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Lutheridge, Lutherock, Luther Springs, and Lutheranch all started with an emphasis on summer camp for youth.  Faith formation and leadership development of youth are the primary reasons youth programs are still so vital and are thriving.  There are many reasons that camp-based programs are so important, but the mentoring of youth in small groups by college-aged counselors is certainly the most important.  Providing this mentoring in a safe environment surrounded by unique adventure opportunities that often happen in God’s creation adds to the formula for passing on faith and developing leaders.  Through a day camp program, we can even bring the program to your church. 

Scholarships are available to assure that camp is available to everyone.



CONFIRMATION WEEKENDS at Luther Springs      

Confirmation subjects in a different light. Bring your class to Luther Springs for the weekend. Confirmation weekends are known to open campers to more quality learning time than weekly classes. Luther Springs’ summer counselors return to guide campers through the weekend including worship, Bible study, campfires, games, crafts, canoeing, hiking, and more.

 

The Old Testament January 17-19, 2014

 Register by January 3, 2014Register after January 3, 2014
Youth $133 per participant $148 per participant
Chaperone $87 per participant $107 per participant

No registrations will be accepted after noon on Monday, January 13, 2014.

(Registration will open on August 15, 2013)


 

RIVER RAT RAMBLE WEEKEND

through Luther Springs
(Grades 6 and up)


West: Cedarkirk Camp - March 14-16, 2014
East: Camp Chowenwaw - March 28-30, 2014
Are you a River Rat? Are you ready to spend your weekend canoeing down the river? Join us for a weekend of canoeing, games, fellowship, and worship. Mix with other youth groups from around the state. Please include 1 adult for every 7 youth of each gender. Price for the March 14-16 retreat also includes a morning of Zip lines and climbing wall (requires an extra release form to be filed). Please note these are rustic cabins, and therefore we rely on the weather for heating and cooling. 

 

Both of these camps have limited bed sites reserved for us, so register early!

March 14-16, 2014 at Cedarkirk Camp and Conference Center in Lithia:

March 14-16Register BEFORE 2/24/14Register after 2/24/14
Youth in Cabins $100 per participant $122 per participant
Chaperones in Cabins $77 per participant $100 per participant

Please contact us if you would like to stay in tent sites.  Registration will close after noon on Monday, March 10.

 March 28-30, 2014 at Camp Chowenwaw in Green Cove Springs

March 28-30

Register BEFORE 3/3/14

Register after 3/3/14

Youth in Cabins

$95 per participant

$112 per participant

Chaperones in Cabins

$77 per participant

$100 per participant

Please contact us if you would like to stay in tents.  Registration will close after noon on Monday, March 24.




Life Together 'Grands Retreat' at Luther Springs

March 28-30, 2014

Grandparents and grandchildren (best ages are 5-12) will enjoy camp life for a quick get-away at Luther Springs. Crafts, hikes, and sharing stories will build inter-generational bridges – all will have a great time! Pastor Dick Hafer and Pastor Dave and Debby Kruger will be there along with camp staff.  Rate includes lodging for two nights, all meals. The weekend ends after worship on Sunday. Lodging is in the new Kuehner Conference Center and Morgan Village Cabins.

 

 

St. Peter House/Cabins $93 per adult; $61 per child (2-12); 4th grandchild is free!
RV Sites $50 per adult; $30 per child (2-12)

 


 

The Ten Commandments October 11-13, 2013

 Register by April 1, 2013Register after April 1, 2013
Youth $133 per participant $148 per participant
Chaperone $87 per participant $107 per participant

No registrations will be accepted after noon on Monday, October 7, 2013.

(Registration will open on May 15, 2013)


CONFERENCE CHALLENGE BOWL at Luther Springs

November 15-17, 2013

Challenge to all CYMC’s - Bring the youth from your conference to Luther Springs for a weekend of events against youth from other conferences. There will be camp style “Olympic” events pitting youth against youth, conference against conference, for your chance to be the inaugural winners! Don’t miss this “Golden” opportunity! Register early to give your conference bragging rights, as space is limited!

 

Register by 10/21/13

Register after 10/21/13

Kuehner Center $107 per adult $122 per adult
Morgan Village Cabins $133 per youth $152 per youth
RV Sites $97 per youth $111 per youth
Tent Sites $77 per youth $88 per youth

 



TRAILBLAZERS RETREAT FOR ELEMENTARY CAMPERS
at Luther Springs

April 4-6, 2014

Calling young trailblazers, grades 3-5, for a weekend of community building, creative fun, and faithful exploration. Trailblazers is an opportunity for youth directors to build your youth groups. Summer staff will lead activities - campfire, worships, Bible study, games, and songs. Don’t miss this faith and community building weekend.

