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- [Home](https://luthercrest.org/) - SUMMER CAMP | FAITH FORMATION | YEAR-ROUND RETREATSLUTHER CREST UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER ADVENTURE PACKING LIST HEALTH FORM ROPES FORM Luther Crest exists to inspire faith, stewardship, and community in God's creation. We do this through summer camp - where kids and teens unplug and immerse themselves in God's great outdoors. From the friendships formed around the campfire to
- [FAQ](https://luthercrest.org/faq/) - SUMMER RESOURCES AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS PACKING LIST DAILY FUN THEMES (SUMMER 2026) HEALTH FORM BUNK1/CAMPER COMMUNICATION INFORMATION ROPES FORM SUMMER 2025 PRECAMP INFORMATION What time should I bring my camper to camp? SUNDAY 2:00-4:00pm - Explorer, Leaper, Witness, Blazer, Adult/Family Programs TUESDAY 3:00-3:30pm - Seekers MON-THURS 8:30-9:00 am - Day Camp What
- [Family and All People Camps](https://luthercrest.org/family-camps/) - FAMILY & ALL PEOPLE CAMPS (2026) REGISTER TODAY! PACKING LIST SCHOLARSHIP FORM DONATE TO THE CAMPER SCHOLARSHIP FUND All PEOPLE/FAMILY CAMP WEEK COST: Adult: Early Bird $300 | Regular $710Child (2+): Regular $62Family Max (excluding cost of additional youth programming): $820Raptor Village Cabins: + an additional $210 Price includes a $100 non-refundable deposit. REGISTER TODAY!
- [Year-Round Staff](https://luthercrest.org/year-round-staff/) - YEAR-ROUND STAFF As a staff, we are committed to providing a safe and faith filled environment for each person while at Luther Crest Bible Camp.We live and breathe our mission "to inspire faith, stewardship and community in God's great creation". CONTACT US Questions? Concerns? Just want to say hello?Fill out the form below and we
- [Programmed Retreats](https://luthercrest.org/programmed-retreats/) - PROGRAMMED RETREATS AT LUTHER CREST Keep the excitement of camp going all year long by coming to camp this fall, winter, and spring to explore the greatness of our Savior! We will lodge in cabins, dive into the Bible by looking deeper into what it means to build up our faith on our firm foundation
- [Women's Week](https://luthercrest.org/womens-week/) - WOMEN'S WEEK 2026 JUNE 21-26 (Sunday - Friday) REGISTER FOR THE WEEK PACKING LIST USE THIS FORM FOR DAILY REGISTRATION (NOT FULL WEEK) All women. All week. All sorts of fun! Gather at Luther Crest for another great Women's Week experience at camp this summer! We'll provide an excellent arrangement of meals, goodies, and treats.
- [Elementary Camps](https://luthercrest.org/elementary-camps/) - ELEMENTARY CAMPS (2026) REGISTER TODAY! SCHOLARSHIP FORM DONATE TO THE CAMPER SCHOLARSHIP FUND PACKING LIST HEALTH FORM ROPES FORM ON-SITE DAY CAMP DATE(S): June 22-25 | July 6-9 | July 13-16 | July 20-23 | July 27-30 | Aug. 3-6GRADES: Completed K-5TIME: Monday - Thursday: 9am - 5pmCOST: Early Bird $220 | Regular $290 Price
- [Camps](https://luthercrest.org/summer-camps/) - SUMMER CAMPS FULL SCHEDULE REGISTER TODAY! SCHOLARSHIP FORM DONATE TO THE CAMPER SCHOLARSHIP FUND PACKING LIST HEALTH FORM ROPES FORM Welcome to the new Circuitree Registration System. Watch the video of Henri, our Program Director, for a tutorial on how to use our new registration software. SIGN UP FOR OUR MONTHLY E-NEWS Stay connected and
- [YEAR-ROUND AND SUMMER EMPLOYMENT](https://luthercrest.org/employment/) - APPLY TODAY FOR SUMMER STAFF! YOU BELONG HERE! As a member of our summer leadership team, you'll have the opportunity to work with children in a fun and engaging environment. You'll lead and participate in a variety of activities, from swimming and sports to arts and crafts, all while building lasting relationships with campers and
- [Luther Crest Summer Fest and Auction](https://luthercrest.org/summer-fest-and-auction/) - LUTHER CREST SUMMER FEST AND AUCTION JULY 11, 2026 VISIT OUR AUCTION WEBSITE/REGISTER TO BID Luther Crest is excited to be hosting our third Summer Fest and Auction July 11, 2026! More information will come out this spring about the auctions (both online and live), festival, and activities. We look forward to seeing all your
