Fells, Food,
Friendship & Faith
One unforgettable
week
The Bible-centred summer camp in the heart of the Lake District, for 11–17 year olds. Deep study, proper adventure, and friendships that outlast the week.
31 July - 7 August 2027 · Grasmere · 54.4568° N, 3.0194° W
Bearing 000°
11–17Ages welcome
50 yrsRunning since 1975
8 daysUnder canvas
GrasmereLake District
What is Compass Camp
Welcome to Compass Christian Camp, the Bible-centred summer camp based in the heart of the Lake District for 11-17 year olds. So what’s it all about? Well, since 1975 loads of young people have been studying one incredible book, having crazy amounts of fun, learning awesome truths, enjoying plenty of food, being served by passionate leaders, engaging with stretching questions and making great friends!
Here you’ll find all sorts of information about camp ranging from the teaching programme and awesome activities, to what a typical day at camp looks like, including views from past campers. For those wanting to find out more or have a nostalgic look back we’ve links to our Flickr galleries and YouTube videos.
Seven things happen every single year.
- Loads of young people11–17, from all over the UK
- One incredible bookThe Bible, opened together each morning
- Deep studySmall tent groups, real questions
- Much crazy funWide games, evening events, camp fire
- Plenty of foodCooked on site, lots of it
- Passionate leadersVolunteers, DBS-checked and trained
- Great friendshipsThe bit campers talk about all year
Out on the fells
Activities run by qualified instructors.
Being set in the heart of the Lake District, Compass Camps is in the perfect place for some amazing outdoor adventure activities. All campers will take part in three different activities, run by the amazing team at Climb365. Below is just a small snapshot of what we’ve done on camp before.
Gorge Scrambling
Up the river, through the pools, back down again. Wet through, every time.
Climbing & abseiling
Real rock faces on the surrounding crags, roped and instructor-led.
Mountain days
A proper walk with a proper view at the top.
From a camper
News & camp blog
Latest from camp.
Camp blog
The camp blog will appear here
Camp 2026 Prayer Diary
We’re less than a couple of weeks away from the start of Compass Camps 2026. We’re really excited, and can’t wait for all the campers to arrive in Grasmere! We recognise that we can’t do anything without God’s guidance and the work of the Holy Spirit. And we’d love...
Friday – Back To The Future
Our final full day at Compass Camp arrived with a theme that pointed us forward: The Future. In the morning, we gathered for our last talk together, exploring Revelation 21–22 in a session titled “Happily Ever After”. We were reminded of the ultimate ending to God’s...
Thursday: Out Of This World!
As the week shoots by like rocket, we entered our 'space race' day! Just as we have no clue about most of space, the campers had (basically) no clue what to expect! Blasting through the morning meeting, Brian was talking on Revelation 18, explaining how mankind is...
Wednesday – A Most Remarkable Day
My Dearest Reader, It is with no small measure of delight and astonishment that I take pen to paper (or rather, fingers to keys) to recount the singularly marvellous occurrences of this most memorable day, wherein our humble Christian summer camp found itself...
Tuesday – Hear Ye! Hear Ye! It’s Medieval Day on Compass Camp
Today at Compass Camp, we took a step back in time with a medieval-themed day filled with adventure, reflection, and plenty of laughs. Our day kicked off with a thought-provoking morning meeting, diving into Revelation 8–9. We explored the dramatic imagery of the...
Monday – Hail, Caesar!
Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears. Today is Roman day on camp and we were greeted by Storm Floris on waking up this morning. The strong wind and horizontal rain battered the legions first thing. Only a couple of tents were lost, and they were the leaders...
Sunday – Walk Like An Egyptian
Campers and leaders woke up to a wet and misty morning, but that didn't stop the daily race to get to the showers first! After quiet time and breakfast, the sun came out as we headed over to Grace Baptist Church in Ulverston. We enjoyed a lovely warm welcome as...
Saturday – Prehistoric Camp
Welcome campers, leaders, parents and other friends and family, to Compass Camps 2025! We have had our first day today, setting up final decorations and games in the morning, greeting the campers and their families, and then getting stuck in with icebreaker games to...