Leader: Sue Mendenhall, AIM - Prince of Peace/Largo 

 

Register BEFORE 3/10/14

Register after 3/10/14

Youth $102 per person $133 per person
Chaperone $87 per person $107 per person

VOLLEYBALL MARATHON through Luther Springs

At Faith Lutheran, Sarasota
8:00 PM April 11th - 8:00 AM April 12th, 2014

Get ready to “bump, set, and spike!” your way through the late night hours! Youth groups, start practicing! Can you become the new volleyball champs and take home the trophy? The Volleyball Marathon is sure to be full of fun, fellowship, worship, and plenty of volleyball! Please bring 1-2 chaperones per team. This fund-raising event for Luther Springs ensures that our camp vehicles will be in road ready shape for the summer.

Youth $40 per youth
Chaperone $15 per adult (one free chaperone for every 8 youth)

 

FAITH ALIVE! CONFIRMATION RETREATS at Lutheridge      

Four weekends - SEVEN retreats. Two separate retreats each weekend - except November. Our unique curriculum uses experiential learning to leave lasting lessons. Lutheridge staff provide supervision for campers, staying in cabins with them and sharing their faithful witness. Campers can come alone or with a group. Lessons are geared to middle school, but 5th grade through high school youth are welcome to attend (Campers will be placed in cabin groups with those close to their own age).
Adult leaders are welcome and encouraged to participate, but not required to attend. Each camper creates a “witness” to share what they have learned with those back home. Pastors Tim and Mary Canniff-Kuhn provide program design and oversight, with involvement from other leaders.
Adult Leaders for Faith Alive! are welcome to register and participate in ALL program sessions. Cost for an adult who is a FULL participant (must select a retreat) is $80 per adult. Limited adult housing is available on some weekends (register early). Adults may also register as a full participant, but stay off-site for $45 per adult. Adults who drop off campers and wish to stay on camp, but not participate in the program may arrange meals and housing, if available, at regular rates by contacting our offices.



New Testament Overview: November 1-3, 2013

New Testament Overview: For Middle School and High School
Discover how the New Testament came to be, experience the main stories of Jesus’ life and explore how Lutherans understand the NT as the WORD of God. (Cabins & Cottages)

(Old Testament will be taught in 2014)

 Register by October 14, 2013Register after October 14, 2013
New Testament $136 per participant $166 per participant

No registrations will be accepted after noon on Monday, October 28, 2013. (Registration Opens May 15, 2013)

Download the forms for this program here:

  • 10 Commandments CAMPER Packet (includes the camper health form)
  • 10 Commandments LEADER Packet
  • Reformation CAMPER Packet (includes the camper health form)
  • Reformation LEADER Packet

Ten Commandments and the Reformation April 4-6, 2014

Ten Commandments: Youth LEARN the Ten Commandments using pictures and stories that make their meaning relevant RIGHT NOW in an adolescent’s life. (Cabins)


Reformation: Luther’s life and reformation principles inspire youth to continue the reforming tradition by asking questions and keeping faith alive today! (Cottages)

 Register by October 14, 2013Register after October 14, 2013
Ten Commandments $136 per participant $166 per participant
Reformation $155 per participant $185 per participant

No registrations will be accepted after noon on Monday, March 31, 2014. (Registration Opens August 15, 2013)

Download the forms for this program here:

  • 10 Commandments CAMPER Packet (includes the camper health form)
  • 10 Commandments LEADER Packet
  • Reformation CAMPER Packet (includes the camper health form)
  • Reformation LEADER Packet

2013-2014 Schedule

Lord's Prayer and Apostles Creed September 27-29, 2013

Lord's Prayer: Youth will pray each part of the Lord’s Prayer in fun, creative ways that engage brain and heart and make this familiar prayer take on a new meaning. (Cabins)

Apostles Creed: Learn the importance of saying “I believe” and meet each person of the Trinity in new ways - up close and personal. (Cottages)

 Register by September 9, 2013Register after September 9, 2013
Lord's Prayer $136 per participant $166 per participant
Apostles Creed $155 per participant $185 per participant

No registrations will be accepted after noon on Monday, September 23, 2013. (Registration Opens May 15, 2013)

Download the forms for this program here:

  • 10 Commandments CAMPER Packet (includes the camper health form)
  • 10 Commandments LEADER Packet
  • Reformation CAMPER Packet (includes the camper health form)
  • Reformation LEADER Packet

 

 

Holy Baptism and Holy Communion: January 31-February 2, 2014

Holy Baptism: This retreat teaches the importance of sacrament in Lutheran worship. Youth will experience baptism as the sacrament of belonging. We are God’s forever! (Cabins)

Holy Communion: The sacrament of Communion takes on deeper meaning as the meal of forgiveness, nourishment and community, central to Lutheran worship. (Cottages)

 Register by January 14, 2014Register after January 14, 2014
Holy Baptism $136 per participant $166 per participant
Holy Communion $155 per participant $185 per participant

No registrations will be accepted after noon on Monday, January 27, 2014. (Registration Opens August 15, 2013)

Download the forms for this program here:

  • 10 Commandments CAMPER Packet (includes the camper health form)
  • 10 Commandments LEADER Packet
  • Reformation CAMPER Packet (includes the camper health form)
  • Reformation LEADER Packet