Senior Day
2026-03-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-11 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 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

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, 2026-07-12 14:00 - 2026-07-17 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.

Venturers
2026-07-12 15:00 - 2026-07-17 11:30
Early Bird pricing ends March 5, 2026

Completed Grades 7-8

Fortune Lake provides exactly what Junior High campers need: adventure, challenge, acceptance, and time to grapple with deep questions of faith in the midst of having fun!
Venturers lodge in our duplex cabins that contain in-cabin bathrooms and a comfortable space to gather as a group. Campers especially enjoy time with old and new friends as well as cabin leaders who love to hang out with them! They live it up with a whole week of activities, many of which they’ll get to choose — including arts-n-crafts, stops at the canteen, active games, beach fun, fishing, and watercraft. They’ll close each day with a campfire, which they’ll help to lead. A tent or hammock camping adventure solidifies the bonds within the cabin group and provides all sorts of great stories to bring home.
We LOVE our Venturers!
Confirmation groups are welcome, and pastors are encouraged to attend with their youth. Contact our office for more information on special congregational arrangements.
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.

Art Camp
2026-07-19 15:00 - 2026-07-24 10:30
Early Bird pricing ends March 5, 2026

Completed Grades 3-9
This week of camp is for those who love to be creative!
Art Camp is a unique blend of art and traditional camp activities. Campers will still enjoy many of the fun things camp has to offer like swimming, chapel, Bible activities, games, canteen and campfires. They’ll also spend a large chunk of their day focusing on art!
Skilled volunteer art instructors and summer staff teach techniques and oversee projects while campers use different media to create art and express themselves! Projects may include clay, drawing, painting, beadwork, or textiles. Items created by campers will be displayed for closing chapel and can go home with the campers* to be treasured by family and friends.
This long-standing program is a favorite amongst campers with lots of returners, and there’s always room for new friends!
*$30 material fee included in cost of camp
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.

Dungeons & Dragons Camp
2026-07-19 15:00 - 2026-07-24 10:30
Completed Grades 6-9
Learn to play one of the most popular table-top role-playing games in the world in-between all of the traditional camp activities!
Dungeons & Dragons is a great game for anyone interested in using their imagination for a shared story, while building up social and critical thinking skills. Campers will develop their own character and progress through a D&D campaign throughout the week.
No previous experience is necessary and gaming supplies will be provided to campers.*
Pastor Jack Busche will be the group’s DM (Dungeon Master). He will guide players through a faith-centered game, illustrating that everyone has a role to play and gifts to contribute to the game, just as we all have unique gifts that contribute to the Body of Christ.
$30 material fee included in cost of camp
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.

LEGO® Camp
2026-07-19 15:00 - 2026-07-24 10:30
Early Bird pricing ends March 5, 2026

Completed Grades 3-9
Are you a LEGO maniac? Campers get set for a week of building friendships, faith and fun!
LEGO camp is a unique blend of LEGO building and traditional camp activities. Campers will still enjoy many of the fun things camp has to offer like swimming, chapel, Bible study, games, canteen and campfires. They’ll also spend time each day building, designing, and creating with LEGO bricks!
LEGO campers can participate in 1-2 afternoon building sessions each day. There will be group challenges, individual projects, and recreating Biblical scenes. Although the LEGO bricks will need to stay at camp for next year’s LEGO camp, we’ll be sure to capture lots of photos of campers’ creations to share with families and remember the epic moments forever!
LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this event.
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.

Jr. High Night Owl
2026-07-19 15:00 - 2026-07-24 10:30, 2026-07-26 08:00 - 17:00
Early Bird pricing ends March 5, 2026

Completed Grades 6-8
Offered:

July 19 – 24
July 26 – 31

Campers sleep all day in the tree houses and play all night! As the week goes on, they’ll gradually stay up later and later until experiencing an all-nighter on Wednesday. That unique opportunity ends with a sunrise sauna and polar bear swim. Then, campers try to reset their sleep patterns before heading home on Friday!
A week as a Night Owl increases self-confidence as campers cook over an open fire, explore camp at night, and make new friends. Moonlit adventures include stargazing, lunch at midnight, private late night arts-n-crafts sessions, and canteen at unusual hours. This program takes special campers, and we sure love our Night Owls!
Due to popular demand, there will be TWO Jr. High Night Owl sessions in 2026! Older campers who love this program can participate in Sr. High Night Owls June 21-26.
Confirmation groups are welcome, and pastors are encouraged to attend with their youth. Contact our office for more information on special congregational arrangements.
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.

