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Vision:  Serving Christ in Outdoor Ministry
The funding necessary to carry out Camp Okoboji's vision of "SERVING CHRIST IN OUTDOOR MINISTRY" come from a combination of sources including income from Camp Services, Program fees, Lodging Fees, and through Donations & Gifts which make up approximately 40% of the total operation revenue.  In order to maintain affordability, program and other fees do not cover all the costs.  Like other ministries your gifts are needed throughout the year. We are pleased to offer you these opportunities to join us in Outdoor Ministry by including Camp Okoboji in your personal stewardship program.  Most general use of gifts go to the Annual Fund and are used to pay the day to day operating expenses or to prepare for the future. Donations may also be directed to Designated Gifts and Special Projects and will be restricted for this purpose according to guidelines set by the Camp Board of Directors.  Want a more "Hands On" role?  The Camp Okoboji Adopt-A-Cabin program continues to be popular with families, groups, and congregations.  Donors may also choose to participate through Planned and Deferred Gifts in the form of bequests, cash, securities, or property.  To facilitate these latter gifts, Camp Okoboji works closely with Mr. Jim Schroeder, Gift Planning Counselor with the LCMS Foundation. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has established the "GivingPlus Program" to enhance donations to Lutheran Educational and outreach ministry organizations.  donors who are owners of Thrivent products or pay a small membership fee to become an associate member have their gifts supplemented at the rate of 50 cents for each dollar contributed up to the program limits.  A GivingPlus form must be completed, signed and accompany your donation or mailed separately if you are making your donation on-line.  The GivingPlus form and information on becoming an Associate Member is available on the Thrivent website at www.thrivent.com. Which ever opportunity you choose Camp Okoboji is ready to help you develop personal or family gift plan for a "Lifetime of Giving" so that you may be assured that your Christian Stewardship is making a difference in "SERVING CHRIST IN OUTDOOR MINISTRY". Gifts made to Camp Okoboji, a 501 (c) (3) organization, are tax deductible in the manner and to the extend provided by Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.

For more information about your opportunities to support the Ministry at Camp Okoboji contact Larry Stille, Development Director at the Camp or larry.camp@1idwlcms.org.

 
 

Are Your Ready for a Steward's Share?

a most unique
opportunity !

This may be your chance to secure a week of summer fun plus a bonus week during the off-season for the next ten years in a brand new facility at Camp Okoboji located on the shores of beautiful West Lake Okoboji !

If you think this program may be for you and your family and friends, please don’t hesitate to act today and make an appointment to learn more!

Introducing the Steward’s Share!
Have you been trying to get a vacation week at Camp Okoboji but seem to be forever on the "Waiting List" hoping for a cancellation that fits your schedule? Are you fortunate enough to be on the schedule but afraid to try switching to another week or cabin because you might lose out altogether? Do you have a family group or a group of friends that would like to come together but it just doesn't seem to work out?

Camp Okoboji has developed the "Steward's Share" plan to build a new multi-unit facility that will address these concerns!

The concept of the "Steward's Share" is based on the Biblical principle that acknowledges all things including our very being belong to the Lord. We, as His stewards, have been entrusted by God with life's resources and given the privilege of responsibly and joyfully using and managing them to His Glory.

We are reminded that we are His Stewards, not owners!

What is a Steward's Share?
The Steward's Share is somewhat like the more familiar term "Time Share" that is often used to secure vacation property. The big difference with a Camp Okoboji's Steward's Share is that although the Steward has guaranteed and scheduled use of a new facility for a fixed period of time, actual ownership of the property will remain with the Camp.

How Does it Work?
For a one-time up-front investment, the Steward will receive a guaranteed schedule of one week during the inseason (Memorial Day-Labor Day) plus one bonus week of choice during the off-season at no additional cost for the next ten years! That is twenty weeks of prime West Okoboji lakefront accommodations at no additional cost over the next ten years. Choice of weeks and units will be granted in the order the investment is received. Following expiration of the initial ten year agreement, Steward's Share participants will be able to annually renew their vacation weeks according to the then existing reservation policies.

