Big Lake Camp started officially in 1964 with a parcel of land donated by Clinton and Annie Davison. It was the hope of the Davisons and Bruce Taylor- District Superintendent at that time, to have a district gathering place. It began with youth and children camps and family camps followed in the early 70’s.

The original 8 acres has throughout the years been changed to around 30 acres. ​The very first building was an outhouse, followed by the dining hall, which was used for dining as well as sleeping, activities, chapel services and tuck shop. Several cabins were built and army tents used for sleeping accomodations. Washrooms were built below the dining hall, and the Betty Rector Chapel was built as a place of prayer.

​Camps averaged from 50 to 170. Buildings have come and gone, from the old Quonset tabernacle, to more cabins. From the old outhouses to bathrooms with showers. The old dining hall, to the new dining hall with 3 hotel rooms and meeting area. New waterfront areas, tennis and basketball courts and over 30 new trailer sites used seasonally. As everything in life, Big Lake Camp has changed over the years, but one thing has remained the same- it is a special place, a holy place, where people of ALL ages can come and meet with God.