Mount Luther: A Place for AllDo you want an experience you’ll never forget? Then our summer program is for you! Regardless of whereyou are from, what you look like, or whether you go to church or not we welcome you! At Mount Luther,you’ll make new friends, try new things and connect with God while you grow in your faith.

Our setting is the Pennsylvania mountains near Mifflinburg, surrounded by the Bald Eagle State Forest.While here, you will encounter the beauty of God’s creation as you visit our trails, campsites, worship sites,fields, pool, and pond.

Mount Luther is SMALL GROUP CAMPING. A cabin of boysworks with a cabin of girls and their counselors and forms atight-knit community for the week.

Mount Luther promotes LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.Our well-trained college-age staff and volunteer chaplains serveas role models and show what leadership is all about.

Mount Luther is a SAFE PLACE. Accredited by the American Camp Association,we meet the highest standards of the camping industry to ensure your safety.

Mount Luther is a place of RE-CREATION. Live and play outside, eat good meals,get good rest, and use your leisure effectively.

Mount Luther helps you GROW WITH GOD. We are affiliated with the Upper Susquehanna Synod of theEvangelical Lutheran Church in America. We spend time Gathering and Reflecting On God’s Wordthrough readings, songs, games, and demonstrations. Camp can change your relationship with God andcan make your life even better than you imagined!

You could even come to see the camp this spring at our Open House. It will held on Sunday, April 23,2017, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Learn more about our summer program and tour the camp that day. It’s per-fect for new campers who are a little apprehensive about leaving home for the first time. First time camperswho are not yet registered for the summer and who attend the event can get a $25 discount on their sum-mer registration!

This brochure outlines our programs for all ages. If you are a returning camper, wehope you’ll consider bringing a friend who has never been to camp. Make sure that ifyou have a cabinmate request, you put it on your registration form. We assign yourcabinmates based on your program, age, and your requests! It’s going to be a greatsummer!

Chad Hershberger,Executive Director

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This Year’s ThemeThree outdoor Christian education basics—God’s creation,Christian community, and faith formation—come together inour summer theme for this year, The Water of Life. The key versefor the week says it all: “When you pass through the waters, I

will be with you” (Isaiah 43:2). Campers will dive into five Biblestories and daily themes that shower them with new awareness of

how water and life are gifts from God.

About Three Tiered PricingWe believe everyone should have the opportunity to attend camp, regardless of their ability to pay. This is oneof the things that sets us apart from other summer camps. Camp families have differing abilities to pay. Sinceyou know your family’s financial situation better than we do, we’re offering a voluntary three-tiered pricingprogram. You get to self-select the rate you can afford. Please remember: All campers receive the samecamp experience regardless of which tier you choose. Each program lists three tiers for cost.

• Tier 1: Most accurately reflects the "true cost" of camp.

• Slightly subsidized for families needing some support to make camp affordable.

• Tier 3: Subsidized rate through fundraising, special events, and contributions from camp supporters.

If none of these three tiers meets your family budget, please contact us about camperships. Campers are encour-aged to contact their local church for assistance as many have funds available for summer camp. If more help isneeded, please send a request in writing to Chad Hershberger, Executive Director, to apply for funding fromThe Rev. Conrad B. Youse Campership Fund. We require those who apply for camperships to have either thefamily or church pay at least the registration deposit.

PioneersPioneers have completed Grades K-2 and are often venturing intonew territories. This is often their first outdoor experience. One ofour top priorities is to make sure it won’t be their last one! We’llprovide thoughtfully planned, age-appropriate, hands-on activities.Our staff will make sure these kids are welcome and comfortable intheir new surroundings.

