Welcome to the 78th year of camping at Pathfinder Lodge! On the edge of beautiful Otsego Lake, traditional crafting, swimming and boating experiences are renewed every year with creative twists. Hiking the Razorback, dressing up for Wacky Wednesday lunch and dynamic campfires are just some of the activities that make camp challenging, fun and inspirational. Led by trained, faith-based staff that have a deep love for both kids and the outdoors, campers every year have an opportunity to grow in friendships, independence and a greater understanding of God’s love for them.
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:37-39
Led by certified Red Cross Lifeguard instructors, this three-day training will equip participants with the knowledge and certifications necessary to be a lifeguard at a pool or lake. Certifications include First Aid, CPR/AED and the Waterfront module. Responding to Emergencies and Wilderness First Aid can be made available for additional cost of $30-$50, plus book. Participants must request additional courses at registration.
Leadership Training (LIT)
July 9-11
15-18
$275
An intense three days of personal exploration and group challenges. Based on leadership characteristics modeled by Jesus, participants will practice multiple types of leadership across the variety of experiential learning opportunities that camp has to offer. Each camper will be encouraged to explore new strategies and to identify their personal leadership style. With the support of seasoned Christian mentors, younger leaders will compile a personal set of leadership skills to serve them in their future roles, whether in church, education, employment or community involvement. After program completion, attendees may be invited to serve as a leader-in-training for later camping sessions, where they will be supported in further hands-on development of new-found skills under supervision of seasoned camp staff.
Beginner Camp Session 1
Camp
Date
Age
Price
Beginner 1A
July 13-15
5-8
$270
Hit all the highlights of outdoor camping, including swimming, boating, crafts, cookout and campfire! Smaller groups and personalized attention will encourage new campers to explore all camp has to offer. A shortened camp week helps ease both campers and parents into the world of overnight camping, while ensuring all the benefits of Christian camping. Please note registration discounts do not apply to shortened sessions.
Camp
Date
Age
Price
Beginner 1B
July 16-18
5-8
$270
Hit all the highlights of outdoor camping, including swimming, boating, crafts, cookout and campfire! Smaller groups and personalized attention will encourage new campers to explore all camp has to offer. A shortened camp week helps ease both campers and parents into the world of overnight camping, while ensuring all the benefits of Christian camping. Please note registration discounts do not apply to shortened sessions.
Arts Week: July 13-18
Camp
Date
Age
Price
Creative Exploration
July 13-18
8-12
$525
Let your creativity FLOW! Characteristic camp crafts, games and outdoor discovery with an artistic twist. Campers will experience a variety of art forms, such as acrylic painting, watercolor, jewelry making, woodworking, paper crafts and fabric dying. Former staff and area artists provide volunteer instruction to maximize diversity.
Creative Teens
July 13-18
13-17
$525
Love your artsy side and want to challenge yourself? This is the week for you! Guest artists will share their specialties and support your initial attempts with new styles. A variety of art forms will be provided, such as acrylic painting, watercolor, jewelry making, woodworking, paper crafts, and fabric dying. Traditional camp activities, including a special evening activity, will take on an artistic twist and be targeted to our teen campers.
Experience STEAM in the wild outdoors. Join us for swimming, games, boating and crafts that explore our natural environment and the physical sciences that teach us about our world. Then, use your knowledge and creativity to engage in a screen-free twist to STEAM challenges.
Sailing Adventures
July 27-Aug 1
13-18
$540
Join our experienced sailing instructors and learn the basics of sailing, both individually and in teams. Practice the physics and skills of piloting a Sunfish, Catamaran and Pathfinder’s own 25’ Catalina, The Pleiades. Enjoy camp favorites like campfire, swimming, crafts and games in between sailing sessions. Reasonable swimming skills are required.
Water Week: August 3-8
Camp
Date
Age
Price
SPLASH!
August 3-8
8-12
$525
Classic camp favorites with the additional fun of water, like painting with spray bottles, kickball with slip–n–slides, boats made of cardboard, and so much more! ALL the fun we can fit into one week + WATER!
Sailing Challenge
August 3-8
13-17
$540
Wind, water, waves, and …. pirates ? Learn the basics of sailing while encountering the natural and theatrical challenges of Otsego Lake. Hiking, crafts and games will give campers a break and a chance to dry off; an awesome week on the water! Reasonable swimming skills and sense of adventure required.
Beginner Camp Session 2
Camp
Date
Age
Price
Beginner2
August 6-8
5-8
$270
Did your camper love Beginner Camp or are they joining us for the first time? Beginner 2 is a reprise of our first week: new activities combined with traditional favorites, including swimming, boating, crafts, cookout and campfire! Smaller groups and personalized attention will encourage new campers to explore all camp has to offer. A shortened camp week helps ease both campers and parents into the world of overnight camping, while ensuring all the benefits of Christian camping. Please note registration discounts do not apply to shortened sessions.
Adventure Week: August 10-15
Camp
Date
Age
Price
Adventure Finders
Aug 10-15
8-12
$525
Explore OUTSIDE with experienced outdoor adventurers to discover all the challenges Pathfinder’s natural playground has to offer. Challenges, mysteries and a view of Jesus as the ultimate adventurer.