- [Golf Scramble](https://luthercrest.org/golf-scramble/) - GOLF SCRAMBLE LAKE MILTONA GOLF CLUBMONDAY AUGUST 3, 2026 REGISTER ONLINE HERE You are invited to support the 25th annual Luther Crest Golf Scramble on Monday August 3rd, 2026! The Golf Scramble is a one-day fundraising event at Lake Miltona Golf Club with over 100 golfers participating. More information on this scramble will be uploaded
- [LCBC Sustainer](https://luthercrest.org/sustainer/) - Automatic monthly gifts through your credit or debit card, checking, or savings account are a great way to support camp. GIVE NOW To get set up as an LCBC Sustainer, choose one of the following options:1. Download the Sustainer form below, fill it out, and mail it to:Luther Crest8231 County Road 11 NEAlexandria, MN 56308
- [Senior High Camps](https://luthercrest.org/senior-high-camps/) - SENIOR HIGH CAMPS (2026) REGISTER TODAY! SCHOLARSHIP FORM DONATE TO THE CAMPER SCHOLARSHIP FUND PACKING LIST HEALTH FORM ROPES FORM BLAZERS DATE(S): June 21-26 | July 5-10 | July 12-17 | July 19-24 | July 26-31 GRADES: Completed 9-12TIME: Sunday - FridayCOST: FREE! (Covered by the Annual Fund) Hone your leadership skills at Luther Crest this
- [Middle School Camps](https://luthercrest.org/middle-school-camps/) - MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPS (2026) SCHOLARSHIP FORM PACKING LIST REGISTER TODAY! HEALTH FORM ROPES FORM DONATE TO THE CAMPER SCHOLARSHIP FUND WITNESSES DATE(S): June 21-26 | June 28-July 1 (HALF WEEK) | July 5-10 | July 12-17 | July 19-24 | July 26-31 | Aug. 2-7GRADES: Completed 6-9TIME: Sunday - FridayCOST: Early Bird $750 | Regular
- [Planned Giving](https://luthercrest.org/planned-giving/) - PLANNED GIVING Luther Crest partners with the Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing® and the ELCA Foundation in helping donors to make the best-planned gifts that are possible. Many definitions of planned giving exist, but essentially these gifts come through a donor's estate or utilize financial professionals in setting them up. In many cases, significant tax, estate tax,
- [Gifts-in-Kind](https://luthercrest.org/gifts-in-kind/) - GIFTS-IN-KIND A unique way to share your resources and passions with Luther Crest! Luther Crest is pleased to accept gifts from people in addition to cash:• Boats, cars, vans, and woodworking items, such as handmade bunks or picnic tables• We have had businesses that donate items that are a part of their day-to-day business, such
- [Give](https://luthercrest.org/give/) - CHANGING LIVES THROUGH YOUR GIFTS GIVE NOW Luther Crest Bible Camp spreads the good news of Jesus Christ to thousands of people each year! As an extension of the Lutheran Church, we are proud to serve a multitude of denominations and member congregations and their members! Our work is based on two income streams• Our
- [Congregation Connection](https://luthercrest.org/congregation-connection/) - CONGREGATION CONNECTION ON-DEMAND MATERIALS AND INFORMATION FOR YOUR CHURCH CONGREGATION To our Partners in ministry, we are thankful for the many ways you support our transformational ministry! We want to equip you and your congregation to be informed about what we offer as a ministry organization and ways we can do faith formation together. We
- [Fall/Winter/Spring Programmed Retreats](https://luthercrest.org/programmed-retreats-copy/) - PROGRAMMED RETREATS AT LUTHER CREST Keep the excitement of camp going all year long by coming to camp this fall, winter, and spring to explore the greatness of our Savior! We will lodge in cabins, dive into the Bible by looking deeper into what it means to build up our faith on our firm foundation
- [Off-Site Day Camps](https://luthercrest.org/off-site-day-camps/) - OFF-SITE DAY CAMPS DAY CAMP RESOURCES Contact Tammie to schedule your Day Camp Today! daycamp@luthercrest.org or (320) 846-2431 Now is the time to consider having a Luther Crest Day Camp Team come to your church this summer and what week you would like them to come. Our Day Camp program sends a team of staff
- [ANNUAL MEETING](https://luthercrest.org/annual-meeting/) - You are invited to celebrate and hear the stories of our 2025-2026 season! Hear and witness what God is doing at Luther Crest. Each congregation is asked to be represented to help us continue moving forward in ministry and mission together! The Annual Meeting will be on October 10, 2026 at 10am in the Luther
