Summer Camp
Jump to Specific Programs:
- Explorer Camps (6-8 year olds)
- Youth Camps (9-15 year olds)
- High School Camp (15-18 yr olds)
- Youth Servant Leadership Prog
- Confirmation Camp
- Adult & Family Camps
- Specialty Camps
- Outpost Camps
- Outpost Mini & Weekend
- Off-Site Adventure Trips
- Main Camp and Outposts Housing Info
Summer Camp 2012 Sessions
This camp is a great opportunity for 6-8 year old campers to share in the excitement and fun of summer camp! Campers will spend time in the pool, play parachute games, archery, and much more in this fun and safe camping adventure. Of course, what camping experience would be complete without singing, Bible study, and s’mores around a campfire?! All aquatic activities are supervised by certified lifeguards. Campers will stay in cabins or the
Weekend..........June 15-17
July 6-8
August 10-12
Mid-week..........July 15-17
July 25-27
August 15-17
Cost: $110 on or before March 1; $120 after March 1.
There’s no better way to spend five days this summer!
9-13 year olds.........June 10-15
June 17-22
July 8-13
August 5-10
11-15 year olds........June 24-29
15-18 year olds........June 29 - August 3
(more information on High School Aged Camps below)
Cost: $295 on or before March 1; $305 after March 1.
Mini Youth Camp
Mini Youth Camp is an opportunity for 9-13 year olds to experienc e all the excitement, friends, and spiritual growth of our week long Youth Camp in just a few days. It is perfect for campers not quite ready to stay for the full week as well as busy summer schedules. Mini Youth Camp campers stay in cabins or the
Mid-Week (3 nights: Tuesday-Friday)
9-13 year olds..........July 17-20
July 22-25
August 12-15
Cost: $190 on or before March 1; $200 after March 1.
Weekend (2 nights)
9-13 year olds..........June 15-17
July 13-15
Cost: $110 on or before March 1; $120 after March 1.
Friends Retreat
We all know girls just want to have fun, and in this weekend retreat, get ready for an all girls slumber party the
9-13 year olds.........July 6-8
Cost: $110 on or before March 1; $120 after March 1.
High School Camp Opportunities
High School Camp
Take a break from your summer routine and experience a week filled with camp activities, spiritual growth, and great counselors. Housed on main camp with your friends, swimming, challenge course, Bible study, campfires, and more will make this week a highlight of your summer.
Nationally known speaker Dr. Micah Parker will be onsite to inspire participants to explore how ordinary people can make a difference in extraordinary circumstances. His creative, humorous, and meaningful presentations have engaged youth from around the country for the past 15 years. "Micah’s talk is powerful because it is real…”. Dr. Parker began teaching and coaching at Concordia University, Seward, NE, and currently serves as the Athletic Director at a Division II University in California. He has spoken at over 150 events, including four National Lutheran Youth Gatherings. More about Micah!
15-18 year olds..........July 29-August 3
Cost: $295 on or before March 1; $305 after March 1.
High School Outpost Extreme
How about adding an extreme adventure to your summer? This
extreme outpost camp has it all with an off-site canoeing adventure trip and an adrenaline-rush daytrip to a high ropes course! Lodging is in a designated outpost village while hi gh school students enjoy camp activities, fellowship, and a chance to discover a meaningful relationship with Jesus.
15-18 year olds..........July 29-August 3
Cost: $315 on or before March 1; $325 after March 1.
Youth Servant Leadership Program
A leadership opportunity for high school students to gain the tools to succeed and grow in the Christian faith. Through the Youth Servant Leadership Training, participan ts will gain leadership skills to serve camp, their schools, and the community. YSL’s will grow together in fellowship and Bible studies. They will learn the schedule and routine of camp, and become trained to work along side camp counselors for volunteer service during summer camp sessions. If you are a high school student aged 15 or older by the end of the school year and would like to become a Youth Servant Leader, register for one of the training sessions below, fill out an application, and get ready to make a difference in people's lives!
15-18 year olds..........June 10-15
June 17-22
Cost: $160
Confirmation Summer Camp
Kick off confirmation in a camp setting. Camp Omega staff leads confirmation students in typical camp activities. Two hours a day will be set aside for Instructors to meet with their students for class session. Counselors will provide supervision during all activities times as well as overnight in cabins. Instructors stay in Retreat Center.
August 12-15, 2012
Cost: $140. This includes programming, supervision, nights lodging and meals. One instructor per class comes free.
Visit the Confirmation Summer Camp section of the Retreats & Events page to learn more about this program. Registation is by church group.
Adult & Family Camps
Enjoy the day celebrating the gift of Camp Omega. Activities include hay rides, pontoon rides, crafts, archery, canoeing, swimming, great food and a variety of family activities. Stay for the day or just stop in to see what camp is all about. This is a FREE event! RSVP is prefered but not requried. Contact Us to RSVP.
