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

A Powerful Camp Story: Bricks
September 25, 2026Impact StoriesLutherock
There are two things that are almost always a part of a week at summer camp – meeting new people and dealing with a little rain. As a middle school…

Closer
June 4, 2026Impact StoriesLutherock
The first time Jaime went to camp at Lutherock it rained all week. Amazingly, she came back again the next summer.

Higher Ground
March 12, 2026Impact StoriesLutherock
“Spending a week at Lutherock with our church group was truly amazing,” says John, an adult leader from First Lutheran Church in Albemarle, North Carolina. “Everything worked together to create…

Camaraderie
November 6, 2025Impact StoriesLutherock
“Friendships up at Lutherock feel different,” says Tyler, a Lutherock camper this past summer. “They’re more cherished because you’re so closely bonded in faith and experience with people.”

Patience
September 18, 2025Impact StoriesLutherock
“This summer I feel like God used me to lead campers and make an impact on them by being an example of what a Christ follower should act like.” That’s…

Quiet
July 10, 2025Impact StoriesLutherock
“It’s hard to find a quiet place when you live in the suburbs,” says Turner, a 5 th grader from South Carolina.

Little Moments
March 6, 2025Impact StoriesLutherock
“This is truly where God wants me to be,” says Megan Shackelford, a fifth-grade math and science teacher in Florida. “I cannot imagine myself anywhere else.”

Love and Adventure
December 19, 2024Impact StoriesLutherock
“They come back leaders!” That’s how Pastor Steve Winsor describes the impact of Lutherock on youth from his congregation.

Safe
October 4, 2024Impact StoriesLutherock
[Note: The following story appeared in our most recent LINK newsletter and we are sharing it here according to a schedule that was planned out before the devastating events of…

Heroes
May 2, 2024Impact StoriesLutherock
When Jake got home from Lutherock, he wanted to read his Bible more.

Join us this summer for the Highland Games July 11-14, 2024
April 14, 2024NewsLutherock
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games are July 11-14, 2024, click here for more information about tickets and the weekend schedule

Pick Up the Key
April 4, 2024Impact StoriesLutherock
Some might say that Bea Youngdahl’s first visit to Lutherock was a holy accident. Bea and her husband Duane had recently moved from Colorado to Greensboro, North Carolina. Visiting Christ…