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Student Life
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Lake Yale Conference Center
July 21, 2025 – July 25, 2025
Lake Yale Conference Center
Lake Yale is located in the heart of Central Florida with 210 acres and lots of fun activities!
Camp Pastor
TJ Gilliam
TJ grew up in rural, Little Rock, AR. He has been married to his high school sweetheart since 2003 and has two middle school-aged children. While in college at Arkansas Tech University, TJ met Jesus at the age of 20 and has never been the same.
Read MoreHe was a student pastor for 15 years in Arkansas and Tennessee prior to joining Strength to Stand (a student conference, camp, and tour ministry in Birmingham, AL). TJ has spoken in churches, camps, conferences, retreats, Firefighter schools, school systems and events all over the country and internationally. He is currently the Directional Pastor at Christ City Church and on staff at Mission of Hope: Haiti as a Church Partner Specialist. He has a passion to share the Gospel and make disciples everywhere he goes.
Read LessWorship Leader
Firm Foundation
FIRM FOUNDATION was founded in 2015 with a group of middle school guys learning what it means to serve the Lord from the stage under the leadership of David and Allison Granger. They are based in Shreveport, Louisiana and got their start growing up and leading worship in their youth group at Norris Ferry Community Church.
Read MoreOver the years God has guided them down different paths, and the band is now composed of 6 core members: Ethan Granger, Brayden Hermes, Jonathan Granger, Pierce Jenkins, David Granger, and Ella Granger. FIRM FOUNDATION, a Christian worship/rock band, released their first ever EP titled “Not Alone” in September of 2021 and have gone on to release their new single “More Than The Stars” in the summer of 2024. They continue to write music and are excited for what the future holds. As their musical abilities have grown, so have their desires to see the Lord glorified in and through their music. Their goal as a band is to provide music rich in theology and edifying to the body of Christ, bringing glory to His name.
Read LessLake 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 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