Classic Pioneers: June 18-23This is the camp for those who want to get a taste of all Mount Luther offers. Swimming, games, crafts, an over-night camping trip, electives, campfires, and GROW Time are essential parts of the typical week. Bring your detec-tive skills for our Scooby Doo mystery, too. Your cabin group will work together to solve this mystery and partici-pate in our “Clue” All-Camp. Bring your sleuth abilities to solve the case! Cost: $695 Tier 1/$595 Tier 2/$455 Tier 3

Explorers: June 25-27 or July 30- August 2 Explorers are our youngest campers who want a shorter stay at camp. Come experience all Mount Luther has tooffer over three days and two nights. You’ll get to see what it is like to sleep in our cabins and sample normalcamp activities. Explorers do not go on an overnight camping trip. Cost: $315 Tier 1/$280 Tier 2/$240 Tier 3

Nature Detectives: July 30- August 4 Come explore Mount Luther’s forests and learn about the creatures who call this place home all yearlong. Campers will create their own field notebook for notes, drawings, photos and memories. Cost:$705 Tier 1/$600 Tier 2/$485 Tier 3

Night Camp Sampler: June 26-28Elementary-aged campers can come to camp from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for just one, two, or all three days. Comedo camp activities, grow in your faith, and spend the evening hours (some of the best at camp) with us! Cost: $30per day. No discounts. Supper included.

“Pick Your Days” Day Camp: July 17-21 or July 31- August 4 Preschoolers (over three and potty-trained) through third graders come to camp from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. forjust one, a couple, or all five days. Parents or grandparents can also stay at camp and create their own programwhile their kids are with our staff. Cost: $30 per day; all five days for the price of four days. No discounts. Lunch in-cluded.

Scooby Doo Day Camp: June 19-23 Come to camp during the day and bring your detective skills for our Scooby Doo mystery. Your cabin group willwork together to solve this mystery. Your day will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. Monday through Fri-day. You can even stay overnight on Thursday night. Cost: $280 Tier 1/$250 Tier 2/$220 Tier 3

Trail BlazersOur youngest campers can spend time in God’s creation with the security of a loved one here! Camp starts at 9:00a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m. the next day. You schedule your days with the camp office. Pack all the fun and ad-venture of camp into 28 hours and don’t forget to bring a parent or grandparent with you. Cost: $100 per child or$150 for parent/grandparent and child.

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JuniorsJuniors have completed Grades 3-5 and usually live in our A-frame cabins in Maple Village, complete with bunkbeds and a central bathhouse. They learn to be more independent as they live in community with their cabingroup. Juniors will also be encouraged to try new things and be more active in helping to plan and lead activities.

Base Camp: July 30- August 4 Come to Base Camp, which is like our classic camp but without an overnight camping trip. You’ll still get the tra-ditional camp activities but won’t have to sleep out in the woods! Cost: $695 Tier 1/$595 Tier 2/$455 Tier 3

Classic Juniors: June 18-23 or July 16-21 (with Christmas in July celebrations)This is the camp for those who want to get a taste of all Mount Luther has to offer. Swimming, games, crafts, anovernight camping trip, electives, campfires, and GROW Time are essential parts of the typical week. Cost: $695Tier 1/$595 Tier 2/$455 Tier 3

Fishing Camp: June 11-15Come spend time on the camp pond, local streams, and visit a few hatcheries. We’ll even supply the worms and alimited amount of rods. Please bring fishing equipment if you’d like. Cost: $655 Tier 1/$550 Tier 2/$435 Tier 3

Junior CLAWS: July 16-21A week of creative time to bring ideas and engage in Crafts, Legos, And Wild Sports! Sewing will also be an op-tion. It’s Christmas in July, so you’ll be Santa CLAWS, building some holiday Lego creations, too. Cost: $705 Tier1/$600 Tier 2/$485 Tier 3

LOGIC: July 30- August 4 Spend a week Living Outside in God’s Incredible Creation. Learn more about fire building, outdoorcooking, animal and plant identification, and sleep under the stars. Cost: $705 Tier 1/$600 Tier 2/$485 Tier 3

Morning Glories: June 25-30The camp offering for those who aren’t night owls, but like to get up early in the morning! Get up before break-fast and do activities like watch the sunrise, take morning hikes, polar bear swims, or a 7:00 a.m. Gaga Ball game!Cost: $705 Tier 1/$600 Tier 2/$485 Tier 3

Night Owls: July 9-14During this week, keep your eyes open for things that go bump in the night and stay up doing nighttime activi-ties like flashlight tag, star gazing, night hikes, Capture the Flag, or drive-in style movies. This is also going to beDOWNSIDE UP WEEK when we’ll turn things around, perhaps having breakfast at suppertime, closing worshipon Sunday or even a polar bear swim at night! Cost: $705 Tier 1/$600 Tier 2/$485 Tier 3

“Pick Your Days” Day Camp: July 17-21 Third through fifth graders can come to camp from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for just one, a couple, or all five days.Parents or grandparents can also stay at camp and create their own program while their kids are with our staff.Cost: $30 per day; all five days for the price of four days. No discounts. Lunch included.

