Senior Day
2025-03-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-12 10:00 - 14:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp, 138 Fortune Lake Camp Rd., Crystal Falls, MI, 49920, United States
Senior Day is a wonderful way to reconnect with old friends and make a few new ones along the way. Come and join us for a day of conversation, delicious food, and fun!
Dates:

Monday, September 9: Foraging at Fortune Lake
Pastor Soren Schmidt will teach about identifying local flora, what is safe to use and eat, and more. We’ll all discover how to further enjoy nature’s bounty!
Monday, November 18: Thanksgiving Meal
Together we’ll prepare, cook, and feast on a homemade spread for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Come prepared to peel, chop, and enjoy the tastes of the season, all in great company!
Monday, January 13: Local historian Bill Cummings shares his thorough research on the history of the Ku Klux Klan in this region
Monday, March 10: Craig Kitchen invites us to experience the wonders of singing bowls and gongs.
Monday, May 12: Tesha Perez Soto shares about Mexican culture, and we share in an authentic Mexican lunch

Each Senior Day begins at 10 am CT and wraps up by 2pm CT. The program varies but generally includes the following:

10:00 am – Arrival and check-in, coffee and fellowship time
10:15 am – Devotion & announcements
10:30 am – Presentation morning session
12:00 pm – Lunch
1:00 pm – Presentation afternoon session

$15 donation* per participant is requested to cover the cost of food.
* The suggested donation has increased to cover the increasing cost of food and kitchen labor. Please don’t let this dissuade you from coming; all are welcome regardless of ability to donate.
RSVP by the Wednesday before to (906) 214-2267 or hospitality@fortunelake.org

Sacred Waters Youth Retreat for Grades 3-6
2025-04-04 18:00 - 2025-04-05 15:00
For Grades 3 – 6
Fortune Lake invites all current 3rd through 6th graders to our Sacred Waters Retreat April 4-5! Join us for a weekend of faith-building fun and a full schedule of camp favorites.
This year’s theme, “Sacred Waters,” will focus on baptism; what it is, why we do it, and what it means. Campers do not need to be baptized to come to this retreat! Our Bible Studies will take an accessible approach in hopes that everyone comes away with a better understanding of the radical promise that is Holy Baptism. The retreat will also include campfire worship, games, songs, outdoor play, and more! Our one-night retreats are a favorite with returning and first-time campers alike. The shortened experience is the perfect opportunity to visit camp and see old friends while enjoying some camp favorites as well as a chance to try things out before committing to the full week.
Campers may come as individuals, with friends, or with a group from their congregation. Fortune Lake is also excited to offer a training opportunity for adult youth leaders who attend the retreat. We highly encourage attendance of adult leaders and provide the option of staying in with the campers or staying in one of our lodges for an additional fee. Adults will experience the retreat alongside their youth and step out on Saturday morning to attend the training (see below).
Check in will be from 6:00 – 6:30 pm CT on April 4. There will be an evening snack served on Friday night, but please have dinner before arriving at Fortune Lake. Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday are included. The retreat ends at 3 pm CT on April 5. There is a closing worship at 2:30 pm CT, and family members are welcome to attend.

If you have further questions about the retreat, please reach out to the camp office by calling (906)214-2267 or by emailing hospitality@fortunelake.org

Registration deadline for this retreat is March 28 at 11:59 pm CT.
Adult Leader Workshop Option:
April 5, 2025
9:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
A training opportunity for adult leaders who work with you (lay leaders, volunteers, pastors, etc.) will take place on Saturday morning and run in conjunction with the youth retreat. The topic has yet to be determined. Stay tuned for more information.

In the Body: Jr/Sr High Retreat
2025-04-11 18:00 - 2025-04-12 15:00
For grades 7-12
Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp invites all current 7-12 graders to our In The Body Jr/Sr High Retreat! Join us for a weekend of faith formation, music, and fun! Fortune Lake is thrilled to welcome Rachel Kurtz as our facilitator for this retreat.
Through this year’s theme, Rachel Kurtz will guide the group through what it means to be “In The Body,” both in our own bodies and in the greater Body of Christ. Rachel will touch on what it means to be truly present and kind to our own bodies, how we can better show up as a member of the Body of Christ, and what that looks like in our lives. She will also be sharing her powerful music with the group throughout the weekend. The weekend will also feature familiar camp favorites like songs, games, campfire, hot saunas, and more. Our one-night retreats are great for both longtime campers and those who are just trying it out for the first time.

Lodging:
Youth attendees will lodge in duplex cabins. Youth group leaders may lodge with the youth in duplexes for the standard fee or in one of our retreat lodges for $100/adult by request.
To bring:
Comfortable weather-appropriate clothing (We will be spending time outside) and footwear, personal toiletries, flashlights, and Bibles are all suggested packing items. Please do not bring valuables or personal electronic devices – including phones. A full packing list will be sent out with pre-retreat communications via email.
Adult youth leaders and chaperones are encouraged to bring a group to this event and are dually invited to participate in a free workshop provided by Rachel. [More info about training forthcoming]
The training is free to all interested adults. Individuals who are unable to bring a group to the retreat are still welcome to participate in the training from 9:00 am to 12 pm CT at Fortune Lake . Adults who are not attending the retreat should please RSVP to Charlotte by Friday, April 4.

Adult chaperones who would like to lodge separately from their group must contact the camp office to arrange lodging for an additional fee.

