen (opportunity for water/snacks during Free Time and the water/snacks are free!)
- AfterGlows (late-night games/activities)
- Encounter Night (dedicated space to encounter the presence of Jesus through communion, confession, community, and surrender)
*There are other happenings at Ignite, but this at least gives you a broad snapshot of what will happen!
- Who is the speaker for Ignite? And how did we choose him?
Our speaker for Ignite 2026 is...
Wil Del Valle!
He is the lead pastor of Crossroads Fellowship in Pleasantville, NJ and has previously served in student ministry for many years. He's married and has 2 kids, and is also ordained in the Christian & Missionary Alliance.
His personal devotion to Jesus, his character when the microphone isn't on, his deep desire for students to encounter Him, and the way he preaches + teaches the Word have all qualified him (and beyond) to bring the word to us at Ignite 2026!
- For the first time in a while, we are inviting other churches to join Ignite; Why did we open Ignite up to other churches?
For those of you that aren't Ignite historians, the origin of this camp actually doesn't begin with Eagle Church... Ignite was a camp we inherited from another church!
As our leadership had conversations about Ignite, here was one of the comments that was made:
"Ignite is too good to not share with others; why can't we invite other youth groups / churches to join us?"
And this is precisely why for Ignite 2026 (and beyond) we have decided (and will continue to) to invite some other churches to join us! We want to be good stewards of what God has given us as a church, and we believe the best way for us to steward Ignite is to welcome other youth groups + churches that might not be able to pull-off a camp on their own to join us!
If you disagree with this decision, read Luke 6:38 and Hebrews 13:16.
- If I have other questions about Ignite, who should I reach out to?
Our Middle School Director (Audrey Peterson) and our High School Pastor (Jordan Lang) are ready to take any and all questions you might have about Ignite!
Phone: 317-769-0700 (ext. 104 [Audrey]; ext. 105 [Jordan])
Email: (Audrey); (Jordan)
