Summer Youth Camp: it's the bomb!
Cabin groups led by trained college aged staff. Daily worship, Bible study, age appropriate activities, games and camp crafts create a wonderful time together in Christian community. Camp is a significant experience that will last a lifetime. Join us this summer!
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programmed youth and adult retreats
Programmed Youth and Adult Retreats!
Throughout the year, Camp Onomia offers weekend retreat opportunities which are designed and led by Camp staff. All you need to do is register and pack your bags.
These are fun, nurturing weekends which are open to individual registration.
Groups wishing to reserve space in these programs should contact the camp office for details.
Church Confirmation groups are welcome to attend this 20 hour splash to grow your faith. Classes being confirmed this fall can choose to use this retreat to write faith statements, create stoles, or just build some group identity. We want to say LOUDLY... YOU BELONG! Your congregation is an important part of your journey in faith which can be fun and welcoming.
Offered:
Sept. 24-25, 2021
Begins 6pm Friday
Ends 3pm Saturday
Fees: $79 per person
Dinner on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday are included
Individual Registration: Please register online with this link.
Group Registrations: Group leader, please contact us by phone or email to reserve estimated spaces, then mail us your registered kids names and payment 10 days from your event. You may add campers up to the event if there is space.
We always have a great weekend planned when God's Gals Gather for spiritual renewal and community. This past year was one of change that impacted everyone. How do we make meaning of our experience and find ways to move forward in hope? Using the story of "The Road to Emmaus" from Luke 24, we will explore our experience throughout the pandemic, and find tools for resiliency as we move forward with our lives.
Offered:
Nov. 5-6, 2021
Friday 6 pm through Saturday 3 pm
Fees: $89
Supper on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday are included. Extended stay option:
Saturday night with breakfast served on Sunday (Saturday diner on our own)
Adults $115
Individual Registration: Please register online with this link.
Group Registrations: Group leader, please contact us by phone or email to reserve estimated spaces, then mail us your registered kids names and payment 10 days from your event. You may add campers up to the event if there is space.
It is December and it is a good time to get together with your high school friends from church and camp to enjoy a quick retreat. Let's kick off the Christmas season and explore the reason for the season as they say!
Text your best friend today and get signed up online. If you want to bring your church group, that is even more awesome!
Offered:
December 4-5, 2021
Saturday 10 am to Sunday 2 pm.
Fees: $89
Grades 9-12
Lunch and dinner on Saturday, Breakfast and lunch on Sunday are included
Individual Registration: Please register online with this link.
Group Registrations: Group leader, please contact us by phone or email to reserve estimated spaces, then mail us your registered kids names and payment 10 days from your event. You may add campers up to the event if there is space.
It is the deep midwinter and we need to warm things up a bit with a weekend filled with fun, games, Bible study, and campsongs! The weather outside may be frightful, but the fire will be so delightful :-)
Expect a few summer counselors to be back to join in the fun. Church groups should bring an adult to two to help chaperone. We offer one adult to attend free with every 7 kids.
Offered: CANCELLED due to COVID
January 28-30, 2022
Friday 7pm through Sunday 11am
Fees: $115
Grades 3-6
Three meals Saturday and Sunday breakfast are included
Individual Registration: Please register online with this link.
Group Registrations: Group leader, please contact us by phone or email to reserve estimated spaces, then mail us your registered kids names and payment 10 days from your event. You may add campers up to the event if there is space.
The winter months get long, so we want to spice up your life a bit with an awesome weekend filled with fun, friends, and outside play in the winter wonderland! Camp style worships and evening devos, camp songs and camp games... this is all of summer camp condensed into a short weekend.
Church groups- bring a few adults, we offer 1 free adult per 7 kids.
Phone a friend NOW.
Offered:
February 25-27, 2022
Friday 7 pm through Sunday 11 am
Fees: $115
Grades 6-8
Three meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday are included
Individual Registration: Please register online with this link.
Group Registrations: Group leader, please contact us by phone or email to reserve estimated spaces, then mail us your registered kids names and payment 10 days from your event. You may add campers up to the event if there is space.
A few years back we gathered with friends interested in beer making and we ended up having a great Bible discussion with the Bishop! So now we gather yearly to taste different craft beers and home brews, and get into some pretty nifty theological conversations! So invite a friend for an overnight at camp that is fulfilling in so many ways. Bishop Amy from the NE MN Synod will lead our study times!
Offered:
March 18-19, 2022
Friday 5 pm through Saturday 2 pm
Fees: $75
Adults only
3 meals are included. Bring your favorite craft or home brew to share. Feel free to arrive early on Friday or stay through Saturday as long as you'd like... just let us know!
Individual Registration: Please register online with this link.
Sorry, no "Brewschool" Friday afternoon this year...just relax. Dinner, discussions, camp style campfire and more. Bring bedding and a craft brew to share or swap.
We love to gather yearly with this crew for new ideas and creative conversations with peers. We missed out last year due to COVID, so we are excited to again offer an overnight retreat to energize your soul and refresh your attitude.
Special guest Improv: Comedy SportZ.... sponsored in part by the Heartland conference of the NEMN Synod. All are welcome who serve in church office settings to this event!.
Offered:
May 2-3, 2022
Monday 2 pm through Tuesday 2 pm new date
Fees: $50
One night, three meals and program are included!
Individual Registration: Please register online with this link.
Group Registrations: mail your registration information to us with your payment.
Here are are few notes about Programmed Retreats:
1. Fee includes meals, lodging and program
2. Youth retreats need adult leaders, 1 adult per 7 kids is expected. 1 adult per 7 kids attends free.
3. There are no refunds on programmed retreat registrations.
4. Please furnish your own bedding, pillow, towel and toiletries.
5. Parental release form and camper health history is required for youth events.