Registration Deadline: April 4th @ 11:59 pm CT

Price: $80

Price/Payment Details:
Cost of attendance includes lodging, meals, and programming. Full retreat registration payment will be charged when you register. Cancellation requests received by the posted Registration Deadline will be refunded minus a $25 administrative charge. Registration fees are non-refundable after the Registration Deadline of April 4, 2025. This allows camp to do the best planning for staffing, meals, and programming for the correct number of attendees.
Fortune Lake welcomes all participants! If cost is a concern, please feel free to contact our main office to discuss scholarships.

FREE Rachel Kurtz Concert
2025-04-12 15:30 - 16:30
For ALL AGES, open to the general public

Fortune Lake is pleased to host a FREE Rachel Kurtz concert that is open to the public. The concert will take place at the conclusion of our In the Body Youth Retreat in the Fortune Lake Chapel on Saturday, April 12 at 3:30 pm CT.
Kurtz has been touring and singing for almost 20 years. She speaks frankly about love, God, parenting, heartbreak and her infectious laugh is peppered throughout her concerts. Her songs are rife with emotion and can make you get up and dance. Whether she is singing in a bar or church, her voice can cut through the noise and gives the listener a place to rest. She has sung at that last 6 national youth gatherings and her song “Make a Difference” is sung nationwide on any given Sunday. Come on out to hear her sing, you will be surprised and delighted.
This concert is generously sponsored by the Northern Great Lakes Synod and Zion Lutheran Church of Marinette. All are welcome!

All Staff Reunion One-Day Experience
2025-06-29 13:00 - 21:00
Calling all staff alumni!
The Staff Alumni Reunion One-Day Experience will include lots of time to mingle and mix, afternoon options of camp tours, waterfront time, or arts-n-crafts, a special worship in the chapel, and an evening campfire with songs from throughout the generations.
You won’t want to miss this day of celebration at camp! Get your friends together and plan to come. Families of staff alumni are also encouraged to attend.
1-Day Event Pricing
*Please note that Early Bird t-shirts will not be provided for the 1-Day Event

Programming + Dinner
1 pm – 9 pm CT
$30 per person

Add-on Noon Lunch
+$15 per person

Want to stay for the whole event?

3-Night Event: June 29 – July 2

Registration
Register online or print the All Staff Reunion Registration Form and mail it to office.

Senior Day
2025-09-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-11 10:00 - 14:00
Senior Day is a wonderful way to reconnect with old friends and make a few new ones along the way. Come and join us for a day of conversation, delicious food, and fun!
Dates:

Monday, September 8: Christian Nationalism
Pr. Dave Van Kley will share on the pertinent topic of Christian Nationalism: What it is, how to identify it, and how we are called to respond as Lutheran Christians.
Monday, November 17: Thanksgiving Meal
Together we’ll prepare, cook, and feast on a homemade spread for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Come prepared to peel, chop, and enjoy the tastes of the season, all in great company!
Monday, January 12: Topic TBD
Monday, March 9: Topic TBD
Monday, May 11: Topic TBD

Each Senior Day begins at 10 am CT and wraps up by 2pm CT. The program varies but generally includes the following:

10:00 am – Arrival and check-in, coffee and fellowship time
10:15 am – Devotion & announcements
10:30 am – Presentation morning session
12:00 pm – Lunch
1:00 pm – Presentation afternoon session

$15 donation* per participant is requested to cover the cost of food.
* The suggested donation is to cover the increasing cost of food and kitchen labor. Please don’t let this dissuade you from coming; all are welcome regardless of ability to donate.
RSVP by the Wednesday before to (906) 214-2267 or hospitality@fortunelake.org

Nature Inspired: Fall Wellness Retreat (3-day and 4-day options!)
2025-09-11 18:00 - 2025-09-14 11:00
For Adults 18+

Fortune Lake invites all adults to participate in our Nature Inspired Wellness Retreat! This retreat has both 3-Day and 4-Day options so everyone can find what they need, whether that be a quick, relaxing weekend getaway or a more extended retreat. This retreat is in partnership with Pam Roose of Inspiring Roots, LLC.
This year, Pam will explore the theme “Rooted Together” with the group. The group will learn about root vegetables and their many applications and health benefits as well as the importance of fiber in our diets. We’ll delve into nutrition, practice movement, and explore changes that can be made to our own lifestyles to improve our health and wellbeing. Participants will also lean into the theme of “Rooted Together” by learning about the benefits of living in community while creating their own micro-community with other attendees of the retreat. Other highlights will include yoga sessions, wellness workshops, opportunities to experience the beautiful nature surrounding Fortune Lake, optional massages, delicious food, hot saunas, and more!
Participants are encouraged to bring active clothing, a yoga mat if they have one, a swimsuit and towel for sauna/swimming, and some other supplies that will be outlined over email prior to the event.
Schedule: Check-in Thursday 6:00 pm CT; retreat will conclude Sunday 11 am CT. A more detailed schedule will be provided prior to arrival.
Considering the extra day but unsure if it’s for you?
Participants of the 4-day experience will enjoy additional instruction from Pam based around the theme, an off-site hike, and additional workshop about energetic awareness and connecting to nature, and more time to enjoy the beauty of Fortune Lake. This option also provides more time to explore items that will be offered all weekend long such as time on the waterfront, delicious meals, yoga, massage, and more.
Meals*: An evening snack will be provided Thursday evening; breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Friday and Saturday, breakfast on Sunday.
*Please notify us at least one week in advance about any food allergies, and include details on your registration/health form.
Lodging: Choose between one of our retreat lodges or our duplexes – all of which include a bathroom and a kitchen.
To bring: Comfortable weather-appropriate active clothing and footwear, a yoga mat (if available), swimsuit, towel, personal toiletries, flashlight, and bedding if necessary. A detailed packing list will be included in pre-retreat communications.
Join us for either 3 days or 4 days to refresh, center yourself, and learn more about you and your body!

