Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Camp Director?
Where is Bingle?
What is the attendance policy?
What is the refund policy?
How soon must I pay for camp?
When will I receive confirmation of my registration?
Is transportation to Bingle available?
What do I bring to camp?
When should I arrive at Bingle Camp?
Are there camp scholarships?
Can I contribute to the scholarship fund?

Who is the Camp Director?

Our director, Lisa Eldridge, has lived in the Fairbanks area for 30 years, is married and has 4 children and a granddaughter. Her family attends Zion Lutheran Church. She is also a past Bingle camper. Lisa along with the Camp staff make every effort to ensure that your camper will have a safe, fun, educational and spiritual renewing time at Bingle Camp.

Where is Bingle?

Bingle Camp is located on beautiful Harding Lake, 45 miles south off Fairbanks via the Richardson Hwy. See the web page for map. Bingle Camp is situated on 66 acres, which offers your camper the opportunity to experience God’s Great Outdoors, gain new skills and challenge their Faith in Christ. On camp premises there is a Lodge, Chapel, two shower houses with flushing toilets, 6 log cabins that each accommodate up to 12 campers plus a wonderful waterfront, home of the Iceberg, and supervised by a certified lifeguard and staff. Bingle Camp has provided inter-denominational Christian camping experiences in Interior Alaska since 1953. Bingle Camp is operated by Bingle Camp Ministries and an independent Board of Directors, and is owned by the Yukon Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church, USA.

What is the attendance policy?

Each parent or guardian sending a camper to Bingle Camp must cleary intend that the camper will remain on camp premises for the duration of the camp. For the sake of campers and staff, it is the policy of Bingle Camp that campers not be removed from the group by a parent or guardian during a camp and returned later to complete the camp.

What is the refund policy?

Refunds (less deposit) will be given if cancellation is made at least 14 days prior to the first day of camp.

How soon must I pay for camp?

If you choose to submit only the deposit to reserve your space at camp the balance is due by June 15.

When will I receive confirmation of my registration?

Upon receipt of your registration you will be sent a letter of confirmation with details of what to bring to camp.

Is transportation to Bingle available?

Camp offers round-trip transportation to camp from Fairbanks for $20.00. Space is limited. Sign up early.

What do I bring to camp?

When should I arrive at Bingle Camp?

Arrival time for weeklong camps is 4:30 - 5:30 pm on Sundays.

Are there Camp Scholarships?

We have a limited scholarship fund. If you are in need of assistance please call the office at 479-0562 for a scholarship form. You will be required to submit a scholarshp form with completed registration form along with the deposit. Please apply early.

Can I contribute to the Scholarship Fund?

Scholarship contributions are always welcome. Additionally, we invite campers to make a small contribution to the scholarship fund as part of the registration payment.