Available Events

Ministries of Northwest Bible Baptist Church in Elgin, IL

Young Adults Retreat '26

Young Adults Retreat '26

Kyte River (Rochelle, IL)
May 28-30, 2026
  • Brad & Michele Waddell

Come and enjoy this relaxing retreat designed for those who are seeking a fulfilled life in Christ. Come for a great time of fellowship and encouragement. 

Gates open at 4:00PM.

  • $75.00 Adults
Primary & Junior Camp '26

Primary & Junior Camp '26

Kyte River (Rochelle, IL)
June 1-5, 2026
  • Pastor Joel Bible
  • Pastor Rob Robideau

This week is a great opportunity to take both primary-age and junior-age campers at the same time. Ages 6 through the 6th grade are welcome to attend this camp.

Gates open at 11:00AM. Registration and lunch are available until 12:30PM.

  • $125.00 Campers
  • $75.00 Chaperones
The Forge

The Forge

Kyte River (Rochelle, IL)
June 12-13, 2026
  • Dr. Keith Gomez

Church men and staff will be giving dozens of instructional workshops in the areas of Outdoor, Trades, Hobbies, DIY, and Sports.

Workshops will last from 20-30 minutes each with Q&A and Hands On opportunities.

  • $75.00 Men
  • $25.00 Boys
Teen Week 1 '26

Teen Week 1 '26

Kyte River (Rochelle, IL)
June 15-19, 2026
  • Pastor A.J. Potter
  • Pastor Caleb Hanson

Teen Week is a 5-day camp for 13-18 year-old guys and girls. Teens who are going into 7th grade in the fall through those who graduate high school in the spring are allowed to attend this camp.

Gates open at 3:00 PM. All campers need to be checked in no later than 5 PM. Orientation is at 5:30 PM.

  • $175.00 Teens
  • $75.00 Chaperones
Youth Conference '26

Youth Conference '26

NW Bible Baptist Church (Elgin, IL)
June 22-25, 2026
  • Pastor Terry Anglea
  • Dr. Keith Gomez
  • Pastor Jay Reed
  • Pastor Mark Oprzedek
  • Pastor Jonathan Roberson
  • Youth Pastor Ren Rippy
  • Pastor Leejay Richards
  • Missionary Trent Jamison

Youth Conference combines a fun, exciting schedule with fiery, spirit-filled preaching to facilitate an atmosphere where lives can be changed.
We pray and prepare each year for God to meet with us and see even the hardest hearts surrender their future and their will to Him.

Come join us in June and see your teenagers make decisions that will last for eternity.

  • $50.00 Chaperones
  • $25.00 Non-teens
  • $100.00 Teens
Bus Kids Camp

Bus Kids Camp

Kyte River (Rochelle, IL)
June 29 - July 1, 2026
  • Pastor Trevor Heims

Bus Kids Camp is a 3-day camp for 1st through 6th-grade boys and girls who are reached through the bus ministry. Kids who are going into 1st grade in the fall or who graduate elementary school in the spring are allowed to attend this camp.  Start planning now to make this camp available to your bus kids and watch the transformation that will take place in those three days of their lives.

Gates open at 11 am on Monday. Registration and lunch available until 12:30 pm.

This week is a great opportunity to take both primary-age and junior-age campers at the same time. Ages 6 through the 6th grade are welcome to attend this camp.

ONLY CAMPER AGE CHILDREN ARE ALLOWED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.

During Bus Kids Camp, campers are encouraged to participate in platform competitions. These events include:

  1. Vocal and Instrumental Music
  • Male Solos, Male Duets, Male Trios, Female Solos, Female Duets, Female Trios, Ensembles, and instrumentals
  1. Bible Reading 
  2. Bible Memory 
  3. Preaching 

General Competition Guidelines

  1. Each camper may compete in no more than three categories
  2. A camper may not compete against himself in the same category
  3. Dress clothes are not required for competitions; students may compete in their camp clothes.
  4. All song selections must be appropriate for church.
  5. Mixed gender groups are not allowed to compete in the vocal duet or trio categories.
  6. Mixed gender groups are allowed to compete in the vocal ensembles category.
  7. Bible reading and memory passages should be 5-10 consecutive verses.
  8. Preaching will be limited to 3 minutes.
Family Camp 2026

Family Camp 2026

Kyte River (Rochelle, IL)
July 3-4, 2026
  • Pastor Matt & Johanna Hudson

This camp offers a relaxed atmosphere with great food, fellowship, activities, and of course, exceptional preaching that the whole family will enjoy.  Family Camp is a wonderful opportunity to get the whole family on the same page spiritually, charging them up to go back to their home churches and do more for Christ.

