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Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ)
General - Mission
Summer Camp
Renting the
Facilities
Retreats that Lutherhaven offers
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General
Just who are you and what is your mission?
Camp
Lutherhaven is a year-round, Outdoor Ministry
Center who's mission is to reach out with the love of Christ by providing the setting
and resources to strengthen the faith of
individuals and complement the ministry of
churches. In a nutshell,
it's an incredible place!
Lutherhaven is a relational ministry in the midst
of God's Creation.
What's your address, phone numbers,
etc.?
Camp Lutherhaven
1596 S. 150 W.
Albion, IN 46701-9695
Phone: (260) 636-7101
Fax: (260) 636-3032
E-mail: main camp+@+lutherhaven.org
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Executive Director tim+@+lutherhaven.org
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Internet address) http://www.lutherhaven.org (you're here right now :)
Directions to Camp Lutherhaven
Can I come if I'm not Lutheran?
You bet! Although Lutherhaven's affiliation and
confession of belief is Lutheran Church Missouri
Synod, Camp welcomes everybody!
Are pets allowed?
Leashed animals are allowed on camp grounds, but
are not permitted in any building (except for
those assisting the handicapped).
Is the fishin' good?
Darn good. Especially for them
there catfish. (and panfish, bass, pike, perch ,
and others)
Are you ACA (American
Camping Association) Certified?
No we are not, however Camp is a proud supporter of
the National Lutheran Outdoors
Ministry Association (NLOMA).
Are the mosquitoes bad?
Have you ever seen a 747 up close? :) Well...
Actually our mosquito population really varies
depending mostly on the amount of rain we get in
the spring and summer. We do spray on main camp
and key areas when the population warrants it.
Some years you'd be fine without any bug spray at
all and then there's sometimes when a good
kevlar, bulletproof vest is your best defense. :)
Hey, it's all part of the adventure!
Summer
Camp
What is the age-range of summer
campers?
Lutherhaven offers camp programs from
kindergarten through High School. Developmentally
disabled campers must be 18 or older.
Most camp programs have a span of three
or four grades on camp at any given time such as 1-3rd
grade for Pee Wee Camp or 3-6th grade for a Youth
camp.
Does grade-level mean the last grade
I completed or the grade I am going into?
Grade level refers to the grade you are currently in - not going
into next year.
Is clubhouse hard?
Clubhouse is more challenging than
regular summer camp because it is designed to be
a more rustic experience such as cooking over a
fire and sleeping in the woods. However these
examples and others, along with a close community
that forms make for a very fulfilling week and is
reason why it's one of our most popular.
What are the qualifications for
kissing the moose?
The moose in the dining room of the lodge is
kissed on your birthday (granted someone knows:),
when you lose a tooth, if you are celebrating an
anniversary, or any other "special" day
determined by the staff. If an entire cabin is
inducted into the Camp Lutherhaven Polar Bear
Club, they may choose to force another whole
cabin to pucker up.
Kissing the moose is one of Lutherhaven's fondest
traditions and one that never seems to go out of
style.
Are there programs for special needs
individuals?
Currently we offer a four-day overnight camp and
a one-day, day camp during the summer for
developmentally disabled campers, 18 and older. Please
contact us for more information.
What are the requirements to apply
for summer staff?
Summer Staff should be of college age and junior servants must have
completed 9th grade or older.
What happens if a camper gets sick or
injured while at camp?
When a camper gets sick or injured, the parent is
contacted and the child is seen by our camp medic. It is then determined if the camper is
able to still participate in camp depending on
issues such as if he/she is contagious, if he/she
is able to participate in camp activities,
checking conditions against the campers medical
form, and doing what's best for the camper's
condition. A decision is made and the child
either is picked up by a parent or closely
monitored by the camp medic.
Renting
the Facilities
How early do I need to make
reservations to rent the facilities?
The earlier the better--weekends and other prime
times are often reserved up to a year in advance.
Weekdays are not as busy, but all dates are
filled first-come-first-served. Some dates are
available last minute due to cancellations.
Please call for up-to-date scheduling
opportunities.
What is the capacity of the Lodge/Dorm/Daniel
Retreat Center, Cabins?
The private rooms in the Lodge have a capacity of
28, the Daniel Retreat Center can sleep 36, the Lodge Dormitory has two rooms that sleep 20
each for a total of 40, the eight Blue Ridge
cabins each sleep 10, and the 11 rustic cabins
each sleep 8.
