Pathfinders
A first week at Lutherock. The Alpine Tower, a day rafting the Watauga, an outing like Grandfather Mountain or the rock slide, and a night out under the stars. For 3rd–5th.
Completed 3rd–5th
Details
Dates
| June 13–18 | Sun – Fri |
| June 20–25 | Sun – Fri |
| July 4–9 | Sun – Fri |
| July 11–16 | Sun – Fri |
Questions?
828-209-6302
registration@novusway.org
Our office phones take calls, not texts.
Pathfinders is the perfect introduction to camp life for upper elementary campers. At camp, they will participate in all of the classic camp activities (teambuilding, crafts, archery, hiking, campfire) and spend time learning about God’s love and creation in C3ARE, where Bible study meets environmental education. They will get to tackle the Alpine Tower and spend a night camping out under the stars. Our elementary campers spend a day rafting Class II rapids on the Watauga River and will go on one other outing (Grandfather Mountain, May Wildlife Center, rock slide and swimming, etc.) while at camp.
Activities
- Alpine Tower
- Rafting the Watauga
- One outing (Grandfather Mountain, rock slide & swim, May Wildlife Center, and more)
- Team building
- Crafts
- Archery
- Hiking
- Camp out
- Campfire
Choose the pricing tier that fits you.
Every participant receives the same camp experience, regardless of tier selected. Choose the level that best fits your financial situation.
Tier I
Partially Subsidized
Most affordable
$750
- Our historically subsidized rate
- Made possible by gifts from donors and churches
- Helps make camp possible for more campers and guests
Best if you need the most affordable option.
Tier II
Direct Cost
Standard rate
$850
- Covers the direct cost of camp
- Program costs and food
- Staff and camp administration
A good fit for most participants.
Tier III
True Cost
Supports the mission
$950
- Reflects the fuller cost of camp
- Includes deferred maintenance, insurance, and utilities
- Helps stretch scholarship funds further
For those able to support this level.
All tiers are voluntary and confidential. Every camper receives the same experience.
If Tier I is still not affordable, scholarship assistance is available.
Explore more at Lutherock
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Whitewater & Backpack: Middle
A few things you may be wondering.
Here are a few answers to help you feel confident before you register.
Our office phones take calls, not texts.
Is this the right week for my camper?
If your camper sits right on the edge of this week's grades, call us at 828-209-6302 or email registration@novusway.org before you decide. A year either way can matter more than the number on the page, and we'd rather talk it through with you than have you guess.
And if the bigger question is whether they'll make friends, ask us that too.
What if we can't afford it?
Then tell us, and we'll work it out with you.
You choose one of three price tiers, and the tier you choose stays between you and us. Every camper gets the same week, whichever tier you pick.
If Tier I is still out of reach, there are scholarship funds for families in that spot, and our registration office can set up a payment plan.
A $175 deposit holds your camper's place when you register.
Can my camper call home?
Phones and other devices stay home at summer camp, and campers don't usually call home while they're here.
If you need to reach your camper, call the office at 828-209-6302 or email registration@novusway.org.
What do we need to turn in before camp?
Every form is completed online in CampWise when you register, including your camper's health information and the waiver. There's nothing to download or mail.
The week you register is the easiest time to finish them.
Who's looking after my camper?
Counselors who live in the cabin with them. Every counselor has a background check before their first day.
Do you have to be Lutheran to come?
No. We're a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and we welcome everyone the way God welcomes everyone, whatever your background, your family, or your circumstances.
Pathfinders
June 13–18, 2027