 Our mission is to support the ministry of proclaiming and confessing Jesus Christ by nourishing the spiritual growth of those we serve, strengthening their service in Christ's name. And we also thank God continually becasue, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 |
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Youth Events
Winter 2010-2011
Plan your own retreat!
We have several weekends available for youth retreats. So if your congregation would like to plan its own retreat, we'll be happy to work with you for a great adventure.
Christ Serve Leadership TrainingChrist ServeSM Training Camp:Christ Serve Leadership Training provides youth with a unique opportunity to be trained in leadership skills, then put those skills into practice. Young people who would like to someday be on staff at Lutheran Island Camp should attend this program. We seek to identify, inspire, develop, and train young leaders for life-long service in the church and in their communities. This training may also be a prerequisite for Christ Serve International trips in 2011 and beyond.
Dates: December 27-30 (11:00 am Monday through Thursday at Noon). Check out our summer servant events too. Click here for brochure.
Ages: 14 and older
Ages: 14 and older
Rate: $150 (the cost of the camp is underwritten by donors to Lutheran Island Camp)
Deposit Amount: $75
Deposit Amount: $75
Teen Servant Weekend:
This weekend is for teens who are or want to be servant leaders at camp in the coming summer or who just want to get together with other servant leaders. Included should be Junior Counselors, Christ Serve team members, Youth Involvement team members, and those who would like to volunteer at camp this next summer. Those attending will help us redesign our JC program and will help plan for youth involvement in the upcoming capital campaign. Dates: December 4-6. Cost: $35 Click here for registration form.
Confirmation Retreats:
We provide recreational activities, meals and devotions, leaving pastors to focus on the teaching. These are excellent opportunities for youth to develop relationships with each other, their pastor, and youth from around the district.
Call for scheduling options this spring.
Call for scheduling options this spring.
Dates:January 15-16 (Please check availability); 29-30.February 5-6; 12-13.March 12-13; 19-20; Check out some additional dates in April.
Cost: $54.00 for students and chaperones; pastors come at no extra charge.
Cost: $54.00 for students and chaperones; pastors come at no extra charge.
Teen Trek Winter Extravaganza:
We'll have a bus heading north from St. Cloud to bring participants to one of the most exciting teen events held at camp. We'll have stops in Sauk Centre and Alexandria. Youth will arrive Friday evening and relax around a fire or play some hoops, pool, and foosball. Brian Young will be leading the study with presentations on Amazing Animals, Scientific Evidence of a Young Earth, and Lies in Text Books. In the afternoon, the group will head for the Thumper Pond Water Park for lots of fun. That will be topped off with pizza, broom ball, and a bonfire (weather permitting). Sunday will provide more worship and study opportunities before the bus heads home. Come as a group or an individual. Free will donation to cover transportation. Date: January 8-10. Cost: $89. Some scholarship money is available. Click here for registration form. Click here for brochure.
NEW EVENT-Trailblazer Winter Adventure (ages 8-12) |
| Take 30 or so kids who’ve been in school for 6 months; bring them out to camp for a weekend in the middle of February; throw in some of our best and brightest staff members; throw in a foot or two of snow, 18 inches of ice, and some great facilities; mix in a hayride, broomball, Thumper pond, skiing and hiking, a few campfires, hot chocolate, a great Bible Study, moving devotions and worship, and you have Trailblazer Winter Adventure. This year’s Adventure is scheduled to begin Friday evening February12th and will close out Sunday noon on the 14th. The cost is $89. Some camperships may be available. Click here to download a brochure |
Polar Plunge Weekend!
Join us for our Annual Polar Plunge Weekend! This great youth retreat begins Friday evening and ends Sunday at noon. Included will be pizza, Thumper Pond Water Park, great Bible Study and worship, broom ball, and, of course, the option of a dip in the lake Saturday afternoon.
Date: February 26-28.
Cost: $89 for the entire weekend; $40 for all day Saturday; no cost for Polar Plunge alone.Deposit: $25 Click here to download a registration form.
Youth Retreat Availability:
Would you like to come to camp for a youth retreat? We’ve set aside several weekends for that purpose. You can plan the retreat or we’ll help you. Costs will vary according to special activities, meals, and number of nights stayed, but a basic rate for two nights and 5 meals is $89.
Dates: December 4-6; December 11-13; January 1-3; January 8-10; January 15-17; January 29-31; February 5-7; February 12-14; February 26-28 (please check availability); March 12-14; and March 19-21.
Extras available: Wagon or sleigh rides $30 for up to 10 at a time; Thumper Pond Water Park $10 per person.