Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center
Private
An overnight Christian summer camp on a 600-acre site in the Rock River Valley, run as a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Campers in grades K-12 join week-long sessions with morning devotions, Bible study, archery, nature exploration, cookouts, campfires, and team building. Around 1,000 children attend each summer across roughly 30 program tracks.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Pauline BishopBeautiful place. Cabin was amazing.
★★★★★Michelle VaughnThis place is amazing! The people are so welcoming, and you can really commune with God and nature. Audrey was awesome! I will be back!
★★★★★Gary PrittsGreat place to have a family gathering or a retreat! Mr. Rob and staff was great to work with and the facilities and grounds were beautiful and well kept! We would schedule there again!
★★★★★Jeremy NesemeierI hadn't spent much time out here since I was a kid, but now I HAVE kids and I'm starting to realize what a resource this place is! There's a zip line, and an adventure / teams course, and lots of unique areas to play. I'm not sure the status of the pool, but it was closed for the season. Lots of room to camp. And a fishing hole that was VERY active when we were there. One of the hiking trails we were on was a little sketchy, in a good way. It wasn't over groomed. It felt very "in nature"
★★★★★Heyjude BrauerThis camp provides a beautiful setting in the woods where wild turkeys, deer, raccoons freely roam. The adult village, Freedom Tree Village has air conditioned rooms with full amenities. When I am there, we are given wonderful homecooked meals.