OUR Camp LUther STory

OUR STORY

Originally founded by members of several lower mainland Lutheran Congregations as a Summer Bible Camp for youth and families, Camp Luther has been a great summer tradition for over 250,000 individuals and families across the Fraser Valley. Throughout the past 75+ years of ministry, Camp Luther staff have witnessed countless examples of how summer camp changes lives. It's what inspires our Society members, the Board and our management team to keep serving God through this ministry.


Although membership in the Camp Luther Association was originally limited to Lutheran Church members, all denominational lines have completely faded over the years. As the impact of the camp experience has widened, so also changes were made to the bylaws in order to welcome all Christians who value the power of camp as Society members. Operating as a non-profit Society, Camp Luther is a registered charity with the Canadian Revenue Agency, fully accredited by the B.C. Camping Association and is also a member of the Fellowship of Christian Camps. 


Since they opened their doors in 1950, Camp Luther has been a thriving camp where real relationships are formed through real love that will follow their campers into real life.

OUR LOGO - 3 TREES

It is important to make sure each site has its own logo.  

As well as our main logo, it makes sense to include both Luther and Tulahead under an umbrella name. This organizational umbrella name is:  "Camp Luther Ministries"


Our new organizational logo contains three trees. The 3 trees logo has been around Camp Luther for a very long time.  It was recently re-discovered on our Camp Luther Seal that we use for official documents. This seal was used in many ways over the last 75+ years. It is important to our history and now also to our future.


Also, the "Story of the 3 Trees" has been a classic campfire story told over the years, and it has a great message.  When we feel things are not going our way, we are reminded, from the story, that God has a plan for us and will work things out for the good of those who love Him.

Camp Tulahead – A New Chapter

In 2021, God led Camp Tulahead and Camp Luther into an exciting new chapter of shared ministry. After a prayerful and thoughtful process, Camp Tulahead’s Board and members discerned that Camp Luther Ministries—built on 75+ years of experience—shared their core values: Leadership, Innovation, Relationships, Spiritual Development, and Responsible Stewardship.


Since officially joining together, we’ve spent the past four years learning, growing, and building on this strong foundation. We’re excited to share that registration for our 2026 summer camps at Camp Tulahead are now open—and we can’t wait to see how God continues to work through this beautiful place.


As we look ahead, we’re committed to developing this location further, strengthening our team, and deepening the impact of our ministry here. Thank you for being part of the story—whether you’re new to Camp Luther Ministries or have been part of the Camp Tulahead journey for years.


We’ll continue to keep you updated as the story unfolds.

Let’s keep writing this new chapter—together.


— Matt Castle, Executive Director

Camp Luther Ministries