For further information, please contact the office by emailing hospitality@fortunelake.org or by calling at (906) 214-2267

Lodging & Pricing
Choose retreat lodges or duplexes – any of which include a bathroom and a kitchen. Staff will assign participants to the lodge that best suits the needs of the group. Due to the popularity of this retreat, we are not able to offer single retreat rooms. Those who do not indicate a roommate request will be assigned one by the camp office. Those who require single rooms are encouraged to register as a commuter and to seek local accommodations.

Thurs – SUN
Fri – SUN

LODGE:
(queen or twin beds)
Double / Triple Occupancy:
$240
$180

Duplex
(lower bunk beds)
$210
$150

commuter rate
(lodging not included)
$120
$90

Full retreat registration payment will be charged when you register. Cancellation requests received by the posted registration deadline will be refunded minus a $25 administrative charge. Registration fees are non-refundable after the registration deadline of September 1, 2025. Fortune Lake welcomes all participants! If cost is a concern, please feel free to contact our main office to discuss scholarships.

Registration

Registration fees are non-refundable after the registration deadline of Sept 1, 2025. Cancellation requests received by the posted registration deadline will be refunded minus a $25 administrative charge.

Made in God's Image: An Anti-Racism Retreat
2026-02-27 - 2026-03-01
Please note the new dates for this retreat: February 27 – March 1
For adults
All are invited to attend our Made in God’s Image Anti-racism Retreat at Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp! The retreat will take place at Fortune Lake February 27 – March 1, 2026. There are a variety of lodging options available.
This retreat is an opportunity to engage in intentional conversation around anti-racism. Our program will approach this complex topic through Bible Studies that will ground our work in Scripture, sessions pertaining to our own biases and how we exist within the structure of systemic racism, opportunities to listen to the experiences of others, and resources and discussion about what anti-racism work looks like in our own settings. We will also employ a small group cohort model throughout the weekend to encourage participants to process what they are learning.
Our theme, “Made in God’s Image,” intends to center the inherent belovedness of each person, not in spite of their intersecting identities, but in celebration of them. For more information about Fortune Lake’s welcome of all people, please refer to our Welcome Statement.
Are you a clergy person that needs to be in your congregational setting by Sunday morning? Please contact the camp office by calling (906) 214-2267 or emailing hospitality@fortunelake.org to discuss your options. We want as many people as possible to attend this retreat, regardless of their schedule.
This retreat is intended for all people, no matter their racial or ethnic identity, though Fortune Lake recognizes that white people most often have more work to do when it comes to walking alongside their siblings of color. Our hope is that all people will come away from this retreat feeling like they have a better understanding of their own biases. If you are interested in attending this retreat but are unsure if it’s for you, please contact the camp office for more details.

Prices

Lodge (Double + Occupancy): $200
Duplex: $165
Commuter: $90

Registration

Opens: Now!
Closes: February 20 @ 11:59 PM CST

Renew & Restore: Young Adult Retreat
2026-03-27 18:00 - 2026-03-29 11:00
For Young Adults (Ages 18-35, must be HS grad)

Fortune Lake invites all adults ages 18-35* to our Renew & Restore Young Adult Retreat! This unique retreat provides an opportunity to unplug from the busyness of daily life to rest and recharge.
Our retreat schedule will include sessions pertaining to the many facets of self care, opportunities to spend time in the natural beauty of Fortune Lake, self-guided activities such as arts ‘n’ crafts and saunas, optional worships, and a community-centric approach to the weekend. While our full schedule is still developing, highlights from years past include snowshoe hikes, singing bowl and gong baths, workshops about burnout, various sessions about mindfulness, games and conversation in the evenings, and a collaborative campfire worship.
Our adult retreats lean into a “choose your own adventure” model, meaning we encourage participants to attend sessions that resonate with them and take advantage of the myriad of self-guided activities available throughout the weekend. This retreat is intended to send people away with a renewed sense of energy and more insight into how to better care for themselves. A full schedule will be shared closer to the retreat, but anyone with questions is encouraged to reach out to our Guest Services Coordinator, Charlotte, for more information by calling the camp office at (906)214-2267 or by emailing hospitality@fortunelake.org
*The age range for this retreat has been expanded to 18-35 in order to serve a wider population and align with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s definition of a “young adult.” Please note that attendees must be high school graduates.
Cost:
Due to the support of a generous donor, Fortune Lake is thrilled to offer this retreat at a deeply discounted rate. Participants can use the discount code “YA2026” to bring the cost of the retreat to $30.
Claim your spot today! The deadline to register is 11:59 pm CT on Friday, March 20th.
Schedule Overview:
Check-in Friday night at 6 pm CST. The retreat will conclude at 11 am CST on Sunday.
To bring: Comfortable weather-appropriate clothing and footwear including outdoor gear, personal toiletries, flashlights, Bibles etc!
Meals:
A snack will be provided on Friday night, all meals will be served Saturday, and brunch will be served Sunday prior to departure.
Lodging:
Lodging options for this retreat include our retreat lodges and our duplex cabins if needed. All lodging options are FIRST COME FIRST SERVED.

