Beach Bash!

Today we did Beach Bash for the first time this summer! It was super hot and humid all day, so we've been getting the kids in the lake as much as possible.  We had a few organized activities for Beach Bash including: Nemo and Dori relay, Sink the Counselor, and Synchronized Swimming Routines.

Relays!

Sink the Counselor!

It was a fun way to cool off from the day.  We have videos from the synchronized swimming routines, but the internet is too slow to upload them, i'll try to get them up this weekend!  

Here's what we did the rest of the day...

Breakfast in Bed!

Cabin Clean Up

Chapel

Bible study/ one on one's/ Cabin Time

Lunch

Free Time 

Canteen

Team Challenge Games

Beach Bash!!

Dinner

Rendezvous/ Time to spend with God

Mighty Mighty Scoop Noodle Challenge!!

Canteen

Worship

Bedtime Story Time

Devotionals

Longville Turtle Races!!

Today we took the whole heard into Longville for the Turtle Races!  Longville, MN is the turtle racing capitol of the world!

The kiddos got to do hula hoop contests, dance contests, eat Frosty's ice cream, and play on the infamous Longville school playground.

Here's some snapshots of their time in Longville!

We had such a great time in town with this crew!

This is how we tired out the kids all day...

Decree, wake up song and prayer

Breakfast

Cabin Clean Up

Chapel

Bible study/ one on one's/ Cabin Time

Field Game- Poop Deck!

Lunch

Longville Turtle Races! 

Beach Time!

Simmer

Canteen

Team Challenge Games

Dinner

Rendezvous/ Time to spend with God

Hula Launcers!

Canteen

Worship

Bedtime Story Time

Devotionals

Luther Dell has a new game that we tried out today... has anyone heard of Quidditch? There is a modified Quidditch game, that is played around the world, and it's designed for non-wizards (muggles if you will...) who can't fly and don't use magic, and it has been brought to Luther Dell!

The rules are semi- confusing, but the campers seemed to understand...  You basically try to throw a volleyball into hoops, before someone gets you out with a gator ball.. while running around on your "brooms" aka fun noodles :)

Decree, wake up song and prayer

Breakfast

Cabin Clean Up

Chapel

Bible study/ one on one's/ Cabin Time

Quidditch

Lunch

Simmer/ Nap Time!

Swim Test

Free Time

Canteen

Team Challenge Games

Cabin Activity Time

Dinner

Rendezvous/ Time to spend with God

More Games :)

Canteen

Prayer Centered Worship

Bedtime Story

Devotionals

Skittles (Fun Night Game)

Roundy Round!

One activity that Luther Dell campers loooove, is the Roundy Round! 

Campers love to buy canteen foods... like pop, candy, ice cream, and then eat them on or just before going on the roundy round.  I know, it is very smart of them.  Many walk away with tummy aches, but that is a small price to pay for the fun of being spun suuuuuper fast, and then try to run in a straight line.

Here's what our Monday looked like...

Decree, wake up song and prayer

Breakfast

Cabin Clean Up

Chapel

Bible study/ one on one's/ Cabin Time

Field Game 

Lunch

Simmer/ Nap Time!

Free Time

Canteen

Team Challenge Games

International Activity Time

Dinner

Rendezvous/ Time to spend with God

Mighty Mighty Scoop Noodle Challenge!

Canteen

International Worship

Campfire

Bedtime Story Time

Devotionals/ Boy's and Girl's campfire time

Pictures are from Anne Osberg, check out more pictures from Amery week at Luther Dell at http://oursaviors.shutterfly.com/lutherdell

Meet the Staff!

Meet the Luther Dell Summer Staff 2011

Hello to all who love camp so much you can’t get enough!  Here’s an introduction to our Summer staff 2011…

Dave- Director

Jacob C.- Camp Manager

Parker- Head Cook

Zander- Assistant Cook

CJ- Assistant Cook

Melinda- Canteen and Waterfront

Jacob P.- Worship and Waterfront

Dana- Nurse

Rachel- Camp Logistics

Kelsey- ROOTS Coordinator

Sean- ROOTS Counselor

Phil- Counselor

Nate- Counselor

Lucas- Counselor

Cat- Counselor

Anna- Counselor

Lauren- Counselor

Laurel- Counselor

Kaitlyn- Counselor

Our theme this year is “Into the Midst” and we are focusing mainly on community in our life, faith, and as brothers and sisters in Christ.

Can't wait to see all your lovely faces up here sometime this summer/fall!

Gaga!

No, we're not talking about Lady Gaga.  There is a new game at camp, and it is called Gaga.  It is an Israeli game where you play in an octagonal "pit" where you can only hit the ball if it's below your waist... and if you get hit by the ball, you're out, and you must leave the "pit".  That's about it. Kids 'bout to be goin' crazy...

We had some non-gaga-ers who played the traditional carpet ball, street square during canteen last night...

If you want to see more pictures of this week, 

go to http://oursaviors.shutterfly.com/lutherdell thanks Anne!

Schedule for Sunday

Arrive and Move In

Registration and Traditions for Camp

Dinner

Bible Study

Staff Intros

Medic

Canteen

Campfire

Devotionals

Lights Out!

Pastor Carl's Outdoor Chapel Dedication

This past weekend, Luther Dell held a special service dedicated to those who volunteered to make this screened in outdoor chapel a reality. 

Mike Johnson welcoming everyone to the service.

 Pastor Carl Buettemeir shared a message during the service, in addition to all his help and donations he has given to Luther Dell.

This outdoor chapel has been used one to two times daily this summer, it's a great addition to the camp!

Thank you to those who came up to join us this past weekend, we welcome you to come back anytime!