Slow Down. Connect Deeply. Luther Springs · Hawthorne, FL
Make time for outdoor fun, new friendships, and faith at Luther Springs in Hawthorne, Florida. Children, youth, and adults gather here for summer camp, retreats, and group stays. Come ready to play, explore, and enjoy time together.
Explore programs by camp, grade, and season.
For programs listed by grade, choose the grade your camper will have completed before attending.
Water & Outdoor Play
Paddle, splash, and enjoy time outdoors.
Connection & Renewal
Make time for conversation, reflection, and faith.
Welcoming Community
Meet new people and share the everyday moments of camp.
Three ways to come to Luther Springs.
Summer Camp
1st–12th grade · 12 programs
Outdoor adventures, new friendships, and time to explore faith.
Retreats & Events
13 programs
Make time for a favorite interest, a weekend with others, or a chance to rest and reflect.
Group Rentals
2 places to stay · 1 place to meet
Bring your church, school, or community group. Explore places to stay and meet, then talk with us about your plans.
Summer at Luther Springs.
From a first camp stay to a new outdoor adventure, there’s plenty to explore. Browse programs for time on the water, new friendships, and opportunities to grow in faith.
Save $50 when you register by December 31, 2026.
Elementary
1st–5th grade · 4 programs
Mini Camp is a first camp made for the youngest campers, with smaller groups, earlier bedtimes and a half-week option. Discoverers is a full week of camp. Horsebackers and Kayakers each add a day off site, at a family ranch or on Silver Springs.
Middle School
6th–9th grade · 6 programs
Most middle school weeks add an adventure off site: zip lines, a horse ranch, or a few days on the springs and rivers. Gators turns the schedule upside down, Journey of Faith is a confirmation week, and Missouri Synod Servant is a service week for Missouri Synod groups.
High School
9th–12th grade · 6 programs
EQUIP Leadership Lab is for campers who'd like to lead, and maybe be counselors one day. Disaster Response Mission Week spends the week rebuilding Florida communities hit by hurricanes. Gators, Horseback and Stabling and River Rat Ramble are open to high schoolers too.
Families & Adults
1 program
Disaster Response Mission Week brings church groups, adults and high schoolers to help rebuild Florida communities hit by hurricanes.
Days on the water.
Paddling, pool time, and adventures beyond camp.
Activities vary by program. Explore what’s planned for your camper’s session.
The dock
Set out by canoe or kayak. Gators also includes sunrise worship on the dock.
The pool
Make a splash with pool time right here at camp.
The springs
Selected programs venture beyond camp to tube the Ichetucknee. 5th Grade Kayakers paddles Silver Springs.
Coming up at Luther Springs.
Fall through spring there's something for nearly everyone: quilting, building projects, a spa weekend, a men's weekend, a family Advent retreat, and weekends for kids and youth. Respite Retreat, Respite in the Wilderness and Making Disciples are made for pastors and church leaders.
Respite Retreat (No Programming)
Men’s Retreat
ADVENTure Retreat
Trailblazers
Family Advent Retreat
Respite in the Wilderness
Groups at Luther Springs.
Serve together through a mission program or plan a retreat of your own.
Disaster Response Mission Week
Disaster Response Mission Week brings church groups, adults and high schoolers to help rebuild Florida communities hit by hurricanes.
Your own retreat
Bring your group to Luther Springs for a retreat or event of your own. Meals are served buffet style on a schedule that fits your event, and we can handle most dietary needs. Tell us your dates and how many are coming, and we'll walk you through what's open.
Talk with our group rentals team: 828-209-6328
Help build the future of camp.
Support future cabins at Luther Springs and help prepare camp to welcome campers and guests in the years ahead.
Give to the Luther Springs Future Cabin Fund
On the giving form, select Luther Springs Future Cabin Fund.
Stories from Luther Springs.
Outward
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