Registration

Price/payment details:

ONLY $30.00 /person for the first 30 people to register! Includes lodging, meals, and programming. Use discount code “YA2026”
Full retreat registration payment will be charged when you register.
Cancellation requests are non-refundable after the registration deadline of March 20. This allows camp to do the best planning for staffing, meals and so forth, for the correct number of attendees!

Registration and Payment DEADLINE: March 20, 2026 by 11:59 pm CST

Hands & Feet: Jr/Sr High Retreat
2026-04-10 18:00 - 2026-04-11 15:00
For grades 7-12

Current 7th-12th graders are invited to our upcoming Hands & Feet: Jr/Sr High Retreat set for April 10th-11th, 2026! This one-night experience is the perfect chance for returning campers to get their fill of camp before summer and for new folks to try things out. Attend with a group, bring a friend, or come on your own!
Our theme, Hands & Feet, will center around our call to serve. Together we will complete a service project as a group, engage in conversations that ground our work in Scripture, and debrief what it means to serve others. Our schedule will feature camp favorites such as campfire worship, hot saunas, games, songs, arts ‘n’ crafts, and more.
While youth are welcome to attend on their own, parents and adult leaders are encouraged to attend with their youth! We will be offering an adult training component on Saturday, April 11th that is included in the experience for every adult chaperone. Details about the adult training portion will be shared as they are finalized. Adults can lodge in duplexes with their youth for the full experience or opt to stay in one of our retreat lodges for an additional fee.
Have questions? Reach out by calling the camp office at (906)214-2267 or by emailing Charlotte at hospitality@fortunelake.org.
Lodging:
Youth attendees will lodge in duplex cabins.
Youth group leaders (adults) may lodge with the youth in duplexes for the standard fee or in one of our retreat lodges for $140/adult.
To bring:
Comfortable weather-appropriate clothing (we will be spending time outside) and footwear, personal toiletries, flashlights, and Bibles are all suggested packing items. Please do not bring valuables or personal electronic devices – including phones. A full packing list will be sent out with pre-retreat communications via email.
Adult youth leaders and chaperones are encouraged to bring a group to this event and are dually invited to participate in a free workshop provided (more info about training forthcoming).
The training is free to all interested adults. Individuals who are unable to bring a group to the retreat are still welcome to participate in the training from 9:00 am to 12 pm CT at Fortune Lake . Adults who are not attending the retreat should please RSVP to Charlotte by Friday, April 3.

Adult chaperones who would like to lodge separately from their group can sign up for retreat lodging for an additional fee using the same registration link.

Registration Deadline: April 3rd @ 11:59 pm CT

Price: $90

Price/Payment Details:
Cost of attendance includes lodging, meals, and programming. Full retreat registration payment will be charged when you register. Cancellation requests received by the posted Registration Deadline will be refunded minus a $25 administrative charge. Registration fees are non-refundable after the Registration Deadline of April 3, 2026. This allows camp to do the best planning for staffing, meals, and programming for the correct number of attendees.
Fortune Lake welcomes all participants! If cost is a concern, please feel free to contact our main office to discuss scholarships.

Daily Bread Youth Retreat for Grades 3-6
2026-04-24 18:00 - 2026-04-25 15:00
For Grades 3 – 6

Current 3-6 graders are invited to Fortune Lake’s Daily Bread: Youth Retreat coming April 24-25, 2026! This one-night retreat is the perfect chance for returning campers to see familiar faces and spaces and for new campers to try things out before committing to a full week at camp.
Our theme this year is “Daily Bread,” which will have us take a closer look at The Lord’s Prayer through interactive lessons and hands-on activities. Participants will learn, ask questions, play, worship, and sing together. Youth retreats feature camp favorites like campfire, games, camp-style worship and songs, time to play with new and old friends, and more!
While not required for attendance, adults are encouraged to attend with their youth! We will be joined by Community Service Trooper Tom Kinnunen, who will be providing a cyber safety presentation with a focus on social media and its potential dangers. Adults can lodge in duplexes with their youth for the full experience or opt to stay in one of our retreat lodges for an additional fee.

Have questions? Reach out by calling the camp office at (906) 214-2267 or by emailing Charlotte at hospitality@fortunelake.org. We hope to see you soon!
Check in will be from 6:00 – 6:30 pm CT on April 24. There will be an evening snack served on Friday night, but please have dinner before arriving at Fortune Lake. Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday are included. The retreat ends at 3 pm CT on April 25. There is a closing worship at 2:30 pm CT, and family members are welcome to attend.

Registration deadline for this retreat is April 17 at 11:59 pm CT.
Adult Leader Workshop Option:
April 25, 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
We will be offering an adult training component on Saturday, April 11th that is included in the experience for every adult chaperone. We will be joined by Community Service Trooper Tom Kinnunen, who will be providing a cyber safety presentation with a focus on social media and its potential dangers.

Victory Camp
2026-06-07 15:00 - 2026-06-12 10:30
Early Bird pricing ends March 5, 2026

Victory Camp
Victory Camp is an active program for adults with disabilities. Activities to look forward to include worship, Bible study, pontoon boat rides, shallow water swimming, arts & crafts, campfires, and games with lots of fun and laughter.
Staff members provide energy, supervise and lead activities, all while encouraging participation. Come have the experience of a lifetime while meeting new friends and renewing old friendships! Many Victory Campers come year after year, and their experience remains a highlight of their summer, yet we always have room for new campers! Staff love it too!
This program’s campers must be:

18+ years old
Be able to participate in an active physical program
Demonstrate cooperative social skills
Be able to care for their own personal hygiene needs or provide a same-sex caregiver to accompany them (for a nominal fee) – lodging space is limited; contact the Camp Office
Communicate (at a minimum) with a reliable, consistent ‘yes/no’ response or provide a same-sex caregiver to accompany them (for a nominal fee) – lodging space is limited; contact the Camp Office

General Info

Lodging for Victory Camp is provided in our duplexes. Campers will sleep on bottom bunks.
Our camp program runs from 8 am to 9 pm daily, with a 1-hour rest break following lunch.
Meals are provided in the dining hall.

