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Our Story

Our Awesome Staff

Jim Schmidt

Jim Schmidt

Executive Director Emeritus- Retired! It has been a great ride.

Krystal Brown

Krystal Brown

Housekeeping

320-532-3767

Sari Kroschel

Sari Kroschel

Program Director

John Bowen

John Bowen

Property Manager

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About US

Camp History 

Camp Onomia was born in 1949 by an association of Lutheran congregations desiring to establish "a place set apart" for Christian nurture and study. The founding name of the camp was American Lutheran Memorial Camp.

For over 75 years we have provided our churches and families refuge, recreation, and renewal in their journey of faith.

mission

Camp Onomia offers a life changing experience which invites all people
to encounter Christ through Creation and Community.

Onomia is governed by an association of congregations offering programs and facilities to people of all ages and backgrounds. We are a faith-based ministry which seeks to serve all people, faiths, and denominations. We welcome all regardless of race, creed, or sexual identity.
We are a member of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries, an ELCA camping organization.

support

Camp Onomia receives no synodical or national church funding. Approximately 33% of our operating budget comes through fees charged for programs and site rental. Member congregations reduce summer camp fees by over 45% through annual dues. The balance of our support comes through individual and group donations.

members

Bethany Lutheran Church - Onamia

Bethel Lutheran- Little Falls

Bethesda Lutheran- Malmo/Isle
Calvary Lutheran Church - Mora

Christiania Lutheran Church - Lakeville

Emanuel Lutheran- Bock

Faith Lutheran Church - Isle

Glendorado Lutheran Church - Princeton

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - Princeton

Grace Lutheran - St Paul

Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church- Foley

Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran -
St Paul

Immanuel Lutheran Church - Hillman

Immanuel Lutheran Church - Princeton

Long Lake Lutheran Church - Isanti

Luther Memorial - South St. Paul

Our Father's Lutheran- Rockford

Our Savior's Lutheran- Pequot Lakes
Redeemer Lutheran Church - Henderson

St. James Lutheran Church - Crystal

St. John Lutheran Church -
Belle Plaine

St. Luke Lutheran Church - St. Paul

St. Timothy Lutheran Church -
St. Paul

Trinity Lutheran Church - Princeton

Trinity Lutheran Church - Milaca

Trinity Lutheran Church - Hayfield

Zion Lutheran Church - Milaca

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