Retreat Programs

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) 667-7750 or markradloff@juno.com

Youth Retreat Programs ~ Youth Ministry Leadership ~ Family Programs

Youth Retreat Programs (top)

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 3 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. Flyer

2010 Dates: Lake Luther Oct 15-17; Lutheran Hills Nov 5-7 & Nov 12-14

Lutherwald Sr. High Ski 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. Flyer

2011 Dates: Lutherwald Jan 7-9

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). Flyer

2011 Dates: Lake Luther Feb 26-27

Youth Ministry Leadership Opportunities (top)

IT WORKS! -- 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.

2011 Dates: Lutherwald (TBA)

Family Programs (top)

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. For more information, go to the Family Camp page. Lake Luther Family Weekend Flyer / Lutheran Hills Family Weekend Flyer

2010 Dates: Lake Luther Jul 23-25; Lutheran Hills Aug 6-8