Mobility
Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp does not have paved roads or trails. Our roadways and trails are gravel. Campers must frequently navigate a large, grassy field daily to get to and from activities as well as from lodging facilities to the dining area. Campers need to navigate these areas with minimal assistance, rain or shine.
Medical
Campers must submit a Health History Form and a Level of Care Questionnaire for registration to be considered complete and can be submitted electronically or via U.S. Postal Service.
A licensed professional healthcare volunteer manages all medications during this program.

More Camp Information:

Victory Camp Guide

Price:

Early Bird (until March 5): $635/person
After March 5: $675/person

Please note: We never wish to turn away anyone for financial reasons. If your child would like to attend camp and cost is a concern, please complete our Campership Application or call 906-214-2267 or email officemanager@fortunelake.org for information.

Treehouse Adventures
2026-06-14 15:00 - 2026-06-19 11:00
Early Bird pricing ends March 5, 2026

Completed Grades 7-12

If you’re an outdoors person or if you love Fortune Lake and are ready for a unique way of experiencing camp, this program is for you!
Enjoy daily off and on-site outdoor adventures including a paddle trip, a waterfall hike, and some other speical surprises. Stay in treehouses, cook over a fire, and build relationships with Creator God and other adventurers!
This program returns for a 3rd summer after the initial fabulous first round in 2024. Campers love trying new things, the freedom and challenge of the offsite day trips, all while building close connections with the smaller group. We can’t wait to adventure with you! But don’t wait… space is extremely limited!
Interested in being a Leader in Training and also want a Vagland experience? This would be great option for you!
More Information:

Youth Camp Guide

Price:

Early Bird (until March 5): $475/person
After March 5: $515/person

Please note: We never wish to turn away anyone for financial reasons. If your child would like to attend camp and cost is a concern, please complete our Campership Application or call 906-214-2267 or email officemanager@fortunelake.org for information.

Intergenerational Full Week option 1
2026-06-14 15:00 - 2026-06-19 11:00
Early Bird pricing ends March 5, 2026

Families of all ages
Intergenerational campers come in all shapes, sizes, ages. We have multi-generational families, Godparents and Godchildren, single adults, and grandparents and grandkids, and everything in between.
Our Intergenerational Camp program is all inclusive with meals, lodging, and quality Christ-centered activities for all ages led by energetic summer staff.
If you want to experience Jesus’s love in intentional community with your family, this program is for you! Our intergenerational camps build an excitement for God, create meaningful faith practices you can continue at home, and invite you to play together in God’s amazing creation. You have time to both relax AND create memories as a family! It might be the best vacation you’ll have together!
Here’s a taste of what our Intergenerational campers will enjoy: campfire worship, beach time, hikes, arts-n-drafts, outdoor games, fishing, boat rides, river tubing, s’mores, and stargazing. Morning Bible study groups will be broken down by age groups, and adults will be treated to a facilitator who will both inspire and challenge their faith while the kiddos engage with their peers.
There is so much outdoor fun to be had! New and old friends are welcome! Please join us and invite a friend.
Also Offered:

Full Week option 1: June 14 – 19
Half-Week: June 28 – July 1
Full Week option 2: July 26 – 31

Speakers:
Dawn and Jonathan Rundman were FLLC campers in the late ’70s and ’80s, and worked on FLLC staff in the late ’80s and early ’90s Dawn grew up at Bethany Lutheran Church in Escanaba, and Jonathan grew up at Bethel Lutheran Church in Ishpeming.
DR. DAWN RUNDMAN is Director of Congregational Development and Marketing at Augsburg Fortress Publishers, the publishing ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). She is also the series editor for Mouth House books, a new series of books amplifying voices for change within the ELCA and beyond.
Additionally, she is the program director for the grant-funded Unbridled Presence program at Augsburg Fortress that is supported by Lilly Endowment’s Nurturing Children through Worship and Prayer initiative.
Wielding a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, a fondness for innovative faith practices, deep love of wordsmithing, and several years as a summer camp counselor, Dawn believes intergenerational church communities can be hubs for healthy human development that nurture faith, build relationships, and reinforce vocation.
She teaches, speaks, and writes frequently about early childhood faith formation and has authored Little Steps, Big Faith: How the Science of Early Childhood Can Help You Grow Your Child’s Faith.

During intergenerational week, Dawn will guide you through some exciting findings about brain development in children. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, baptism sponsor, or congregational member committed to showing up, you can help provide faith formation experiences that help shape healthy brain development.

JONATHAN RUNDMAN is a Midwest-based songwriter, performer, and recording artist. His critically acclaimed songs have been highlighted in publications such as Billboard, The New York Times, and Christian Century, and have received radio airplay from coast to coast and in Europe.
Jonathan’s songs have been used as programmatic theme music for regional and national Youth Gatherings. His songs “By Grace We Have Been Saved” and “For Such A Time As This” appear in the new Lutheran hymnal supplement All Creation Sings. Congregations across the country use his Heartland Liturgy for their church services. He also wrote “Hymn For Fortune Lake” for the 80th anniversary of FLLC in 2010.
In 2022 Jonathan Rundman graduated from Luther Seminary, and now serves as Pastor of Worship and Music at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, in Prior Lake, MN.
Jonathan will lead the adults through a Lutheranism series, using Daniel Erlander’s Baptized We Live book. He’ll touch on Lutheran theology, history, and music.

