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"Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. He forgives your sins, heals your diseases, redeems your life from the pit, crowns you with love and compassion, and satisfies your desires with good things." Psalm 103:2-5

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. $275.

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.

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)


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 1-3
Grade 4-6

2009 Special Days

Date Event

Saturday, May 2
Saturday, May 9
Saturday, June 13
Sunday, July 12
Friday, July 17

Thrvient "Join Hands" Day
Spring Work Day
Children's Day & Open House
Hog Roast BBQ
XYZ Sr. Citizen Day
     
 
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