Signups will in the Narthex. Most of the information is online.
The adventure begins starting on the shores of Lake Wapogasset and ending on the waters of Lake Superior, with a variety of camps, mission trips, and other adventures in between.
Follow the links to learn more about each opportunity. Know that scholarships are available thanks to the St. Luke’s Foundation PHASE Fund (Pete & Holly Anfinsen Student Enrichment).
Adults are invited to participate in VBS, youth trips, volunteer at camp, and last, but not least, jump onboard the adult sailing trip in September.
Camp Wapo –
Children can go to camp starting in 1st Grade, and continue through 12th grade.
Located near Amery, WI is a place where fun and faith collide. It is a special way to encounter God's word, make friends, and create memories that will last a lifetime. St. Luke's has space reserved, but you can go anytime. There are also a number of other opportunities – EXPLORE their website.
- Seeds Camp - (1st-3rd grades) – July 15-17. Cost $225.
- Youth Camps - (4th-12th, w/Leadership opportunities starting in 9th grade) – July 10-15
- 4th-8th grade - Cost $545
- Ox Lake - (7th -12th grades) Cost $545
- Servant Leadership Camp - (9th -12th grades). Cost $545
5-Year Cycle of High School Mission Trips for 8-12 graders.
In 8th grade students begin their rotation of 5-Years of Mission Trips. How wonderful to hear young students share with excitement what their first mission trip will be. In addition, every three years students have the opportunity to attend the ELCA Youth Gathering. The final youth trip is for High School Graduates, catching the wind (Spirit) as they sail around the Apostle Islands and into their post-high school futures.
2022 - Boundary Waters – June 18-25 Cost: $325 - with Rock Ridge being a Wilderness Ranger
ELCA National Youth Gathering – July 24-28 Cost: $650
2023 - Camp Barnabus
2024 - Pine Ridge Retreat Center
2025 - New York City teaching VBS (ELCA Youth Gathering, every 3 years)
2026 - Good Neighbors Appalachia Service Project
Annual High School Graduate Sailing Trip dates are chosen by the students going.
SAVE THE DATES
St. Luke’s VBS – June 27-30
Blessing of the Animals – August 28
God’s Work Our Hands – September 11
Adult Sailing Trip – September 30-October 2