Summer Camp
Parent FAQs
- How will my child be supervised while at Camp Omega?
- How are the pool and lake activities supervised?
- What has Camp Omega done about safety?
- Is it alright to bring a fan to camp?
- Who owns Camp Omega?
- Do I have to be Lutheran to come to Camp Omega?
- Where will my child sleep while at camp?
- What is the counselor to camper ratio for the programs?
- What medical services does the camp offer?
- What are some of the camp’s activities?
- What is the daily schedule?
How will my child be supervised while at Camp Omega?
All counselors are over 18 years old. Our 10 days of staff training includes safety, health, program, and Bible Study preparation. All counselors are Red Cross certified in CPR and First Aid. All activities and cabin activities are supervised by the counselors.
How are the pool and lake activities supervised?
All aquatic activities are under the direct supervision of Red Cross certified lifeguards.
What has Camp Omega done about safety?
Camp Omega is annually inspected by the State of Minnesota Department of Health, and is accredited by the American Camping Association. Developed exclusively for the camping industry, this nationally recognized program focuses on program quality and health and safety issues and requires us to review every facet of our operation. Camp Omega has voluntarily submitted to this independent appraisal done by camp experts and has earned this mark of distinction.
Is it alright to bring a fan to camp?
The cabins can get hot – so fans are OK. Since there is not a lot of extra room in the cabins please limit the size of your fan. However, remember that there is no electricity at Discovery, Adventure or Pathfinder Camps.
Camp Omega is non-profit organization that is overseen by a board of directors. The property is owned by the Minnesota South District of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Current Staff.
Do I have to be Lutheran to come to Camp Omega?
Camp Omega is a Christ centered organization owned by the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Omega is broad in its outreach, welcoming and ministering to diverse denominations and many non-churched families. Our de-emphasis on issues peripheral to the gospel has enabled us to deeply affect people from many traditions.
Where will my child sleep while at camp?
The program descriptions for each camp describe which facility is home base for the program. The camp’s website offers a tour that may give you a better idea of the camp’s facilities. The cabins each typically hold 16 campers with two counselors. Campers sleep in bunk beds. There are two private bathrooms in each cabin.
Our outpost camps include Discovery Village (log-sided cabins), Adventure Camp (treehouses), Pathfinder Village (covered wagons) and Tepee Village. Campers sleep in bunk beds in each of these camps. There are no showers or electricity at these camp sites. Campers shower once a day, after swim time, at the camp’s Retreat Center. Each outpost village has an outdoor kitchen, a fire ring, and bathrooms.
What is the counselor to camper ratio for the programs?
For the 6 – 8 year old programs there is one counselor for every five campers. For 9-18 year olds, there is one counselor for every eight campers. In addition, numerous activity and leadership staff spend significant time with campers and create a lower ratio. Camp Omega outpost camp programs (Adventure, Discovery and Pathfinder) follow a 'decentralized" camping model. The idea is to create small clusters of living areas where campers are with the same small group of counselors and campers throughout the week in order to keep the experience more personal. This way, the campers are able to experience activities and events within the focus of relationships.
What medical services does the camp offer?
During each camping program, Camp Omega has a volunteer Nurses on duty. These professionals are in addition to an on site college student who has health care as a prime responsibility area. Our medical staff are available 24 hrs a day. In case of emergency, hospitals in Waseca and Faribault are within 15 minutes.
What are some of the camp’s activities?
Each program’s activities are selected based on the age level of the campers and the goals for that particular program and/or camper group. Core activities include: swimming, archery, arts and crafts, and canoeing. Living groups also have the opportunity to select other program options to fill out their daily schedule. These optional activities may include: pontoon rides, Frisbee golf, sailing, kayaking, soccer, sand volleyball, creative dramatics, arts and crafts, and nature activities.
Since there are so many different programs offered during the summer it is probably the most helpful to provide a general schedule. The following is a sample of a the daily schedule for a week-long program:
8:00 - Breakfast
8:45 - Cabin Clean Up
9:30 - Devotions and Bible Study
10:45 - Activity 1 (Canoeing, Archery, etc.)
12:00 - Lunch
1:15 - Cabin Activity 2 (Swimming, Biking, etc.)
2:45 - Cabin Activity 3 (Arts and Crafts, etc.)
4:15 - Large Group Activity
5:30 - Supper
6:00 - Activity 4
7:15 - Large Group Game
9:00 - Campfire
10:00 - Lights Out