06/04/2026
A Powerful Camp Story from Novus Way:
The first time Jaime went to camp at Lutherock it rained all week. Amazingly, she came back again the next summer.
Jaime’s first time at Lutherock was for a week of confirmation camp. Attending with other youth from her home congregation, Jaime participated in interactive learning times while also getting to experience outdoor activities and a joyful camp community. “I wanted to go back because of all the counselors,” Jaime says. “They are really good people and helped us have so much fun.”
For the last two summers, Jaime has participated in Outdoor Adventure programs at Lutherock. During her camp weeks she has been able to go hiking, caving, rafting, and camp out at lots of different locations. While Jaime has enjoyed the adventure parts of being at Lutherock, what has really made an impression on her is the sense of community. “Being together with all these different youth from other places and singing songs together is truly an experience,” Jaime shares. “I love hearing everyone praising God together.”
Jaime’s favorite part of her week of camp last summer was spending the night camping out at The Saddle. “It rained on us,” Jaime says, “but we still had fun. The rain kind of brings us closer together because we are all huddled in one place. I like how camp brings you closer to the people around you, and closer to God.”
Jaime’s dad Eric likes how going to Lutherock has created a bond among the youth from their church. “I knew that going to Lutherock would be cool,” Eric says, “but an added blessing was the way the group seemed to grow closer. Getting to have those experiences together meant they came back connected.”
Jaime remembers her first trip to Lutherock and how it transformed the relationships among her church friends. “On the way up, we stopped to eat together,” she recalls. “At the restaurant we were all spread out and sitting in different little groups at separate tables. Then at the end of the week, on the way back home, we stopped to eat again. This time, we were all pushing the tables together so we could sit as one big group. We were so excited and talking so loud. I was afraid they were going to kick us out of the restaurant!”
Each summer Jaime has been at Lutherock has made an impact on her. She has especially enjoyed being able to worship in new ways. “When I get home, I remember all the songs we sang. Whenever we worship at camp you can feel the presence of Jesus. I love being in that environment.”
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