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PACKED FULL OF SUPER AWESOMENESS! 

Summer 2024 was nothing short of extraordinary. At both of our locations—Camp Luther in Mission and Camp Tulahead in Princeton—God's presence was profoundly felt in the lives of both campers and staff. The journey from the first day of camp to the final farewells was marked by countless moments of spiritual growth, community building, and joy.


At our Mission CAMPus, the summer was filled with vibrant energy as campers from all walks of life came together to experience the love of Christ in a safe, fun and love filled environment. The theme, Magnify the Mystery was unpacked during chapel times and quiet moments alike.


ALL THE STAFF, from the Kitchen to the Cabin Leaders, showed a dedicated and passionate commitment to camp's purpose and all played an instrumental role in facilitating this transformative experience. Many campers expressed how they felt seen, heard, and loved during their time at camp—an experience that was life-changing.


Highlights included our super fun chapel times with a first hand look at the inner workings of an art gallery. to the voices of  campers singing praises. The activities, ranging from high-energy wide games to cool crafts, provided opportunities for campers to encounter God in diverse and personal ways.


Meanwhile, at Camp Tulahead, the summer was equally impactful. Nestled in the beautiful landscape of Princeton, this CAMPus offered a unique setting where campers could connect with God through nature. The serene environment set the stage for deep spiritual encounters, whether around the campfire, in the quiet of the morning, or during adventurous outdoor activities.


The staff at Tulahead went above and beyond in creating a space where every camper felt valued and loved. Their intentional efforts to build relationships and model Christ's love were evident in the many testimonies shared by campers. Many spoke of moments when they felt God’s presence more clearly than ever before—whether it was during a hike, a quiet time of prayer, or a late-night conversation under the stars.


The combination of outdoor adventure and spiritual reflection makes Tulahead a place where campers could unplug from their daily routines and truly focus on their relationship with God. The impact of these experiences will undoubtedly continue to influence their lives long after the summer ends.


This summer was a powerful reminder of the work God is doing in the lives of young people. Across both our Mission and Princeton CAMPuses, we witnessed transformations that will have a lasting impact. We are grateful for the dedicated staff, the supportive community, and most of all, for God’s presence throughout this incredible summer.


As we look forward to the next season, we are filled with anticipation for what God will continue to do through Camp Luther Ministries. 


Thank you to everyone who made this summer possible—your prayers, support, and dedication have made an eternal difference in the lives of so many.


Thanks again for being a part of camp!

the COLONEL

consider giving!

It is with immense gratitude and excitement that we reach out to you today, reflecting on our remarkable 2023 year of ministry.

We are thrilled to share that our second Camp Luther location, Camp Tulahead, had an incredible first summer!  From the very first day, we saw our campers come alive with the same spirit, joy, and faith that have defined Camp Luther. The love and support we received from dedicated individuals like you made it all possible. 

The success of the first year has solidified our commitment to providing the transformative Camp Luther experience to an even broader audience at our new CAMP(us). 


As we launch into 2024 would you consider being a part of continuing to move this ministry forward.   Our budgeted donation goal for 2024 is $140,000.


With the second summer of ministry at our second site we once again will step out in faith as an organization.   We know that this site will soon become more sustainable but it still depends on our main camp revenues and gifts from donors like you to move it forward.


To make a donation or pledge your support for camp, please visit our donations page. You can also send a cheque payable to "Camp Luther" to 9311 Shook Road, Mission BC, V2V 7M2. 

Your continued generosity ensures that our camps thrive and that together we will see the transformative power of the Gospel continue to touch the lives of countless campers.

Thank you for your support, and for being a part of camp!


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summer 2023

TWO LOCATIONS, ONE PURPOSE!

Camp is not the place, the facilities, or the programming.  It’s the people living out their real lives – lives that are messy and broken but also transformed and renewed by God’s love.  Camp is what it is because these people want to share this real love with others and as a result, genuine relationships are formed.  Ultimately, camp is what it is because God is present and does incredible things through it.

  

Camp Luther over 700 campers!

Camp Tulahead over 150 campers!

Over 100 Jr Staff

13 weeks between two sites

35 Full Time Summer Staff

A whole lot of awesome support staff (kitchen, maintenance, housekeeping)

and a BUNCH of volunteers!


This is what makes camp so special.

Thank you! 

We are so excited about what 2023 holds!

We are so excited about what 2023 holds, but more importantly, who holds it and the plans He has for all of us! 


If you haven’t heard the news yet, Camp Luther now has two locations to make summer even funner!

We are excited to announce that this summer we will be welcoming campers to both of our locations, Camp Luther (Mission, BC) and Camp Tulahead (Princeton, BC).   We can’t even start to share how excited we are for this summer!  The planning has already begun!  After last summer and experiencing the joy of welcoming back overnight campers, we know that now more than ever kids need camp, and we can’t wait to host campers at both sites!!  We can't wait see you at Camp Luther or Camp Tulahead - or both!

