Youth Recharges
Recharges are weekend youth retreats at Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp PACKED with fun, skits, campfires, games, fellowship, and growing in faith. Come discover the great God we serve, learn more about the Bible, and have a blast with others at camp! Scroll down for more info about dates, themes, what to bring, and more.
Youth Leader or Pastor? Click here for important information!
Fall 2024:
"Set Apart"-1 Peter 1:15
The word “Holy” gets used often in Christian language - Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy God, be holy, live holy lives. But do we really understand what that word means? Too often we think that holiness is achieved through our actions and our decisions. At the “Set Apart” Recharge, campers will discover that we are made holy by God, set apart from the world by faith for His purposes.
Confirmation Connection: Law/Gospel Distinction, Vocation/Calling, Faith
Fall 2024 Dates:
Oct. 18-20, 4th-6th Grade
Ingham Lake Bible Camp
Nov. 1-3, 6th-9th Grade
Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp
Nov. 8-10, 6th-9th Grade
Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp
Nov. 15-17, 9th-12th Grade
Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp
Spring 2025:
"Alpha & Omega" -Rev. 22:13
The Bible is God’s revealed word to us. It’s a love letter from our heavenly Father. It’s a guidebook for life. At the “Alpha and Omega” recharge, campers will dig into an overview of the Bible, God’s story from beginning to end, to see one unified story that points to Jesus. Campers will also discover tools for reading the Bible, helpful ways to understand different portions of Scripture, and Bible memory techniques. Join us as God’s Word comes to life at Ingham Okoboji.
Confirmation Connection: Bible Overview, Practical Bible Tools, How To Use the Bible
Spring 2025 Dates:
April 11-13, 6th-9th Grade
Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp
April 11-13, 9th-12th Grade
Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp
April 25-27, 6th-9th Grade
Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp
Additional Information:
What to Bring for the Weekend?
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Sleeping bag or Twin Sized sheets, pillow, towel
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Clothing, jacket, shoes that are good to run around in
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Toiletries- shampoo, toothbrush, soap, etc
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Bible, notebook, pen
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Necessary medications in original containers
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Money for the Camp Store (optional)
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Personal Water Bottle
PLEASE LEAVE AT HOME: Cell phones, pets, iPods/MP3 players, knives or weapons of any kind.
A note about cell phones: Cell phones and other personal electronics are NOT allowed for use during Recharge, so please leave them home. Any cell phones or personal electronics brought to camp will need to be turned into camp staff or the adult leader bringing the camper to camp. Please plan on directing any communication through the group leader for your church or camp staff.
Checking In:
Check in will go from 8:00pm to 9:30pm on Friday in our Welcome Center (GPS address 1102 Waska Dr Milford, IA 51351) or ( For Ingham, GPS 2258 450th Ave Wallingford, IA). We will ask just one group be in the Welcome Center at a time. Please leave all luggage in vehicles until after you have checked in.
Check Out is at 12:30 pm on Sunday.
Medications will be taken by the Camp Medic for the at check-in, so please bring medications inside. This includes over the counter meds, vitamins, and supplements. Please bring all medication in their original packaging.
Cost: $109 per student, $40 deposit required with registration
Questions?
Call 1-800-OKOBOJI or e-mail registrar@okoboji.org with any questions- we’re here to help!
