Episcopal Church Camp of Illinois
Episcopal Church Camp of Illinois is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Springfield. Started in the early 1960's, it has ministered to thousands of campers over the years. ECC is a not-for-profit camp that is organized and staffed by volunteers. While ECC is sponsored by the diocese, we warmly welcome campers and staff from any denomination.
For more updates, visit the ECC Facebook page here.
To view the ECC website, chick here.
Help Wanted - Summer Camp
The Camp Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Springfield is seeking a Camp Coordinator for its summer camp. Camp is held for one week each year at Camp Wartburg near Waterloo, Illinois. The Camp is for school-age youth. The purpose of the Camp Coordinator position is to coordinate and manage the program and its human resources and strategic operations.
For more information, view the job posting here.
What to Expect
A typical day at camp includes Holy Eucharist, classes led by diocesan clergy, water activities (swimming, canoeing, etc.), crafts and sports, singing around the campfire, “choice time” (including activities like rock climbing, ropes course, nature hikes, and archery), group games, Bible study, and many more. Click here for a brochure with pricing and more information on camp this year.
Our Mission
The purpose of Episcopal Church Camp of Illinois is to provide both youth and adult participants with the extraordinary opportunity to live in a Christian community within the environment of the cabins, lakes, and woods of Camp Wartburg near Waterloo, Illinois. It is our goal that all participants will experience this life in Christ - the particular expressions of which may be somewhat different from what they experience in their home parishes - and that their growth in Christ may be enriched by these experiences.
ECC at Camp Wartburg
Summer 2024
The Episcopal Church Camp of Illinois gathered 28 campers from across the Diocese of Springfield in Waterloo, Illinois at Camp Wartburg to worship, learn, and build relationships. This year’s camp was a great success and we are excited to continue to share stories and experiences from this week of devotion and fun. Campers had the opportunity to experience Camp Wartburg’s high and low rope courses, zipline, indoor and outdoor climbing walls, canoeing on the Kaskaskia River, archery, and many other activities!
“I learned a valuable lesson at camp. We are not building our relationship with God
for this one week. Rather, we are building our relationship with God every day of our
lives and choosing this week to strengthen it.” - Former camper