GROUP CAMP EXPERIENCES AT LUTHER CREST
Does your youth group or school want to experience camp together? This is the place for you! Check out all of the amazing trips and programs available on this page to get ideas on what your group can do together with the team here at Luther Crest. Want to travel to another state like New York/New Jersey or visit Glacier National Park in Montana and work on leadership and service together? Or paddle down the pristine Crow Wing River in Minnesota to build teamwork and relationships? How about a short MEA trip to XTREME destinations around the state like paintballing and go carting while performing acts of service at each city? Whether you're a group of kids or adults, let us help you plan your next big adventure! If you're not seeing a trip or group experience you wish we offered at Luther Crest, please let us know! This is just the tip of the iceberg on group programming, mission trips, and travel. Reach out to our Retreats Coordinator at retreats@luthercrest.org or Day Camp Coordinator at daycamp@luthercrest.org to get the conversation started.
SUMMER GROUP PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
WET AND WILDERNESS TRIPS
Grades: 6-12
Bring your group and get your feet wet in the wilderness of Minnesota as we canoe down the Crow Wing River together! We’ll spend some time at Luther Crest doing team building and other fun activities, and then we’ll head to the river for time spent canoeing, cooking, and camping! Our awesome trip leaders can provide meaningful worship and devotional experiences as well as Outdoor Education, games, and other activities throughout the trip! Your choice of either half or full week trip options makes this the ideal canoe trip to plan with your group! Reach out to our Program Director at henris@luthercrest.org to get started on planning and scheduling your group adventure.
XTREME CAMP TRIPS
Grades: 6-12
Looking for an Xtremely fun trip to take your group on? Want to combine an element of service work and fun? Look no further! Bring all your thrill-seeking friends for this faith-and-adventure-filled trip around central MN! The week begins at Luther Crest and contains offsite trips to different areas for Xtreme activities, including camping, watersports, service work, and paintball! Our awesome trip leaders can provide meaningful worship and devotional experiences as well as Outdoor Education, games, and other activities throughout the trip! Your choice of either half or full week trip options makes this the ideal trip to plan with your group! Together, we’ll grow in faith, serve others, and make some Xtreme memories! Reach out to our Program Director at henris@luthercrest.org to start planning and scheduling your group XTREME adventure.
OFFSITE DAY CAMP GROUP REGISTRATION
Grades: K-5
Bring the joy of camp to your community through our Day Camp program! We send a team of awesome summer staff who are well-trained and bring their energy and enthusiasm, songs, crafts, games, Bible studies, and meaningful worship experiences right to your church. We will work with you to develop a program that best fits the needs of your congregation. To get started on your congregation's day camp through Luther Crest, contact our Day Camp Coordinator at daycamp@luthercrest.org.
DAY OF CAMP AT LUTHER CREST
Grades: K-12
Our Day of Camp program is designed for those looking for a one-day camp getaway with their youth! Come to Luther Crest for the day and let us take it from there - we’ll lead games, Bible Dives, songs, worships, crafts, and more! Choose from either our “Classic” option (designed to emulate a typical day of Onsite Day Camp) or our “Exploration” option (for those who want to experience as much of Luther Crest as possible in one day!), and we’ll work with you to design the perfect Day of Camp for your group! Reach out to Program Director, Henri, at henris@luthercrest.org to get started planning your congregation's Day of Camp!
FAMILY CAMP WEEK GROUP REGISTRATION
Open to all ages.
Want to plan a getaway that everyone can enjoy? Pack up the car, grab the family or friends, and come out to camp for a few relaxing days. Enjoy programming for all ages including Bible Study, worship, games, crafts and more! Have a rejuvenating stay in one of our cabins or a room in the Retreat Center, make s'mores around the campfire, take a canoe ride in Lake Carlos, ride the zipline or soak up the sunshine while reading a great book. Contact our Retreats Coordinator at retreats@luthercrest.org to get the ball rolling with your own family camp getaway.
FAMILY CAMP WEEKEND GROUP REGISTRATION
Open to all ages.
Join us for a family or friends' weekend of making memories that will last a lifetime. Enjoy our accommodations, eat (and do no dishes!) in our beautiful dining hall, play games, worship together, and engage in Christ-Centered conversations during Bible study. Our awesome staff can facilitate worship, Bible study, family games, outdoor fun, and more! All the fun of a week of camp packed into one great weekend! Reach out to our Retreats Coordinator at retreats@luthercrest.org to schedule your weekend away at Luther Crest! We'll see you there!
FALL THROUGH SPRING GROUP PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
CHILDREN'S WEEKEND GROUP RETREATS
Grades: 3-6
Book a fun and a faith-filled weekend at Luther Crest for your group of Children! Come out to camp on Friday evening and stay until Sunday morning, playing games, learning, laughing, and spending the nights in our renovated cabins with your friends and our awesome Luther Crest Staff! Together we’ll spend time getting to know one another, enjoying God’s creation, and diving into our faith! Our staff facilitate worships, Bible Dives, games, and more! Delicious food is included for the whole weekend including snacks and meals starting with a Friday night snack. Check in is Friday at 7PM and closing worship and pickup is Sunday at 11AM! Have an awesome experience with your children’s ministry by spending a weekend together at camp! Reach out to our Retreats Coordinator at retreats@luthercrest.org to get started on planning our group's youth retreat weekend!
