The 2026 Riverbend Men's Camp will be Aug 3-6
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Click HERE to be taken directly to the 'DIRECTIONS' page!
Late Breaking News!! The shower building project is underway.
Footings were put in while at camp, thanks to all who helped!
We are planning to complete the concrete in August, then get under roof in September.
Exact dates are being determined.
HELP IS NEEDED!! Call or text 260.610.6500 if you can assist.
2025 Riverbend Men's camp is now "In the books"
Theme was "Rekindle Your Spiritual Fire"
Messages were led by;
Kendall Faull, GO INTO Ministries, LA
Todd Faull, Harlan IN
Jim Book, The CRA Montgomery AL
Joe Heins, Woodburn Christian Childrens Home IN
Kayak trips EACH DAY
Youth led by Brayden Worley, Huntington IN
Recreation by Jerry Gates, Bronson MI
Music by Greg Sickmiller
The 2025 Camp was a success by all measures. Great weather; HOT (first of week) and COLD (end of week)
Messages were both inspiring and challenging Registration was up 32%. Showers were started for next years event!
Good fellowship, many new faces in attendance!
Offerings received to support the camp work were good, and many also support the camp throughout the year. We are stepping out in faith to build the shower houses to expand the camps' influence, and are trusting the Lord to equip His people to support this work. Please consider contributing to this work as God has blessed you. HE has provided this property for us to behold HIS handiwork and encourage us to meet together to deepen our spiritual journey. There is a link at top of page to contribute, or support can be mailed to; Riverbend Christian Retreat, 22712 Antwerp Rd, Harlan IN 46743
2026 Camp is planned to be held August 3-6, 2026
Watch website for updates!
Monday night (7 pm) through Thursday night
*For directions, detailed camp & registration info, FAQ's, etc., follow links at top of the page*
-Camp located on 55 Acres on the Rifle River in Arenac County, Michigan
-This is a wilderness camp, bring everything you need
-Men and boys of all ages are welcome to come and fellowship
-You may attend a single session or stay the entire week
-'Like' our Facebook page, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to email notifications via links above (top left) for updates
-Scroll down for campsite pictures and other important information!
-2025 Family camping will be available again on the 150 acres east of Men's Camp. Guys may stay there and hike over to Menscamp for activities. Campsites, water, and portajons will be provided to both camping areas. We obtained the necessary permitting from the Board of Health and have the septic installed. We aim to add the shower building to the family camp area!! We will be working on that project this year. Plans are for the restroom and shower to be fully functional in 2025. Contact us if willing to be involved.
-If your Church has a need to use the camp for a week or a weekend please email us and we will try to get you on the schedule. Youth, Leadership, and Men's groups, to name a few, can make great use of this facility!
-If you wish to volunteer please send us an email. If you have a ministry group who may benefit from the camp please email for more details.
CURRENT MISSION NEWS:
Riverbend sent a team to Africa to work with the Hippo Valley Mission June 4-19 2025. The team installed flooring in the Dine Christian Primary school, visited The Central Africa Christian College and their 2025 graduation ceremony, The Pemberton High School Living Proof Academy, the Chiredzi Christian Childrens Village (Orphanage), and several Churches.
Riverbend sent a team of guys to TN to assist IDES in hurricane relief March 23-29, 2025. Several homes were worked on, and a great amount of work was accomplished! IDES is doing a great work there and it was a blessing to be a part of it.
Previous years activities include;
On Saturday, March 26, 2022 at IDES main office in Noblesville, IN. 30 guys put in a great day, many projects were tackled and completed inside the offices, plus a new concrete entry at the front door was undertaken. The weather was a surprise with 3" of new snow overnight. Another great day!
On Saturday, March 27, 2021 at IDES main office in Noblesville, IN. 25 guys built a 20x20 steel building at their headquarters. Several smaller projects were also completed including removing carpet and installing a new laminate floor in a large office room, patching an 8" concrete loading dock wall and securing an LP station near the building. There were groups from Grand Rapids and Bronson MI, as well as from Wabash, Grissom, Ft. Wayne, Harlan IN plus fathers/sons from near South Bend and south of Indianapolis. Thanks to all who turned out it was a great day!
4 men from Bronson helped IDES July 27- Aug 2, 2020 on the way to camp which is only 35 minutes away. We appreciate guys willing to step up and assist with flooding relief!
3 Riverbend guys attended a mission trip led by IDES to West End Bahamas in February 2020. Rob Daniels, Jerry Gates and Denny Kees. Several homes were roofed and drywalled that were damaged by Hurricane Dorian in September 2019. If you would like more information about IDES click here.
December 2017- Riverbend Men joined others in Beaumont TX to build 30 storage sheds in the flood area.
March 2nd 2019- 50 men and boys from Riverbend Men's Camp and affiliated churches built walls at the IDES warehouse in Noblesville, IN for 4 panelized new homes to be sent to North Carolina hurricane relief . We were able to build all the wall panels required for all four homes in one day. See Riverbend Facebook and Instagram for photos and more.
