Investing in Life Change
When parents testify to positive changes in their child as a result of a camp experience — more self confidence, willingness to try new things, interest in prayer and reading the Bible — we thank God for our faithful donors. The investment of every gift, regardless of size, yields the fruit of life change.
Since 1947, Covenant Harbor has been committed to loving kids and sharing Jesus. The results are different for each child, but all point to what God is doing in this sacred place where helping children, youth and adults know Jesus and walk with him motivates all we do.
Thank you for investing in Covenant Harbor’s mission.

As our Lodge has aged, people have continued to gather there. While they have thrived, the building has not. It’s time to create a new dining and gathering space for Covenant Harbor’s community to flourish.

About Covenant Harbor
Carved out along the shores of Geneva Lake in southern Wisconsin, Covenant Harbor invites campers and guests to leave behind their routines and experience God through Jesus Christ in 52 acres of nature that promote spiritual and personal transformation. With its expansive lawn, hidden woods and unparalleled waterfront, Covenant Harbor serves children, youth and adults year-round, offering a variety of programs, accommodations and meeting spaces.
Get Involved
Since its founding in 1947, Covenant Harbor has greatly benefited from the generosity of generations of donors who have invested in our vision to create space for life change. Every gift, regardless of size, continues to ensure that the ministry of Covenant Harbor continues to thrive.

Our History
See how Covenant Harbor has grown and invested its resources into changing lives.
Read About Our History
1947
Purchase of Covenant Harbor finalized.
1950
Two Triplets and the Dining Room (later called the Lodge) were built with volunteer labor. Third Triplet was added the next year.
1952 – 1956
Summer attendance grew to approximately 1,000 campers.
1957
Historical Mansion (“The Big House”) burns.
1958
Wisconsin Supreme Court sides with the Central Conference, allowing Covenant Harbor to replace the housing lost in the Mansion. Wings for housing were added to the Dining Room the next year.
1961
Central and Great Lakes conferences merge, Covenant Point becomes sister camp.
1962
Board rejects offer to trade Geneva Lake property for 332 acres on Lake Como.
1965
A fund drive leads to the addition of several facilities – Upper and Lower Compounds, maintenance shop and bathhouse as well as the remodel and winterization of the Lodge and the Twins.
1977
The original Hilltop House burns down, Carriage House is remodeled with the insurance money and the 30th Anniversary is a rededication of the Carriage House.
1977
Summer attendance of 716 campers. Hispanic Covenant Churches begin tradition of lake baptisms at Covenant Harbor.
1978 – 1983
Major capital campaign allows remodeling of the Harbor House and Staff House, and widening of the beach with a retaining wall.
1986
Ropes Course is built.
1989
Kishwauketoe programs begin in “Upper Compounds” and Geneva Bay Center is completed.
1991
Elderhostel programming begins in the Geneva Bay Center.
1994
Covenant Harbor runs its first Golf for kids tournament. Foundation for Covenant Harbor established.
1995 – 1997
Boat house renovated, front lawn landscaped, new Bath house and Ropes Course built, Worship Tent erected.
1995 – 1998
Fundraising campaign raises $2.3 million dollars to pay off debt.
1997
Day Camp programs begin.
2002
Engebretson Lodge is built.
2015
Carriage House burns and is restored.
2019
2,850 summer campers.
2020
814 summer campers (Day Camp only) due to COVID-19. Forced to lay off 70% of staff due to drop in revenue.
2020
Kishwauketoe Village is rebuilt.
2022
2,195 summer campers. Continued rebound from pandemic. Covenant Harbor celebrates 75 years of ministry!
2023
Twins cabins are built.