Central Bible Leadership Institute offers a place for Salvation Army people engaged in mission to rest, enjoy fellowship, and experience growth since 1944. CBLI’s purpose is to nurture and prepare Salvation Army people to serve the world through the Army’s mission to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.
Adults, families with children, young adults, and teens enjoy a wide variety of activities led by Salvation Army leaders and guests. There are age specific tracks for Bible study, leadership training, and worship as well as many opportunities for all campers to share in worship, fellowship, recreation and meals.
CBLI is an affordable and a wonderful way to spend vacation time in fellowship with friends and family, studying God's word and becoming spiritually and physically refreshed. The cost of accommodations, meals, child care, and most program material are included in the camper registration fee. Some corps and divisions offer scholarships to help with registration fees. See your corps officer for details.
Spanish Translation will be available for Adult track delegates, and all United Meetings.
If you have any questions, please contact usc.program@usc.salvationarmy.org.
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2025 recipient: James Hines, Lakewood Temple Corps, Northern Division
Eligibility: Any full-time registered student 14-25 years old.
This award is named for Dallas P. Leader (R), the founder of CBLI (formerly TLI/TBLI), and is given to the young person who demonstrates the greatest leadership potential.
Awarded Plaque and Full Scholarship to CBLI
2025 recipient: Sydney Ferguson, Chicago Temple Corps, North & Central Illinois Division
Eligibility: Any full-time registered student 14-25 years old.
This person should:
Awarded Plaque and Full Scholarship to CBLI
2025 recipient: Khaila McElveen, Rockford Temple Corps,North & Central Illinois Division
Eligibility: Any full-time registered student 14-19 years old.
This award is given to a young person who demonstrates leadership qualities and exhibits growth and development.
Awarded Plaque and Full Scholarship to CBLI
2025 recipient: Major Dana Bigelow, Oak Creek Centennial WI Corps, Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Division
Eligibility: Any full-time registered student.
This award is given to any camper who displays action and spirit consistent with the purpose of CBLI.
Awarded Plaque and Full Scholarship to CBLI
2025 recipient: BobbiJo Middendorp, Springfield MO Corps, Midland Division
Any full-time registered student, ages 18-30, who most clearly demonstrates a passion for and pursuit of the Holiness experience.
Awarded Plaque and Full Scholarship to CBLI
2025 recipient Nathaneal Jackowsky, Rockford Temple IL Corps, North & Central Illinois Division
Eligibility: Any full-time registered student.
This award is named or Majors Dwight and Neoma Garrington
(Doers of the Word and not hearers only” – James 1:22)
and is given to an adult who demonstrates the greatest aptitude in Bible Study and its life-application in the following ways:
This award includes a full scholarship to CBLI, and an ‘exhaustive’ Study Bible.
2025 recipient: Moesha Mason, Iowa City IA Corps, Western Division
The young woman should be:
A young woman who strives to become a "Winning Woman" by
B. Exceptional involvement in corps ministry and CBLI program, and
C. Demonstrates initiative and compassion for others, and
D. Strives for excellence in Spiritual, Moral, and Ethical journey of life, and
E. Maintains a positive attitude and spirit, and
F. Seeks to develop leadership skills by involvement in active learning events,
F. Accepts the challenge to become a "Winning Woman.”
Awarded Plaque and Full Scholarship to CBLI
2025 recipient: Wes Carter, Norridge Citadel IL Corps,North & Central Illinois Division
This is awarded annually to a full-time registered camper fully participating in the CBLI program who is also a local officer displaying potential for increased leadership.
Awarded Plaque and Full Scholarship to CBLI
2025 recipients: John Fetzer, Marinette WI Corps,Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Division and Charlottle Woods, Oakbrook Terrace IL Corps, North & Central Illinois Division
For students ages 14-17 who fully participates in all scheduled events, demonstrates spiritual growth and a Love for God and His Word.
This scholarship will be for the full amount of the student's tuition for the following year and they will also receive a study Bible.
Tweens, Teens, Young Adults and Adults will worship together for all United Meetings. Evening meetings begin at 7:15 PM (unless otherwise noted); Sunday United Worship begins at 9:30 AM
*Friday night meeting will be live streamed at http://www.salvationarmymedia.org/
United meetings will be recorded and available to view online after camp ends. The Friday night meeting will be live streamed at http://www.salvationarmymedia.org/.
Visitors are welcome to attend the united meetings at CBLI! All visitors attending night meetings must check in in the back of the chapel prior to the night meeting. If the visitor is arriving earlier than 30 minutes before the night meeting, they must check in in the CBLI office in Linden under the chapel. If they will be eating meals, or will be attending other activities and are in need of a day pass, they must check in and register in the front Wonderland Camp office.
This year at CBLI, join TSAO as we explore the lessons God's Creation has for us to learn about the Creator. Come see us at the registration table to hear of the many ways we can simply engage, draw near, and tread softly this sacred space. Stay tuned for more info!
Green team pledge – At registration, stop by the TSAO table to get a button and sign a pledge to take actions to care for camp and creation all week! We’ll post a new challenge each day to try to help with.
Reusable mugs/bottles – Bring a reusable water bottle or coffee mug with you this week to use at the dining hall or snack shop! If you do not have one, you can pick up one at registration for a donation. Every time you choose to refill instead of using a disposable one time is a win!
Bring $ - There are several things that will be available for purchase throughout the week and in TSAO we have some items that will be used to raise funds for the world missions project.
All family housing will be one price, with no additional charges for specific housing units. All non-Village housing will include bed linens/towels. Housing will be assigned only after fees are paid in full or scholarship award is verified.
While we will try to accommodate special needs and requests, general housing will be assigned to maximize occupancy.
Family housing fills up much earlier than the registration deadline.
When housing is at capacity, you will not be able to select that option.
Making this change to a uniform fee will streamline our processes and enable those registering for CBLI to know the fees due at time of registration.
Parents of children with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for school, please forward a copy of your child's IEP to USC.Youth@usc.salvationarmy.org.
Please note that your registration is not complete until you have paid all fees and completed all necessary forms (Sr. High Track).
Once your registration is complete, your housing will then be assigned. Registration will be under the chapel from 2:00 – 5:00PM on Monday, July 21.
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