Streator Baptist Camp and Retreat Center is located south of I-80 between I-39 and I-55, approximately eight miles north west of Streator. A winding creek rolls through the 426 acres from the main camp area, thru the woods, and spills into the Vermilion River that is the eastern camp border.
For additional information or for reservations, e-mail Streator@IBSA.org, call (815) 672-0084 or mail Streator Baptist Camp, 1259 N 1659 Rd, Streator, IL 61364.
Facilities
The facilities can accommodate three separate groups simultaneously with their own sleeping quarters and private conference rooms, or one group of 140. A guest room with a private bath is available on the main level.
Lodge
The original 2-story farmhouse sleeps 42 with dormitory rooms and bathrooms both upstairs and on the main level. A guest room with a private bath is available on the main level.
Bunkhouse
The single story building sleeps 44, in two separate dorm rooms.
Prairie Center
Our newest dormitory has three motel type rooms with private bath, two dorm rooms and a conference room. This building can sleep 54.
Lakeview Center
The 42'x'75 conference building provides conference space for 200. This facility can be divided into two rooms for further flexibility. The view and fireplace create an inviting atmosphere.
Lake
The 1 1/3-acre lake is a state licensed swimming area with a 100 ft. sand beach and a floating dock with a diving board. Fishing, paddle boating and canoeing are also popular here.
Pavilion
The Marvin Berry Pavilion provides picnic and outdoor conference space in a beautiful open-air setting including lights for nighttime fellowship (40x75).
Food Service
The dining hall can accommodate 72, or expand to 150 using the connecting conference room. With a modern kitchen, our menu selections are efficiently prepared.
Activities
Acres of wooded hills offer miles of trails for hiking. Other activities and facilities include Ropes Challenge Course, hayrack rides, campfires, volleyball, sky tours (telescope activity), whitewater rafting (in season), beach swimming, canoes, paddle boats, fishing, sledding, Frisbee golf, horseback riding (nearby), Wildlife Educators, clowns, cycling, basketball, tetherball, tug of war, horseshoes, sack races, ping-pong, group photos and gift shop.
Volunteers
Volunteers have made many of the camp improvements a reality. Volunteers are needed in areas of carpentry, electrical work, kitchen help and miscellaneous maintenance.
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STREATOR BAPTIST CAMP