Many churches partnered in this vision, including Victoria Beach, Beaconia, and Grand Marais Gospel Chapels. Today, Faith Bible Camp is owned and operated by eight Manitoba churches who join in the name of Christ to build upon the legacy and vision of the founders and look for God’s continued leading and provision for the future.
The first camp program began in July 1954 with 121 children spending two weeks at the Elk Island location. That initial summer, Elk Island provided mainly tents for sleeping accommodations and was a very primitive experience.
The Faith Bible Camp name was chosen to represent the faith, vision, and leadership from the Lord shown by the men who began the camp. The following summer in 1955, two 10-day children’s sessions and a young people’s weekend were held for 13-year-olds and up. In 1969, the campsite was moved to its current Sandy Bay location due to difficult lake crossings and continual erosion of the beach area at the Elk Island site.