Onsite Day Camp
2026-07-20 10:00 - 2026-07-27 16:30, 2026-07-27 08:00 - 17:00
Early Bird pricing ends March 5, 2026

Completed Grades K – 5
Explore all the fun of camp without staying overnight. This is a great opportunity to introduce local youth to camp!

Offered:

July 20 – 23
July 27 – 30

Four action-packed days include chapel, lunch, games, swimming, Bible activities, picnics, crafts, and more! Campers stay with the same group all week, led by experienced staff members who know how to engage them in fun opportunities meant to grow their faith and sense of wonder. Their days will be full, spent almost exclusively outside, playing active community-building games, splashing in the shallow end at the beach (under the supervision of certified lifeguards), making themed projects at arts-n-crafts, and building friendships with other local kids. They’ll come home exhausted, but wake up wanting to return!
Schedule:

Camp runs 9 am to 5 pm, Monday – Thursday (no Friday session)
The week will conclude with a short program on Thursday at 4:30 celebrating the campers’ experiences

More Information:

Youth Camp Guide

Price:

Early Bird (until March 5): $125/person *No early bird t-shirt option with this program
After March 5: $140/person

Please note: 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. officemanager@fortunelake.org for information on camperships.

Intergenerational Full Week option 2
2026-07-26 15:00 - 2026-07-31 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:

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

Speaker – Isaac Arten
Isaac Arten is a theologian and historian of theology. Born and raised in Laurium, he spent his summers in the 1990s as a camper at Fortune Lake from Faith Lutheran, Calumet, and worked on the FLLC summer staff from 2000-2003. Today, with a PhD in theology, Isaac teaches at Saint Louis University and serves as the Theologian-in-Residence for St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Ladue, Missouri. As a theologian, Isaac works on big questions about how Christians speak about what it means to be human, and the role of religion in popular culture (especially science fiction).
For this summer’s Intergenerational Camp, Isaac will invite campers to consider how the ways that we “put on Christ” and Christian virtues prepares us to live out our vocation as humans, as Christians, and as unique and beloved persons.

5-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
$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.

Evergreen Camp
2026-08-03 15:00 - 2026-08-06 10:30
Early Bird pricing ends March 5, 2026

For Adults age 55+
An all inclusive program for adults age 55+. This program is “Choose Your Own Adventure,” meaning participants partake in the activities of interest to them. Enjoy three nights/four days of interactive presenters, pontoon rides, paddle sports, pickle ball, Tai Chi, campfires, card games, meaningful worship experiences and as much social time as you want!
2024 was the first year for Evergreen Camp, and participants had a fantastic time! Now our staff can’t wait for our Evergreen campers to return and bring their friends for our third consecutive year.
More Information:

Evergreen Camp Guide

Camp Pastor
Steve Solberg is a retired ELCA pastor living in the woods near Ishpeming, MI, having served parishes in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Michigan, and now supplying many pulpits across the NGLS, along with pastoral care as a hospice chaplain with UP Home Health & Hospice.
A life-long Lutheran, Steve grew up listening to his father’s sermons and his mother’s teachings, experiencing God’s grace amidst brokenness. “Jesus died for our sins!” Yes, we’ve all heard it, but few unpack it. Perhaps it might even aid us actually “wear love.” As God’s chosen ones, let’s unpack this together.

Pricing
Lodging options include hotel style lodges.

Occupancy:
Single
Double / Triple

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

Lodge
$410
$435
$305
$330

Please note: We never wish to turn away anyone for financial reasons. If you 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.