- [Memorials](https://luthercrest.org/memorials/) - MEMORIALS GIVE NOW A place where the light of those we love and have lost can shine on forever.On June 18, 2010, Breanna Schoeck Becthold died suddenly from a very rare auto-immune disease. Breanna was on the Luther Crest summer staff for four summers. She loved Luther Crest. Her laughter and singing were a part
- [Book Your Retreat](https://luthercrest.org/book-your-retreat/) - RETREATS AT LUTHER CREST Luther Crest is nestled among the majestic sugar maples and close enough to hear the dancing waves of Alexandria's Lake Carlos and chain of lakes. Retreat and renewal are vital to the journey of faith. We all need time away for reflection and recharge, time for fun and laughter, and time set
- [Retreat Rental Rates](https://luthercrest.org/retreat-rental-rates/) - RETREAT RENTAL RATES In any season, Luther Crest is a place set apart and we can't wait to accommodate all of your retreat and rental needs. With lodging, food service, lakefront access, challenge courses, and indoor gym, and many gathering spaces, Luther Crest has what you need for your next event. Located in central MN,
- [Mission](https://luthercrest.org/mission/) - OUR PURPOSE Luther Crest has four major guiding principles in our ministry: our vision, philosophy, intention and mission.Join us today as we engage together in the work of God on earth.At Luther Crest, we believe that every person is created in the image of God and is worthy of love, respect, and dignity. We are
- [BAKE SALE](https://luthercrest.org/holiday-bake-sale/) - LUTHER CREST HOLIDAY BAKE SALE (2025) Back by popular demand, Luther Crest is again hosting its annual Christmas bake sale! Don't worry about how you're going to find time to make your family's favorite holiday treats. Let Luther Crest do the baking for you this holiday season! Our fabulously popular cookies, candies, and breads will
- [Camp Magi](https://luthercrest.org/camp-magi/) - CAMP MAGI BE AN ADULT SUMMER RESOURCE PERSON There are many ways for adults to get involved during the summer as resource mentors for a week. Luther Crest invites you to consider sharing your love for Christ with the youth and families that come to camp through worship, and bible study. Sometimes all it takes
- [Super Camp](https://luthercrest.org/super-camp/) - SUPER CAMP REGISTER NOW Dates and cost vary depending on program selected.Before registering, contact Renae at (320) 846-2431 or renaer@luthercrest.org to confirm availability. Program Director Henri (320-460-8690, or henris@luthercrest.org) will reach out to confirm your Super Camper's status with you! SCHOLARSHIP FORM Luther Crest's Super Camp program provides campers with special needs a one-on-one counselor
- [FaithSource](https://luthercrest.org/fs/) - FAITHSOURCE ON-DEMAND MATERIALS FOR FAITH FORMATION IN YOUR HOME + CHURCH VISIT THE FAITHSOURCE WEBSITE FaithSource provides distinct faith formation experiences to inspire lifelong faith in a rapidly changing world. FaithSource was developed by Luther Crest Bible Camp (Alexandria, Minnesota) and Cross Roads Camp (Port Murray, New Jersey) in order to serve congregations and families
- [Facilities](https://luthercrest.org/facilities/) - FACILITIES Adult Retreat Center (ARC) ACCOMMODATIONS: • 49 Beds• 15 hotel-style rooms • Wheelchair Accessible, Elevator• Wireless Internet MEETING SPACES: Cedar Room• Main (upper) Level• 50 people• View of the Maple-Basswood Forest• Flexible Seating & Arrangement• Kitchen Oak Room• Multi-purpose Lounge-Style• TV/DVD• Wood Fireplace• Mini Fridge Nelson Program Center ACCOMMODATIONS: • Wheelchair Accessible• Wireless Internet
- [Care for Camp Events](https://luthercrest.org/care-for-camp-events/) - CARE FOR CAMP EVENTS Join Luther Crest in taking care of God's beautiful grounds here at camp. We could always use a hand in landscaping and grounds maintenance, so check out the options below for when we would love to have our community come out and help us care for camp! September 6-8: God's Work
- [Group Programmed Retreats](https://luthercrest.org/group-programmed-retreats/) - 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
