God's love is higher than the mountains - Psalm 36:5-6a
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Ginny DeWall JOY Camp I

Mar 28, 2014 - Jun 11, 2014
Ginny DeWall JOY Camp IMore

Camp Board of Directors Meeting

Apr 25, 2014
BOD MEETINGMore

Camp Okoboji Annual Meeting

Apr 26, 2014
Annual MeetingMore

Camp Okoboji Annual Meeting

Apr 26, 2014
Camp Okoboji Annual MeetingMore

Spring Volunteer Weekend

May 02, 2014 - May 04, 2014
Spring Volunteer WeekendMore

Continuing Education Course

May 19, 2014 - May 21, 2014
The PsalmsMore

Family Retreat Weekend

May 23, 2014 - May 26, 2014
Summer Kick-off Family WeekendMore

Girls Volleyball Camp

Jun 01, 2014 - Jun 07, 2014
Girls who completed 4th-8th gradeMore

Girls Basketball Camp

Jun 01, 2014 - Jun 07, 2014
For girls who have completed 4th-12th grade.More

Kids Kamp

Jun 06, 2014 - Jun 08, 2014
Kids’ Kamp is designed as an entry level camp for Kindergarten-2nd graders, who are accompanied by a loving parent or care-giver.More

Camp Okoboji Auxiliary Annual Quilt Auction

Jun 13, 2014
The Camp Okoboji Auxiliary’s Annual Quilt Auction will be held on Saturday, June 14 in the Christian Life Center at Camp Okoboji.More

Quilt VIEWING for Camp Okoboji Auxiliary Annual Quilt Auction

Jun 14, 2014
VIEWING Friday, June 13 for The Camp Okoboji Auxiliary’s Annual Quilt Auction which will be held on Saturday, June 14 in the Christian Life Center at Camp Okoboji.More

Adventure Camp

Jun 15, 2014 - Jun 18, 2014
Archery Camp for 7th-12th GradersMore

LWML Convention

Jun 19, 2014 - Jun 21, 2014
"By The Water and The Word"More

Minneboji

Jun 22, 2014 - Jun 28, 2014
Minneboji 2014 theme Faith WordsMore

July 4th Family Retreat

Jun 29, 2014 - Jul 05, 2014
July 4th Family Retreat- A great way to spend your family vacation!More

Jr High Week

Jul 06, 2014 - Jul 12, 2014
For youth completing 6th-8th gradesMore

Ginny DeWall JOY Camp II

Jul 10, 2014 - Jul 13, 2014
A fun-filled three day retreat for campers!More

Concordia Cub Week

Jul 13, 2014 - Jul 19, 2014
Week-long camp designed for children who have completed 3rd-6th grades.More

Youth Week

Jul 20, 2014 - Jul 26, 2014
Youth who have completed 8th-12thMore

Family Retreat I

Jul 27, 2014 - Aug 02, 2014
Family Retreat I a great multi-generational gathering for families who share the love of Christ with children and grandchildren. More

Family Retreat II

Aug 03, 2014 - Aug 09, 2014
Affordable, welcoming, friendly, and unforgettable would describe this retreat!More

Hispanic Family Retreat

Aug 08, 2014 - Aug 10, 2014
Contact Pastor Vogel for more information.More

Adult Retreat

Aug 15, 2014 - Aug 17, 2014
Retreat for all Adults!More

4th Annual Golf Outing

Aug 17, 2014
An invitation for you …More

Annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

Aug 23, 2014
YOU to our 2013-14 VolunteersMore

IDW Lutheran Schools Outdoor Education

Sep 17, 2014 - Sep 19, 2014
Outdoor Education Retreat for 5th and 6th GradersMore

Military Family Retreat

Sep 19, 2014 - Sep 21, 2014
A retreat for military troops and their familiesMore

Fall Volunteer Wknd

Oct 03, 2014 - Oct 05, 2014
Family Fall Clean Up WeekendMore

Womens Spa Retreat

Oct 10, 2014 - Oct 12, 2014
A Women's Retreat for women of all ages!More
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Welcome to Camp Okoboji

Camp Okoboji Auxiliary’s Annual Quilt Auction

Camp Okoboji can accommodate families and small or large groups of up to 500 persons in the summer and 195 in the winter. Facilities include 17 dormitory-style cabins, 16 modern housekeeping cabins, 2 retreat/reunion centers, The Refuge Chapel for small wedding seating for 50, Emmaus Outdoor Worship Center at the Point, a small Camp store with snacks and souvenirs, and a beautiful dining hall. Camp Okoboji hosts family reunions, youth group retreats, marriage enrichments, congregational board retreats, and weekend getaways for couples, singles and families! Consider Camp Okoboji when planning your next retreat or vacation!

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2014 Theme "God's love is higher than the mountains" Psalms 36: 5-6a


CREATION MUSEUM BUS TRIP
COME JOIN THE ADVENTURE TO THE PETERSBURG, KY CREATION MUSEUM:  Camp Okoboji is sponsoring a bus trip to the popular CREATION MUSEUM October 22-25, 2013.  The luxury coach will depart from… more...
KATHY TROCCOLI CONCERT
KATHY TROCCOLI, CHRISTIAN SINGER / SONGWRITER AND AUTHOR, with 22 recordings, 17 number-one radio hits, 19 Dove Award nominations. and 3 Grammy nominations will be LIVE IN CONCERT AT… more...
Operation Barnabas

The Iowa District West Operation Barnabas Task Force and Camp Okoboji have partnered together and received an ABLAZE grant and other donations to allow for all youth of military… more...

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Volunteer Corner
SPRING VOLUNTEER WEEKEND
May 2 - 4 has been designated as Spring Volunteer Weekend.  Let's join together to serve the Lord in many ways.  

 Come and help us ready Camp Okoboji for the busy summer season.… more...

Volunteers Needed
Let's join together to serve the Lord in many ways.  

May 2 - 4 has been designated as Spring Volunteer Weekend.  Come and help us ready Camp Okoboji for the busy summer season.  Rev.… more...

WHAT A WEEKEND!
This past weekend, April 4, 5, and 6, Camp Okoboji became "home" to over 350 middle school youth, their counselors, and their chaperones.  A big thank you to Ellen Essick, Lynda "Jo" Hoermann,… more...
WE DID IT!
The Ginny DeWall Dining Hall now has new tables and chairs!  A very big thank you to volunteers Les Buchholz, Virgil Karstens, Dale Langner, Charlie Schroeck, and Dave Schultz for coming to Camp… more...
Volunteers Make Things Happen
Thank you to all of the volunteers who showed up at Camp Okoboji the week of March 10-13 to clean and prepare the Ginny DeWall Dining Hall for the upcoming season.  You are all a great group of… more...
WELL DONE!
Well done, Volunteers!  We finished the large 2-day mailing today. Thank you.  It is a pleasure to work with all of you.  You are a hardworking group of people, and you make things… more...
Wow!
What a great day of work today!  For those of you helping with the bulk mailing, we will finish the mailing tomorrow, Friday, February 14.  Our workday will begin at 8:30 A.M. and end when… more...
Thank You!
•Thank you to all of the men, women, and boys who came to Camp Okoboji to volunteer last weekend!  We had a great turnout and accomplished great things!  Everyone worked hard, and we… more...
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Cabins at Cazmp Okoboji

Camp Okoboji hosts family reunions, youth group retreats, marriage enrichments, congregational board retreats, and weekend getaways for couples, singles and families! Consider Camp Okoboji when planning your next retreat or vacation!   View Cabins

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