News and stories

Campers, counselors, families and congregations in their own words, and updates from our board, our CEO and our three camps.

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Lutheridge counselors Jon Lakeman and Madeleine Rhyne laughing together

Paths

May 7, 2026Impact StoriesLutheridge

Lutheridge counselors Jon Lakeman and Madeleine Rhyne had very different paths to get to camp. After several great summers serving on staff, now they are both headed in a similar…

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Bridge

March 26, 2026Impact StoriesLutheridge

The Lutheridge bRIDGE program aims to equip and empower parents and caregivers to make faith formation a part of their family culture. bRIDGE does this by building a bridge to…

DIY

January 22, 2026Impact StoriesLutheridge

Last summer at Lutheridge, the Lutheridge staff had a goal – to get campers involved in more leadership responsibilities during their time at camp. One idea that emerged from the…

Grand

November 13, 2025Impact StoriesLutheridge

“I had never heard of grandparents camp,” says Ben Moravitz. “But when I found out about it, I wanted to sign up right away.”

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Front Porch

October 16, 2025Impact StoriesLutheridge

Karen Kester Areheart remembers her mom picking her up on the last day of school and driving the winding road up to Lutheridge. “We never went on vacations as a…

Groundbreaking

May 1, 2025Impact StoriesLutheridge

Shirley Katzenmoyer Maney was one of the people who turned a shovel of dirt in 1950 to dedicate the site on which Lutheridge would be built. Shirley was 8 years…

Sparks

March 20, 2025Impact StoriesLutheridge

“This ministry gives us an opportunity to make a connection between our church and new neighbors,” says Pastor John Futterer. “We have a responsibility to get outside of our walls…

Family Style

November 15, 2024Impact StoriesLutheridge

“Marty looks forward to her week at Lutheridge more than Christmas!” says Marty’s mom Cary.

Reminiscing

October 17, 2024Impact StoriesLutheridge

Friends of Debra Webb Gable weren’t surprised she wanted to make a legacy gift to Lutheridge. “All of us who were close with Debra knew this was her plan,” says…

Growing Up Together

June 6, 2024Impact StoriesLutheridge

“I keep my Lutheridge history in my Bible,” says family camper Sarah Vandergrift. Sarah is one of the parents who has been coming to 4 th of July week Family…

Music & Arts 2024

May 13, 2024NewsLutheridge

This year, your camper will have the opportunity to choose between 2 of 4 tracks for the week: music & dance, and drama & visual arts, while still enjoying all…

On the Bus

March 21, 2024Impact StoriesLutheridge

St. David Lutheran Church in West Columbia, South Carolina, is one of several churches in the southeast that takes a bus to camp. In recent years, St. David has partnered…