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Luther Park

49 Years of Christian Outdoor Ministry

 




“Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an
ever-flowing stream.”
(Amos 5:24 )


Dear Friends,
How many times have we heard Jesus’ parables? Most of us can say many times, but many of those times they have just been heard as “stories.” Now, how many of us can say we have felt the experiential nature of the parables?

Our theme this summer invites us into the parable of Christ not to only gain more knowledge, but to transform our hearts, help us to understand better the justice of God and lead us to spread that love to others.

We look forward to having you join us at Luther Park where, along with staff from all over the world, we will discover what Just for Life! Means in our lives.

In Christ’s precious love,


In Christ’s love,



Joel Legred
Executive Director



Anna Treague
Program Director

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Programs Adventure/Outpost Summer Schedule Registration and Health Form

 

Elementary Programs
Day Camp (Grades 1-6)

Watch what happens when Bible Camp comes to you! Luther Park brings fresh ideas and trained staff to your congregation. You can enjoy lots of summer camp fun and many of the same experiences Luther Park offers on-site—singing, study, games, arts and crafts. You spend the day with camp counselors and staff, then sleep in your very own bed at night.

Snoopers Mini-Camp(Grades 1-4)

An excellent opportunity for first timers to snoop around and be introduced to camp life. A mini-camp (half-week) experience of new friends, fun, crafts, games, Bible stories, campfires and singing—everything a full-week camper experiences but in a shorter time frame. A truly fantastic introduction to Bible Camp.

Grades 3-6 Camp
Enjoy a week of camp adventures which provide growth and expression of the Christian faith. Explore God’creations! Sing around a campfire. Hike the trails of the north woods, go swimming and more! There’s plenty of time to read the Bible and talk about God’s promises.

Tree House Village
See Adventure/Outpost Programs


Junior High Programs
Grades 7-9 Camp

Junior high campers will enjoy all the usual camp activities like swimming, crafts, outdoor worship, campfires, relaxing on the beach and night hikes. This camping adventure meets the needs and interests of today’s youth, providing a week to share and grow in Christian faith, life and community.

Double Week Camp
Junior high campers spend two full weeks at camp.

Summer Music Camp August 12-17: This exciting new music camp program in partnership with Lutheran Music Program is for youth grades 6-8 with an interest in singing choral music and opportunitites for both small and large group instruction. Space is limited and is broken down into high and low voices for both males and females.

Canoe Trips (Group and Individual Registrations)

Tree House Village (See Adventure/Outpost Programs)

 

Senior High Programs
Grades 9-12 Camp & Double Week Camp
Senior high campers will enjoy a traditional camp experience—night hikes, waterfront activities, outdoor worship, campfires, Bible studies, great discussions, lying on the beach and more! Double Week Camp gives campers two full weeks at camp with a special event on the weekend!


Leadership Training (LT) Grades 9-12

As a camper you will learn leadership skills you can use in church, school and everyday life. You’ll learn how to lead devotions, Bible studies, worships and games in the great outdoors. After paying the senior leadership camper fee for the first week and completing an interview, your second and third weeks during the rest of the summer are free.  These second and third weeks are spent assisting counselors and support staff.  Cost also includes follow-up events at Luther Park.   Space is limited, so register early!

Leadership Mentoring (LT II) Grades 10-12: (Pre-req. : At least one summer of Leadership Training or Teens in Mission and completion of Grade 10)
This program will take the next step in your training to become effective leaders for God. You will expand your leadership training that you have already received and grow through your experiences along with new training on becoming mentors to younger Leadership Training Team Members and/or TIM Teams. After paying for one week of camp at the senior leadership rate and, following an interview, you will spend the next week (June 17-22 or July 29-Aug 3) as a mentor during Leadership Training for free. You may also have opportunities to volunteer for other weeks throughout the summer. Cost also includes follow-up events at Luther Park.

Teens in Mission (TIM)
This one-week unique camping experience prepares participants for a year of ministry in their home congregations. It is an opportunity to dream, plan, support and commit to the mission of their church. Register as a group of six to ten. Participants come to camp for a  week of training, work and planning for their year of ministry back home. Cost includes follow-up events at Luther Park or in their home congregation. The week runs from Sunday to Friday.

