MIFFLINBURG, PA-- Camp Mount Luther recently ended their summer camping season. Around 388 participants took part in programs during the eight-week session. Before campers arrived, the staff participated in two weeks of intense training. Upper Susquehanna Synod Bishop Craig A. Miller installed staff on June 16, 2023, at the Upper Susquehanna Synod Assembly at Susquehanna University.
This summer, 191 campers enjoyed on-site programs including mini, day, traditional, and family camps. Campers got to do crafts, go swimming, play games, camp out, hike, and sing during their time at Mount Luther. This year’s theme at Mount Luther was “Holy Trinity, Wholly Love.” Campers and staff enter into the wonder and truth of the Trinity in order to know God more fully and know ourselves more wholly. They learned about God, the provider; Jesus, the rescuer; the Holy Spirit, the ignitor; and how we are invited into the dance of the Trinity and should invite others into it, too. Through the camp’s method of studying the Bible, called “GROW Time,” staff helped campers Gather and Reflect On the Word throughout their day, culminating in an evening worship service.
Some highlights from this summer included: a bicycle trip on the Union County Rails to Trails, Servant and Leadership Training and X-Teen camp for Senior High, and “Tracks” allowing elementary and middle schoolers to spend more time in a specialty area during their week. A Family Camp was also held for participants of all ages. The adult Bible studies were led by Revs. Gary and Stina Schaeffer of Selinsgrove.
Again, this summer, there were several off-site camps at local churches, led by Mount Luther staff. This year, 197 campers were able to experience camp through these off-site opportunities. Off-site day camps were held at Zion Lutheran, Turbotville; Trinity Lutheran and Lost Creek Presbyterian, McAlisterville; Buffalo Valley Lutheran Parish, Mifflinburg; St. John Lutheran, Northumberland; The Table, First Presbyterian, and Trinity United Church of Christ, Bloomsburg; United in Christ and Milton Lutheran, West Milton and Milton; St. Peter, Kreamer; and Zion, Sunbury.
Camp Mount Luther, located five miles west of Mifflinburg off Route 45, is a Christian church camp that runs year-round outdoor ministry programming, including an eight-week summer camp. The camp is affiliated with the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is accredited by the American Camp Association. The camp strives to provide resources and experiences in faith formation, worship, recreation, and intentional Christian community for all ages. In addition, the camp facilities are available for retreats and other meetings for church, community, and civic groups during the non-summer months. The site is used as the Outdoor Education Center for the Shikellamy and Midd-West School Districts. The camp serves people in Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, Tioga, and Union Counties. For more information on any of Camp Mount Luther’s programs call the camp at (570) 922-1587 or visit www.campmountluther.org.
This summer, 191 campers enjoyed on-site programs including mini, day, traditional, and family camps. Campers got to do crafts, go swimming, play games, camp out, hike, and sing during their time at Mount Luther. This year’s theme at Mount Luther was “Holy Trinity, Wholly Love.” Campers and staff enter into the wonder and truth of the Trinity in order to know God more fully and know ourselves more wholly. They learned about God, the provider; Jesus, the rescuer; the Holy Spirit, the ignitor; and how we are invited into the dance of the Trinity and should invite others into it, too. Through the camp’s method of studying the Bible, called “GROW Time,” staff helped campers Gather and Reflect On the Word throughout their day, culminating in an evening worship service.
Some highlights from this summer included: a bicycle trip on the Union County Rails to Trails, Servant and Leadership Training and X-Teen camp for Senior High, and “Tracks” allowing elementary and middle schoolers to spend more time in a specialty area during their week. A Family Camp was also held for participants of all ages. The adult Bible studies were led by Revs. Gary and Stina Schaeffer of Selinsgrove.
Again, this summer, there were several off-site camps at local churches, led by Mount Luther staff. This year, 197 campers were able to experience camp through these off-site opportunities. Off-site day camps were held at Zion Lutheran, Turbotville; Trinity Lutheran and Lost Creek Presbyterian, McAlisterville; Buffalo Valley Lutheran Parish, Mifflinburg; St. John Lutheran, Northumberland; The Table, First Presbyterian, and Trinity United Church of Christ, Bloomsburg; United in Christ and Milton Lutheran, West Milton and Milton; St. Peter, Kreamer; and Zion, Sunbury.
Camp Mount Luther, located five miles west of Mifflinburg off Route 45, is a Christian church camp that runs year-round outdoor ministry programming, including an eight-week summer camp. The camp is affiliated with the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is accredited by the American Camp Association. The camp strives to provide resources and experiences in faith formation, worship, recreation, and intentional Christian community for all ages. In addition, the camp facilities are available for retreats and other meetings for church, community, and civic groups during the non-summer months. The site is used as the Outdoor Education Center for the Shikellamy and Midd-West School Districts. The camp serves people in Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, Tioga, and Union Counties. For more information on any of Camp Mount Luther’s programs call the camp at (570) 922-1587 or visit www.campmountluther.org.
