For some campers, the first step toward a great summer is simply being willing to try. In our newest Stories from Camp Onomia video, two first-time campers share what it was like to spend their first summer at Camp Onomia. They talk about the things they enjoyed, from the food and counselors to all the new experiences that come with being at camp. But their stories are about more than just what they did at camp. They also talk about facing fears, trying things that felt new o
Camp Onomia is honored to announce that it was one of two ministries selected this round to receive an Emmaus Fund Grant from the Northeastern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA. The grant will support expanded faith formation and congregational partnerships, strengthening Camp Onomia's ministry both during the summer and throughout the year. The Emmaus Fund takes its inspiration from the story of the road to Emmaus (Luke 24), where the risen Christ walks alongside disciples, is rev
By Deacon Stephanie Engel As a parent and camp director, there are a few topics guaranteed to earn my click: kids, camp, and how children grow into resilient, compassionate adults. This week, two very different stories caught my attention. The first was The New York Times’ podcast The Daily: “Your Kids Asked the Artemis Astronauts Questions. They Answered.” Children asked the crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission what it takes to become an astronaut. Their answers were strikingly