5-Night Pricing

Duplex lodging is now closed. There is still limited space in rustic Village cabins, and limited space in Lodges. When you choose to stay in a duplex, you may be housed with another family of similar makeup depending on the size of your group (ex: a family of three will not likely have a half duplex to themselves; another small group will be lodged with them.).

Adults
Ages 13-18
Ages 4-12
Ages 0-3

Until 3/5
After 3/5
Until 3/5
After 3/5
Until 3/5
After 3/5
Until 3/5
After 3/5

Rustic Cabins
$345
$385
$245
$285
$170
$210
$80
$120

Duplex*
$370
$410
$270
$310
$190
$230
$100
$140

Lodge
$430
$470
$320
$360
$250
$290
$140
$180

FAMILY MAXIMUM = $1,700
Early Bird discounts apply, but only if Family Maximum is not reached.
*Campers who choose duplex lodging may be lodged with other families depending on group size.
More Information:

Intergenerational Camp Guide

Please note: We never wish to turn away anyone for financial reasons. If your child would like to attend camp and cost is a concern, please complete our Campership Application or call 906-214-2267 or email officemanager@fortunelake.org for information.

High School Week
2026-06-21 15:00 - 2026-06-26 11:00
Early Bird pricing ends March 5, 2026

Completed Grades 9-12
High School campers will have Fortune Lake to themselves!
Programs run simultaneously so campers choose their favorite and still interact with the other high schoolers. Highlights include the unique camper-led worship services, a visit to the ropes course at Covenant Point, night games, friendships that last, and special surprises!
Choose one of two programs:
Old School
Stay in duplexes or Village cabins with dining hall meals. Hang out in our highest comfort cabins, get to know campers and staff, ask hard questions, and take on a one-night tent or hammock overnight. This classic camp program has a little bit of everything with more autonomy for our oldest youth campers. You won’t want to the week to come to an end!
*Please note that LIT campers will also stay in duplexes or Village cabins with Old School campers.
Night Owls
Stay in treehouses with campfire cooking. This program is perfect for those who are naturally night persons (or want to be for a week)! They’ll work up the all-nighter, complete with sunrise sauna and polar bear swim. They’ll keep their own unique schedule with later nights and later mornings including lots of night-time activities. In this program, relationships are real and lasting. Bible studies are authentic and in-depth. God’s word and creation are explored and experienced. Lives are enriched. Most everything is funny. Memories are made.
Sr High youth groups are welcome, and pastors are encouraged to attend with their youth. Contact our office for more information on special congregational arrangements.
*$30 ropes course fee included in cost of camp

Price:

Early Bird (until March 5): $475/person
After March 5: $515/person

More Information:

Youth Camp Guide

Please note: We never wish to turn away anyone for financial reasons. If your child would like to attend camp and cost is a concern, please complete our Campership Application or call 906-214-2267 or email officemanager@fortunelake.org for information.

Leaders-in-Training (LIT)
2026-06-21 15:00 - 2026-06-26 23:30
Early Bird pricing ends March 5, 2026

Completed Grades 10-12
This 2-3 week program is a combination of leadership training, ministry education, and camp activities! It is specifically for high school campers, completed grades 10-12, who are interested in expanding their leadership experienc and learning what it is like to serve on camp staff. An application/interview process is required (see below).
Schedule
Week 1: June 21-26
LITs learn and practice leadership skills and tools to use at camp, in their home congregation, school, community, and future endeavors. A highlight is a trip to Covenant Point’s ropes course.
Service Weeks: (no additional charge)
For service weeks, campers will have the opportunity to list their preference for dates from the options below, and ideal dates will be chosen by the Camp Director:

Option 1: June 28 – July 1
Option 2: July 5 – 8
Option 3: July 12 – 17
Option 4: July 19 – 24
Option 5: July 26 – 31

There is no additional charge for these additional weeks.
LITs work with younger campers onsite or serve within the kitchen and maintenance areas under the direct supervision and guidance of a summer staff member.
2nd year LITs may also be assigned to serve on one of our Day Camp teams. LITs are expected to live as role models to campers and work with and be responsible to the summer staff to which they are assigned.
More general camp information:

Youth & Specialty Camp Guide

Price:

Early Bird (until March 5): $475/person
After March 5: $515/person

Application / Registration

The LIT program is limited to 12 participants. LITs must complete an application and submit two professional/spiritual references. Acceptance is based on qualifications, reference checks, timeliness of the application, and the ability to attend 2-3 full weeks at Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp.
Registration for this program will be completed AFTER both the application and references have been completed and approval is given.

Please note: We never wish to turn away anyone for financial reasons. If your child would like to attend camp and cost is a concern, please complete our Campership Application or call 906-214-2267 or email officemanager@fortunelake.org for information.

Please note: In 2025, LITs will attend the mandatory first week of the program. In the event LITs elect to do two (2) consecutive weeks, activities and meals may be provided on their weekend down-time, but details must be worked out with the Camp Director ahead of time.