Gates open at 7:00PM Thursday for those traveling from out of town. The program schedule begins July 4 with breakfast at 9:00AM.

The maximum cost per family is $150.

  • $60.00 Adults (13 yrs+)
  • $30.00 Children (5-12yrs)
  • $0.00 Children (0-4yrs)
Teen Week 2 '26

Teen Week 2 '26

Kyte River (Rochelle, IL)
July 6-10, 2026
  • Pastor Phil Cavanaugh
  • Pastor Terry Anglea

Teen Week is a 5-day camp for 13-18 year-old guys and girls. Teens who are going into 7th grade in the fall through those who graduate high school in the spring are allowed to attend this camp.

Gates open at 3:00 PM. All campers need to be checked in no later than 5 PM. Orientation is at 5:30 PM.

  • $175.00 Teens
  • $75.00 Chaperones
Junior & Teen Camp '26

Junior & Teen Camp '26

Kyte River (Rochelle, IL)
July 13-17, 2026
  • Pastor Cecil Ballard
  • Pastor David Bragg

Junior & Teen Combo Camp is a fun-filled, action-packed week for juniors and teens in the 4th-12th grade. Those who are going into 4th grade in the fall through those who graduate high school in the spring are allowed to attend this camp.

Gates open at 11:00 AM. Registration and lunch are available until 12:30PM.

  • $175.00 Teens
  • $125.00 Juniors
  • $75.00 Chaperones
Teen Week 3 '26

Teen Week 3 '26

Kyte River (Rochelle, IL)
July 20-24, 2026
  • Pastor Abe Chae
  • Pastor Mike Johnson

Teen Week is a 5-day camp for 13-18 year-old guys and girls. Teens who are going into 7th grade in the fall through those who graduate high school in the spring are allowed to attend this camp.

Gates open at 3:00 PM. All campers need to be checked in no later than 5 PM. Orientation is at 5:30 PM.

  • $175.00 Teens
  • $75.00 Chaperones
Ladies' Retreat '26

Ladies' Retreat '26

Kyte River (Rochelle, IL)
July 30 - August 1, 2026
  • Mrs. Judy Harrison

Ladies, you do not want to miss the opportunity to participate in this enjoyable weekend retreat! It is a relaxing time filled with fun, fellowship, delicious food, and challenging truths from God’s Word. Come join us and enjoy a time to get away and return home refreshed and renewed.

Gates open at 4:00PM.

  • $75.00 Ladies
Church Music Seminar '27

Church Music Seminar '27

Providence Baptist College (Elgin, IL)
January 11-13, 2027
  • Bro. John Early
  • Mrs. Cindy Hall
  • Dr. Mike Hall
  • Bro. David Hallberg
  • Bro. Micah McCurry
  • Bro. Austin Merriott
  • Mrs. Esther Lennard
  • Mrs. Michele Waddell

Don't miss the 4th annual Church Music Seminar! This three-day event is designed to establish, engage, encourage, and equip members of local churches in the area of Godly, revivalistic, and spirit-filled music. Delegates can receive instruction in a variety of topics:

 

  • Church Piano Playing
  • Singing and Vocal Production
  • Congregational and Choral Song Leading
  • Song Writing
  • Music Arranging
  • Music Notation
  • Special Music Coordination and Performance
  • Christian Music Philosophy

 

The Church Music Seminar begins with lunch on Monday, January 11 at noon and concludes on Wednesday, January 13 after the Wednesday evening concert and service. Cost includes lodging at Providence Baptist College (while available) and all meals. 

  • $130.00 Full-Time Delegates
  • $0.00 Evening-Only Delegates
  • $25.00 Children