The amount of the Steward’s Share investment will depend on whether the desired unit is a single or double unit. Single units have a planned capacity of eight and are located on the upper level. Double units have a planned capacity of sixteen and are located on the lower level. All units will have either a deck or patio on the lakeside.

Steward’s Share participants are encouraged to experience the Camp’s Vision of “Jesus at the Lake”. They will have full access to weekly devotion and Sunday Worship opportunities as well as planned activities for the children during the summer months.

Guests are also invited to purchase some or all of their meals at the Ginny DeWall Dining Hall. Coin operated laundry facilities are also available.

A Steward’s Share may be secured by an individual, a family or family group, or a group of close friends willing to organize together for this type of commitment. A portion of your commitment will be credited as a gift and may be tax deductible.

Please call 712-337-3325 or email us to further discuss this way for you to participate and lock-in future vacations at today's rates!

 
 

Coins for Camp!!
Are you tired of that handful of coins jingling around the bottom of your pocket or purse?  Do you have loose change rolling and rattling around in your car's front seat and dashboard?  Keep finding coins under the recliner and sofa cushions?  The we have an idea for you!!  Simply download and print the "Coins for Camp" photo label from the link below and follow the directions to place it on a 1.75  oz "snack size" PRINGLES Potato Chip can!  You can easily cut a slot in the plastic lid or simply open it to add coins.  Make several - one for each of our cars, the kitchen counter, and your office!  Don't forget one for each of the kids! How about using it as a VBS project!  You are helping your camp by saving your coins and donation them Camp Okoboji! Just click on the link and print!  You will need AcrobatReader! - It's free! 

PS:  Printer not working well?  E-mail Larry at Camp - larry.camp@1idwlcms.org and he will print and mail a can cover(s) to you!

Coins For Camp Label.pdf

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Builders Club
Camp Okoboji has a distinguished historical commitment to building Christ-centered relationships. Our service is in helping people build their faith life and in helping congregations to build their ministries. It is fitting that the group providing leadership support of this mission and ministry is named "Builders Club."

The Builders Club is made up of caring people who are concerned that God's children of all ages will continue to have opportunities and facilities to worship their Creator in an outdoor ministry setting. Members may include individuals, families, auxiliaries, and congregations. Membership in this vital giving organization continues to be an important witness and symbol of personal involvement.

Will you be a builder? For more information about the Builders Club, please contact  Larry Stille, Development Director at larry.camp@1idwlcms.org Or 712-337-3325 at the Camp Okoboji office.

 

Camp Okoboji - Adopt-A-Cabin Program

General Information

Adopt- A- Cabin Manuals may be requested from the Camp office.

Cabins or other structures on the property of Camp Okoboji may be adopted by individual members of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, or auxiliaries, congregations, or circuits which are members of the LC-MS.

All adoptions by these sponsoring agencies or individuals are to be financed by them with the labor provided, if available.  Hired labor is optional as agreed to by the sponsors and Camp Okoboji.

All work must be scheduled in advance so as not to interfere with use of the facilities by guests.

Projects may range from simple maintenance and a variety of repair and home improvement tasks to remodeling and major renovation.

To ensure standardization and to facilitate smaller parts inventory, all materials will be purchased or supplied by Camp Okoboji at sponsors' expense.

Recognition

A plaque located in the Christian Life Center will recognize the sponsor of each cabin. (Individual plaques may not be placed in or on the cabins themselves.)

All sponsors and individual participants will be acknowledged in quarterly publications of the "Harvest" in the WAVES section and in the "Camp Okoboji Annual Report" distributed at the Camps' Annual Meeting.

Renewal

Letters to sponsors will be mailed annually with an update on needs and an options to renew the sponsorship.

Adoption requires the expenditure for  some project to meet the identified needs of the structure or a nominal donation to offset routine maintenance costs for the facility.

Adopt-A-Cabin Recommendations

Determine necessity for leveling the cabin.

All signs on building are to be identical in size and design.

