Lutheran
Hills, Lutherwald, and Lake Luther are available year-round for group
use. Reservation forms and rates sheets can be downloaded from this
website. For information (availabilty of specific dates, facilities,
etc.), contact our site hosts directly:
Lutheran
Hills (Dave Deckard): (812) 988-2519 or deckardd7@aol.com
Lutherwald
(Don Bernard): (260) 562-2102 or lutherwald@embarqmail.com
Lake Luther
(Mark Radloff): (260) 833-2383 or markradloff@juno.com
YOUTH
RETREAT PROGRAMS
2008
Trailblazer Weekends
A programmed weekend event, Friday evening through Sunday
noon, for middle school youth groups (Grades 6-8) and their adult
leaders. The program is led by the Lutheran Outdoor Ministries professional
staff and college-aged members of the summer camp staff. Offered four
times each fall, Trailblazer Weekends bring middle school-aged youth
together for fun and Christian growth through learning and fellowship.
Cost is $70 per person.
October 17-19
... Lake Luther
November 7-9 & November 14-16 ... Lutheran Hills
2009
Lutherwald Sr. High Snowbound Weekends
The weekend kicks off with a Friday night get-together at the Kempski
Retreat Center. After an early Saturday morning breakfast, the group
leaves for the short drive to Swiss Valley Ski Area at Jones, Michigan
and a full day on the slopes. Swiss Valley has eleven runs, two quad
chairlifts, one triple and four rope tows. Ski rentals available.
Saturday evening includes a stop for dinner and back to Lutherwald
for a relaxing evening around the fire. The weekend concludes with
breakfast and Sunday morning worship. Contact
us for complete schedule and registration information.
January 2-4 & 9-11 ... Lutherwald
2009
Middle School Toboggan Retreat at Lake Luther
A Saturday afternoon
through Sunday morning retreat for middle schoolers and their adult
sponsors. Cost is $20 per person which includes two meals (Saturday dinner & Sunday breakfast), snack,
and Saturday night housing (tobogganing is extra--see below). The
retreat is hosted by Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Director, Pastor
Mark Radloff. Tobogganing takes place at Pokagon State Park (5 miles
from Lake Luther) on a 1,780' refrigerated twin track (no snow is
needed for it to operate). Cost is $5 per vehicle for entrance into
the park and toboggan rental is $10 an hour (4 people per toboggan).
Contact
us for complete schedule and registration information.
February 28-March 1 ... Lake Luther
YOUTH
MINISTRY LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
IT
WORKS! -- 2008 Youth Ministry Leaders Workshop
A Saturday experiential learning workshop where participants add practical
& useable ideas to their personal "bag of tricks," including
creative Bible studies, indoor and outdoor games, initiative games,
and mixers/icebreakers. Participants will "learn by doing"
from professionals on the "cutting edge" of youth ministry
today. Contact
us for complete schedule and registration information.
TBA ... Lutherwald
FAMILY
PROGRAMS
2008
Family Weekends
These Friday evening through Sunday morning programs provide structured
activities for the whole family, including: Bible study, arts &
crafts, games for children, workshops, campfire programs, swimming,
boating, fishing, and more. Families can reserve a cabin for themselves,
share one with friends, or provide their own tent or RV. Contact
us for complete schedule and registration packet. For more information,
go to the Family Camp page.
June 13-15 ... Lake Luther
July 11-13 ... Lake Luther
August
3-5 ... Lutheran Hills