Intergenerational Week (Half-Week)
2026-06-28 15:00 - 2026-07-01 11:00
Early Bird pricing ends March 5, 2026

Families of all ages
Intergenerational campers come in all shapes, sizes, ages. We have multi-generational families, Godparents and Godchildren, single adults, and grandparents and grandkids, and everything in between.
Our Intergenerational Camp program is all inclusive with meals, lodging, and quality Christ-centered activities for all ages led by energetic summer staff.
If you want to experience Jesus’s love in intentional community with your family, this experience is for you! Our intergenerational camps build an excitement for God, create meaningful faith practices you can continue at home, and invite you to play together in God’s amazing creation. You have time to both relax AND create memories as a family!
Here’s a taste of what our Intergenerational campers will enjoy: campfire worship, beach time, hikes, Arts-n-Crafts, outdoor games, fishing, boat rides, river tubing, s’mores, and stargazing. Morning Bible study groups will be broken down by age groups, and adults will be treated to a facilitator who will both inspire and challenge their faith while the kiddos engage with their peers.
There is so much outdoor fun to be had! New and old friends are welcome! Please join us and invite a friend.
Also Offered as a Full Week:

Week 1: June 14 – 19
Week 2: July 26 – 31

Speaker:
Pastor Tim Johnston serves at Bethel in Ishpeming. His curiosity and love of creation lead him to joy filled pondering and questions through conversation, poetry, and shared relationships. His favorite place for conversation is the sauna, but anywhere at camp is great!

Pr. Tim will be joined by Craig Kitchen, who will share his love of bowls and gongs with the group. Craig’s life has included many beautiful experiences, from working with large cats in a zoo to serving as a therapist for youth with substance use disorders. He holds an M. S. in Community Counseling.

Pr. Tim will help adults to reflect on the following: What is community? How do our five senses lead us home into community, not only with fellow human beings but with the non-human beings all around us? Through playful exploration of poetry and sound we will consider what community is and how God clothes us in grace and love. Poetry by Mary Oliver and Indigenous Poet Joy Harjo as well as Craig’s singing bowls will be some of our guides.

3-Night Pricing

When you choose to stay in a duplex, you may be housed with another family of similar makeup depending on the size of your group (ex: a family of three will not likely have a half duplex to themselves; another small group will be lodged with them.).

Adults
Ages 13-18
Ages 4-12
Ages 0-3

Until 3/5
After 3/5
Until 3/5
After 3/5
Until 3/5
After 3/5
Until 3/5
After 3/5

Rustic Cabins
$215
$240
$155
$180
$105
$130
$65
$80

Duplex*
$235
$260
$165
$190
$115
$140
$70
$95

Lodge
$290
$315
$210
$235
$165
$190
$105
$120

FAMILY MAXIMUM = $1,170

Early Bird discounts apply, but only if Family Maximum is not reached.
*Campers who choose duplex lodging may be lodged with other families depending on group size.

More Information:

Intergenerational Camp Guide

Please note: We never wish to turn away anyone for financial reasons. If your child would like to attend camp and cost is a concern, please complete our Campership Application or call 906-214-2267 or email officemanager@fortunelake.org for information.

Vagabonds (Half Week)
2026-06-28 15:00 - 2026-07-01 11:30
Early Bird pricing ends March 5, 2026

Completed Grades 5-6

Offered:

June 28 – July 1 (Half Week)
July 5 – 10 (Full Week)
July 12 – 17 (Full Week)

Vagabonds experience camp the way it was meant to be – in the great outdoors! Vagabonds sleep in rustic* tree houses outfitted with bunk beds.
Our Vagabond program teaches valuable skills about living in community. Campers gain self-esteem and confidence as they help to prepare many of their own meals over an open fire. Ask any Vagabond about their tree house group’s Vagland stew… I bet it was the best! Vagland is is also home to Fortune Lake’s gaga pit and carpetball game, so many hours are spent honing their skills.
Highlights of the program include a tube trip on the Paint River (conditions permitting), Vagland chapel services, and special night games. Tree houses fill up quickly for this popular program!
This program runs concurrently with the half-week Mini Camp, Villagers, and Venturers, so it’s perfect for sending sibling groups at the same time. Campers from different programs will occasionally interact at all-camp games and chapel, but they will still have plenty of space to grow on their own.
*Vagland has a bathhouse with electricity, running water, and toilets.
More Information:

Youth Camp Guide

Price:

Early Bird (until March 5): $315/person
After March 5: $335/person

Please note: We never wish to turn away anyone for financial reasons. If your child would like to attend camp and cost is a concern, please complete our Campership Application or call 906-214-2267 or email officemanager@fortunelake.org for information.

Villagers
2026-07-05 08:00 - 2026-07-10 17:00, 2026-07-12 08:00 - 2026-07-17 17:00
Early Bird pricing ends March 5, 2026

Completed Grades 3-4
Offered:

July 5 – 10
July 12 – 17

Villagers experience a full week at camp. They sleep in bunk beds in our Village cabins with a trained Cabin Leader and a group of other same aged campers. With opportunities for swimming*, boating, playing games, arts-n-crafts, a beach party, and singing songs, campers will stay active from morning ‘til night!
A week as a Villager will help your child grow in faith, build friendships, gain confidence and learn independence. They’ll learn to come together as a group with kids they don’t know while navigating new experiences together. Typical highlights include giggling in the cabin, savoring snacks from the canteen, devouring s’mores at the beach party, and making projects in arts-n-crafts. They will come home with a pile of dirty laundry, sharing stories from camp and the Bible!
*Please note that this is the first program during which campers are eligible to take the swim test. Those who pass have the opportunity to swim in the deep end. It’s a major milestone and achievement for many campers. However, there is still plenty of fun to be had in the shallow end, sand, and on watercraft for campers who do not opt to take the swim test or do not pass. All waterfront users are supervised by certified lifeguards at all times.
More Information:

Youth Camp Guide

Price:

Early Bird (until March 5): $445/person
After March 5: $485/person

Please note: We never wish to turn away anyone for financial reasons. If your child would like to attend camp and cost is a concern, please complete our Campership Application or call 906-214-2267 or email officemanager@fortunelake.org for information.