-If you would like promotional materials regarding the camp sent to you, someone you know, or your church, please email us. We have flyers, business cards and magnets imprinted with the website you may hand out. Or if you would like a presentation made on behalf of the camp to your church or group let us know, one of the directors will be happy to make a personal visit to present the camp work and to answer any questions.
-Riverbend is an official 501(c)3 non-profit entity incorporated in the State of Michigan. We operate as an independent ministry. All gifts will be recognized as charitable contributions. We have a modest mortgage on the 55 acres. If you wish to contribute you may do so securely on this website OR donations can be sent to; Riverbend Christian Retreat, 22712 Antwerp Rd, Harlan IN 46743.
*New items are frequently added to the website..... Check back often for updates*
*For directions, detailed camp & registration info, FAQ's, etc., follow links at top of the page*
-Camp located on 55 Acres on the Rifle River in Arenac County, Michigan
-This is a wilderness camp, bring everything you need
-Men and boys of all ages are welcome to come and fellowship
-You may attend a single session or stay the entire week
-'Like' our Facebook page, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to email notifications via links above (top left) for updates
-Scroll down for campsite pictures and other important information!
-2025 Family camping will be available again on the 150 acres east of Men's Camp. Guys may stay there and hike over to Menscamp for activities. Campsites, water, and portajons will be provided to both camping areas. We obtained the necessary permitting from the Board of Health and have the septic installed. We aim to add the shower building to the family camp area!! We will be working on that project this year. Plans are for the restroom and shower to be fully functional in 2025. Contact us if willing to be involved.
-If your Church has a need to use the camp for a week or a weekend please email us and we will try to get you on the schedule. Youth, Leadership, and Men's groups, to name a few, can make great use of this facility!
-If you wish to volunteer please send us an email. If you have a ministry group who may benefit from the camp please email for more details.
CURRENT MISSION NEWS:
Riverbend sent a team to Africa to work with the Hippo Valley Mission June 4-19 2025. The team installed flooring in the Dine Christian Primary school, visited The Central Africa Christian College and their 2025 graduation ceremony, The Pemberton High School Living Proof Academy, the Chiredzi Christian Childrens Village (Orphanage), and several Churches.
Riverbend sent a team of guys to TN to assist IDES in hurricane relief March 23-29, 2025. Several homes were worked on, and a great amount of work was accomplished! IDES is doing a great work there and it was a blessing to be a part of it.
Previous years activities include;
On Saturday, March 26, 2022 at IDES main office in Noblesville, IN. 30 guys put in a great day, many projects were tackled and completed inside the offices, plus a new concrete entry at the front door was undertaken. The weather was a surprise with 3" of new snow overnight. Another great day!
On Saturday, March 27, 2021 at IDES main office in Noblesville, IN. 25 guys built a 20x20 steel building at their headquarters. Several smaller projects were also completed including removing carpet and installing a new laminate floor in a large office room, patching an 8" concrete loading dock wall and securing an LP station near the building. There were groups from Grand Rapids and Bronson MI, as well as from Wabash, Grissom, Ft. Wayne, Harlan IN plus fathers/sons from near South Bend and south of Indianapolis. Thanks to all who turned out it was a great day!
4 men from Bronson helped IDES July 27- Aug 2, 2020 on the way to camp which is only 35 minutes away. We appreciate guys willing to step up and assist with flooding relief!
3 Riverbend guys attended a mission trip led by IDES to West End Bahamas in February 2020. Rob Daniels, Jerry Gates and Denny Kees. Several homes were roofed and drywalled that were damaged by Hurricane Dorian in September 2019. If you would like more information about IDES click here.
December 2017- Riverbend Men joined others in Beaumont TX to build 30 storage sheds in the flood area.
March 2nd 2019- 50 men and boys from Riverbend Men's Camp and affiliated churches built walls at the IDES warehouse in Noblesville, IN for 4 panelized new homes to be sent to North Carolina hurricane relief . We were able to build all the wall panels required for all four homes in one day. See Riverbend Facebook and Instagram for photos and more.
-If you would like promotional materials regarding the camp sent to you, someone you know, or your church, please email us. We have flyers, business cards and magnets imprinted with the website you may hand out. Or if you would like a presentation made on behalf of the camp to your church or group let us know, one of the directors will be happy to make a personal visit to present the camp work and to answer any questions.
-Riverbend is an official 501(c)3 non-profit entity incorporated in the State of Michigan. We operate as an independent ministry. All gifts will be recognized as charitable contributions. We have a modest mortgage on the 55 acres. If you wish to contribute you may do so securely on this website OR donations can be sent to; Riverbend Christian Retreat, 22712 Antwerp Rd, Harlan IN 46743.
*New items are frequently added to the website..... Check back often for updates*
