LUTHERWALD
is located on South Twin Lake 40 miles east of South Bend on State
Road 120 at Howe IN. Lutherwald has 70 acres and a half mile of shoreline.
It is the site of the Kempski Retreat Center. Click
here for directions and register today!
Special
Days ~ High School Programs ~ Youth
Camps ~ Calendar
2009
SPECIAL DAYS
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Lutherwald
Children's Day & Open House... Saturday, June 13
A day for the whole family, especially children (ages 1-14) and parents
where all the fun stuff of camp is packed into one Saturday from 10:00
am. to 3:00 pm. Activities include: camp hiking tour, arts & crafts,
swimming (be sure to bring your swim suit and towel), lunch, campfire
program, games, and lots more. The day is FREE so bring the
whole family.
Hog
Roast BBQ ... Sunday, July 12
The mid-summer Sunday gathering of Lutherwald friends and families
for outdoor worship at 10:30 am. and lunch and recreation afterward.
The Lutherwald Hog Roast BBQ is the camp's annual fund-raiser. Come
join us!
XYZ
Senior Citizen Day ... Friday, July 17
XYZ Day is the annual gathering of senior citizens from 10:00 am to
3:00 pm. The Lutherwald program includes morning Bible study and a noon
luncheon. Following lunch, participants
will be treated to a pontoon ride on South Twin Lake. This event is sponsored by the Indiana-Kentucky
Synod Committee on Older Adult Ministry and is FREE to all
senior citizens and their guests.
2009 HIGH
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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Sr. High Servant Camp ... July 12-17
A Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon camp week that includes
familiar camp activities with a "servant" theme. High
school campers will assist with Habitat-For-Humanity-type service
projects in the Lutherwald area and with general on-site camp
property projects. Participants must be entering grades 10-12.
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Reading Camp "CADETS" ... July 5-10
Reading Camp is an initiative by the Indiana-Kentucky Synod designed to give tools and hope for a better future to 4th and 5th graders ladding behing their peers in reading skills. Professional teachers conduct the program, assisted by volunteer "Cadets," older high school and college students (ages 17-22) from synod congregations with an interest in elementary education. "Cadets" work with the teachers they are partnered with for 3 hours each morning and interact with students throughout the day on general camp activities, including leading "Read Aloud" story sessions each evening. Contact Reading Camp Director, Cleo Swager (260) 456-3168 for more information and a special application.
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2009
CLASSIC YOUTH CAMPS
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PILGRIMS
(Grades 1-3) ... July 5-8, August 2-5
A great first camp experience for those entering grades 1-3. A shortened
week allows four busy days of general camp activities geared towards
a young age group. Enrollment is limited in order to keep living groups
small and allow for extra individual attention. Activities: arts and
crafts, singing, Bible study, games, swimming. $150.
PIONEERS
(Grades 4-6) ... June 28-July 2*, July 12-17, July 19-24, August 2-7
A lively week packed with activities for upper elementary youth entering
grades 4-6: hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, Bible study, singing,
campfire programs, small group and all camp games. $275. (*Sunday-Thursday $250.)
TRAILBLAZERS (Grades 7-9) ... June
28-July 2*, July 12-17, July 19-24
A week geared for young teens entering grades 7-9, involving more
advanced activities and more individual choice than for younger campers.
Activities included: Bible study, canoe/hiking trips, swimming, a
cookout/campout, campfire programs, and special evening activities.
$275. (*Sunday-Thursday $250.)
READING
CAMP ... July 5-10
A program for "learning-abled" kids (Grades 4-5) who special
are lagging behind their peers in reading skills and "just aren't
getting it." Reading camp provides a fun and innovative atmosphere
where one professional teacher (assisted by a high school or college-aged
"cadet") works with three students. For three hours each
morning, students are rotate through 6 different Reading Centers where
one particular reading skill is practiced. Reading Camp is not an
educational "boot camp" but true Lutherwald camp experience
with swimming, boating, hiking, arts and crafts, games, music, campfire
programs and a chance to make new friends.
Established with a Thrivent Financial for Lutherans grant, Reading
Camp is a free week of camp for those entering grades 4 and 5 who
come recommended by their teachers and parents.
2009
Summer CALENDAR
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| Lutherwald Summer Program |
Grade (entering in fall 2009) |
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June 14-19 --- Confirmation Camp I
June 21-26 --- Confirmation Camp II
June 28-July 2 --- Confirmation Camp III
June 28-July 2 --- Pioneers
June 28-July 2 --- Trailblazers
July 5-8 --- Pilgrims
July 5-10 --- Reading Camp
July 12-17--- Sr High Servant Camp
July 12-17 --- Pioneers
July 12-17 --- Trailblazers
July 19-24 --- Pioneers
July 19-24 --- Trailblazers
July 26-31 --- Neighborhood Camp
August 2-5 --- Pilgrims
August 2-7 --- Pioneers
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Grade 6-9
Grade 6-9
Grade 6-9
Grade 4-6
Grade 7-9
Grade 1-3
Grade 4-5
Grade 10-12
Grade 4-6
Grade 7-9
Grade 4-6
Grade 7-9
Grade 1-3
Grade 4-6
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2009
Special Days
| Date |
Event |
| Saturday, May 2
Saturday, May 9
Saturday,
June 13
Sunday, July 12
Friday, July 17
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Thrvient "Join Hands" Day
Spring Work Day
Children's
Day & Open House
Hog Roast BBQ
XYZ Sr. Citizen Day |
