Camp Okoboji - LCMS

05/28/2026

If you’re in the area, come check out our Basement Sale this Friday and Saturday from 9-3 in the Dining Hall basement. No prices marked, just make a reasonable offer!

05/22/2026

Be sure to check out this informative webinar coming up next month! Estate plans are a great way to take care of family and ministries you are passionate about (like Camp Okoboji!).

Free Webinar on Faithful Planning
Have you put off making a plan for what God has entrusted to you? Your home, savings, land, and other resources are gifts—learn how to steward them with purpose and faith.
Join the LCMS Foundation for a meaningful online session:
✨ Stewarding God’s Gifts: A Plan to Care for Your Family and Support the Ministries You Love
📅 June 16, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (CDT)
💻 Online Webinar
Led by Leon Schoenfeld, LCMS Foundation Gift Planning Counselor, this webinar will help you:
✔️ Understand Christian stewardship of your assets
✔️ Learn the difference between gift planning and estate planning
✔️ Discover ways to care for your family and support ministry
✔️ Walk away with simple, practical next steps
👉 Take the first step toward a faithful plan today—register now!
📞 Questions? Contact Leon Schoenfeld at 712-830-7481 or [email protected]

05/21/2026

Today we received 50 brand new high quality mattresses for our dorm cabins thanks to funds from the Camp Okoboji Auxiliary. Want to continue to help us in our mattress upgrades? Join us June 20 for our Auxiliary Quilt Auction!

05/21/2026

ATTENTION - CABIN AVAILABILITY: The Exodus guests moved to Ruth, so Exodus is now available for June 14-21. See more at https://www.campokoboji.org/facility/exodus/. If you would like to reserve Exodus cabin, please call Dawn at 712-337-3325.

05/19/2026

Today the staff celebrated and recognized two employee work milestones! Join us in thanking and congratulating Benjamin Brakenhoff on 5 years at Camp Okoboji, and Kellie Jones for 30 years of service at Camp Okoboji! We thank God for their dedication and commitment to our ministry.

05/19/2026

Be sure to mark your calendar for our annual Auxiliary Quilt Auction, Saturday, June 20! The quilts are now available to view online: https://www.campokoboji.org/camp-auxiliary/.

Remember, proxy bidding is available if you can't make it that day!

05/18/2026

***Edit-Ruth has been reserved.***

ATTENTION! Due to a late cancelation, we have a rare opening for a Family Ministry Cabin - Cabin Ruth for June 14-21. You can view details and images of the cabin here: https://www.campokoboji.org/facility/ruth/. Call 712-337-3325 and speak to Dawn if you would like to reserve this cabin.

05/04/2026

Have you completed registration for this summer? Summer will be here before you know it, make plans to join us this summer! Registration is online at campokoboji.org. If you have any questions, contact us at (712) 337-3325 or [email protected].

05/01/2026

There is still some availability for cabins and retreat centers this summer, especially in May and August, with some in June and July. Do you want to check availability before calling in? We have a new tool for that! Visit https://www.campokoboji.org/family-ministry-cabins/ and click on the "Availability Calendar" button. A spreadsheet will open to view the availability. If there's a white space in a row, it's likely AVAILABLE. Then call us at (712) 337-3325! Come stay with us!