Help Us Raise
$3.5 million

A Campaign to Transform
Lutheran Lakeside Camp

Since the beginning, Lutheran Lakeside has been For Every Season – constantly adapting to offer an accessible, relevant, formative ministry that strengthens faith, fosters relationships, develops leaders, and leaves people connected in Christ. It is time now to build up Lakeside for its next season.

Why it Matters

For those of you who’ve had the blessing of spending time at Lutheran Lakeside, you know it’s a special place. Lakeside is a place of belonging for all people to find joy and purpose in God’s creation. A place where people from all walks of life enter community, immerse themselves in creation, discover wonder-filled adventure, steward their God-given gifts, and become transformed with a greater connection with our Creator. 

Since the beginning, Lutheran Lakeside has been For Every Season – always adapting to offer a an accessible, relevant, formative ministry that  strengthens faith, fosters relationships, develops leaders, and leaves people connected in Christ. It is time now to build up Lakeside for its next season.

The space between earth and heaven is just a little thinner when you’re at camp.

At Lutheran Lakeside Camp, campers find:

  • Belonging: A place to be yourself, exactly as you are.
  • Adventure: Swimming, ropes courses, boating, and outdoor fun.
  • Reflection and Faith: Opportunities for personal growth and deepened faith.
 

Since our first camp in 1961, Lutheran Lakeside Camp has welcomed campers from 10 different states, committed to creating a welcoming space for everyone.

The Impact:

The lasting positive impact is lifelong. We have families who stop by and tell us about how they came to Lutheran Lakeside when they were kids over 50 years ago and they always remembered it so fondly and it had such a great impact on them. We even have individuals who spread their ashes here.

There are not enough spaces available that are affordable, formative in faith and leadership, and disconnected from technology. Lakeside fills that need and opportunity. By offering outdoor and recreational experiences to youth, adults, and families we are forming faith-filled, servant-hearted leaders (young and old) for the world and making the communities they live and lead in stronger for generations to come.

Our Project & Needs

New Facilities

Based on Lakeside’s recently adopted strategic plan, we have identified key priorities to invest in Lakeside, enlivening a vibrant future of ministry for years to come.

Address Immediate Infrastructure and Sewer Needs ($1,300,000)

Current Issues:

  • 60-year-old Clay asbestos pipes – not functioning

  • Leaking groundwater

  • Flooding the neighborhood downstream

  • Manholes not up to code

  • Sanitary Sewer Department has given us 5 years to replace pipes

  • Thousands of dollars each year in water leaks and repairs

  • Only seasonal access

Campaign Improvements:

  • Easement so the county takes ownership of all future maintenance

  • Continued water and sewer services that sustain the camp operation

  • Year-round access for new cabins and other facilities

  • More efficient and cost-effective infrastructure

  • Environmentally responsible

New Cabins and Year-round Utilization ($1,200,000 – 2,200,000)

Current Issues:

  • 60 years old
  • Dry Rot
  • Bats and other critters
  • Outdated electrical
  • Ventilation issues
  • Leaking Roofs
  • Only accessible seasonally
  • Only stair access
  • Unsafe heat index
  • Holes in floors and walls

Campaign Improvements:

  • Accessible for all abilities
  • Temperature control
  • Gathering spaces
  • Covered decks
  • 2 Private bathrooms with showers
  • Structural and Electrical safety
  • Year-Round Access
  • Accommodating campers, families, small or large groups, family reunions, youth groups, schools, teams, retreats, and more!
  • Meeting a real need in the area for this type of lodging 
  • Improving camper comfort and experience 
  • Expanding who we serve and how we can serve them all year
  • Increasing usage revenue to fund our ministry

Our Goals to Transform Lakeside

We envision transforming Lakeside to be a place that continues to grow and nurture faith through our camp programs and expand the way in which adults and families an participate in our programs and enjoy our facilities. By the end of this effort Lakeside will quite literally be For Every Season as we improve all property and facilities to dramatically increase year-round offerings, as we seek to offer a place of belonging for all people to find joy and purpose in God’s Creation.

The result of our efforts will be more than construction and renovation. Through this effort, we will further accomplish our vision and achieve the following annual
goals within 3-5 years:

» Increase annual summer camp attendance by 350 campers
» Increase non-summer attendance by 5,000 guests
» Offer more accessible facilities that support our guests identities

Long Term Sustainability

Reaching the challenge goal of this campaign will allow us to create an endowment for deferred maintenance needs. This will ensure future funding needs to continue maintaining, repairing, and replacing all our structures as needed, so we can continue offering meaningful experiences. The endowment investments will be put back into the account until we have a need for it.

Modern Infrastructure: 

  • Upgrading the water and sewer infrastructure throughout the original side of camp.

Modern Accommodations: 

  • 10 modern camper cabins
  • 1 duplex cabin
  • Replacing rustic cabins near the lake with


Meeting Community Needs:

  • Providing suitable lodging for campers, families, youth groups, school trips, retreats, reunions, and various gatherings

  • Expanding our capability to serve and welcome campers throughout the entire year

  • Increasing camp revenue to sustain and grow our ministry and community offering

Expanded Capacity:

  • Increasing our year-round bed capacity to 140, in addition to our existing 90 seasonal beds

Accessibility & Comfort Improvements:

  • Accessible for campers of all abilities
  • Temperature-controlled environments
  • Comfortable gathering spaces
  • Covered decks for outdoor relaxation


Enhanced Safety & Usability:

  • Addressing structural and electrical safety issues
  • Year-round accessibility and usage
  • Improved ventilation and elimination of existing issues (dry rot, leaks, unsafe heat conditions, and critter infestations)
  • Replacement of outdated electrical systems and repair of structural damage (floors, walls, roofs)
  • Modern bathrooms (each cabin includes 2 private bathrooms with showers)

Your Contributions

Your contribution to Lutheran Lakeside is more than just a gift—it’s an investment in creating a welcoming space where people of all ages and backgrounds can find joy, purpose, and connection in God’s creation. Your support directly impacts our ability to upgrade essential infrastructure, build accessible, year-round facilities, and expand our transformative programs to reach thousands more annually. Together, we’re nurturing faith-filled, servant-hearted leaders who strengthen communities today and for generations to come. Join us in building Lakeside’s future—a legacy of belonging, adventure, and lifelong impact.

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Naming Opportunities

$50,000 Half A Cabin Plaque

$100,000 Whole Cabin Plaque

$250,000 Name A Street

$500,000 Name An Area

3 Year Commitment

Leadership Gifts start at $5000

*will receive permanent name recognition in an artistic display.

Ways to Give:

We hope you’ll join us by making a three-year commitment. Please complete and return the pledge form indicating your intended contributions, allowing us to plan effectively and properly acknowledge your generosity. One-time gifts are very much appreciated and do not require a pledge form.

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