Treehouse Village (See Adventure/Outpost Programs)

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Intergenerational Programs
Cornerstone Mission Trip

This exciting intergenerational program fosters relationships and strengthens faith in God while working on a mission service project at Luther Park. It’s a chance for youth and adults together to plan, work, play, study and act to commit to the mission of the Church. It’s a time to share and grow in Christian faith and life. Service includes raising money to cover the cost of project materials, spending time at camp working on the project, and participating in a program to build relationships between youth and adults. Cost is based on project selected by group.



Family Camp

Looking for a great way to spend family time together? Try Family Camp at Luther Park. You’ll be treated to family fun, fellowship, learning and worship! Spend time together around the campfire, swim, fish, go boating and more. It’s a great family experience! Contact camp to register.

DOWNLOAD FAMILY CAMP REGISTRATION FORM


Adventure/Outpost Programs
Tree House Village (Grades 4-12)

Experience all the natural resources Luther Park has to offer with hands-on environmental education activities relating to all of God’s creations. In this outpost program, youth spend a week, or part of a week, in rugged tree houses, working together to grow in a relationship with God, the environment and each other. This adventure will challenge and strengthen you in all aspects of your life. You will have the opportunity to cook over an open fire, explore, get dirty, get away from the crowd and have a ton of fun in God’s great outdoors! A bathhouse with flush toilets, hot and cold running water, and showers is available. Register individually or as a group.

River Trips (Grades 7-12):
Explore the wild and scenic rivers of northern Wisconsin as you travel on the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers through miles of undisturbed wilderness. Luther Park supplies the guide and everything you need except a sleeping bag and personal gear. Register as a group of 10-13.


What to Bring

Items

Bible, casual clothes, swimsuit, sweater or jacket, rainwear, sleeping bag/bedding, two pair of shoes, one dress-up outfit, insect repellent, flashlight, pillow, towels, washcloth, toiletries, notebook, pen, camera, musical instrument (guitar, harmonica, etc.), spending money (items may be purchased in the canteen). Please label all items and leave valuables at home.

Spending Money
All money will be deposited in a canteen account on arrival to prevent loss.
- Arts & crafts projects range from no charge to $15.
- Clothes range from $11 to $35.
- Snacks, if desired, cost $5 to $20 for the week.
- Money left over at the end of the week is returned to the camper or may be left as an offering. The offering would go to our new Camper to Camper Fund, which would be used to help kids come to camp who otherwise couldn't afford to attend.

Please do not bring:
Radios, tape/cd players, electronic games, phones, pagers, fireworks, firearms, knives, expensive jewelry. Camp policy forbids having/using alcohol, tobacco, or mood altering drugs.


2008 Summer Schedule
(click here to view and print schedule only)
Date Cabins Tree Houses

Pedal & Paddle
Canoe Trips

Sr. High
Leadership
   
June 8-13 Gr. 3-6 Gr. 7-9
  Gr. 10-12
Leadership Mentoring*

June 8-11
(3 nights/4 days)

Gr. 1-4
Snoopers
(cabins only)
   
June 15-20 Gr. 3-6 Gr. 7-9 Gr. 7-9 Canoe **

Gr. 9-12
Leadership Training

June 15-18
(3 nights/4 days)

Gr. 1-4
Snoopers
(cabins only)

   
June 22-27 Gr. 7-9 Gr. 3-6    
June 27-29 or
July 2-6
Family Camp Family Camp  
June 29-July 2
(3 nights/4 days)
Gr. 1-4
Snoopers
Gr. 3-6
Snoopers
July 6-11 Gr. 7-9 Gr. 3-6
July 13-18 Gr. 7-9 Gr. 7-9
July 13-25 Gr. 7-12
Double Week
July 20-25 Gr. 7-9

Gr. 3-6 Gr. 10-12
Leadership Mentoring*
July 25-27 Grandparent/
Grandchild Camp
July 27-Aug. 1 Gr. 3-6 Gr. 7-9 Gr. 9-12
Leadership Training
Aug. 3-8 Gr. 3-6 Gr. 7-9 Gr. 9-12 Canoe**
Aug. 3-15

Gr. 7-12 Double Week
Aug. 10-15

 

Gr. 7-12
Aug. 12-17

Choral Music Camp
Grade 6-8

     

SPECIAL OFFER FOR SUMMER 2008!

Sign up for a second week (of equal or lessser value) for half-price.


