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Student Life
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Lake Yale Conference Center
June 21, 2027 – June 25, 2027
Lake Yale Conference Center
Lake Yale is located in the heart of Central Florida with 210 acres and lots of fun activities!
Camp Pastor
Dustin Aagaard
Dustin Aagaard serves as a pastor at Cross Point Church in Nashville, Tennessee. He has a calling to pray and prepare for revival in Middle Tennessee and beyond. Dustin has served in student ministry for twenty years and believes that the spiritual wave often starts in the student section.
Read MoreHe married his longtime girlfriend, TJ, whom he met in middle school student ministry. They are blessed with three great kids who love Jesus and the Church: Riley, Callie Joy, and Darby. Dustin wrote “Anchored,” a 30-day journey to help students anchor their newfound faith in Jesus. Dustin loves the beach, playing golf, and cheering on his teams: the Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Braves, Orlando Magic, and the Florida Gators.
Read LessWorship Leader
Bethany Barr Phillips
Bethany Barr Phillips is a worship leader, writer, communicator, and team mentor with a passion for theology and connection in the local church. With multiple records, singles, books, and projects, Bethany serves within the local church setting as well as on the road bringing interdenominational perspective and clarity through years of experience and a masters from Moody Theological Seminary.
Read MoreCurrently, she leads corporate worship, communicates, and mentors for churches and organizations throughout the United States. Bethany and her husband, Andy, have one daughter, Isaiah Jewel.
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 a pool, basketball, bazooka ball ($12 per person/hour), ropes/challenge course ($15 per person / 2 hours), volleyball, canoes ($15/day), disc golf (bring your discs!), hammocks, and a swimming pool. A gift shop with some snack items is also available from 1 – 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