Vagabonds
2026-07-05 14:00 - 2026-07-10 11:00
Early Bird pricing ends March 5, 2026

Completed Grades 5-6

Offered:

June 28 – July 1 (Half Week)
July 5 – 10 (Full Week)
July 12 – 17 (Full Week)

Vagabonds experience camp the way it was meant to be – in the great outdoors! Vagabonds sleep in rustic* treehouses outfitted with bunk beds. Our Vagabond program teaches valuable skills about living in community. Campers gain self-esteem and confidence as they help to prepare many of their own meals over an open fire. Ask any Vagabond about their treehouse group’s Vagland stew… I bet it was the best! Vagland is is also home to Fortune Lake’s gaga pit and carpetball game, so many hours are spent honing their skills.
Highlights of the program include a tube trip on the Paint River (conditions permitting), Vagland chapel services, and special night games. Treehouses fill up quickly for this popular program!
*Vagland has a pavilion and attached bathhouse with eletricity, hot running water, and toilets.
More Information:

Youth Camp Guide

Price:

Early Bird (until March 5): $445/person
After March 5: $485/person

Please note: We never wish to turn away anyone for financial reasons. If your child would like to attend camp and cost is a concern, please complete our Campership Application or call 906-214-2267 or email officemanager@fortunelake.org for information.

Mighty Ones
2026-07-05 15:00 - 2026-07-07 16:00
Early Bird pricing ends March 5, 2026

Completed Grade 1-2
This two-night experience is perfect for our youngest campers who are ready to try camp on their own!
Mighty Ones will live in small groups in our Village cabins where they’ll build friendships and enjoy games, campfires, beach time (in the shallow end under the supervision of certified lifeguards), songs, and Bible activities. Trained cabin leaders accompany campers to all of their activities, and they always stay with their cabin groups to provide familiarity and structure.
Campers learn new games and songs, try new foods, and make new friends. They are often more inclined to embrace these opportunities at camp than when they’re at home, making this a big growth opportunity. This high-energy experience makes campers (and staff) content, confident, and exhausted!
The program will close with a short celebration of what the campers have learned, and families are encouraged to attend.
Please note: We never wish to turn away anyone for financial reasons. If your child would like to attend camp and cost is a concern, please complete our Campership Application or call 906-214-2267 or email officemanager@fortunelake.org for information.
More Information:

Youth Camp Guide

Price:

Early Bird (until March 5): $215/person
After March 5: $240/person

Please note: We never wish to turn away anyone for financial reasons. If your child would like to attend camp and cost is a concern, please complete our Campership Application or call 906-214-2267 or email officemanager@fortunelake.org for information.

Mash Up
2026-07-05 15:00 - 2026-07-08 11:00
Early Bird pricing ends March 5, 2026

Completed Grades 4-8
Want to try youth camp, but still feeling a little tentative? Finding that your summer schedule makes it difficult to sneak away for five nights? This three-night program is perfect for those extra busy kids, or for campers who want a taste of Fortune Lake but aren’t ready for the full week experience.
Campers enjoy all that our various camp programs have to offer, all mashed up together! They’ll swim, create, play, hike, and do Bible activities as a group. They’ll get the highlights of other major programs including a tube trip on the Paint River, campfire cooking, and an opportunity to interact with the Vagabonds, who are the other big kids onsite.
Mash Up campers will stay two nights in duplex cabins, which have in-cabin bathrooms and a gathering space. They’ll have one special tenting overnight on a more rustic section of Fortune Lake’s property. This allows the campers to get the best of both worlds! Three nights as a mash up camper will leave campers feeling more confident and self-assured, and likely asking to come back to camp next year!
More Information:

Youth Camp Guide

Price:

Early Bird (until March 5): $310/person
After March 5: $335/person

Please note: We never wish to turn away anyone for financial reasons. If your child would like to attend camp and cost is a concern, please complete our Campership Application or call 906-214-2267 or email officemanager@fortunelake.org for information.

Mini Camp
2026-07-05 15:00 - 2026-07-08 11:00
Early Bird pricing ends March 5, 2026

Completed Grades 2-3

Experience three awesome nights at camp as a great introduction to Fortune Lake! Campers sleep in bunk beds in Village cabins with a trained Cabin Leader and a small group of cabin mates. They enjoy the shallow end at the waterfront (under the supervision of certified lifeguards), create crafts, play group games, sing songs, things, make friends, and gain confidence, all while learning about Jesus!
This is a great first taste of camp (or a next step after Mighty Ones) for those who are gaining independence. They can come on their own or with a friend… there will be plenty of new friends waiting to welcome campers when they arrive. The program keeps campers moving, and they usually want to try the full week next time!
The program will close with a short celebration of what the campers have learned, and families are encouraged to attend.
More Information:

Youth Camp Guide

Price:

Early Bird (until March 5): $310/person
After March 5: $335/person

Please note: We never wish to turn away anyone for financial reasons. If your child would like to attend camp and cost is a concern, please complete our Campership Application or call 906-214-2267 or email officemanager@fortunelake.org for information.
