Lutherwald 2012

Lutherwald Children's Day & Open House  Sat Jun 09

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. Flyer

Hog Roast BBQ  Sun Jul 15

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! Flyer

XYZ Senior Citizen Day  Fri Jul 13

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 FREE to all senior citizens and their guests. Flyer

Grandparent / Grandchild Week  Jul 1-4

A fun time for grandparents and their grandchildren. Three days of staff-lead activities: campfires, water activities, crafts, and games. Grandparents stay with grandchildren in the comfortable Kempski Retreat Center. $75/grandparent, $150/grandchild.

Family Camp Weekend  Jul 13-15

A special weekend (Friday evening through Sunday noon) for families of all shapes and sizes. Housing is provided comfortable Kempski Retreat Center, our cabins, or tent/RV camping at our lake campground. For more information, check out the Family Camp page, and the Lutherwald Family Weekend Flyer

Sr. High Servant Camp  Jul 8-13

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. $295.

Reading Camp "CADETS"  Jun 24-29, Jul 22-27

Reading Camp is a program designed to give tools and hope for a better future to 4th and 5th graders lagging behind 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 Flyer.

Pedal-Paddle Adventure (Grades 9-12)  Jul 1-4

Join us for a canoe, bicycle, and tenting adventure around and between our 2 northern camps. The week begins at Lutherwald with 1 day biking the 25 miles to Lake Luther. We will then travel back to Lutherwald on the Pigeon River for a 2-day canoe trip including an overnight at a campground along the river. Participants will need a good multi-speed bike, a bike flag, and a helmet. This program is not designed as a serious athletic challenge. The focus is fun! $295. Flyer

Pilgrims (Grades 1-3)  Jul 22-25

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)  Jun 24-29, Jul 15-20, Jul 22-27

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. $295. Going into 4th Grade? register online and get an additional $50 discount.

Trailblazers (Grades 7-9)  Jun 24-29, Jul 8-13, Jul 15-20

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. $295.

Performing Arts Camp (Grades 5-10)  

A special week offered at Lutherwald. Performing Arts Camp is for youth who love singing and performing. Campers spend 4-5 hours each day working on a high energy Christian musical. A final choreographed production is presented to parents, families, and participants of XYZ Day on Friday afternoon at 1:30 pm. (This same program is also offered at Lutheran Hills, Jul 15-20). $295.

Reading Camp  Jun 24-29, Jul 22-27

A program for "learning-abled" kids 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.

Reading Camp is a free week of camp for those entering grades 4-5 and for grades 6-7 who come recommended by their teachers and parents.

Confirmation Camp (Grades 6-9)  Jun 10-15, Jun 17-22, Jul 8-13

A week that combines 2 hours of study with your pastor and confirmation class each morning, followed by a full day of great camp activitites: hiking, arts and crafts, games, music, swimming, canoeing, and campfire programs. Confirmation campers register as a group, coordinated by your local congregation. Check with your pastor for details. $295. Flyer