All Ages..........June 2, 2012 - Cost: Free
KinderCamp
Open to children ages 4-6 and an accompanying adult, KinderCamp offers a chance for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, godparents, and even older brothers or sisters to spend a weekend with their camper for fun, relaxation, and Christian growth. Campers and adults will stay in cabins or the
4-6 year olds and an accompanying Adults.....June 29-July 1
July 13-15
August 10-12
Cost: $65 on or before March 1; $75 after March 1 per participant. Adults must register as a participant along with their child.
Traditional Family Camp
Get the whole family outdoors for a on-site traditional summer camp weekend of learning about Jesus, relaxation and fun! Lodge in main camp facilities or outpost village if desired and enjoy God's creation with swimming, playing games, pontooning, campfires sing-a-longs and devotions, arts and crafts, and much more. All facilities are carpeted, provide indoor bathrooms, and offer bunk-style beds.
All ages..........June 22-24
August 3-5
Cost: $65 on or before March 1; $75 after March 1 per participant. Please register each family member attending as a participant in this camp.
Family Canoe Trip or Shooting Camp
Choose your adventure. Spend a day with the family canoeing on a nearby chain of lakes or participate in our firearms safety program at a local outdoor gun range. No prior experience necessary and no minimum age restrictions for either adventure. Also included are campfire sing-a-longs & devotions, bible study, swimming, games and so much more.
The canoeing adventure departs mid-morning, stops for lunch and an afternoon swim, and concludes with a satisfying evening meal back at Camp Omega. The firearms safety shooting camp is for any level of experience whether a seasoned shooter or a beginner, no previous experience necessary. Time will be spent on safe firearms handeling practices and basic shooting techniques as well as time on the pistol, rife, and shotgun ranges. Firearms are available and ammunition provided.
All ages.......... July 20-22
Cost: $70 on or before March 1; $80 after March 1 per participant. Please register each family member attending as a participant in this camp.
Father/Son & Grandfather/Grandson
Canoe Trip or Shooting Camp
Choose your adventure. Same program options as the "Family Canoe 
Trip or Shooting Camp" above, but gear specifically for Fathers/Grandfathers and Sons/Grandsons. No prior experience necessary and no minimum age restrictions for either adventure. Please see above "Family Canoe Trip or Shooting Camp" for program description.
All Ages..........June 29-July 1
Cost: $70 on or before March 1; $80 after March 1 per participant. Please register each individual attending as a participant in this camp.
Mother/Daughter &
Grandmother/Granddaughter Retreat
Here’s a special weekend for mothers, daughters, grandmothers, and granddaughters of all ages. Enjoy a schedule that allows for fellowship, fun, and relaxation. Camp activities will include swimming, arts and crafts, Bible study, games, pontooning, campfires, and lots more.
All Ages..........July 27-29
Cost: $65 on or before March 1; $75 after March 1
per participant. Please register each individual attending as a participant in this camp.
Camp for People with Developmental Disabilities
Campers will enjoy singing, playing games, swimming, Bible study, arts and crafts, devotions, and more. Please request a copy of our camper attendance guidelines if you have questions about enrollment. Check in time is at 4:00 pm on Sunday, July 1 and supper will be provided following registration.
Adults..........July 1-4 (Sunday -Wednesday)
Cost: $205 on or before March 1; $215 after March 1.
Specialty Camps
Art Camp
Fuel your creative side with a week full of color composition, blending, painting and drawing. Spend time working on art projects and special crafts during your afternoon activities. There will also be time for archery, swimming, field games, daily Bible study and more! Campers stay in cabins or the
Ages 11-13..........August 5-10
Cost: $315 on or before March 1; $325 after March 1.
Rocket Camp
Come to camp and have a blast while growing in your faith! Campers will build and launch both model rockets with gunpowder engines as well as water bottle rockets propelled with water and compressed air. Other activities include archery, swimming, field games, daily Bible study and more! Campers stay in cabins or the
9-12 year olds..........July 15-20
July 22-27
Cost: $315 on or before March 1; $325 after March 1.
Space Camp
The night comes alive in this galaxy adventure as campers 9-12 years old spend time learning about the planets, stars, and God’s infinite creation. Complete with stargazing and telescope viewing, this fun filled weekend also includes swimming, Bible study, games, and campfire. Campers lodge in main camp cabins or the
9-12 year olds..........July 27-29
Cost: $110 on or before March 1; $120 after March 1.
Survivor Camp
Campers stay in a remote outpost village only accessible by boat with bunkmates of their choice and will experience wilderness living at its best. Campers will practice fire building and cooking outdoors while learning basic but vital survival techniques. Campers will 
practice skills during survival challenges. In addition to sleeping under the stars and other outdoor adventures, campers will also have a chance to participate in swimming, archery, arts and crafts, Bible study, and much more!