- [CAMP STORE](https://luthercrest.org/camp-store/) - ONLINE CAMP STORE Represent your favorite camp year round through the Luther Crest Online Camp Store! These items are exclusive to our online store and won't be found on site at Luther Crest. Stock up on your favorite t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more while supporting the camp you love. Planning on attending a week of
- [Thrivent](https://luthercrest.org/thrivent/) - THRIVENT CHOICE GIVE NOW THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS Through the Thrivent Financial Thrivent Choice program, members can direct Thrivent Benefit Dollars as financial gifts to Luther Crest. Luther Crest receives monthly deposits through Thrivent Choice in which we are able to see your direction. LEARN MORE THRIVENT ACTION TEAMS Thrivent Action Teams are a great way
- [Debt Reduction Campaign](https://luthercrest.org/debt-reduction/) - DEBT REDUCTION GIVE NOW You are invited to impact our missions through a special gift to Luther Crest through our DEBT REDUCTION Campaign! Over the last decade, Luther Crest has welcomed over 75,000 people to experience the love of Jesus through on and off-site retreats and summer camp programs! We raise over $1.5 million and
- [Adult Retreats](https://luthercrest.org/youth-retreats-copy/) - ADULT RETREATS Discover a haven of renewal and connection amidst the serene beauty of Luther Crest. Our Adult Retreats offer a unique opportunity to escape the demands of daily life and embrace a tranquil environment that fosters personal growth, spiritual enrichment, and lasting friendships. Why Choose Luther Crest for Your Adult Retreat? Rejuvenate Your Spirit:
- [Annual Meeting 2023](https://luthercrest.org/500788-2/) - Luther Crest's Annual Meeting is being held on October 12, 2024 at Luther Crest. You are invited to celebrate and hear the stories of our 2023-2024 season! Hear and witness what God is doing at Luther Crest. Each congregation is asked to be represented to help us continue moving forward in ministry and mission together!
- [Contact](https://luthercrest.org/contact/) - OUR LOCATION Connect With Us Luther Crest Bible Camp ADDRESS8231 County Road 11 NEAlexandria, MN 56308 PHONE(320) 846-2431 EMAILlcbc@luthercrest.org Directions from the North Hwy 29 from Parkers Prairie Turn right (west) on County Road 5 for 2.6 miles Turn left (south) on County Road 11 for 3.2 miles Luther Crest is on your left. Directions
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- [ELCA Youth Gathering](https://luthercrest.org/elca-youth-gathering/) - JULY 14-22 The Gathering brings together thousands of high-school age Lutherans from across the country and overseas for faith formation, worship, fellowship and service. "The ELCA Youth Gathering at its core is about faith formation. Jesus calls us to love God, our neighbor and ourselves," said Deacon Tammy Jones West, interim program director for the
- [Volunteer](https://luthercrest.org/volunteer/) - SCATTERED TO SERVE (S2S) Welcome to Scattered 2 Serve: Luther Crest's Volunteer Club! Whether you are an individual looking for opportunities to share your gifts and serve others a few hours each week as the hands and feet of Christ, or if you are a church group that can grow together through a Group Volunteer
- [Summer Staff Application](https://luthercrest.org/summer-staff-application/) - SUMMER STAFF APPLICATION
- [Reference Form](https://luthercrest.org/reference-form/) - REFERENCE FORM
- [Year-Round Application](https://luthercrest.org/year-round-application/) - YEAR-ROUND STAFF APPLICATION
- [Partners](https://luthercrest.org/partners/) - OUR PARTNERS Luther Crest Bible Camp is a ministry of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America), owned and managed by over 120 Lutheran congregations, primarily in west-central Minnesota. Many other Christian congregations from Lutheran and non-Lutheran denominations, as well as non-church organizations, use Luther Crest for year-round retreats & programs. PARTNERSHIP PLAN As a
- [History](https://luthercrest.org/history/) - OUR HISTORY THE CREST - The highest or culminating point; peak or adevice placed above the shield on a coat of arms. Luther Crest was originally a boy's camp, built by a man named Heinie Brock, who later became well-known for his ice-skating in the Ice Follies. In the fall of 1945, the Milaca-Glenwood-Fergus Falls