Welcome to the 77th 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.
T.E.A.M (Together Everyone Achieves More) will guide our week through the ways that God loves each of us and has equipped us to live for God’s glory. Biblical figures, such as Daniel, Moses, and Nehemiah will show the benefits and challenges of teamwork in a world where God has called us to be living examples. Christ’s parables and actions will support our investigation of what makes each of us individually special. Overall, each camper will experience God’s love and the truth of the gospel through morning devotions, evening chapel, daily cabin time and campfires.
Cabins and tent sites are available. Swimming, boating, hiking, campfire areas, craft lodge and other activity areas will be open. Meal plans may be available; please call to arrange.
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 7-9
14-18
$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.
Intergenerational Camping
Camp
Date
Age
Price
Community Camp
July 7-9
All Ages
See Below
You’re never too old or too young for Camp. On your own or with four generations of family, you’ll find a place at Pathfinder to explore, grow and laugh during this intergenerational session. Included are scheduled program favorites such as a canoe trip, cookout, crafts, waterfront activities, games, campfires and worship times. Stay in a tent or cabin, join together for meals in the dining hall. Price includes meals, housing, and programming for the two day session. $520 Family of four, 2 adults, 2 children; price adjusted for more or less people
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.
Youth Camping Week 2
Camp
Date
Age
Price
Creative Exploration
July 14-19
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 14-19
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 Camp
July 21-26
All Ages 14-18
$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.
Just add water! 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!
Water Adventure
August 4-9
13-17
$540
Water Adventure: August 4- August 9 $525 (ages 13-17) Aquatics activities galore! Everyday is a different adventure… with WATER! Trained staff will guide campers through a variety of water sports and excursions, such as snorkeling, scuba diving, tubing, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and sailing. Hiking, crafts and games will give campers a break and a chance to dry off; arrive ready to have an awesome week on the water!
Beginners 2
August 6-9
5-8
$340
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.
Youth Camping Week 6
Camp
Date
Age
Price
Go Team!: Games and Challenge
Aug 11-16
8-12
$525
Some things are just better together: Games and Challenges, for sure! This week will turn camping into a series of competitions and ventures. Campers have the opportunity to grow spiritually, emotionally and mentally as typical camp activities, such as boating, crafts and games, become group challenges to develop confidence, independence and trust. Add in a few crazy games, just for laughs, and the solid foundation of faith in Jesus, this week is where it’s at.
In It to Win It: Games and Challenge Teens
Aug 11-16
13-17
$525
Like to win? Always first? Challenge and competition take on a new look on rocky trails of Pathfinder Lodge. Explore personal and group strengths as you take on crazy games and fantastic challenges targeted specifically for teens. Learn more about what it takes to be first in God’s way while living in a world that challenges us from every side.
Intergenerational Camping
Camp
Date
Age
Price
Community Camp
Aug 19-22
All Ages
See Below
You’re never too old or too young for Camp. On your own or with four generations of family, you’ll find a place at Pathfinder to explore, grow and laugh during this intergenerational session. Included are scheduled program favorites such as a canoe trip, cookout, crafts, waterfront activities, games, campfires and worship times. Stay in a tent or cabin, join together for meals in the dining hall. Price includes meals, housing, and programming for the three day session. $780 for a Family of four, 2 adults, 2 children; price adjusted for more or less people