Are groups able to cook their own
food?
During the week, any group is permitted to rent
the kitchens to prepare their own meals. On
weekends, the pavilion kitchen is available for
rental to anyone, and the Lodge kitchen is
available if the group has rented ¾ of the lodge
space. Prepared meals are available at anytime with a minimum of
20 people.
Is there a minimum number of people
necessary to rent facilities?
Each group will be charged at least
the minimum rental fee regardless of how many
people attend the group's event. Minimum rentals
are as follows:
Lodge private rooms = 14 people, Lodge Dormitory
= 20 people, Daniel Retreat Center - 18, Cabins = none.
What kind of electronic equipment is
available for rental?
TV/VCR's, an electric keyboard, overhead projector and a PA system
are available for a small fee.
Are staff members available for
nature lessons, devotions, challenge course
facilitation, archery instruction/supervision,
life guarding, etc..?
Subject to availability you may
"borrow" a staff member (as long as you
return them in good condition and provide them
with cookies, chocolate chip preferred) for a
variety of seasonal activities. For devotions,
song leading, and service events, staff are
available at no charge. Other activities led by
Lutherhaven staff require a fee.
Are facilities rent able while summer
camp is in session?
The private rooms in the Lodge and Daniel Retreat Center rooms are available
weekdays during summer camp for families to rent.
They are also available to groups along with
cabins for a limited number of weekends during
the summer.
Are there places for cooking outside?
Yes, we have a variety of fire pits for all of
your creative cooking needs.
Are there any local attractions?
Many attractions exist close to Camp Lutherhaven
including several Amish communities (45 min),
Chain O Lakes State Park (5 min), water amusement
park (2 hrs), Glenbrook Mall (1 hr), Science
Central Children's Science Museum (1 hr), A
Lincoln Museum (1 hr), Car Museum (45 min), and
many more.
Is there an opportunity for service
projects?
Yes, in the past groups have worked
on projects everywhere from raking leaves to
construction of Petty Pond's floating dock.
Please call to schedule specific projects ranging
from an hour to several days.
Are outdoor campfires permitted?
Fires are permitted in designated fire-pits.
Is camping allowed?
Yes, trailers and tents are
permitted. Check with staff for locations.
May we shoot bottle rockets if we go
down by the waterfront?
Anyone caught anywhere near camp with fireworks
will be promptly escorted to the bottom of the
lake (to ensure safety). No fireworks are allowed
on Camp property.
Retreats
What programmed retreats are available?
We offer weekends for Men, Women, Couples,
Singles, and Families.
Is the $20 nonrefundable deposit
required for all retreats part of the total or in
addition to the total amount?
The $20 deposit is part of the
total - not in addition to it. For example, if a retreat cost $60, the deposit would be
included in that total. There are no hidden
costs.
Who directs or leads the retreats?
The retreats that are publicized by Lutherhaven
are always programmed and overseen by the Lutherhaven staff. This means that even
though a speaker might be present, a host might
be caring for needs, or a facilitator might be
leading an activity, a Lutherhaven staff person
is directing the overall retreat. If you would
like to become involved in helping with a
retreat, please contact us! Information about a
particular retreat or a speaker is available from
the camp office.
Outdoor
Education
Is there a discount for outdoor
education groups?
Yes, outdoor education groups
receive a 15% discount on lodging, and a 10%
discount on meal costs. Additionally, teachers
and adult chaperones of outdoor education groups
receive free meals and lodging up to a ratio of 1 for every 8
youth.
When is the best time for Outdoor
Education at Lutherhaven?
May and September are our most popular months for
O.E. groups, but all times of the year provide
exciting opportunities for learning about the
world in which we live.
For what subjects can Lutherhaven
staff provide lessons?
We can lead sessions on: Astronomy, Aquatic Life,
Plants, Environmental Concerns,
Habitats, Canoeing, Maps and Orienteering, Fire
building, First aid, Team challenge initiatives,
Archery, Sensory Awareness, Edibles, Sound maps,
Wildlife/plant poetry, Tracks and tracking,
Kite making and flying, Wildlife, Decomposers,
Mammals of Indiana, Neo-tropicals of Indiana,
Insect studies, Amphibians, Reptiles of Indiana,
and many others.
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