Lutheran Island Camp

Lutheran Island Camp offers Classic Camp, where campers do archery, canoeing, hatchet throwing, gaga ball, swim time, campfires, cookouts, and Bible studies in age-appropriate cabin groups. It also offers Beginner Horse Camp and Advanced Horse Camp, with horse care and riding, swim time, canteen, all camp games, and campfires. Other offerings include Splash Camp with LIC's Water Olympics, Survivor Camp Weekend with fire cooking, tent pitching, and fort building, and Art Camp with guided art projects.

Programs

• Classic Camp — 8-14 · Summer camp with activities such as archery, canoeing, hatchet throwing, gaga ball, swim time, campfires, cookouts, and Bible studies. Campers spend the week in age-appropriate cabin groups.
• Beginner Horse Camp — 10-14 · For children who would like to learn to ride. Campers learn caring for and riding a horse and also participate in swim time, canteen, all camp games, and campfires.
• Advanced Horse Camp — 12-14 · For children who are experienced horse riders. Campers learn from Christ Serve Ranch wranglers and also participate in swim time, canteen, all camp games, and campfires.
• Splash Camp — 8-14 · Water-focused camp with lots of fun water activities, including LIC's famous Water Olympics. Campers also participate in Bible study, canteen, all camp games, and campfires.
• Survivor Camp Weekend — 10-12 · Weekend camp where campers learn how to cook food over the fire, pitch a tent, and build forts. Activities such as hatchet throwing, archery, and canoeing will be offered as well.
• Science Camp Weekend — 10-14 · Weekend camp spent learning how to observe like a scientist and doing experiments to learn about the world around us.
• Little Lambs and Sheep Camp Weekend — 4-7 · Offered to parents and their children. Activities include swimming, parachute games, family time, arts and crafts, canteen time, campfire devotions, and song time.
• Outpost Camp — 12-14 · Campers stay in teepees at Christ Serve Ranch, cook meals over the fire, and take a canoe trip through the chain of lakes starting at East Battle Lake.
• Intermediate Horse Camp — 10-14 · For children who have some experience riding and are ready to learn from Christ Serve Ranch wranglers.
• Art Camp — 10-14 · Led by trained art teacher Lynne Van Hale-Whiteford. Campers spend activity times creating works of art and also participate in canteen, swim time, evening program, and campfire.
• Family Camp — 2 and up · $0–$380 per week
• Fishing Camp Weekend — 8-12 · Weekend camp where campers spend their activity times fishing on East Battle Lake. Equipment is available from LIC for an extra $20.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–17 years old
• Price range: $0–$380 per week

About the provider

In 1949, local pastor R.L. Bode had the vision that Bald Island would serve the church as a summer camp for youth. The first year of a summer youth camp on the Island was in 1952. Lutheran Island Camp now operates year-round and provides programs and services to hundreds of people every year. Its mission is to nourish the whole person for joyful, Christ-centered life and service.

Last updated September 27, 2026.