Scooby Doo Day Camp: June 19-23 Come to camp during the day and bring your detective skills for our Scooby Doo mystery. Your cabin group willwork together to solve this mystery. Your day will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. Monday through Fri-day. You can even stay overnight on Thursday night. Cost: $280 Tier 1/$250 Tier 2/$220 Tier 3

Sprouts: June 25-27 or July 30- August 2Spend half a week making new friends your age, doing crafts, nature activities, swimming, playing games, andgrowing in faith. Sprouts do not go on an overnight camping trip. Cost: $315 Tier 1/$280 Tier 2/$240 Tier 3

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IntermediatesIntermediates have completed Grades 6-8 and usually live in PineVillage. Our staff will help them connect becoming a young adultand growing in their faith. We’ll help these impressionable youthwith self-discovery.

Base Camp: July 30- August 4 Come to Base Camp, which is like our classic camp but without an overnight camping trip. You’ll still get the tra-ditional camp activities but won’t have to sleep out in the woods! Cost: $695 Tier 1/$595 Tier 2/$455 Tier 3

Classic Intermediates: June 18-23 (with Scooby Doo Mystery) or July 16-21(with Christmas in July celebrations)This is the camp for those who want to get a taste of all Mount Luther has to offer. Swimming, games, crafts, anovernight camping trip, electives, campfires, and GROW Time are essential parts of the typical week. If you comeduring Week 2, bring your detective skills for our Scooby Doo mystery. Your cabin group will work together tosolve this mystery and participate in our “Clue” All-Camp. Bring your sleuth abilities to solve the case! Cost: $695Tier 1/$595 Tier 2/$455 Tier 3

Intermediate CLAWS: July 16-21A week of creative time to bring ideas and engage in Crafts, Legos, And Wild Sports! Sewing will also be an op-tion. It’s Christmas in July, so you’ll be Santa CLAWS, building some holiday Lego creations, too. Cost: $705 Tier1/$600 Tier 2/$485 Tier 3

Night Owls: July 9-14During this week, keep your eyes open for things that go bump in the night and stay up doing nighttime activi-ties like flashlight tag, star gazing, night hikes, Capture the Flag, or drive-in style movies. This is also going to beDOWNSIDE UP WEEK when we’ll turn things around, perhaps having breakfast at suppertime, closing worshipon Sunday or even a polar bear swim at night! Cost: $705 Tier 1/$600 Tier 2/$485 Tier 3

Nomads: June 25-30Mount Luther partners with two church camps to showcase the best each site has to offer. In addition to experi-encing canoeing, swimming, and hiking here, you’ll dig into all things nature at Wesley Forest and climb thehigh ropes course at Krislund, sleeping overnight at each site, too. Cost: $705 Tier 1/$600 Tier 2/$485 Tier 3

Rock, Raft, and Roll: June 18-23This camp is for those in Grades 7-11. You’ll travel to either Ohiopyle or Stoney Creek, PA, to do some whitewaterrafting and bicycling. There may even be two river trips! Cost: $705 Tier 1/$635 Tier 2/$530 Tier 3

SURE: July 30- August 4 Learn and practice various outdoor survival skills, including fire-building, tracking, water gathering and more. Thiscamp will teach you how to Survive Using the Resources of the Environment! Cost: $705 Tier 1/$600 Tier 2/$485 Tier 3

Tour De Crème: June 11-15A bike tour trip that we can all agree is worthwhile. Seventh through twelfth graders can scoop up your bikeand give a big scream as we set out each day for a different ice cream establishment. Bring a road-ready bicy-cle and be prepared to ride about 20 miles a day. The reward will be ice cold and tasty! Cost: $655 Tier 1/

$550 Tier 2/$435 Tier 3

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Senior HighSenior High campers have completed Grades 9-12 and possess a great deal of independence.We’ll provide an experience where they candisplay their God-given gifts. Our staff will helpthem reflect on their faith, and discern how tolive that faith in daily life.

