First Time?
See what a week of Northern Pines could look like for you and your family!
Upcoming Conference
We are looking forward to another summer of quality adult speakers and musicians, and top notch youth programming. Both weeks will fill up quickly; register soon to reserve your spot!
Service Opportunities
Volunteers are a crucial to the age-based programing of Northern Pines. Each year we need over 100 youth CCAs, teams of young adult counselors, and teachers.
During this season of giving, please consider the ministry of Northern Pines.
The end of the year is an opportune moment to think about how you can advance our shared efforts: bringing God’s Kingdom to families at Northern Pines, forever changing future generations.
Northern Pines T-Shirt Design Contest!
Did you enjoy the new shirt designs last year? The conferee booklets and stickers were also based on submissions to last year's design contest! Do you have an idea for a new Northern Pines T-Shirt? Design Submissions are due March 1, 2026.
- Everyone in the Northern Pines family can participate.
- Designs can be digitally created or hand drawn.
- You can submit multiple designs per person and/or family.
- You're not required to use the provided template, but please include all of the information listed on the form in the submitted file (not just in the email).
- Send design submissions to connect@npines.org or PO Box 750 Lakeville, MN 55044.
A Vacation with a Purpose
Northern Pines is the premier non-denominational Christ-centered family conference in the Midwest. Started in 1974 to provide a life-changing vacation experience for families, we have helped thousands of conferees see the difference Jesus can make in their lives and their homes.
Over 1,000 people come together each summer to learn from inspiring speakers and musicians and to enjoy the dynamic and caring children, youth, and young adult programs that are offered. They truly do experience “A Vacation with a Purpose!”.
Engaging Programing for Every Age
Join us for our 2026 Conference
Week 1: July 26–August 1, 2026
Week 2: August 2–August 8, 2026
Join us in beautiful Green Lake, WI for our 2026 Northern Pines conference!
The Power of CCAs
You can be a huge part of helping Northern Pines be the amazing place it is: Invite more CCAs!
The unique model of Northern Pines works because of our Child Care Assistants Program (CCA). Adults have time in the mornings and evenings with other adults because vetted teenagers and their support staff are taking care of the children.
Please prayerfully consider the teenagers in your community and invite them to serve at Northern Pines as a CCA. Email CCA@npines.org with any questions.
The Archives
Listen to messages from previous speakers and see photos from more than 50 years of Northern Pines conferences
