YOUTH CAMPS
Full week youth camps begin with a Sunday Arrival (between 2 - 4 pm)
and conclude on Friday with Closing Worship (11 am) followed by Departure (12 pm).
Campers are housed by gender & grade level completed unless otherwise requested.
Grades 1-2
Explorers
July 25-27 or August 8-11, 2026
This 2- or 3-night camp is a perfect introduction to overnight camp! Campers build confidence, grow in their faith, and make memories through activities led by Cabin Leaders in small groups. It’s a great way to experience the fun, friendships, and adventure of camp.
Also Check out On-Site Day Camp!
Grades 3-8
Confirmation Week
June 13-18, 2027
Spend a week at Lutherdale with your confirmation group and leaders, exploring the outdoors and discovering new ways to live out faith. Through shared experiences, time in creation, and opportunities to grow together, campers strengthen their connections with God, their church group, and one another in a peaceful, unplugged setting.
Water Week
July 25-30, 2027
Make a splash all week long during Water Week at Lutherdale! Campers enjoy daily water games, boating trips, a beach party, and extra time at the lake. From the water slide to canoeing, there are plenty of ways to cool off, make new friends, and enjoy classic camp activities with a watery twist.
Night Owls - 6-8th Grade*
July 11-16. 2027
Experience all that camp has to offer after dark! Campers enjoy evening swimming and boating at sunset, the ropes course under the stars, singing around campfires, and night- time adventures including a night sky presentation by local astronomers! Each night gets a little later, building up to an early Thursday morning finish at 6 a.m., then it’s time to catch up on sleep!
Fireflies - 4-5th Grade*
Perfect for 4th and 5th graders who love staying up late and exploring the night sky! Campers stay up a little later each night, building excitement before celebrating with a midnight glow party on Wednesday.
Choose Your Own Adventure Week
August 1-6, 2027
Adventure is waiting! Campers choose their own path through a variety of activities, including outdoor adventure, art, and building with LEGOs. Campers stay in cabins together before splitting into their chosen tracks for “adventure time.” Those who choose the outdoor adventure track will wrap up the week with an overnight tenting experience, complete with outdoor cooking and activities like shelter and fire building.
Mini-Mashup Week
August 8-11, 2027
Perfect for campers who want all the fun and adventure of camp in a shorter stay! This four-day experience includes classic camp activities like swimming, canoeing, Bible study, archery, and time at the ropes course. Whether it’s a first camp experience or a quick getaway, This camp packs plenty of friendship, faith, and fun into a half-week.
Grades 9-12
High School Week
June 13-18, 2027
Experience all the best parts of camp with a high school twist! Campers enjoy the ropes course, canoeing, late-night games, a polar plunge, and so much more. The week also includes the chance to sleep under the stars and take on a late-night climb on the NEW ropes course.
High School Night Owls
July 11-16. 2027
Stay up later and later while experiencing all the excitement of camp after dark! Campers enjoy evening swimming and boating, high ropes under the stars, crafts, worship, Bible study, campfires, and nighttime games. The adventure culminates in an early Thursday morning polar plunge at 6 a.m.!
Grades 10-12
Leadership Exploration and Adventure Program - LEAP
Get a taste of what it’s like to work at camp! Campers who have completed grades 10–12 explore their spiritual gifts, discover their leadership styles, and learn how they can use their gifts to serve others. The experience begins during June High School Camp, with opportunities to return to Lutherdale as LEAP Staff for additional weeks throughout the summer, putting new skills into practice and supporting the camp community.