Exterior Painting:  Camp will purchase paint and pass the cost on to the adopting organization.

Interior Painting and/or refinishing of wall surfaces:  to be approved by maintenance.

Doors and Windows:  Emergency egress windows and 36" entry doors.

Siding:  Vinyl or steel siding with enclosed soffits.

Electrical:  Install 14 x 2 with ground Romex wiring and a minimum of an 8 circuit fuse box with circuit breakers.  GFI Circuit Breakers and grounded outlets included.

Lighting:  Install new fixtures; energy efficient fluorescent fixtures with lens cover to be installed in all face lights; new cabinet over toilet, with mirror and lights to be installed about lavatories in bathrooms.

Bathroom:  1)  Replacement of tongue and groove 4" flooring and cover interior wall with washable surface.  Lavatories and stools may need replacement.  Repair and/or replace plumbing as needed.  Plastic pipe will be used.  2)  We will secure lavatories and stools and flooring as well as parts at as low a cost to your as possible.  We will secure these items so that our parts inventory for repairs can be as limited as possible.  As lavatories are replaced, we suggest the installation of anti-scalding mixing faucets and a shut off on all water supply lines for maintenance purposes.  3)  As stools and floors are replaced, we also are installing a water supply shut off and a sewer clean out for easier service.

Uniform Smoke Alarms (To be hardwired on new construction):  Placed as recommended.

Fire Extinguishers:  1)  ABC Type Fire Extinguishers are required in Housekeeping and other buildings as necessary.  2)  Camp will provide the extinguishers and sponsors pay the cost.

Fire Exits:  Emergency egress window to be installed in each lodging facility as renovation takes place.

Screens:  May be repaired or replaced as needed.

Insulation and Ventilation:  1)  Attic insulation appropriate for the seasons in use.  2)  Vent fans as needed.

All furnishings must be approved by Camp Okoboji prior to installation or donation.

Cabins Available for Adoption are as follows:

Cabin 1 Cabin 19
Cabin 2 Cabin 20
Cabin 3 Cabin 21
Cabin 4 Mt. Vernon
Cabin 5 Immanuel
Cabin 6 Meyer
Cabin 7 Marflow
Cabin 8 Bayview
Cabin 9 Hansen
Cabin 10 Ernie
Cabin 11 Lakeview
Cabin 12 Nook
Cabin 14 Breezy Point
Cabin 15 Old Store
Cabin 17 Crafts
Cabin 18 Recreation equipment building
 
Camp Okoboji Wants and Needs List!
Would you consider donating the following items or giving cash to purchase any of these?
15' x 20' Tarp  
Set of standard and Metric open box-end wrenches  
Standard and Metric Socket set  
46" Round tables  
30" x 8' tables  
Rear mount tiller for a 425 John Deere tractor  
Electric powered scooters for handicapped guests  
Good used air hockey tables  
Skid loader  
Metal detector  
Hay rack  
Compact multi-media LCD projector  
Orion SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope and computerized object finder for our Outdoor Education programs  
Altar Candles  
Christmas Tree Ornaments  
Pictures of Jesus (framed or suitable for framing)  
Electric powered lift chair  
8 place settings or more of silverware  
Kitchen knives  
Steak knives  
3-way light bulbs:  50-100-200 watt  
Crock Pots (New or good used)  
Portable Generator  
Chainsaw with tree trimmer extension arm  
Sports Equipment needed for 2006

Basketballs

Boat oars (6)

Canoe Paddles (2)

Complete croquet sets (2)

Shuffleboard cues and pucks

Sturdy air pump for bicycle tires and inflating sports equipment (2)

Tennis balls

Tennis rackets

Volleyballs (2)

Watercraft Needs
Good used canoes

Good used kayaks

Good used life vests

Good used paddle boats

Good used row boats

Craft items needed
Washable Markers
Colored Construction Paper
Glue Sticks
Craft Glue
Scissors
Paint Brushes
Craft Foam

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Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Camp Okoboji is the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Camp located on a 29-acre wooded peninsula on West Lake Okoboji in Milford, Iowa.
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