9-12 year olds..........July 27-29
Cost: $110 on or before March 1; $120 after March 1.
Shotgun Safety Camp
Campers journey off-site to a nearby shooting range and receive training from an experienced instructor about shotgun safety and shooting experience. Shotguns are available for those who don’t have their own. This week is complete with swimming, field games, archery, Bible study and much more! Campers stay in cabins or the
12-15 year olds..........June 24-29
Cost: $315 on or before March 1; $325 after March 1.
Outpost Village Camps
The Outpost Villages offer a unique opportunity to experience the outdoors while lodging in teepees, log cabins, covered wagons, or tree houses. Campers experience the core activities as well as outdoor cooking and fellowship around the campfire. Campers get to participate in archery, canoeing, fire-building, and more.
Tree house Outpost
Camping in the trees! This outpost village offers four tree houses that each sleeps four campers. The tree houses are located in the middle of camp's peninsula which extends out into
9-11 year olds...........June 17-22
August 5-10
11-13 year olds..........June 10-15
July 8-13
12-14 year olds..........July 15-20
13-15 year olds..........June 24-29
August 12-15
Cost: $295 on or before March 1; $305 after March 1.
Wagons ho! Tucked into a grassy area near the waterfront of
11-13 year olds..........July 8-13
12-14 year olds..........July 15-20
Cost: $295 on or before March 1; $305 after March 1.
Tepee Outpost
Nestled on top of a hillside of wildflowers at the east end of camp, the village offers two tepees that stretch 24-feet high and sleep 8 campers each. The Tepee Outpost is a minute minute walk from main camp.
9-11 year olds..........June 10-15
11-13 year olds.........August 5-10
13-15 year olds.........June 24-29
Cost: $295 on or before March 1; $305 after March 1.
Mini Treehouse Outpost Camp
It's time for a mini adventure in the Tree Houses! This fun-filled retreat is packed with camp activities like swimming, arts and crafts, canoeing and Bible study with the chance to encounter outpost village living. Campers will cook meals in the outpost village during their stay. Come join us and get outdoors!
Camping in the trees! Our original and most popular Outpost village offers four tree houses that sleep four Campers each. The tree houses are located in the middle of camp’s peninsula.
12-15 year olds..........August 12-15
Cost: $190 on or before March 1; $200 after March 1.
Outpost Weekend Camps
It's time for a weekend adventure in the Outposts! This fun-filled retreat is packed with camp activities like swimming, arts and crafts, canoeing and Bible study with the chance to encounter outpost village living. Campers will have meals provided in the Dining Hall on main camp. Come join us for the weekend and get outdoors!
Camping in the trees! Our original and most popular Outpost village offers four tree houses that sleep four Campers each. The tree houses are located in the middle of camp’s peninsula.
9-11 year olds..........June 15-17
July 20-22
11-13 year olds.........August 3-5
Cost: $110 on or before March 1; $120 after March 1.
Tepee Weekend Outpost Camp
9-11 year olds............July 20-22
11-13 year olds..........June 22-24
Cost: $110 on or before March 1; $120 after March 1.
Off-Site Adventure Trips
Camp Omega Adventure trips offer a unique opportunity to spend time outdoors the backcountry way. While on-site, the adventure campers lodge at base camp in the Rustic Cabin outpost village. Campers will learn how to set up their own tents, pack gear and cook meals over a camp stove or campfire as they embark on a Lake Excursion or River Trip. On the
Adventure Trip Base Site: Rustic Log Cabin Outpost
Our two log cabins each sleep 8 campers and two counselors. Located at the east end of camp, this rustic village is tucked into the hillside of shaded trees which open up into a grassy recreational field near the
11-13 year olds..........June 17-22
July 8-13
12-14 year olds..........July 22-27
August 5-10
13-15 year olds..........June 24-29
July 29-August 3,
Cost: $315 on or before March 1; $325 after March 1.
Main Camp and
Outpost Camp Information
Centrally located in the "Main" part of camp, Main Camp facilities include the Retreat Center and five cabins. Each of these facilities, typically lodge youth camper groups of sixteen youth and two counselors, and provide indoor bathrooms, carpeted floors, and bunk beds. Unless otherwise noted, Main Camp is home for all of our programs.
Outpost Village Facilities
Looking for a camping experience that's a bit more adventurous and challenging? You may find yourself in one of our four Outpost Villages this summer. The rustic settings, small-group program design, and outdoor cooking make for a fun and unique camp experience. Counselors and campers work together to cook their meals over a fire or camp stove at their village kitchen. Select Outpost groups participate in special challenges, lake excursions, or river trips.
Each village is within a 5-minute walk of Main Camp and consists of bunk-style beds, an outdoor kitchen, and a campfire ring. Since the villages do not have electricity or hot water, campers shower at Main Camp.
The four villages are:
- Treehouse Village
- Covered Wagon Village
- Tepee Village
- Log Cabin Village