Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp

Onsite Day Camp
2026-07-20 10:00 - 2026-07-27 16:30, 2026-07-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp, 138 Fortune Lake Camp Rd., Crystal Falls, MI, 49920, United States
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:

$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.

Jr. High Night Owl
2026-07-26 08:00 - 17:00
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:

$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.

Intergenerational Full Week option 2
2026-07-26 15:00 - 2026-07-31 11:00
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 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.
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).

5-Night Pricing

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

Rustic Cabins
$385
$285
$210
$120

Duplex*
$410
$310
$230
$140

Lodge
$470
$360
$290
$180

FAMILY MAXIMUM = $1,700
Early Bird discounts apply, but only if Family Maximum is not reached.

* 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.).
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
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
Evergreen Bible Study Leader, Pastor Sharolyn Swenson is the NGLS Assistant to the Bishop and Director of Evangelical Mission. She grew up in central Texas, as a life-long Lutheran, and moved to the UP in January of 2025. She continues to delight in God’s wit and wisdom in the seasons, snow, forests, lakes, moss, creatures and people of her new home.
Sharolyn has a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, a graduate certificate in the Spiritual Guidance of Children (General Seminary of the Episcopal Church); a Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and spent a “Lutheran Year” at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Her lifelong love of ecology, creation care, gardening, and camping, continue to reveal God’s unity and diversity of life. She has been a Godly Play storyteller, practitioner, and trainer since 1996, when the oldest of her three daughters was two. Listening to God and God’s children, continues to inform her vocational path of new adventures.
The Evergreen bible study time will expand on the theme of being clothed with compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, and discipline…woven together in garments, tents, and armor, and those who make them. If you have a special item of clothing…a lucky sweatshirt or socks…wear it! If you have a cherished heirloom garment, bring it! In life and in death, we are clothed in Christ.

Pricing
Lodging options include hotel style lodges.

Occupancy:
Single
Double / Triple

Lodge
$435
$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.

Nature Inspired: Fall Wellness Retreat (3-day and 4-day options!)
2026-09-10 18:00 - 2026-09-13 11:00
For Adults 18+

Looking for some time to rest, rejuvenate, and step away from your busy schedule? Fortune Lake invites you to do exactly that at our Nature Inspired Wellness Retreat set for September 10th-13th, 2026. This retreat has both 2-night and 3-night options, meaning participants can choose to attend Friday through Sunday or Thursday through Sunday for an extended retreat experience. Fortune Lake is thrilled to once again partner with Pam Roose of Inspiring Roots, LLC to bring you this year’s program.
Pam will explore the theme The Peace Connection with the group, inspired by the peaceful surroundings at Fortune Lake. Our schedule will provide opportunities to learn about the importance of digestive wellness and the health of our gut microbiome. Together we’ll delve into nutrition, learn about the benefits of incorporating fermented foods into our diet, practice healthy movement, and explore how to fuel our bodies through stress. We will also lean into The Peace Connection by grounding ourselves in the beautiful nature surrounding Fortune Lake and centering peace in our devotions and discussions. Other highlights will include yoga sessions, optional massages, delicious food, crafting, nature hikes, swimming and kayaking, hot saunas, and more!
Our adult retreats feature a “choose your own adventure” model, meaning that participants are encouraged to attend sessions that resonate with them and enjoy the amenities of Fortune Lake when that’s what they need from their retreat experience. The schedule from the 2025 retreat has been included below to provide a look at the flow of the retreat. Though we have some new surprises in store for this year, our schedule will look very similar to this one.

Questions about the retreat should be directed to our Guest Services Coordinator, Charlotte, by emailing hospitality@fortunelake.org or calling the camp office at (906)214-2267.
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.
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.

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

Lodging & Pricing
Choose between Emanuel or Grace retreat lodges, a duplex cabin, or the commuter rate. All onsite lodging options are shared. Participants who do not designate a roommate request will be assigned a roommate by the camp office. If cost is a concern, we encourage you to reach out to our office to discuss scholarship options. Fortune Lake welcomes all people to this retreat, regardless of financial barriers.
Emanuel Lodge
Emanuel Lodge is our “hotel-style” lodge with 6 guest rooms. Each room has an internal and external exit, two queen beds, a futon, and a private toilet, private shower room, and in-room sink. Emanuel Lodge has one ADA accessible room that has two twin beds, one queen bed, a futon, and includes a larger bathroom with an accessible shower. Linens are included.
Grace Lodge
Grace Lodge is our “motel-style” lodge with 8 guest rooms. Each room has an external exit. Rooms are connected in pairs of two by a shared bathroom that contains the shower and toilet and locks internally. Each room is equipped with two twin beds and a sink area. Grace Lodge has one ADA accessible room that features a larger layout and bathroom with an accessible shower. Grace rooms sleep 2 people each. Linens are included.
Duplex Cabins
Our duplex cabins each feature two cabins connected by a shared common room. Each side has five twin bunk beds with one queen-sized lower bunk as well as a bathroom with two toilet stalls, two sinks, and a shower area. Duplex Common Rooms feature a living room setup and a full kitchenette.

Thurs – SUN
Fri – SUN

EMANUEL LODGE
DOUBLE/TRIPLE OCCUPANCY (QUEEN SIZE BEDS)
$345
$250

GRACE LODGE
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (TWIN BEDS)
$315
$230

Duplex
(lower bunk beds)
$255
$185

commuter rate
(lodging not included)
$150
$115

Please note that single occupancy lodging is not available for this retreat as it greatly limits the number of participants we can welcome. Those who consider single occupancy lodging a “must” are encouraged to register using the commuter rate and seek lodging locally.
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 August 28, 2026. 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 August 28, 2026. Cancellation requests received by the posted registration deadline will be refunded minus a $25 administrative charge.
