Luther Park at Danbury

Canoe Camp 

Week 3: July 13-18, 2025
​You will spend time in a variety of different sessions that will focus on communication, listening, helping, group management, and so much more. You should expect to learn more about yourself and how you can be a leader both at camp and at home! 
A Peek at the Schedule:
Spend Sunday night at camp, then head out on the river early Monday morning. Return to camp Thursday evening for Luther Park’s Banquet Dinner and Variety show.

​Thursday Night
5:30pm Banquet
          Dress up and have a nice, last dinner with camp!
6:45pm Variety Show
          Share a talent, perform a skit, play some music, or cheer on your fellow campers!
8:30pm Campfire
9:30pm Lights Out!
Friday Morning
8:00am Wake up, Pack up, Clean up
9:30am Last Canteen & Evaluations
10:00am Camp Brunch
10:30am Last Canteen & Evaluations
11:15am Closing Worship
12:00pm Depart
Variety Show
Variety show will happen on Saturday and/or on Thursday night of camp. This is your invitation to share a talent, sing a song, play an instrument, do a dance, perform in a skit or whatever else you, your friends or cabin group come up with. You don’t have to make any decisions about what you do or don’t want to do until the day of the variety show, but you can start thinking now!
Canteen
Each day you will have the opportunity to visit the canteen where you can buy an ice cream treat, piece of candy, drink and/or camp gear. To see what camp gear we are selling, click here.
Medications
Please bring all medications taken routinely with your camper(s) to camp. Please pack enough to last the entire time at camp. Keep it in the original packaging/bottle that identifies the prescribing physician (if a prescription, the name of the
medication, the dosage, and the frequency of
administration. For everyone’s safety ALL medications brought to camp including prescription, over-the-counter, medicated creams and ointments will be kept in the Med Shed. Depending on the allergy, an EPI pen and Inhaler may be with the child and/or their counselor at all times.
Leave at Home
We ask that you leave the following items at home. If they are found, they will be taken away until your ride comes to pick you up.
  • Cell Phones (Reception is not great at camp and they can cause a distraction which could ruin your camp experience. If you need to connect with your parents/guardian, you can chat with a staff member who will be able to help you.)
  • Electronics (ipads, tablets, gaming devices, etc.). We do not allow personal electronics (cell phones, tablets, etc) on trail. This is one of the ways we will challenge ourselves and develop deeper connections with the other people on the trip. Digital cameras are permitted and encouraged, however. If you wish to bring a camera, please put it in a waterproof bag. It is your own responsibility. 
  • Precious Items, Clothes, or Anything you don’t want to get dirty or wet! Luther Park, nor Amnicon, is not responsible for any personal property that is lost, damaged, or stolen both at camp and while on the trip. This includes vehicles used to transport campers to the river.
  • Candy, Gum and Snacks (We will make sure you are well fed! Also, we don’t want unwanted critters coming into your sleeping spaces; we are in the woods!)
  • Personal sports equipment (We would all be sad if your personal equipment got broken or lost, so it’s best to leave them at home.)
  • Valuable items (Anything that would make you sad to lose/misplace!)
  • Fireworks, firearms, tobacco, alcohol and mood altering drugs.
Packing Guidelines: 
  • AVOID COTTON!!! - Cotton takes a long time to dry, and keeps you cold while wet
  • Instead, choose synthetic or wool items, which can keep you warm while wet
  • Pack Minimally but Smartly You have to carry what you bring!
  • Think comfort, function, & necessity. Each item of clothing is a tool you can use to help you for various weather situations.
  • Don’t worry about fashion
Gear:
  • Amnicon provides food and gear like PFDs, paddles, Duluth Packs, etc.
  • If you have favorite gear of your own, feel free to bring it! You can use it if your guides deem it appropriate.
Required Items:
  • • Health Form: Signed by a guardian (or the participant if over 18) and a licensed medical professional. A copy of a recent physical may be substituted for the Dr signature
  • Medications: In original bottles, with dosage and expiration date information
  • Sleeping Bag, rated to at least 35°F *
  • Rain gear- jacket and pants *
  • Wet shoes (see note below) *
Highly Recommended Items:
  • Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, etc.)
  • 2 t-shirts/tank tops
  • 1 long-sleeved shirt for sun protection
  • 1 warm sweater or fleece * (Wool or Synthetic only. No cotton sweatshirts!)
  • 2 pair pants (Quick drying pants are best.)
  • 2 pairs wool socks
  • Underwear
  • Brimmed hat for sun
  • Warm stocking hat for chilly nights
  • Water bottle (32 oz. or more with screw-on top) *
  • Headlamp/Flashlight
  • Dry shoes (see note below)
Optional Items:
  • 1 or 2 pairs of shorts
  • Swimsuit
  • Small daypack or fanny pack
  • Camping towel (chamois, sarong)
  • Sleeping pad *
  • Sunglasses
  • Card game, journal, or book to read (wrapped in plastic!)
  • Camera (wrapped in plastic!) *
* We have some loaners of these items available. Thrift stores are a great way to find trail clothes if you don’t have something. Don’t worry about brands, just the guidelines above.

Note on Footwear
We enforce a “Wet Foot Policy”, which means we protect our boats by only loading & unloading while they are floating in the water. We also require shoes while swimming. This means the one pair of shoes is GUARANTEED to get wet. We recommend bringing one pair of “wet shoes” and one pair of “dry shoes” for use in the campsite. All shoes must strap securely to feet. Flip flops are prohibited.

Wet Shoes:
  • Sports sandals (Teva, Keen, Chaco, etc…) work well, and may dry quickly enough to serve as both wet and dry shoes
  • Water shoes or thin canvas sneakers also work well
  • Crocs are not recommended. Flip flops are prohibited.
Dry Shoes:
  • Not required but highly recommended if the camper wants a dry pair of footwear while at campsites. Nights can get cold, so having warm dry feet is a big help.
  • Sport sandals, tennis shoes, or hiking boots work well. Flip flops are prohibited.
For use at camp, or before/after the trip
  • Clean clothes for the car ride home
  • Toiletries to shower at camp after the trip
  • Money for the camp store (t-shirts, water bottles, stickers, etc.)
Contact Madison Main, Associate Director, with questions or concerns by emailing [email protected] or texting/calling 715-200-7026.
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