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BIGSTUF SMMR 2027
Five beachfront days of worship, relevant teaching, small groups, meals, friendships, and memories your church can build on.
START PLANNING FOR 2027of first-time groups return
trusted by youth ministries
built into the week
THE BIGSTUF EXPERIENCE
Mornings on the beach. High-energy worship. Speakers who talk about real life in a way that makes sense. Late-night events. Time with friends that feels different from the rest of the year.
More than that, BigStuf gives students space to slow down, think clearly, and encounter God without the constant noise of everyday life. Each day balances shared worship, honest conversations, beach time, and room to process what they are learning with the people who know them best.
THE ULTIMATE SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR GROUP.
SEE CAMP DETAILSFOUNDED IN 1988
OF FIRST-TIME GROUPS RETURN
EVENTS PRODUCED
ALL-INCLUSIVE DAYS
BEACHFRONT CAMP PROPERTY
LODGING · MEALS · SESSIONS · BEACH
THE COMPLETE BIGSTUF EXPERIENCE
Beach mornings, worship, relevant speakers, late-night events, and space to encounter God.
Powerful teaching · Healthy friendships · Five unforgettable days
READ THE BIGSTUF BLOG →Structured sessions, guided small-group content, practical tools, and on-site support help your team lead with confidence.
Guided content · Practical leader support · On-site help
LEADER LABS →A safe, spiritually intentional environment at the Boardwalk Beach Hotel, reserved for campers.
Professional security · Medical staff · Experienced teams
VIEW CAMP RESOURCES →BUILT FOR THE WHOLE MINISTRY
BigStuf handles the environment, schedule, meals, lodging, and programming. Your team gets more time for students and less time managing trip logistics.
SEE WHAT LEADERS EXPERIENCE →PLAN WITHOUT PRESSURE
Start with dates, group size, travel questions, and what your leaders need. BigStuf will help with the rest.
TALK THROUGH YOUR 2027 TRIPWHY GROUPS COME BACK
“BigStuf has radically transformed the hearts of my students so that when they leave they’re living, acting, and looking more like Jesus.”
KYLE THOMAS · PRAIRIE LAKES CHURCH
READ MORE STORIES →WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW