2018 Fall Breeze

Bulletin Board
#GivingTuesday is November 27th
! If you
haven’t given to Camp Luther this year, this
is a great day to start! You can
support camp in seconds by
searching for Camp Luther on
the PushPay App!
Camp Luther Gift Certificates
Looking for the perfect gift for your children
or grandchildren? A Camp Luther Gift
Certificate can be purchased in any amount
and may be used for Camp Luther summer
camps and in the canteen!
Are you an Alumni Summer Staff? Look for
the Camp Luther WI Alumni Staff Facebook
group and reconnect with your summer
staff.
Do you shop on Amazon.com? You can
support Camp Luther while you shop! Go to
smile.amazon.com, choose Camp Luther as
your charitable organization, and Amazon
will donate a portion of your purchase price
to camp. You use Amazon and shop as you
normally would with the added benefit of
making a positive difference!
Goodshop & Goodsearch
You can save money and support Camp
Luther by doing what you are already doing:
shopping and searching online!
Goodshop finds coupons for you as you shop
virtually anywhere online and then donates
a portion of your purchase to Camp Luther!
Instead of “Googling” the questions that
stump you, set Goodsearch as your go-to
online search engine and they’ll donate to
Camp Luther every time you search
something!
Go to https://www.goodshop.com/about
and simply choose Camp Luther (Three
Lakes, WI) as your non-profit of choice.
Photo Contest
Want to see your photo of Camp Luther or
Keweenaw Base Camp on a postcard or
hanging in a cottage? Submit your photos to
sojo@campluther.com by April 15, 2019, to
be entered into our Photo Contest!
Maximum of five photos per person.
Complete rules at
https://campluther.com/welcome/camp-
luther-photo-contest.
You can find a full-color version of The
Breeze at https://campluther.com/welcome/
newsletter.
https://campluther.com Volume 24 | Issue 2 | Fall 2018
“Building up all people in Christ for service and witness in the world.”
Summer 2019 Registration Opens January 1st!
Check out the back cover of this newsletter or campluther.com/summercamp for the list of programs and session dates.
2018 Volunteer of the Year!
The Camp Luther Staff is so pleased to announce the 2018 Volunteer of the Year,
Taylor “Olive” Baumeister! Taylor, a former member of our summer staff, is a
High School English Teacher in Beaver Dam, WI.
Over the past four years, Taylor has devoted her time and energy each summer,
ensuring that each member of our summer staff team is certified in First Aid and
CPR/AED, training our staff as lifeguards, and helping lead courses such as Red
Cross Responding to Emergencies, to equip our staff with the certifications they
need. Teaching the courses to certify our staff in these areas has helped to save
camp thousands in expenses, but more importantly, Taylor has helped to equip
our staff with the confidence and leadership
to respond to emergency situations involving the safety of our guests
and campers. In addition, Taylor has also helped lead and volunteer
with several camp programs and served on the Alumni Staff Reunion
Committee.
Beyond her service at Camp in the summer, Taylor is a strong
advocate of Camp Luther in her daily life throughout the year. She
eagerly talks about camp to her students and promotes the Every Kid
to Camp program to those who have never been to Camp Luther
before. (Check out page five for a thank you letter from one of her
students!)
On behalf of everyone at Camp Luther, thank you, Taylor! Your
commitment to serving is an inspiration to others and a reflection of
your faith in Jesus Christ. May the Lord continue to bless you in your
service to others.
Fiesta on the Farm
The first ever “Fiesta on the Farm” was held July 18 at Wayside Dairy
in Wayside, WI. Children of local farm workers participated in this day
camp led by the Camp Luther summer staff. Children enjoyed singing
camp songs, learning about Jesus, playing parachute games, and a
wagon ride tour of the farm. Parents gathered for a fiesta dinner at
Zion Lutheran followed by singing and
devotions for the whole family.
Plans are being made for Fiesta on the
Farm 2019. (Date to be determined.) If you are interested in helping, please
consider a donation to help fund this special ministry. Bi-lingual volunteers
are needed to assist with the program and additional volunteers to help with
meals and clean-up. For more information, please call Camp Luther or
email office@campluther.com. Thank you to Wayside Dairy for hosting this
special ministry event!
Olive, left, leads Lifeguard Camp,
as well as trains staff in First Aid/
CPR/AED each summer.

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What is Camp
Luther Worth?
In 1946, a committee
of the North Wisconsin
District LCMS was in
search of a place to
start a camp of our
own. They were led to
a beautiful piece of
property just north of
Three Lakes, WI. There
were four cottages and
a lodge on 91 acres on the northeast shore of
Range Line Lake. The price was $22,000!
What is Camp Luther worth today?
From a physical perspective today, Camp
Luther is over 215 acres, 40+ buildings and
structures, plus areas of recreation and
shoreline. As a financial asset, the North
Wisconsin District values the camp property at
nearly $4.5 million (before depreciation). The
market value of the camp property may be as
much as $8-$10 million.
What is Camp worth to the Church?
Financial value aside, let’s consider what Camp
Luther is worth as a ministry. For over 7
decades, Camp Luther has had a mission of
building up and encouraging people in Christ.
Perhaps hundreds of thousands of individuals
have participated at camp over these years.
Children, families, lay and called workers, and
congregations have been blessed through the
Christ-centered community and life-long
friendships, as well as discovering their gifts,
serving others, and growing in their faith. In
addition, camp is a training ground for
leadership and service. The Holy Spirit has
used the camp experience in calling many of
our pastors and other church workers into
ministry.
What is Camp Luther worth to You?
How has your life, your family, your
friendships, your faith been impacted by Camp
Luther? As with many of the blessings we have
in life, it’s impossible to attach a monetary
value. Some may simply say, it’s priceless!
Help us understand what camp has meant to
you. Share your story with us. Visit our
Facebook page and find our post entitled
“What is Camp Worth to You?” and share your
story. Help others know how the Lord has
blessed your life and impacted your faith in
Jesus Christ through Camp Luther. Log on and
share your story today!
In His Service,
Gary “Woody” Vought
Executive Director
Summer Mission Project
This summer, we partnered with Lutheran World
Relief with the mission to send cows to the northern
highlands of Peru to promote higher quality of life there.
Our goal was to raise $3,375 to purchase 9 cows. However,
because of the generosity of campers and families, we
raised $4,236.97 and were able to purchase 11 cows! We
are blown away by the generosity shown to this mission!
Thank you for your support!
CALLED: Summer 2018 Recap
It’s been a pretty incredible summer at Camp Luther!
Campers plunged into the (always warm) waters of Range Line Lake every morning for polar
bearing. We witnessed garbage bag fashion shows, epic LARP battles, and the Mighty Mighty
Scoop Noodle Challenge. Quest campers learned survival skills on Monkey Island. IMPACTers got
to explore the beauty of the UP each week. KBC campers learned that adventure is the best fun.
Kindercampers and Explorers were introduced to the sheer excitement of minnow racing. We even
managed to survive the experience of nearly the entire summer staff being stranded on a pontoon
on Planting Ground Lake during staff growth!
This summer at Camp Luther and Keweenaw
Base Camp thousands of campers learned that
they are “called by God and He knows their
name.” (Raise your hand if you’re singing along
to our summer theme song right now!)
Traveling through the story of Esther, we
learned that we are called to BELONG to God
not because of anything we’ve done, but
because He has chosen us through Jesus Christ
to be sons and daughters of the King.
We learned that we are called to FOLLOW God because Jesus is better than anything this world has
to offer. We learned that we are called to TRUST God, that no matter what difficulties we’re going
through or challenges we’re facing, that Jesus will be faithful through it all. And we learned that we
are called to LIFE, that through Jesus’ death on the cross and resurrection from the dead we’ve
been brought from death to life.
If you were able to join us this summer, we hope that your experience served as an encouragement
and reminder of how deeply loved you are by God and who you have been CALLED to be because
of Jesus Christ. Thank you to the Summer Staff, Guest Pastors, Guest Medics, RV Volunteers, Staff
Volunteers, and countless others who made Summer 2018 an outstanding success. To God be the
glory!
THE 2018 CAMP LUTHER SUMMER AND YEAR-ROUND STAFF
L to R Top Row: K-Bub, Bullseye, Cheese, Sling-Shot, Lucero, Clef, Toast, Griffen, Wolf, Kapooky, Riddle,
Fro-yo, Arnie, Berea, Peaches, Jazz Hands, Griz, Skis, Chicken Nugget, Capo, Rogan, Miscellaneous, Marty,
Mickey, Hineni, Bales, Indigo, Evergreen, Hank, Psych, Poto, Tink, M&M
L to R Bottom Row: Flow, Trill, Chevy, Noche, Jo, Captain, Meyer, Beemer, Kardia, Woody, Sojo, Band-Aid,
Dibway, Belle, Liv, Nike, LuLu, Pearl, Nala, Mak, Fruit
Missing: Ren, Ra, Rescue, DC, Rock, Reader, Kash, Pistachio
Stay connected with
Camp Luther!
Sign up for the Camp Luther Connection (twice-monthly email newsletter) and Breeze (bi-annual print
newsletter) at https://campluther.com.
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Camp Luther
Construction
Manager Needed
With the new Community Center set to break
ground after summer 2019, Camp Luther is in
need of a Construction Manager to oversee
this project and work with contractors and the
Building Committee. Responsibilities will
include:
Monitor and track construction companies
progress, ensuring deadlines are met
Coordinate related projects outside the scope
of the contractor’s work
Coordinate volunteers to assist with
construction
Enforce jobsite safety for Camp Luther
employees and guests
The Construction Manager will need to be
onsite several weeks prior to and throughout
construction. For a complete job description,
visit https://campluther.com/getinvolved/
employment.

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What’s New at
KBC?
Gaga Ball Xtreme! – Think regular gaga ball but
bigger, much bigger, and tucked away in the woods
for a natural arena feel.
Hiking Trail – We have re-cleared and built new
bridges to get across marshy areas that wind along
the property line of our 240 acres.
Outhouse – Who likes a long walk at night to use the
bathroom? Not us! So we built a new deluxe
outhouse near our Pines Village with a his and her
side and solar power lighting.
Disc Golf – Guests can now try their hand at nine
holes traversing across the apple orchards of KBC.
Keweenaw Base Camp
To book your KBC experience contact:
715-546-3647
kbc@campluther.com
Vacation Rentals at KBC
Camp Luther is excited to offer four units available for rental at Keweenaw Base Camp. Each of these units is comfortably furnished with all that you need
for a relaxing stay in the Keweenaw. Each has a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to prepare meals during your stay. Book your cabin
through Camp Luther by contacting kbc@campluther.com or 715-546-3647.
Walleye and Brook Trout are two beautiful
cabins that each have two bedrooms and
one bathroom. They sleep four to six with
one queen bed and two twins or a bunk bed
in the other bedroom. The living area
features a futon or pull out couch. Each
cabin also has a large deck.
This renovated Barn sleeps four to five with
one bedroom and one and a half bathrooms.
The main floor consists of a freestanding
wood fireplace, oak paneling, a sofa sleeper, a
kitchen, and a half bath. Upstairs, find a large
main bedroom with queen bed, futon in
sitting area, maple paneling, and a full bath
(walk-in shower) with washer/dryer. From the
upper level, take a walk out on the deck and
enjoy the beautiful view of Glacier Marsh.
The LP is a beautifully renovated, three
bedroom, two bath home located on the
shore of Love Lake that sleeps six to ten.
Relax on the east facing deck and watch the
sunrise over Love Lake while planning your
next adventure. This cabin includes a large
living room, full kitchen with an island, wash-
er and dryer, ac/furnace, and a wood burning
stove for additional heat and ambiance.
Whether you're interested in a servant event, team building, or a fun and adventurous retreat to
one of America's most unique locations, Keweenaw Base Camp (KBC), located in Michigan’s Upper
Peninsula, has what you need! This satellite location of Camp Luther is for those looking to
challenge themselves spiritually and physically while getting up close and personal with God's
miraculous creation.
How Can KBC Help You?
Interested in booking a rental at KBC? Want your youth group to experience service and/or
adventure in one of the most unique locations in America? Could your organization use a
team building retreat to help you reach your potential on the court or in the workplace? To
learn more about all that Keweenaw Base Camp offers, contact Janette "Swoops" Marien,
Community Outreach Coordinator, today!
Gaga ball pit constructed
by St. James Lutheran
from West St. Paul, MN
Youth from Christ
the King,
Ishpeming, MI,
made the hole
signs for disc golf.
Summer 2018 Recap
Wrapping up our sixth year of summer ministry, Keweenaw Base Camp welcomed over eight
youth groups and seven weeks of youth programs challenging them
to grow in their faith, servant leadership, adventure, and more!
Speaking of servant leadership, KBC had an opportunity to reach
out and serve our local community as we faced two horrible storms.
If you missed it this summer, Northern Michigan experienced some
of the fiercest summer storms to date in the area. You only need to
google this so see the devastation that the flooding caused with
whole sections of roads being washed out, people stranded in their
homes, and lots of damage and debris all around.
With Base Camp sustaining no major damage, we quickly grabbed
supplies and served in our local community however we could. We
shoveled and swept streets full of sand, filled holes, dug out
basements, visited with people affected by the damage, and worked alongside the
community to help put this area back together. In total we provided over 1,000 hours of
service this summer!
Following this, we kicked up our adventure programs
with hikes, survival training, kayaking, backpacking, and
waterfall exploring deep in the Keweenaw
Peninsula. This was important as we taught youth about
having an adventurous faith,
explored God’s amazing creation,
and showed that the Keweenaw
was still open to explore and that
the local businesses were open
for guests.
Though this summer wasn’t our biggest year for campers and
groups, it in no way lessened the impact that was made in the lives of
the youth! We even had a couple youth who returned for multiple
weeks as they wanted more! Another youth overcame a serious life
challenge and credited it to her week at camp. We’re so grateful God
works through KBC in such powerful ways!
The area around KBC
was destroyed by
summer storms.
Venture hikers ready to hit the
trails for overnight adventure!
Sea kayaking on
Lake Superior

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Prayer Requests
In thankfulness for all Camp Luther Volunteers
In thankfulness for all who support Camp Luther through their
prayers and financial support
For all 2019 Summer Staff applicants
For all 2019 Junior Counselor applicants
For wisdom and guidance to members of the Camp Luther
Board of Directors
For the Camp Luther Year-Round staff
For the future of Camp Luther as the Filled with the Spirit
Campaign is shared with more people
To always keep focused on the
Lord's mission in this place of
sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ
That camp, the staff, and campaign
leadership would be lifted up in
Jesus’ name and the enemy, the
devil, would gain no foothold
Wish List Spotlight
When you give to the Outdoor Ministry Fund, your donation
supports the ongoing mission of Camp Luther and its current
needs. Your gift could help to purchase one of the items on our
Wish List. Below are our most pressing needs. The complete Wish
List can be viewed at campluther.com.
AED for cottage area of camp ($1700 each)
New phone system for camp office ($4500)
Cross Country Skis, Boots, Poles ($250 per set)
Cottage Furniture – dressers, futons, etc. ($300-$1000)
New trail bikes for campers and families ($325 each)
Investing in YOUR Camp!
You love Camp Luther. Perhaps your life was changed through your time as a camper, staff member, or volunteer. Perhaps you’ve seen your child’s faith
grow through their time at Camp. There are many ways you can give back and support the ministry that happens at Camp Luther. The Holy Spirit works
in everyone at Camp, and your support helps the ministry continue.
Are You A Thrivent Member?
Thrivent Action Teams
You can organize a Thrivent Action Team to help Camp Luther! Action
Teams are small groups with at least one Thrivent member organized for
service projects or fundraisers. Thrivent provides a $250 debit card as seed
money for supplies and other project needs. Plus you get a FREE t-shirt.
Learn more at thrivent.com, or contact Camp Luther for ideas on how your
Action Team can help support the ministry
of camp.
Thrivent Choice Dollars
Thrivent Financial offers a great benefit to members called Thrivent Choice!
If you are a qualifying member, you decide where Thrivent Financial directs
their charitable gifting dollars. We hope you will select Camp Luther as a
recipient of a portion of your Choice Dollars!
Online Visit: Thrivent.com/thriventchoice
By phone call: 800-847-4836 and when prompted, say “Thrivent Choice”
Eligibility is based on a benefit member's insurance premiums, account
values, and volunteer leadership.
Thrivent will send the donation – no additional paperwork is necessary!
Camp Luther’s Income
Registration fees and other revenue
account for only 2/3 of Camp Luther’s
needed income. The remaining 1/3 is
generously donated by those who
wish to support the ministry that
happens at Camp through giving to
the Outdoor Ministry Fund and Every
Kid to Camp. Thank you for helping
Christ’s love be shared with all!
With your help, Camp is able to:
enhance and expand programming and outreach.
maintain and care for facilities and property.
offer camp to every child regardless of their financial situation.
build a healthy and thriving organization to carry on the traditions and
mission of this ministry.
Join the Campaign Team
Pray daily for the staff and "family" of Camp Luther, thanking
God for His abundant grace and asking His blessing on the Filled
With the Spirit Campaign.
Provide a joyful annual financial gift to Camp according to the
resources with which you have been entrusted.
You can give at https://campluther.com/give.
Encourage your children, grandchildren, and friends to enroll in
one of Camp's many programs.
Spread the word and introduce members of your congregation
or circle of friends to Camp Luther.
IRA Rollover
Have you considered giving to Camp Luther through your IRA?
In December of 2015, Congress passed the Path Act which made
the IRA rollover to charities permanent! Donors over age 70½ may
now plan each year to make transfers directly from an IRA to a
charity.
It is quite common for IRA owners to take a single distribution of
their RMD (required minimum distribution) in the fourth quarter
(October thru December). Have you considered making a
charitable gift using your RMD? By choosing a charity you could
significantly reduce your adjusted gross income and make your tax
returns less complicated.
You can also support Camp Luther while getting a head start on
your year-end tax planning with these options:
Outright Gift of an Asset
Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
Zero-Tax Gift and Sale
https://campluther.com/give
Other Giving Options
Employee Match
Many employers offer matching for employees who give charitably. Check
with your workplace to see if they offer matching for your gifts.
The Thrivent Gift Multiplier program, funded by the Thrivent Financial
Foundation, is designed to help our current and retired employees support
nonprofit organizations they are passionate about by doubling eligible gifts
of $25 or more.
Go to: https://doublethedonation.com/forms/thrivent-guidelines.pdf
Bequests and Wills
A bequest is a gift through your will or living trust that costs you nothing
now, but it provides support to us after your lifetime. Bequests offer
flexibility and can be structured to fit your personal situation. The gift is
revocable, so you can change your mind at any time should your
circumstances change.
Don’t have a Will? For Estate Planning, call Gift Planning Services, a service
that is contracted through the North Wisconsin District of the Lutheran
Church Missouri Synod.
Ron Smith, Jennifer Nohelty, or Tamara Fanjoy
Gift Planning Services
715-838-0368
admin@giftplanningservices.com
Stocks and Bonds
Many have found that giving shares of stock to a non-profit organization is
a good way to lower their taxes, while at the same time supporting a great
cause. If you have any questions about this process, please contact Kristina
Aschenbrenner, Business & Finance Manager at Camp Luther, at
715-546-3647.

Your Gifts Make a Difference:
A Thank You
Dear Camp Luther,
My name is Nathan Stafford and this summer I attended Teen Camp. I am so glad to have
gone and want to express my thanks and gratitude for an amazing week.
I’ll start at the beginning. In April, my teacher Ms. Baumeister (Olive) told me about a camp
she used to attend as a camper and now volunteers at: Camp Luther. Now most summers I
go to Spencer Lake Youth Camp, a camp that hosts almost 1,000 kids every week.
Transitioning from that to a camp that hosts around 200 or 300 kids a week felt like a
challenge worth conquering.
After talking with my teacher for a couple minutes, I could easily see that she thought I
would be a great fit for the program “Every Kid to Camp.” After going to Camp Luther for a
week, I can honestly say that I don’t regret going in the least. Here’s why.
As I said before, I usually attend a camp with thousands of kids and hundreds of counselors.
This means the camp is split up with each counselor having 8-12 kids in every cabin. Due to
this, counselors and campers will sometimes feel disconnected from each other. That being
said, coming to Camp Luther was such a breath of fresh air. At the end of my week at Camp
Luther, everyone in my camp knew my name, along with some of the staff who served the
whole camp.
Along with this came the fellowship with guys my age that I just don’t have at my home
church. Now I have a group of 8 guys who I can talk to and rely on. And with the world of
social media, I can chat with them at any hour of the day.
Finally, Camp Luther had a great message this summer: “You are called by God.” This could
not have been clearer until I got home. At my home church, I sing on worship time on
Sundays. The Sunday morning after camp ended, this message of being called was clearly
shown. During worship, I was called by God to pray over the congregation and then to leave
the stage and pray individually for a man in our congregation. Had I not gone to Camp
Luther, I don’t think I would have had the courage to obey God’s call.
To conclude I have three messages. To donors of “Every Kid to Camp,” this was by far the
best experience of my summer this year. I was able to build relationships with other
Christians in an environment that encouraged community. To parents, there is no better
place for your kid to learn about Jesus in a fun environment with people who really care for
and about your kid. Finally, to future campers, Camp Luther is a source of friendship,
community, bonding, fellowship, and most of all, God’s true love for people.
To sum up, Camp Luther is
honestly like no other camp
and far exceeded all
expectations I had. It is
because of this that I hope
that every kid that wants to
attend camp gets the chance.
Thank You, Camp Luther!
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Camp Luther’s Filled with the Spirit Campaign is a $5 million, five year,
comprehensive campaign supporting the Outdoor Ministry Fund, Every
Kid to Camp, and Capital Improvement Projects.
Campaign Website
filledwiththespirit.org
Camp Luther's Filled with the Spirit Campaign has a
new website designated specifically for the Campaign.
Here you will find updates, resources, and everything
you need to share with others about what's happening
at camp.
Campaign Goals & Progress
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit
and spoke the word of God boldly.
-Acts 4:31b
Shelly “Indigo” Karolus
Director of Donor Relations
715-546-3647
shelly@campluther.com
Endowment Giving
If you believe in the mission and ministry of Camp
Luther and care about its long-term health and
sustainability, consider a gift to a Camp Luther
Endowment. Endowment assets are invested, and
each year a portion of the value of the fund is paid
out to support the ministry of Camp Luther.
Camp Luther has two Endowments with the
Lutheran Legacy Foundation,
www.lutheranlegacyfoundation.org:
The Lee Belmas Every Kid to Camp Ministry
Endowment Fund provides annual scholarships
that allow children to attend camp at no cost for
their first time as well as financial aid to those in
need.
The Camp Luther Endowment Fund provides
funding for unrestricted support to the ministry
and improvements for Camp Luther.
Camp Luther currently accepts gifts of: Cash,
Marketable Securities, Bequest and Beneficiary
Designations under Revocable Trusts, Life
Insurance Policies, Commercial Annuities,
Retirement Plans, Charitable Remainder Trusts,
and Lead Trusts.
As you plan your retirement and estate, consider a
gift to a Camp Luther Endowment. Your gift will
make a long-term difference for Camp Luther and
thousands are blessed annually through this
ministry.
Camp Luther’s Endowment Funds are managed
by the Lutheran Legacy Foundation.
Progress as of September 30, 2018
$137,893
$76,271
$2.05 million

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Apply for 2019
Summer Staff!
Get ready for the hardest job
you’ll ever love. A summer on
staff at camp means diving
into something that's real,
that immerses you in what it
means to love Jesus and love
like Jesus. It's kingdom
ministry that's intense, and
deep, and life changing.
Why serve as a part of our summer staff team?
You'll experience tremendous
growth as you live into what it
means to follow Jesus Christ.
You'll be part of a close-knit
community of people who will
become some of your best and
closest friends.
You'll be led by full-time staff who
are committed to your
development and support.
You'll gain marketable skills
through purposeful training and
hands-on leadership experience.
Each summer, Camp Luther hires around 45 college-aged staff,
including:
Summer Counselors
Leadership Staff
Specialty Staff (Kitchen and
Maintenance)
For more information about
the different positions
available and to learn how to
apply, visit https://campluther.com/summerstaff.
Junior Counselor
Applications Now Open
As a Junior Counselor, you will spend two weeks volunteering at
camp. They will be some of the hardest and best weeks of your life.
You will serve and laugh and lead and love. You'll spend each week
working with our
summer staff to help lead
a small group of kids.
You'll be mentored by
our summer staff and
encouraged as you follow
Jesus Christ. And you'll
get to be part of an
unforgettable
community of your
fellow JC's. You must currently be a sophomore in high school or
older to apply to be a Junior Counselor. Applications to be a 2019
Junior Counselor opened November 1st and are due February 1st.
For more information and to learn how to apply, visit
https://campluther.com/jc.
Continued Improvements
In 2018 some incredible changes happened at Camp Luther. Because of
support to the Outdoor Ministry Fund and many hours of volunteer work,
these necessary improvements were possible. Thanks be to God for the
incredible support from donors and volunteers who help make things
happen at Camp Luther!
Canteen Deck:
After discovering that our office building was constructed on top of an old
garbage dump, we needed to
reconstruct the north office wall.
This involved tearing up a large
section of our canteen deck. Last
spring, as part of their annual
volunteer trip to Camp Luther,
the Johnson brothers (Craig,
Norm, and Marv) of Munising,
Michigan, rebuilt the entire
section with their construction
crews (which includes several of
their relatives). They even added
a pergola for shade!
Sports Courts:
Did you know that pickleball is the fastest
growing sport in America? This summer,
as part of an entire resurfacing of our
athletic field sport courts, camp added
four pickleball courts! We also replaced
the tennis court with a full length
basketball court which has already been
used heavily by our youth and family
camp programs. A huge thank you goes
out to the Gerald and Dorothy Volm
Foundation, Bob and Cynthia Hilger, and
the Charles George Resch Memorial
Foundation for providing these new courts for Camp Luther!
Blackbird Cottage:
Rescue is at it again! This past retreat
season, many volunteers came out to
help our Maintenance &
Improvements Director, Rescue,
completely remodel Blackbird cottage.