Canada Adventure: June 30- July 8 Get your passport ready for extreme adventure! Eighth through twelfth graders will canoe, hike, and whitewaterraft on the Ottawa River in Canada. Registration and payment must be received by June 15. Cost: $705 Tier 1/$635Tier 2/$530 Tier 3

CLAWS/Intern: July 16-21Can’t get enough of Crafts, Legos, or Wild Sports but thought you were too old? Senior high campers can be aCLAWS/Intern, participating in the CLAWS stuff, but also helping out younger CLAWS campers. You’ll learn allabout what it’s like to be on summer staff, too! Cost: $705 Tier 1/$600 Tier 2/$485 Tier 3

Intern: July 30-August 4 Put your leadership skills into practice and get a taste of being on summer staff. Learn what it’s like to be a coun-selor and help in planning, GROW Times, games leading, and supervising campers. Cost: $705 Tier 1/$600 Tier 2/$485 Tier 3

Rock, Raft, and Roll: June 18-23This camp is for those in Grades 7-11. You’ll travel to either Ohiopyle or Stoney Creek, PA, to do some whitewaterrafting and bicycling. There may even be two river trips! Cost: $705 Tier 1/$635 Tier 2/$530 Tier 3

SCUBA Adventure: June 25-30This camp will allow campers twelve and over to practice and be a fully certified SCUBA diver. You’ll travel forclasses and dive in the Susquehanna River. Registration and payment must be received by June 1. Cost: $705 Tier1/$635 Tier 2/$530 Tier 3

Tour De Crème: June 11-15Seventh through twelfth graders can scoop up your bike and give a big scream as we set out each day fora different ice cream establishment. Bring a road-ready bicycle and be prepared to ride about 20 miles aday. The reward will be ice cold and tasty! Cost: $655 Tier 1/$550 Tier 2/$435 Tier 3

X-Teen: July 5-14 (Ten Day) or July 9-14 (Weeklong) This year, we have two options for our traditional X-Teen program. Ten Day Camp is back and you can come forten days or you can choose to come for a weeklong program. We’ll look at both our “Water of Life” curriculumand a special emphasis on the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. And, of course, senior high campers will getsome special treatment! Ten Day Cost: $1075 Tier 1/$865 Tier 2/$650 Tier 3; Weeklong Cost: $695 Tier 1/$595 Tier2/$455 Tier 3

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Adults and FamiliesAdults and families need time to spend with each other in God’s creation. Prayer,worship, singing, new friendships, and growing in faith happen when you areaway from the hustle and bustle of normal everyday life.

Family Camp We proudly present a time and space for families to talk, listen, grow, share, play,and pray together. Singles, couples, grandparents, and anyone who wants an inspi-rational vacation should come for GROW Time, camp activities, family time, andnap times.Dates: July 4-7 Cost: Per person for ages 5 and up. $420 Tier 1/$305 Tier 2/$190 Tier 3

“Pick Your Days” Day Camp Parents or grandparents can come to camp and stay while their kids are with ourstaff during “Pick Your Days” Day Camp. You can create your own program ofGROW Time, crafts, lunch, or other activities or just sit and read or take a walk inthe woods. Dates: July 17-21 and July 31- August 4 Cost: $30 per day; all five days for the price of four days. No discounts.Lunch included.

Trail BlazersOur youngest campers can spend time in God’s creation with the security of aloved one here! Camp starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m. the next day. Youschedule your days with the camp office. Pack all the fun and adventure of campinto 28 hours and don’t forget to bring a parent or grandparent with you. Cost: $100 per child or $150 for parent/grandparent and child.