* = Prerequisite: Leadership Training or TIM Team Training


** = Denotes weeks where individual youth may sign up for these programs.
Group registrations for Canoe and Pedal & Paddle trips can be booked any week.
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Fee Schedule Member/Nonmember*
Partial Week (Snoopers) $245/265
One Full Week.............. $380/400
Double Week................ $650/710
Sr. High Leadership $395/415
- Leadership Training $395/415
- Leadership Mentoring $395/415
- TIM (Teens in Mission) $395/415
Music Camp $400/400
Cornerstone Varies
Campground.................. $10/site/night, $12 with electricity

Family Camp (June 27-29)
(7 p.m. Fri. to Noon Sun.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family Camp II (July 2-6)
(Wednesday evening to Noon Sun.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Log House: $70 per person, adults; $35 children ages 5 -12, under five free (includes two nights lodging and four meals).


Cabins: $60 per person, adults; $30 children ages 5-12; under five free (includes two nights lodging and four meals).

Meals provided are Saturday breakfast through Sundy brunch.

.There may be extra costs depending on extra services (based on family usage i.e. arts & crafts, canteen and hayrides when available).

 

Log House: $115 per person, adults; $62.50 children ages 5 -12, under five free (includes 4 nights lodging and 10 meals).

Cabins: $95 per person, adults; $47.50 children ages 5-12; under five free (includes 4 nights lodging and 10 meals).

Meals provided are Thursday breakfast through Sunday brunch.

There may be extra costs depending on extra services (based on family usage i.e. arts & crafts, canteen and hayrides when available).

 

 

 

 

Fees Cover: Meals, lodging and program materials.
Fees do NOT include bus transportation.
Round-trip bus: $60; one way bus: $40. Not available for family camp. Pick-ups at House of Prayer (Richfield)& Elim (Robbinsdale). Transportation available only for weeks of June 8-13, July 13-18, July 20-25, and August 3-8.

SAVE $20: REGISTER BY DECEMBER 31
OR
SAVE $10 REGISTER BY MARCH 1, 2008

(Applies only to regular youth camp sessions)

NOTE:
Camper fees shown are subsidized by gift allocations. The actual cost per camper, per week is $500.

*Nonmember churches are those that are not members of any ELCA Bible Camp corporation.
Check with your church about camp scholarships.

To Register:

  • Complete registration form and read Code of Conduct with camper.
  • Print out and mail or fax form.
  • Form must be signed by both parent & camper and returned with $150.00 deposit payable to Luther Park, Inc.
    Deposits are nonrefundable and nontransferable after May 1.
Mail or fax to: Anna Treague
Program Director (Fax: 715/656-3013)
Luther Park
30376 Lakes Drive
Danbury, WI 54830-9508
E-mail: Anna@lutherpark.com
  • After registration is received you will receive a letter of confirmation, directions to camp, and balance due along with other information.
  • Final payment and health form are due two weeks before arrival at camp.
2008 CAMPER REGISTRATION AND HEALTH FORM
(Print out and mail or fax to Luther Park; must be signed by camper and parent)

Download Registration form as PDF


Luther Park Camp Code of Conduct

  1. Respect other people and their property. Respect is the most important tradition we have at Luther Park. We expect that you respect yourself, others and their property, Luther Park staff, nature and God. A part of respect is treating others as you would want to be treated. The following will not be allowed: racist comments, teasing, fighting, threats, swearing, and any other behavior that is demeaning to another person. We want a positive week for all who attend camp.
  2. Safety is our number one concern at all times. Obeying all waterfront rules when: swimming, boating, canoeing and fishing allows everyone to have fun in the sun. Waterfront activities are available only when waterfront staff is on duty.
  3. Campers must be accompanied by a Luther Park staff person whenever outside of camp property.
  4. We are pleased to offer an alcohol-free, smoke-free and substance abuse-free environment. Exceptions must be approved by the director.
  5. Luther Park is a weapon-free environment. Campers may not bring any kind of weapon or explosive device, including firecrackers to camp. Use of any object as a weapon to hurt a person, animal or property will not be tolerated.
  6. Luther Park reserves the right to store camper’s personal items that may be inappropriate to their stay. Items will be returned for the trip home upon permission of the parent(s).
  7. For your protection, all medications (including non-prescription pain relievers) must be turned into the camp health supervisor. If you are injured or do not feel well, report at once to your counselor or health supervisor. This is important for your safety and for the good of all campers.
  8. Every camper is expected to follow the entire camp schedule unless excused by the program director.
  9. To assure the safety of each camper and to provide the best week possible, campers are expected to follow all Luther Park rules that are presented to them while at camp.

 
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