In keeping with the open concept of
Lakeview from the year before, guests
can enjoy a gas fireplace and
wonderful views of Range Line Lake
from the living area and porch. Hide-o-
Seek Cottage will be remodeled next!
The Johnson Brothers built our
beautiful new canteen deck this spring!
The new deck was put to use immediately
after construction and throughout the summer!
Before: The sports courts were
full of large, deep cracks
After: Campers and guests can
enjoy full court basketball!
After: Resurfaced and ready
for pickleball!
Blackbird Cottage now features
a gas fireplace!
Carsiding throughout brightens
Blackbird’s interior.
The new floorplan means no more
cramped bathroom.

7
Campaign Steering
Committee
Thank you to the Filled with the Spirit Campaign
Steering Committee for your time and
commitment in furthering the ministry of Camp
Luther through this Campaign.
Anne Hartman, Eau Claire, WI
Rick & Ruth Steinke, Green Bay, WI
Julie Wilkins, LaGrange, IL
Thane & Melissa Bublitz, Neenah, WI
Jamie Nelson, Wausau, WI
Tim & Linda Mattson, WisconsinRapids,WI
Rev. James & Kathy Wiebel, Appleton, WI
Camp Luther
Board of Directors
The Camp Luther Ministry is guided by the wisdom, dedication, passion, and
leadership God has given the Board of Directors. Thank you! Please remember
the camp board in your prayers.
(NWD) = North Wisconsin District
(Left to right)
Thane Bublitz, Neenah, WI (Treasurer)
Meranda Eggebrect, Marshfield, WI
Rev. Aaron Gehrke (NWD Rep.)
Terry Hanstedt, Pulaski, WI (Chair)
Rev. Steve Hulke, Stevens Point, WI
Phil Kirchner, Green Bay, WI
Rev. Scott Malme, Green Bay, WI
Ryan Paszek, Rhinelander,
WI (Secretary)
Amy Pflieger, Minocqua, WI
Dave Reineke, Antigo, WI
Tim Strasser, Wausau, WI
Kris Wesser, Apple Valley, MN
The Camp Luther Year-Round Staff
Laurinda
Advisory Council
Thank you to the Camp Luther Advisory
Council for your time and dedication to
continually improve Camp Luther.
Karla Arrigoni, Rice Lake, WI
Meranda Eggebrecht, Marshfield, WI
Mike Henning, Appleton, WI
Judith Hintz, Appleton, WI
Alex Johnson, Munising, MI
Renae Miracle, Mequon, WI
Thomas O’Neill, Crystal, MN
Brian Parker, Marshfield, WI
Clay Reisler, Bonduel, WI
Emily Schuette, New Praque, MN
Nathan Schwanz, DeForest, WI
Samantha Tracy, Stevens Point, WI
Brock Treankler, Pulaski, WI
Welcome, Rilla!
Hello! My name is “Rilla”, and I am the new Office
Administrator here at Camp Luther. I have a lot of
different tasks at the front desk, but a lot of what I
do is answer phone calls and emails, prepare
mailings, complete registrations, and assist others
in the office with whatever needs to get done. And
soon I’ll get to start registering campers for
summer of 2019!
I hail from Rhinelander, WI, but just spent the last
year living out in Olympia, WA, working as a
Program Intern at a camp. The Pacific Northwest is
a lot of fun, but
I’m so excited to
be back working
in a new role at
Camp Luther and
can’t wait to see
what the Lord
has in store for
this next year of
our ministry!
Welcome,
Catmom!
This fall we welcomed Dafne
“Catmom” Phillips as our new
Housekeeping Manager. She and her
husband recently moved to the
Northwoods from North Carolina and
are excited to be entering the “camp
world” (he oversees food service at a
nearby camp). She brings a passion for
Jesus and a joy of cleaning to the
ministry of Camp Luther. And, as the
name implies,
Catmom is the
proud “mom”
of a black and
white cat
named Bruce.
Thank you,
TLC!
After five years as Camp Luther’s
Housekeeper and Office Assistant, we
said “see you later” to Becky “TLC”
McFaul this past spring. Thank you,
TLC for all the
work you did
for this
ministry during
your time at
Camp Luther.
May the Lord
bless your next
adventure!
In Loving
Memory: Rock
Roxanne “Rock” Burkum served as Camp
Luther’s Office Administrator from Fall
2016-Summer 2018. This past August, Rock
passed away as a result of health
complications.
