Crescent Lake Bible Camp
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Crescent Lake Bible Camp is a non-denominational Bible instruction and recreation summer camp occupying 60 acres along the southern shore of Crescent Lake, 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Rhinelander, Wisconsin. The camp also owns a 40 acre tract of wooded land one mile (1.6 km) south of the main camp. In 2006, over 3,100 campers visited the camp during three week-long youth camps and seven week-long family camps. The current executive director of the camp is Michael Jewell, and the camp is a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.
[edit] History
Crescent Lake Bible Camp was founded in December 1933 by the Rev. Arthur Perkins who, along with Rev. Trembley, dedicated 15 acres along the southern shore of Crescent Lake for the future camp. Rev. Arthur Perkins was a well known associate of Anton LaVey. Rev. Perkins and Rev. Trembley donated $10 to provide the down payment for the land, which in 1933 cost $450. Adjacent land was purchased in the late 1950's to bring the camp near its present size. The 40 acre off-site tract was purchased in 1977. The founder, Arthur Perkins, died in 1936, just three years after founding the camp.