Our summer rates, dates are now liveRegistration is now open! 


what a summer

september 2022

It was absolutely incredible to welcome back overnight campers once again.  It had been 2 long summers of no overnight camps but this summer they were back!  It was so good to hear the sounds, see the faces and high five campers once again.   Our Sr Staff served this ministry with such commitment this summer and it was awesome to have over 80 high school students join us as Jr Staff this past summer.   We all missed community and connection and camp was good to experience that once again!  


We were also busy with our second campus, Camp Tulahead.  We started that chapter of our story in May and took the last 4 months to asses, evaluate and start work on preparing the site for camps and guests.  We have welcomed a few youth groups and hockey teams (thanks for joining us Princeton Posse!) this fall as we learn what it will take to host new faces at that site.  We are so thankful for the Crew (Guac, Shifu and Vibes) who spent time at both sites doing whatever needed to get done!  A special thanks to Mike and Amy who are our team at Tulahead welcoming groups, keeping things clean and connecting with our new Princeton neighbors!  


We are in the planning stages of Summer 2023 and can't wait to share it with all of you!  Thanks for being a part of camp! 


The Colonel

Matt Castle

Executive Director

NEW season and chapter

We are excited to share about the new opportunity for Camp Luther.  

Over three years ago God started a process of moving our camps into their next chapters of ministry.  The process has been a prayer filled, thorough and well discussed.  Camp Tulahead’s Board of Directors and members went through a process of discerning which camp shared it’s values of   Leadership, Innovation, Relationships, Spiritual Development, Responsible Stewardship.

 

Camp Luther shares these values and our 72 years of ministry is evidence of that. Their members voted to gift the ministry over to Camp Luther and our members voted in favor of accepting the opportunity and are ready to move our ministries forward. 

  

The final details are complete! 

 

As you can imagine we will need some time to familiarize ourselves with the property, build a team and assess where things are at.   A proper assessment of the property, buildings, equipment etc. is important and will take some time. Once we have gone through a thorough assessment we will then be able to make decisions about next plans.


As we move forward we want to keep our members and camp families informed.  It is the desire of both camps to have it’s members and families be part of this new chapter and continue to write our camp stories together.

 

We will be updating this page as we move into the assessment phase of the process.  


Thanks for being a part of Camp!

Matt Castle, Executive Director


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FALL 2021

November 2021

Being at camp now for over 17 years I always love the fall as it reminds me of the importance of seasons and reflecting on the past season. The leaves here at camp are turning wonderful fall colors and I am reminded of God's faithfulness through all seasons!  We have much to celebrate this past year!  We had campers back on site, welcomed guests back this fall and have started to rebuild our team! 


As we head towards the end of the year and look to 2022, it is important to always be grateful for how God has provided and continue to lean on God to give us direction in where we are going.


Please make sure to check your inbox later this month for our Christmas newsletter with updates on staffing, camp and other important camp news! 


Happy Fall!

The COLONEL

Matt Castle

Executive Director

THANK YOU!

Septmeber 2021

Every summer is special and this past summer was no exception.  It was different in so many ways but having campers once again on our grounds made this past summer extra special.  We are so grateful to all the parents who allowed their children to be a part of this camp and all the families who were a part of our Family Camp session.  


We are truly grateful for all who were a part of and made summer 2021 successful and as much as we always start to get excited about the next season we are taking a little extra time this fall to reflect and be thankful for summer 2021.  


The COLONEL

Matt Castle

Executive Director

DAY CAMPS ARE HAPPENING!

JULY 2021

We are so excited to have Jr. staff and Sr. staff and CAMPERS back at camp! The kitchen is back up and running after a year of being closed down and the sounds of people connecting and having fun is truly amazing! This is the view from my office is truly joyful.  I think someone may have just hit a bullseye! 

(that's archery happening in that picture!)


Thank you to all of you who supported the camp through this difficult season and although we know the uncertainty isn't over we are heading in a great direction!


Check out Camp's new media page for pictures / videos of our camps happening summer!


Once again thanks to all of our camp family who have supported us and helped sustained us through this past year.


(once again) The COLONEL

Matt Castle

Executive Director

NEW "CAMPHITHEATRE

(JUNE 2021, OUTDOOR CHAPEL AMPHITHEATRE)

You're getting the first looks at camp's new CAMPHITHEATRE located to the right of the waterslide.  Our indoor chapel was already tight during our summer months but this summer we will get to enjoy this new space.  Along with the added benefit of more room, this stage is actually bigger than our current chapel stage!  Are you ready for some crazy skits, songs and game shows?!  We are!  And the best part is we will be outside and the backdrop doesn't get any better than that incredible view!

questions? 

SEND US AN EMAIL US AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO ANSWER. email@campluther.ca