Rock had a wonderful sense of humor and
always looked for ways to brighten others’
lives. She loved the beauty of the
Northwoods and spending time with her
dogs, Rosie and Allie.
We know that
Rock loved the
Lord and in our
grief, we can
rejoice in knowing
that everlasting
life comes to all
who believe in
Jesus Christ.Roxanne “Rock”
Burkum
Rilla, Office Administrator
TLC served Camp for
five years!
Go Paperless
If you do not wish to receive
mailings from Camp Luther
anymore or you would
prefer to receive The Breeze
electronically only, please
email
office@campluther.com.
Catmom,
Housekeeping
Manager

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1889 Koubenec Road
Three Lakes, WI 54562
715-546-3647
https://campluther.com
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Faith - Family - Friendship
Experience Camp
Year-Round!
Camp isn’t just for kids (though there are plenty of options for kids and
youth)! Camp Luther also has opportunities for men, women, and families
to grow in their faith and have fun in the Northwoods of Wisconsin! For
more information and to register for these events, go to
https://campluther.com.
Relax at Camp Luther
Slow down your pace of life for awhile. Go snowshoeing in the quiet,
white-covered woods. Join your kids in squeals of joy tubing down the
hills. Get in your much-needed quiet time with God in front of a warm
fireplace. Be on the calm lake when the fish start biting. Take a stroll in
the woods to watch nature spring back to life.
Book a cottage at Camp Luther and
enjoy your time in nature, reconnecting
with God and the ones you love.
To book your cottage, contact Beemer,
Director of Guest Services, at 715-546-
3647 or email
beemer@campluther.com.
*Check out the pictures of the newly remodeled Blackbird Cottage on
page six!
2019 Summer Youth Camp Schedule
Registration opens January 1st
! Go to https://campluther.com/register to register.
*Numbers refer to program grade level in the 2018-2019 school year.
High School Winter Reunion: November 30-December 2
Big Chill Middle School Youth Retreat: January 11-13
Deep Freeze Middle/High School Youth Retreat: January 18-20
Sub Zero High School Youth Retreat: January 25-27
Family Flurry: February 8-10
April Workbee Weekend: April 26-28
Side-by-Side Youth Retreat: April 26-28
May Workbee Weekend: May 10-12
Men’s Fishing & Golf Retreat: May 20-23
Memorial Day Family Retreat: May 24-27
Golf Challenge: June 21
Labor Day Family Retreat: August 30-September 2
Women’s Retreat: September 20-22
Youth Camps
(Elementary/Middle School)
Specialty Camps
(Middle/High School)
Keweenaw Base Camp
(High School)
Weekend Programs
(Pre-K—3rd Grade)
Week 1
(June 9-14)
Discovery (3-5*)
Pathfinder (4-6)
Trailblazer (6-8)
Lifeguard Camp (9-12) Kinder/Grandkids Camp (PreK –Kindergarten)
June 14-16
Week 2
(June 16-21)
Pathfinder (3-5)
Trailblazer (5-7)
IMPACT (8-10) June 14-21
Quest (7-9)
IGNITE (9-12) June 14-21 Explorer (1-3) June 21-23
Week 3
(June 23-28)
Discovery (3-5)
Pathfinder (4-6)
IMPACT (8-10) June 21-28
Guitar Camp (5-8)
Quest (7-9)
The Edge (9-12) Kinder/Grandkids Camp (PreK-Kindergarten)
June 28-30
Week 4
(June 30-July 5)
Trailblazer (6-8) IMPACT (8-10) June 28-July 5
Teen Camp (9-12)
Explorer (1-3) July 5-7
Week 5
(July 7-12)
Discovery (3-5)
Pathfinder (3-5)
IMPACT (8-10) July 5-12
Quest (7-9)
IGNITE (9-12) July 5-12
Week 6
(July 14-19)
Pathfinder (4-6)
Trailblazer (6-8)
IMPACT (8-10) July 14-22* Sunday-
Sunday
Quest (7-9)
Venture: Survive (9-12) Explorer (1-3) July 19-21
Week 7
(July 21-26)
Trailblazer (5-7) IMPACT (8-10) July 19-26
Quest (7-9)
Sailing Camp (8-10)
Photography Camp (5-8)
July 26-28
Week 8
(July 28-August 2)
Pathfinder (3-5) IMPACT (8-10) July 26-August 2
Quest (7-9)
Venture: Hike (9-12) Explorer (1-3) August 2-4
Week 9
(August 4-9)
Trailblazer (5-7) IMPACT (8-10) August 2-9
Quest (7-9)
August 9-11

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