

The fun is in the Badlands
Badlands Ministries holds a variety of year round events that are packed with fun for all ages.
As summer approaches we will determine date(s) for our "work days" when volunteers work with our staff to make site improvements. We will keep you posted!
Spring Work Day
Spring Work Day
T.B.D for 2022
Badlands Ministries is partnering with a ND Geological Survey while they host a fossil dig just outside of Medora! Spend an afternoon digging for fossils with paleontologists and camp staff. Transportation to and from the dig site will be provided.
* All fossils found during this event will remain in the care of the ND Fossil Collection.
To Be Determined
Must be 10 years of age or older
DIG IN!
Fossils & Faith
We invite you to witness the Passion of Jesus Christ as portrayed by our summer staff. This moving event is an annual tradition you won’t want to miss! We will begin at the porch of the Dining Hall, “Bethlehem,” at 8:00 PM. All ages are welcome to attend this FREE event.
TBD for 2022
Public Christ Hike
Badlands Ministries 43rd Annual Fall event will again be held at Badlands Ministries this year.
We will have an outdoor worship service and an open-air lunch, followed by our silent and live auctions. We will again have both our silent auction and live auction take place on-line as well in person.
September 17, 2023
Fall Event
We love fall at camp, and you should too! Bring the whole family out to carve pumpkins, play carnival games, enjoy a hay ride, and so much more! Join us in the Dining Hall from 1PM-4PM.
October 7, 2023
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Harvest Festival
All are welcome to attend Badlands Ministries' Annual Meeting. Badlands Ministries will be holding our Annual Meeting at St. John Lutheran Church in Dickinson. The address is 146 6th Avenue West, Dickinson ND 58601. While voting delegates will need to attend in person, anyone can watch or participate in the meeting live via Zoom (link available soon.
November 20, 2022
2:00PM
Annual Meeting
Join us in celebrating the true reason for the season... the birth of Jesus! This year, we plan to be back in our Dining Hall Bethlehem with Christmas musical performances from local choirs and individuals followed by a Christmas Hymn Sing. As always, this family fun event is free of charge.
December 9th, 2023
Camp Christmas
Please help us raise needed funds for our ministry through this one day on-line giving event. We have received a $10,000 challenge/inspire to encourage supporters to help us reach our goal of raising $50,000 this year.
Please go to this site and make a gift to support Badlands Ministries and other local charities on February 10th.
(One Day Online Giving Event)
Giving Hearts Day
February 9, 2023