YOUTH WEEKEND GROUP RETREATS
Grades: 3-6
Book a fun and a faith-filled weekend at Luther Crest for your group of youth! Come out to camp on Friday evening and stay until Sunday morning, playing games, learning, hanging out, and spending the nights in our renovated cabins with your friends and our awesome Luther Crest Staff! Together we’ll spend time getting to know one another, enjoying God’s creation, and diving into our faith! Our staff facilitate worships, Bible Dives, games, and more! Delicious food is included for the whole weekend including snacks and meals starting with a Friday night snack. Check in is Friday at 7PM and closing worship and pickup is Sunday at 11AM! Have an awesome experience with your youth ministry by spending a weekend together at camp! Reach out to our Retreats Coordinator at retreats@luthercrest.org to schedule and start planning your next youth retreat at Luther Crest!
HIGH SCHOOL WEEKEND GROUP RETREATS
Grades: 9-12
Join us for a family or friends' weekend of making memories that will last a lifetime. Enjoy our accommodations, eat (and do no dishes!) in our beautiful dining hall, play games, worship together, and engage in Christ-Centered conversations during Bible study. Our awesome staff can facilitate worship, Bible study, family games, outdoor fun, and more! All the fun of a week of camp packed into one great weekend! Reach out to our Retreats Coordinator at retreats@luthercrest.org to schedule your weekend away at Luther Crest! We'll see you there!
FAMILY WEEKEND GROUP RETREATS
Open to all ages.
Join us for a family or friends weekend of making memories that will last a lifetime. Enjoy our accommodations, eat (and do no dishes!) in our beautiful dining hall, play games, worship together, and engage in Christ-Centered conversations during Bible study. Our awesome staff can facilitate worship, Bible study, family games, Outdoor fun, and more! All the fun of a week of camp packed into one great weekend! Contact our Retreats Coordinator at retreats@luthercrest.org to get started on planning your family or friend's weekend getaway!
CONFIRMATION WEEKEND GROUP RETREATS
Grades: 6-9
Bring your confirmation group out to camp for an unforgettable weekend together! Our awesome young adult staff will lead team building, worship experiences, Bible dives, games, and more! Youth get to stay in our cabins with their friends and our staff, and there is built-in time for your guides to lead sessions with the group – perhaps a rehearsal for confirmation, faith statement writing, curriculum specific lessons, or more! Combine fellowship, faith and fun for your confirmation group through a weekend camp experience! Contact our Retreats Coordinator at retreats@luthercrest.org to schedule your Confirmation Retreat Weekend!
WET AND WILDERNESS (EARLY FALL/LATE SPRING ONLY) GROUP TRIPS
Grades: 6-12
Bring your group and get your feet wet in the wilderness of Minnesota as we canoe down the Crow Wing River together! We’ll spend some time at Luther Crest doing team building and other fun activities, and then we’ll head to the river for time spent canoeing, cooking, and camping! Our awesome trip leaders can provide meaningful worship and devotional experiences as well as Outdoor Education, games, and other activities throughout the trip! Your choice of either full week or half week (extended weekend: i.e., Thursday-Sunday) trip options make this the ideal canoe trip to plan with your group. Reach out to our Program Director at henris@luthercrest.org to get your next group trip scheduled!
XTREME CAMP FALL/SPRING GROUP TRIPS
Grades: 6-12
Looking for an Xtremely fun trip to take your group on? Want to combine an element of service work and fun? Look no further! Bring all your thrill-seeking friends for this faith-and-adventure-filled trip around central MN! The week begins at Luther Crest and contains offsite trips to different areas for Xtreme activities, including camping, watersports, service work, and paintball! Our awesome trip leaders can provide meaningful worship and devotional experiences as well as Outdoor Education, games, and other activities throughout the trip! Your choice of either full week or half week (extended weekend: i.e., Thursday-Sunday) trip options make this the ideal trip to plan with your group! Together, we’ll grow in faith, serve others, and make some Xtreme memories! Reach out to Program Director at henris@luthercrest.org to get started on our group's XTREME fall or spring trip!
FALL THROUGH SPRING DAY OF CAMP
Grades: K-12
Our Day of Camp program is designed for those looking for a one-day camp getaway with their youth! Come to Luther Crest for the day and let us take it from there - we’ll lead games, Bible Dives, songs, worships, crafts, and more! This “Exploration” experience is great for those who want to experience as much of Luther Crest as possible in one day! Whether you’ve been to camp 100 times, or this is your first time, you’re sure to enjoy this fun-filled day! We’ll work with you to design the perfect Day of Camp for your group this fall, winter, or spring! Reach out to Program Director, Henri, at henris@luthercrest.org to get started scheduling and planning your group's Day of Camp.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ADULT LEADERS:
Pastors and youth directors, all campers need to be registered online and all forms should be completed prior to arrival at Luther Crest. Please complete registration for yourself as well so we have all of your information. Contact registrar Renae Rush (renaer@luthercrest.org) to reserve lodging and meals for the weekend for all adult leaders coming with your campers. There is no charge for adult resource people bringing youth and staying for the weekend. Consider making a free-will offering through the donation link on our website to cover the cost of meals and lodging.