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Camp Week HighlightsAlthough Mount Luther has a flexible schedule, a typical day at

camp might go like this:• Up in the morning for breakfast with singing after• First Light to set the tone of the day• Crafts, sports like Frisbee golf or Gaga Ball, maybe ropes

course• Lunch with the best food around, more singing and learning• Swimming in cool, clear water on a hot day• Rest time to catch your breath• Hike to see wildlife, canoe in the pond, or nature study• Supper fit for a king with singing and more learning• Evening activities like parachute, games, volleyball• Stories and worship to end the night

Each week includes all-camp activities and electives, campfireprograms, team building, and an overnight camping trip (exceptBase Camp and Day Camp programs). A typical week begins withregistration on Sunday from 2:45-4:00 p.m. and wraps up with a pic-nic meal, singing, and a short sending on Friday at the pavilion at6:00 p.m.

Outcomes At Mount Luther, we believe the most important outcome of the camp experience is a deeper relationship

with God. When that commitment deepens, the camper’s connection to the Church is strengthened andboth flourish. Since 1963, the camp has used faith as a firm foundation on which to stand-- faith in God andfaith in one another. Campers last year said their faith grew in these ways…

“I learned about the Good Samaritan.” –Harrison, 10

“God meets us everywhere and in our neighbors.” –Slone, 10

“It grew every day. I would just learn more and more and my faith grew moreand more.” –Ella, 10

“I got a different perspective on the scripture than most of the year.” –Michael, 16

“1 to 100” –Michael, 8

“I feel like I can find Jesus in more concrete ways.” –Evan, 16

Our hope is that each camper who comes to Mount Luther will also devel-op a sense of identity and self-worth; relate to the world of nature and gainskills for living in it; learn to make effective use of their time in service toChrist; become more emotionally mature and self-assured; and gain leader-ship skills and confidence from a Christian perspective. Here is what some ofour campers said last year about their camp experience:

“My favorite thing was the good Samaritan relay because I got to help carrymy sister.” –Layla, 5

“Camp Mount Luther is one of the best summer camps!” –Alex, 12

“I will tell my friends that we saw a bear!” –Emma, 11

“I saw a blacksnake eat a frog.” –Nevin, 8

“I really didn’t like the last day when we would have to go home.” –Amelia, 10

“I’m definitely coming back next year five times!” –Harrison, 10

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ELCA Presiding Bishop ElizabethEaton sports her Mount Luthercamel shirt!

REGISTER ON-LINE! GO TO www.campmountluther.orgPlease note: if you register on-line, you still need to get a health form filled out and signed by a doctor.

You can also get a list of items to bring to camp on our website.

CAMP MOUNT LUTHER355 Mt. Luther Lane • Mifflinburg, PA 17844

Phone: (570) 922-1587 • Fax: (570) 922-1118

E-Mail: cml@campmountluther.org

*NEW PROGRAMS

Week Dates Pioneers Juniors Sr. HighIntermediates

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June 26-July 1

July 1-10

July 5-8

July 10-15

July 17-22

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July 31-Aug. 5

Off-Site Day Camps

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June 11-15

June 19-24

Trailblazers(June 15-16)

APPLE/CORPS(week & half week sessions)

Fishing Camp

Adults

Morning Glories

Canda Adventure (Grades 8-12)

X-Teen

CML Base Camp

Base Camp Sprouts(ends August 2)

InternPick Your DaysDay Camp (3)

LEADS (starts at6:00 p.m. on July 5

CML Base Camp

Rock, Raft, and Roll(Grades 7-10)

APPLE ADay

Scuba Adventure(Ages 12 & Up)

Family Camp (starts at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5)

Classic Junions/HOLIDAY

Base Camp Sprouts(July 10-12)

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Classic Pioneers/HOLIDAY

Base Camp Explorers(July 10-12)

Trailblazers(July 21-22)

Night Owl Night Owl

CLAWS CLAWS NYC Mission/Adventure(Grades 7-12)

Empty Nesters(June 29-July 1)

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Intermediates

Guppies and Minnows

Base Camp Explorers(June 26-28)

Trailblazers (June 15-16)

Fishing Camp (Grades 4-6)

Hammock Haven