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Student Life
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Lake Yale Conference Center
July 22, 2024 – July 26, 2024
Lake Yale Conference Center
Lake Yale is located in the heart of Central Florida with 210 acres and lots of fun activities!
Camp Pastor
Jeff DeGiacomo
Jeff DeGiacomo is the senior pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He grew up in the small town of Inola Oklahoma. He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 2006, his Master of Divinity (2015) and his Doctorate of Ministry (2020) from Gateway Seminary. Jeff previously served as a student pastor for 16 years in Oklahoma City, Ada, and Edmond, Oklahoma.
Read MoreJeff also served as an executive pastor for two years in Edmond, Oklahoma before taking the senior pastor position at IBC Shawnee. spending most of his ministry investing in students, student ministry volunteers, and parents; he welcomes any opportunity to share God’s Word with students. He and his wife Laura married in 2006 and have two wonderful children, Ryker and Keagan. In addition to spending time with his wife and children, Jeff enjoys the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, cheering for the Oklahoma Sooners and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Read LessWorship Leader
Joey Noyes
My name is Joey Noyes and I am a worship leader who has a desire to lead people into adoration and worship of God! I have continuously been impacted by the Lord’s love for me throughout my life, and my desire is to help people realize God’s love for them through music. I have gotten to lead worship at Student Life Camps since 2021 and I have seen the Lord change students’ lives year after year. I’m excited to be back this year and see what the Lord has in store for His children!
Lake Yale Conference Center
EAT
The kitchen staff prepares wonderful meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. Meals are served in the Magnolia Dining hall.
SLEEP
Hotel style rooms with private bathrooms. Most rooms sleep 3 people with 1 full and 1 twin size bed. Some rooms may include a king size bed and a rollaway.
Linens are provided for your group by the Conference Center unless staying on one of the dorms or cabins.
*If you have a housing policy that does not allow for bed sharing between participants from your church, or large bunk room cabin sharing with other groups, please be aware that rooms at this location will be assigned to max occupancy to keep your cost per person as low as possible. Our recommendation for our churches that have these policies is to not register for this location.
PLAY
Free Time Options: There’s a variety of activities to enjoy including a pool, basketball, bazooka ball, ropes/challenge course, kayaks, volleyball, canoes ($10/day), disc golf (bring your discs!), hammocks, and a swimming pool. A gift shop with some snack items is also available from 3-5 p.m.
Wifi Availability – Complimentary wifi is available for all guests.
TRAVEL
Gainesville – 77 miles (1 hr 28 min); Orlando – 50 miles (59 min); Daytona – 60 miles (1 hr 19 min); Jacksonville, FL – 131 miles (2 hrs 11 min); Valdosta – 178 miles (2 hrs 46 min).
Please click here for directions to Lake Yale Baptist Conference.
Area Attractions
- Venetian Gardens Park 352-728-9885
- Palatlakaha Environmental and Agricultural Reserve – Pear Park
