Learning More About “Created to Be”

Camp Mount Luther recently ended their summer camping season. Around 336 participants took part in programs during the six-week session. Before the campers arrived, the staff participated in two and a half weeks of intense training. This summer, 178 campers enjoyed on-site programs including mini, day, weeklong, and family camps. This year’s theme at Camp Mount Luther was “Created to Be.” Campers and staff explored how God gives us freedom to be our authentic selves and what it means to be siblings in Christ—humans who are brave enough to encourage and stand up for each other, sharing burdens as well as joys. We can use that bravery to do out and serve God in the world.

Some highlights from this summer included: Servant and Leadership Training for senior high, and theme weeks for Night Owl, Water Adventure, and Christmas in July. A new “Create-A-Camp” option gave some flexibility for scheduling for busy families.  A Family Camp was also held for participants of all ages. The adult Bible studies were led by Rev. Jim Bricker of McAlisterville.

Again, this summer, there were several off-site camps at local churches, led by Mount Luther staff. This year, 158 campers were able to experience camp through these off-site opportunities. Off-site camps were held at Zion Lutheran, Turbotville; Trinity Lutheran and Lost Creek Presbyterian, McAlisterville; Buffalo Valley Lutheran Parish, Mifflinburg; The Table, First Presbyterian, and Trinity United Church of Christ, Bloomsburg; United in Christ Lutheran, West Milton, Christ’s Lutheran, Lewisburg and Milton Lutheran; and St. Peter, Kreamer.